How do you store your paper?

How do you store your paper? When you need to store your card stock there are some things to keep in mind. You need to make sure the card stock is kept out of the sun as much as possible to avoid fading. You also have to think about how to store it so it does not bend. The other thing to keep in mind is how you are going to store the scraps for…

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Ink Blending Sponges

Ink Blending Sponges Most of the cards I have seen using this set has been when they blended a background and cut out the dies in black.  For my card I decided to use our retired sponges and color the die cuts.  I had to do a lot of masking as I wanted the flowers a different color. When I finish the images I glued then to a white panel. I wanted some more color…

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Ink Blending – some tips

Ink Blending – some tips Happy Saturday Everyone – Let’s talk Ink Blending – some tips! Ink blending is a great way to get a soft ink coloring on your paper or to color images. Do you struggle with your ink blending? There are several tools and tricks you can use when you are going to do some ink blending. I have learned a lot over the years and want to share my tips with…

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Creative Handmade Christmas Card

Creative Handmade Christmas Card Balmy Blue Crumb Cake Night of Navy Basic White Products Here is your shopping cart of supplies. Click on the image to purchase from my online store. Don’t forget the host code so you can get a special thank you from me. Product List Friends Are Like Seashells Bundle [156205] $54.00 A Wish For Everything Cling Stamp Set [149320] $39.00 Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982] $8.75 Crumb Cake 8-1/2"…

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Looking for Fancy Fold Ideas?

Looking for Fancy Fold Ideas? Hello Everyone – are you always Looking for Fancy Fold Ideas? I have 3 fun ideas for you. Fancy Fold cards are fun to make. Finding directions takes time when you would rather be creating. I have an online class that will get you making those fancy fold cards in no time. The Fun Fold Peaches class shows you how to make 3 fancy folds. At the end of the…

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Handmade Christmas Greeting Card

Handmade Christmas Greeting Card Hello Everyone – I love today’s Handmade Christmas Greeting Card idea and wait until you see what pattern paper I used! Those of you who know me know I love combining stamps and paper from different collections. Doing that extends the use of your supplies in many ways. When I look at pattern paper I always think about what I already have that I can use with the paper. The Beauty…

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