Watercoloring is my favorite way to color critters for cards… it’s easy, cheap, and looks great! I used Distress Inks for my colors this time, but any water based media will work. These little bees and flowers were just too cute not to put on a card. I hope you enjoy the process. 🐝 You can watch the video and see the complete supply list … Continue reading Easy Watercolor Bees & Flowers Scene Card
In today’s card tutorial I make a couple of pretty mini slimline cards (mine are 3⅛” x 6¼”) and a couple of bonus bookmarks. I’ve had this stamp set, Floral Garden, since last spring and just now got around to playing with it. I know, it took a minute. 😂 Anyway, I love all things shiny and shimmery so I pulled out my Iridescent Shimmering … Continue reading Mini Slimline | Watercolor Garden on Black
Really simple, with very few supplies, this card surprised me with how pretty it turned out. I used some cutting dies: Happy Birthday Script, Delicate Leafy Branch, and Fluted Classics Circles. I created the background layers from a rubber stamp called Romantic Script, and some card stock from one of my most used paper pads… Silver Service. Of course I utilized my favorite stamp platform … Continue reading Silver-Themed Birthday Card
I’m a little late with this months club, but boy is it worth the wait. 😁 For November’s project I’m using the Clear Stamp & Die Set of the Month Club 🎁. Watch the video to see how I used the stamp and die set, a stamp platform, my watercolor paint set, and a manual die cut machine to create this super simple, and fast … Continue reading Super Easy Watercolor Christmas Gift Card | Spellbinders Clear Stamp & Die Club for November 2021
Tis the season for holiday celebrations and, for the northern hemisphere… snow! This fun card was decorated with watercolor pencils from Altenew, a stamp and die set from Gina K. Designs, and a background snow stamp from My Favorite Things. As usual, use what you have and keep it simple for the little guys in your life. If you enjoyed this video and would like … Continue reading Masculine Card Series | Little Snow Guy Holiday Card
These cute little critters are from a Pretty Pink Posh set called Winter Woodland. Watercolor is a really simple and quick way to color in these adorable little characters. I heat embossed clear over black pigment ink to make it even easier. You should give it a try if you struggle with coloring for cards. If you haven’t already, when you’re visiting my Youtube channel, … Continue reading Fast and Easy Critter Coloring with a Water Brush
I sometimes get stuck for inspiration with a new stamp set. This was the case with the Simon Says Stamp set Thoughtful Flowers. So, I just started stamping it on different paper stock to see what it would look like. I had some Kraft card stock on my work table and instantly thought “tone on tone”. That’s how these really pretty, any occasion, cards came … Continue reading A Sweet Hello
A friend of mine recently sold her home. Being very excited for the couple that just relocated and made the purchase, she wanted to give them a “Welcome to Your New Home” card. I came up with a few ideas for her and decided to make a video of the process. Thanks to a stamp set from Simon Says Stamp and some die sets from … Continue reading A “Welcome to Your New Home” Card Project
My second favorite season is fall and my favorite type of art is abstract. These cool little leaf dies by Sizzix live up to both and they practically jumped into my cart at Hobby Lobby. I couldn’t wait to get home and create a card project with them. So I grabbed some Lindy’s Magical powders and here’s what I came up with… And, in case … Continue reading Artsy Leaves + Magicals = Pretty Fall Card Project
I’m not sure why July elicits thoughts of Christmas. Maybe it’s because it’s the middle of the year, sort of. Or maybe because it’s pretty hot in this part of the world and folks are longing for cooler weather. Whatever the reason, businesses and artists alike participate. So, I thought I’d get in, just under the wire, and play along. This project went super fast … Continue reading Christmas in July Made Easy
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