Here’s a fun way to package a few treats that’ll really leave your recipient wondering how in the world you made that! Twist gift boxes are super unique and not as hard to make as they look. Keep an eye out for the tutorial coming soon…in the meantime, enjoy this sneak peek at the new […]
Autumn
Giving Thanks Card
In just a few days here in America, we’ll be gathering around the table with friends and family, chowing down on some delicious food, and hopefully thinking about what we’re grateful for. I wanted to take this time to thank all of my amazing subscribers who take the time to comment on my posts, “like” […]
Tiled Thank You Cards
Looking for an easy way to create a large set of thank you cards quickly or even use up some of the scraps of cardstock you may have laying around your craft space? Today’s technique builds up many layers of subtle texture to create cards with big impact. Start by stamping a random leaf pattern (Simon Says […]
Ribbon Threaded Shaker Card
This week, Crafter’s Companion is releasing a ton of new dies in their online store along with the fabulous Gemini electronic die-cutter. One of the new styles they’ve created are ribbon-threading dies…which can add a ton of color and texture to an otherwise simple card like this one! I used the “Mollie” ribbon-threading die to […]
Autumn Gift Bag
What is it about this time of year that makes gift-giving so much fun? Today I wanted to share a fall-inspired gift bag that would be perfect for a small gift or even a little Thanksgiving treat using adorable new(ish) stamps and dies from Pink & Main. Although I’m no longer a member of their design team, […]
Warm Autumn Wishes Card
So, I’ve spent a little more time playing with my new Spectrum Noir Colourblend Pencils…and today I wanted to share a simple autumn card that demonstrates the smooth blending you can achieve with them. I love using colored pencils on kraft cardstock (especially this time of year!) and the images from the Sheena Douglass “An […]
Faux Bleaching on Colored Cardstock
Summer may be over, but it’s still okay to make cards with tropical flowers on them as long as you use fall colors, right? Right? Well, anytime I get a new coloring medium in my hands, I usually have to try it out on some kind of floral design…and I just didn’t think sunflowers were […]
Etching Materials Other Than Glass With Your Silhouette
Did you know you could use your CAMEO to etch more than just glass? Head over to the Silhouette blog for a little autumn etching…on ceramic! I just love how these cappuccino mugs turned out. They are begging for some hot apple cider (with a side of apple cider donuts 🙂 )! If you’re interested in […]