Interested in learning how to create tiny watercolor masterpieces on your Easter eggs this year? Head on over to the Silhouette blog today for details on the quick and easy way! I love how these turned out and can’t wait to try other designs over the next two weeks. And if you still haven’t gotten […]
Watercolor Bloom Card
If you love the sometimes unpredictable nature of watercolor, then I have a fun new stamp set to share with you! The “Bloom” set from Crafter’s Companion debuted on HSN this month in a special watercolor bundle (still available here) and contains pretty hand-lettered sentiments and sketchy stems. These images were developed with the idea […]
Easter Egg Candy Dish
Every once in a while (when time permits), I really enjoy building complex three-dimensional pieces out of just paper and glue, like this Easter egg decor that doubles as a candy dish. But I’ve found that the key to constructing beautiful papercrafts is choosing high-quality and sturdy cardstock as your foundation, like the Curious Metallic […]
Copper Foiled Butterfly Card
The crafting world has gone mad for foiling, but what happens when you aren’t satisfied with the results you get with a cheap laminator and also don’t want to pay an arm and a leg for a Minc? (For the record, I have both the cheap laminator and the Minc and use them frequently. 🙂 […]
Entwined Heart Cards
There might be a half of a foot of snow on the ground, but I’m going to keep posting springtime cards until it comes true! If you caught any of the 24-hour craft event on HSN last week, you may have seen the new “Entwined Collection” from Leonie Pujol and Crafter’s Companion (still available here). Although […]
Springtime Encouragement Card
Love coloring with alcohol-based markers but looking for a way to amp your artwork up? Curious Metallic Cryogen White Cardstock allows for seamless blending while enhancing pretty images like this one with a touch of subtle shimmer. Start by stamping the daffodil image (“Sending Love” by Gina K. Designs) in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto […]
St. Patrick’s Day Washi Tape Banner
Do you have tons of those brightly colored rolls of washi tape lying around just waiting for a project? (I know I do!) Here’s a way to use up some of that stash by creating pretty plaid panels for a fun and easy St. Patrick’s Day banner. Start by trimming Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock (110 […]
A Shabby Chic Card Using the Rustic Cottage Collection
I’ve always admired the style, but never actually tried to make a shabby chic card. When I saw the pretty new Rustic Cottage Collection from Crafter’s Companion (airing on HSN today for the 24hr Craft Event), I decided I had to give it a try though. Because 3D flowers…well, we all know I love them! […]