This is my example of cards that don't turn out as planned. I wanted to use some supplies I hadn't used before but I don't think that made for the best end result. I think a white background would've been better on this, and shading on the balloons would have also helped. Oh well. I'm… Continue reading A Sparkly Attempt
This card is so pretty in person! The light catches the holographic paper and the metallic paint splatters and it's just hypnotizing to look at. This was a design by Jessica Frost Ballas that I recreated. It's great for a congratulations card, New Year's, wedding, birthday, so many occasions! Materials used: Large Stitched Rectangles Distress… Continue reading Scripty Cheers
I wanted to add more to this but I was very pressed for time and wanted to make sure it arrived in time for mother's day (it did!) I think it would be cute to add some flying bees or butterflies to this, and maybe a sentiment on vellum. Materials used: Platform Pop UpGotta Have… Continue reading Flower Basket Platform Pop Up
I was inspired by a card Chari made with rainbow succulents and wanted to make my own. I was so excited when I saw these dies being released! Materials used: Lawn Fawn cardstock used on each succulent for backgrounds: Black Licorice, Chocolate BarLeft succulent pot: Fake Tan cardstock, Canned Pumpkin cardstock, Ripe Persimmon distress oxide… Continue reading Colorful Succulents
I was inspired to try this technique when I saw Mindy Eggen post about it. I used the same stencil she did (Off the Edge Daffodil by Simon Says Stamp) and it's such a pretty stencil. I will say, I'm used to Lawn Fawn stencils, which feel much more hardy/substantial, and this one was incredibly… Continue reading Stencil Ink Press Technique
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