Mixed Media Monday #2

Mixed Media Monday #2 Hello everyone – I am back with the Mixed Media Monday #2 idea. I went with a blue and green color combo for this idea. I also used a lot of different stamp sets for this idea. Today’s Creation I decided to use Treetops and Cloudless watercolor inks for today’s idea. I did a wet on wet technique for this one. Wet on Wet is where you add water to your…

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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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Paper Hugs for CutCardStock

Paper Hugs for CutCardStock Hello everyone – today’s idea uses die cuts to create a pretty Paper Hugs for CutCardStock card. I used a couple of shades of a pretty teal for the focal image on today’s card. I also love the sentiment from a new stamp set I recently got. Today’s Project I was inspired by a card I saw online. I chose to use a squares stencil to create the background. A soft…

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A fun embossing idea combined with rub-ons

A fun embossing idea combined with rub-ons Hello everyone – I love finding new techniques to try like A fun embossing idea combined with rub-ons. Did you ever see an idea you wanted to try? I watched a video with this idea and could not wait to try it. Today’s Project New ideas are all around us. I get excited when I see a new one that looks interesting and went looking at my supplies…

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Snowy CutCardStock idea

Snowy CutCardStock idea Hello everyone – I have this adorable snowman for my Snowy CutCardStock idea on Instagram. I got this adorable snowman from Penny Black several years ago. I love him and he makes the best images for my cards. Today’s Project This snowman is so happy. He brings a smile to your face when you look at him. I couldn’t wait to make a card with him. I stamped him on Cougar smooth…

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Across the Waves – thumping with an ink cube

Across the Waves – thumping with an ink cube Hello everyone – I have a twist on an old technique with today’s Across the Waves – thumping with an ink cube card. Each month Vicky and I choose 1 idea, product, etc. to focus our card making on. This month we have chosen to use the thumping technique. You can see Vicky’s project here. This technique is fun and best completed if you use a solid…

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