Do you give gift cards or cash for the holidays?
This cute pocket card is for you! I give tons of gift cards around the holidays and for many other occasions. You can create pocket cards and decorate them up any way you like.
Do you give gift cards or cash for the holidays?
This cute pocket card is for you! I give tons of gift cards around the holidays and for many other occasions. You can create pocket cards and decorate them up any way you like.
Have you tried the Zig Zag Z fold card?
This fun fold is sure to WOW whoever receives it. I just love the possibilities. You can layer it up or let the designer series paper (aka patterned paper) do all the work.
Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper, Winterly Tree Tops stamp set |
Take to the Sky Designer Series Paper Adventurous Sky bundle |
Have you checked out the new two-toned cardstock?
Two-toned cardstock adds great texture to your cards and expands coordinating colors too.
Recently, I saw a sketch from Freshly Made Sketches and immediately I thought of the new two-toned cardstock. Two-toned cardstock has a white core because the color is actually printed onto the paper. This allows Stampin' Up! to add a color from all the color line and a lighter color of the same on the reverse side. This really expands the colors we have to play with. I'm really excited about that aspect. Also, when you tear this cardstock, it leaves a white edge. I love this texture! There are four colors available in single colors packs (Pool Party, Real Red, Garden Green and Basic Black) and four variety packs that coordinate with the new scrapbooking workshop kits. You can check out all the colors available now in my Online Store.
So, I grabbed my favorite new stamp set, some new two-toned cardstock and got busy. Yuletide Village just released in September and I've fallen madly in love with it. It's great for all occasions and any winter themed cards. I paired it with Forever Forest stamp set. I also used a variety of greetings, retired and current.
I inked my trees (Forever Forest) in Old Olive classic ink and then swiped the Mossy Meadow classic ink over spots to create some dark areas. My stamp must have been a little dirty from the last use because it had a little brown on it as well. That happens sometimes. I'm not disappointed with the result. In my tutorial video below, I go over different ways to add inks to your cling stamps.
Another card featuring the same layout but with Merry Christmas Check out my video tutorial of the Christmas card featuring two-toned cardstock: |
Do you love fun folds?
Here's one to try- the accordion z fold card.
I love trying new things. Fun folds can seem really complicated and scary. Here's one I found that I love. It's like one of my other favorite fun folds- the z fold card or double z fold card. The difference is the front part is an accordion fold instead of folding the front flap (or panel) back on itself. Cool right?
Do you love the Fall season? The crisp air and beautiful display of colors gives me a giddy feeling.
Today, I'd love to introduce you to the new More than Autumn stamp set. It is available as a bundle with dies as well. This is a great set that covers many seasons and holidays.
Have you ever made a stained glass card or one that looked like a stained glass window? It's a super neat technique. You're gonna love the results!
First stamp and draw in your design. Get creative and trace dies for different shapes, use a ruler or just free hand in lines. |
After you're all done coloring, make it glossy by heat embossing the entire layer with Clear Embossing Powder. |
Here's my finished card. The layer is on a piece of Basic Black cardstock and the base is Blueberry Bushel. I just love how this scene turned out. |
Here's another card. I used a ruler and Basic Gray Stampin' Write marker for my lines. This one is matte and isn't heat embossed. |
Here's a close up of the detail. You can stamp a greeting or leave it as is. It's a work of art after all. Do what makes you happy. |
Here's how I finished the inside of my daisy cards. I used a circle die to trace my edge and create a round stained glass window. I used Wink of Stella to create a shiny look instead of trying to emboss the circle area. Want to jump right in and watch how I created the daisy card? Watch my tutorial video. I had so much fun creating the cards. I really like how the cards turned out when I drew my lines free-hand. It took some courage to put down the ruler but I'm so glad I did! I hope this inspires you to try something new and go for it. Let me know if you have questions and if you try this technique in the comments. I'd love to hear from you. Enjoy! ~ Beth |
Hello Crafty Friends! I'm sorry I've been away from my blog for so long. Sometimes life calls for a break. I'm back and ready to share loads of inspiration with you.
Today, I want to share a card I made with Playing in the Rain stamp set and it was inspired by a sketch from Freshly Made Sketches. Often we need a little push or beginning point when we start creating. That is ok and normal! I love the sketches over at Freshly Made Sketches. Sometimes they look like my favorite go-to layouts and sometimes they are new to me. Either way it's a great starting point for all levels of cardmakers. So don't be afraid to tuck these sketches away for when you need them or play along with FMS's weekly challenges.
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Do you give gift cards or cash for the holidays? This cute pocket card is for you! I give tons of gift cards around the holidays and for m...