Archives for 2017

Simon Says Stamp Friends Release! (+GIVEAWAY!)

15 Dec

Good morning! I'm deep in the midst of frantic Christmas card making but I took a brief break this week for some non-Christmas cardmaking! Simon Says Stamp just released their Friends collection of friendship and love-themed stamps, dies, and stencils and it is FABULOUS! I saw this animal-themed ... View Post

Hero Arts 2018 Valentine’s Release Blog Hop (+GIVEAWAY!)

14 Dec

Good morning! The Valentine's Collection from Hero Arts is now available and we're celebrating with a big blog hop and giveaway! I'm sharing a few projects using new stamps and tags from the collection! Of course I love all things pink and red for Valentine's Day so I started out with some very ... View Post

Simon Says Stamp January Card Kit: Favorite Person

14 Dec

Good morning! I’m so excited to share two cards I created using the brand new Simon Says Stamp January Favorite Person card kit! I always love the card kits and all the versatile ways to use them and I was so excited to make a few Valentine's Day cards! I love making Christmas cards but it was ... View Post

Challenge Me a Christmas Card with Michelle Lupton: Penguins!

13 Dec

Hello! I'm excited to join Michelle Lupton in her Challenge Me a Christmas Card series! You can find more about the series over at her blog but the general gist is that she asked people to suggest Christmas card themes for her creations and this year she's asked friends to join her! Today's theme ... View Post

Hero Arts: Faux Alcohol Ink Background using Bold Inks

12 Dec

Good morning! I'm over on the Hero Arts blog showing a way to create a faux alcohol ink look using hybrid inks! I know some people aren't quite ready to invest in alcohol inks yet and this gives a fun way to create a similar look with any hybrid ink pad you've got! I'm partial to the bright ... View Post

Where Creativity Meets C9: Challenge #16 – Anything Goes

9 Dec

Good morning! Today we’re starting the final 2017 challenge for Where Creativity Meets C9 and our theme is Anything Goes! You can find all the details and the rest of the design team’s creations here! We are sponsored by the fantastic Concord & 9th and one lucky random ... View Post

Coloring Heat-Embossed Images with Alcohol Inks (+VIDEO and GIVEAWAY!)

7 Dec

Good morning! A few weeks ago I shared this card where I "colored" a heat-embossed image with alcohol inks. I promised a video tutorial and I'm excited to share it today! :) You can watch the video below or at my Youtube channel! I love the resurgence of alcohol inks in the crafting world and I ... View Post

Advent Calendar Extravaganza with Taheerah Atchia

6 Dec

Advent Calendar Extravaganza is -the- festive event of the season! This ‘hop with a twist’ was dreamed up by Taheerah Atchia and features surprise destinations each day! Joining in the fun with Taheerah are ONE HUNDRED special guests - each serving up some fantastic Christmas inspiration! Just like ... View Post