Flowers and rustic strips for CutCardStock

Flowers and rustic strips for CutCardStock Hello everyone – the Flowers and rustic strips for CutCardStock idea reminds me of flowers at a fence post. I saw the strips of embossed paper on another card and wanted to use it for today’s idea. There was something that spoke to me about them. Today’s Project I created an embossed panel first and then swiped on some ink. The panel was cut into strips then I glued…

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Sunday Ideas – Press Plate

Sunday Ideas – Press Plate Hello everyone – I found another idea to share with you today with the Sunday Ideas – Press Plate card. I have wanted to use press plates for several years but did not know if it was something I wanted to invest in. I ran across a video from Jennifer McGuire where she shows you how to use the plates without the press machine. Today’s Project I found out you…

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Masculine idea for CutCardStock

Masculine idea for CutCardStock Hello everyone – I used some mixed media ideas to design today’s Masculine idea for CutCardStock card. Masculine cards are easy if you remember to use nature elements. A tree stencil and some leaf die cuts are a great way to start. Today’s Project I saw a reel by Melinda Stearns and wanted to try some of her ideas for my card. I used a tree stencil and some texture paste…

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CutCardStock Just Because flowers

CutCardStock Just Because flowers Hello everyone – I was inspired by my daughter’s favorite colors for today’s CutCardStock Just Because flowers creation. I love the colors of cardstock from CutCardStock. To add depth to the colors I sponged on some ink. This is a great way to get a variety of shades on your images. Today’s Project To add some interest to the gray linen cardstock I sponged on some gray ink. This was my…

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CutCardStock tag idea

CutCardStock tag idea Hello everyone – with Mother’s Day right around the corner you may need a tag for her gift and the CutCardStock tag idea is a great one. Using an embossing folder and some coordinating stencils and ink you can create a beautiful tag for a gift for your mom. Today’s Project I often use an embossing folder and stencils to make a card front but you can also use them for other…

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CutCardStock Hello Friend Creation

CutCardStock Hello Friend Creation Hello everyone – For Wednesday’s share I have a CutCardStock Hello Friend Creation. I was inspired by a card I saw online and went looking in my stash to see what I had I could use to make mu version. I needed a swirl and some small flower dies and I was good to go. Today’s Project The original card had a dark shaped background with a border that mimicked the…

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