Beautiful Friendship – stamps, ink, paper

Clean and Simple, Stamps-Ink-Paper, One Layer Card ….. these all are ways to use Beautiful Friendship to create stunning cards quickly and easily.

The hydrangea in this set of stamps is an often missed image but don’t skip it!

The etching of the rubber, called distINKtive, makes it possible to use one ink, one stamp, one pressing, and get all the shades of your chosen color.

Let me show you how to make cards my favorite way: 4 cards in 30 minutes to get those cards in the mail every Monday!

But First, A Full Sized A2 Card

I hadn’t planned on having a post of this card today, but I’ve got some news. If you have been following me on Instagram, you will note that I’m posting a lot less frequently there from now on. Many of us on Instagram, who simply want to share card ideas, or pictures of the garden,…

Gorgeous Leaves in Fall Colors

Okay, I’m not ready for Pumpkin Spice, but that’s only because I don’t care for it. But for Heaven’s sake, can we chill out down here, Lord? Lots of fun making this one after waking up with an idea … Too soon?

How To Make A CAS Thank You Card

In finishing this lesson, Beautiful Friendship is more than the two-rose image seen most often. I wanted to point out a stronger color combination using Balmy Blue and Blushing Bride. Also, don’t be afraid to use a longer sentiment to overlap your stamping. It anchors the whole design into a cluster, and is easier on…

How to Get Perfect Placement in a Hurry!

Knowing how to get perfect placement of your Designer Series Paper in a hurry can save a lot of tears. You know how it is … people know you make cards so you can’t send them something from a boxed set, right? Just when your expectations of your holiday prep couldn’t get any more stressful,…

Highland Heather, Daffodil Delight, Cinnamon Cider

Sending a Card, Instead of a Text is the best sentiment I have in my supplies. And what easier, sweeter card is there than a Note Card? BUY YOUR SUPPLIES HERE! Product List Basic White Note Cards & Envelopes [159232] Flowing Flowers Cling Stamp Set [157880] Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103] Daffodil Delight Classic…

Beautiful Friendship Clean and Simple

This might be “simple” but it is a b-e-a-utiful card in the hand! I used a stamp positioning tool to get the hydrangea in the same place for all the cards and then free-handed the roses and leaves. The sentiment is from a versatile set called Happy Thoughts, and it’s a must-have set. Nothing but…

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Kathy S says:

March 7, 2021 at 3:27 pm

This set is one of my favorites! It’s like painting, only with stamps and ink! Love all the possibilities!

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1. Celia Cawthon says:
  
  March 15, 2021 at 2:33 pm
  
  Oh, Kathy!!! I’m so glad to hear that. I love it, too!
  
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