Hi, crafty friends. I’ve been sharing teacher appreciation cards all week and today’s project wraps up the week. If you missed any days, you can check them out here… DAY ONE DAY TWO DAY THREE DAY FOUR Today’s card is a gatefold card… To create this card, I started by creating the gatefold card base. I started with a half of sheet of cardstock (5.5 x 8.5). I scored each side at 2 1/8...
Hi, crafty friends. I have more inspiration to share using THIS new release… To create this card, I started with the card base. I started with a half of sheet of cardstock (5.5 x 8.5). I scored each side at 2 1/8 inches to create two hinges. I applied green ink along the bottom to resemble grass and applied light blue ink on the edges of THIS stencil to create a sky background. I...
Hello, crafty friends. I have some gatefold cards to share today… To create these cards, I started with the card base. I started with a half of sheet of cardstock (5.5 x 8.5). I scored each side at 2 1/8 inches to create two hinges. I cut THIS die from a light colored of cardstock and then I embossed it with THIS mat in my die cut machine to make an impression of the...
Hello, crafty friends. THIS Create Together class is happening today with Heidi Crowl and Cathy Zielske. I wanted to share a card I created using some of the same products they are featuring in class. These products are so well designed. To create this card, I started by stamping THIS background with light blue ink on an A2 sized piece of blue cardstock. Next, I applied Distress Oxide Inks through THESE layering stencils on...
Hello there, crafty friends. Today’s card features THIS new release from Simon Says Stamp… To create this card, I started by stamping THIS large floral image using black ink on white cardstock. I applied Distress Oxide inks through THESE stencils to color in the image. I used THIS coordinating die to cut it out. I stamped the sentiment from the same set, used the coordinating die to cut it out, and adhered it to...
Hello there, crafty friends. I’m excited to be part of THIS Blog Hop celebrating THIS October Release from Hero Arts. You can find all the information on the subscription program HERE. Let’s take a look at each subscription choices… CARD KIT OF THE MONTH: KIT INCLUDES: • Clear Stamp Set, 6″ x 8″ • 16 Coordinating Dies • Hole Punch Die • Tree Window Die •Holiday Treats Words Cling Stamp, 6″ x 6″ •...
Hi, crafty friends. Today’s card features a sneak peek at some of the fabulous new products available in the October Release from Hero Arts which will be available on Monday, October 7th… To create these cards, I used the October Hero Studio Card Kit of the month. I stamped the cling background stamp on an A2 panel of teal and pink cardstock and used a blending brush to ink blend the edges. I cut...
Hi, crafty friends. I have a bright and bold gatefold card to share today… To create this card, I started by stamping the margarita image and sentiment from THIS stamp set. I colored in the Margarita image and used THESE coordinating dies to cut it out. Next, I created a gatefold card base. To create a gatefold card base, I cut a piece of 8.5 x 11 piece of cardstock in half and scored...
Hello, crafty friends. I’m always looking for ways to make gift cards more special. Today, I have four gatefold cards to share that also hold gift cards…For the main die-cuts, I used the November My Monthly Hero Card Kit. It sold out fast but you could substitute those for another die-cut image or even a stamped piece. Today’s focus is more about the design. To create these cards, I created four gate fold card...
