I like to work on monochromatic designs. I find their simplicity very calming. However, you can add a splash of color for interest on these card designs. Here’s an example. I selected the Peachy Keen stamp set from the Occasions catalog. This particular sentiment made me think of Very Vanilla and Basic Black. I used […]
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Recently, I’ve talked about my card designs “evolving”. Some readers have asked me what I mean by that. I refer to the design process as my design evolution. I start with a design, then swap colors, elements, maybe even add or remove layers. Here’s an example of my card design process. This card started with
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Watercoloring is hot! Everyone is doing it. While there are a lot of tips I can show you, the best way to get started is by using the Happy Watercolor stamp set. Today I’m using it to show you an easy watercolor card design!
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Sometimes, it’s good to have a card that’s for a special occasion, but not yet specific. Perhaps a special someone passed a test. Or completed a big project. Or achieved some distinction in a volunteer position. Do you ever wonder how to make a card for a festive day? I started with the Starburst Sayings
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Today’s project is a perfect illustration of how a card design evolves. Take a look! This card started in a set of blues with snowflakes. I guess I’m just getting tired of the Midwest winter – LOL! Before I knew it, I swapped out the snowflakes for butterflies and added some spring-like colors. What do
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Is it okay to send an already-made card? the designs are my own. I made them myself. But, they are already assembled and sitting in my “stash”. What do you think? I need to send some Thank You cards. However, for a lot of reason that may sound silly to some of you, I felt
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Do you ever need a quick and easy birthday card? And when you do, is it usually for a man? Well, that’ seems to happen to many of my readers. Here is a design I use often. Switch up the colors, or change the embossing folder, and you have a totally different look! The only
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Clean lines. The message is front and center. Overall, a pleasing, masculine, balanced design! And ever so easy to make yourself! This is how you design an interesting symmetrical design!
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I love snowflakes – even the real kind! I especially love designing with Snowflakes & Sparkles. They are so pretty that it helps me get through the cold winter months! This card, inspired by my sideline, Mary, has so much glitter. You can’t stop smiling, just be looking at it! I started with the Festive
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My Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sale is On Now!! From now until Monday, December 2, 11:59 pm Central Time, you can purchase $25 Gift Certificates for only $20 each! I’ve never run this type of sale before, but I believe it will appeal to many of you. Give one to a friend, or to
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I can’t get enough of the Truly Grateful stamp set. So, today I’m showing yet another Thanksgiving design! Yesterday’s post used textures. Today’s post uses textures, too! I stamped the image on Whisper White card stock, then matted it on Tangerine Tango. Notice that the mat is very skinny. In fact, this piece of card
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Do you need a Thanksgiving card that truly communicates how thankful you are? Today’s design has just that impact. This card, made with the Truly Grateful stamp set from the holiday catalog, has a lot of texture. That’s what makes it so interesting. You can look at it for several minutes and still find surprises
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I was working on some cards that I’d like to send – Thank You cards. They’re the ones I send most often. However, I found that there are some unusual reasons to send a card. Here are 5 that I found: I haven’t forgotten Happy un-birthday Thinking of you Congratulations No reason at all What
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