I decided to try some Ink Testing of 5 Brands so I could expand the shade of inks I owned. I don’t use blending brushes with stencils, so getting depth of color and shades of a pink, I wanted to have several different ink pads. But, the question became, “Who offers a variety of pinks?…
Barbara came to me wanting to create her own stationery. She wanted the recipients to know right away they were getting a message of love from her before they looked for a return address or a signature. Just like sheets of paper with your monogram, your cards can say right away that it is from…
I had an idea that kept swimming around in my head using Coastal Cabana and Pool Party layers and it took me all week to finally make something I’m happy with. I know, I know, I have been making cards for so many years Stampin’ Up! wasn’t even born yet! But, even from my first…
Do you like non-traditional colors for Christmas cards? I fell in love with this paper the minute I saw the new mini catalog in 2021. I wish I had purchased several packages, but with these measurements, I didn’t even use the whole package! Also, I have been collecting card sketches that use easy measurements of…
While I started making cards for the Arts & Craft Fair, I had a lot of card “fronts” donated. But, oh dear, they didn’t fit on a card base! Die cut additions hung over the side and wouldn’t fit into an envelope without folding. These failures make me sad for the generous card maker who…
Do you remember how to keep your rhinestones in a straight line? YEARS ago and I mean MANY YEARS ago I bought this paper piercing tool and a mat pack. These three things work for paper piercing without gouging your table, but the “stencil” part of it helps you pierce holes in a nice straight…
