I decided to “revisit” the very popular post and video I shared last year featuring 5 ways to make cards with 6×6 designer paper. I used the Stampin’ Up! Meandering Meadow patterned paper for that, and wanted to recreate it with the Splendid Autumn paper! How to make these cards: Download THIS tip sheet with …
Need a super simple card idea? I’ve got one for you!! Grab your Blending Brushes and 2 or 3 colors of ink plus a couple stamps! If you missed the Video Please watch my ink blending video for making this easy card design! The color combo I used for ink blending is …
If you don’t feel like ink blending a background, or watercoloring a background, might I suggest the AMAZING printed backgrounds from the Stampin’ Up! Full of Life patterned paper pack!? WOW!! All I did was cut a 4″ x 5-1/4″ piece and emboss it with the So Swirly embossing folder to create this great …
Today I’m sharing 2 things you may not have thought of doing when you make handmade cards: Stamping directly onto designer paper (these roses are stamped onto Country Lace DSP) Stamping your image in 1 color and using a Blender Pen to blend out a little color I used the Stampin’ Up! Stippled Rose …
Wrapping up our July Analogous Color Combo ideas and Color Theory series, I hope you like this card idea using the Stampin’ Up! Everyday Details set and some aqua blue greens. My color combo is: Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, Summer Splash, and Pool Party. This is a 3-1/2″ x 5″ Stampin’ Up! Basic White Note …
As we are nearing the end of July and our Analogous Color Combo card inspiration this month, I thought I’d share the color combo I came up with for purples. I used Berry Burst, Petunia Pop, Fresh Freesia and Bubble Bath on this pretty floral birthday card! Remember, Analogous colors are found next to or …
If you’ve followed me for very long, you know how much I love flowers.. flower cards, flower stamps, flowers in my garden, flowers in a vase…. and of course, coloring them with my Stampin’ Blends markers. Thanks for joining me yesterday as I shared some tips for making these Poised Peony cards. My design was …
I hope you don’t mind, but I just had to go back to making some flower cards. I loved working with the Changing Leaves and Frosted Forest bundles the last few weeks, but I just needed some time with flowers this week. 🙂 Watch the Live or Replay! I’ll be sharing my coloring tips, …
After this card today, we have ONE more Analogous card for the July Color Theory series. Today I hope you enjoy the Green/Yellow Green color combo today of: Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green, Garden Green, Shaded Spruce and Shy Shamrock. I used my Blending Brushes and those ink pad colors to blend color onto …
This cute and colorful faux postage card just makes me so happy! A faux postage stamp card is easy to make with 4 Perennial Postage die cut pieces decorated with any theme! I elected to use the cute birthday cake stamp from the Attention Shoppers Bundle. How to make the Rainbow Background If you …
Creating a watercolor wash is a great way to make an inexpensive colorful background with ANY colors! I created these with Stampin UP! ink pads and watercolor paper. I love the fall color combo combined with the Online Exclusive Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder bundle. Watercolor Techniques Card Video The replay of our live …
Watercoloring Changing Leaves Card Video Welcome friends! Today I am excited to show you know HOW to use the Stampin’ Up! Changing Leaves Bundle with Hybrid Embossing Folder with Stampin’ UP! ink, watercolor paper and watercoloring techniques! Join me live today or watch the replay! We’ll talk about color combos, and create live …