Foam stamps make great cards.

Creating a stamp is not hard.  Creating one that lasts and has great quality…I will leave that to the experts.  If you read Tuesday’s technique post you already know what I am talking about.  For today I will finish the card. For a video please go to DIY Stamp Video. Happy Crafting! With inky fingers, JoniContinue reading “Foam stamps make great cards.”

Quick treat holders.

It’s Tutorial Thursday!  Here’s a quick idea for you when you get in a rush for those thirty school treats that need to be done the night before.  I know it’s crazy but we are back in session and rolling.  My brain is still rebelling against the whole routine but I know I have toContinue reading “Quick treat holders.”

Little things make a difference.

It’s Friendship Friday!  This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward.  Go mail the card!  Call your friend!  Don’t wait.  You never know your timing and how much that little thing is needed. Here’s a little video on how much one simple act can change a whole day in aContinue reading “Little things make a difference.”

An apple a day is for back to school.

It’s Tutorial Thursday and I am here to show you how to create this card!  Cut Real Red Card Stock at 4 1/4″ X 11″.  Score at 5 1/2″. Cut Vellum Card Stock at 4″ X 5 1/4″.  Run through Big Shot with Basket Weave Textured Impression Embossing Folder.  (For a map of the layersContinue reading “An apple a day is for back to school.”

Taking action to give back.

It’s Friendship Friday!  This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward.  Instead of giving you another idea I want to ask you a question.  How many times have you acted on this?  How many times have you given back?  How many times have you been intentional on forcing yourself toContinue reading “Taking action to give back.”

Seeing the forest for the trees.

It’s Tutorial Thursday!  Have you heard the saying that you can’t see the forest for the trees?  Well, today we are creating the trees so you are good.  I don’t know if you could see it, but there is a bit of Wink of Stella Clear added to the trees to mimic snow. I hopeContinue reading “Seeing the forest for the trees.”

Country Lane Suite

So, do you hear John Denver?  Every time I hear or say Country Lane Suite I think of that song.  You know which one.  The one stuck in your head now. Last night I created with this great new suite called Country Lane.  I love the colors, textures, and images.  Now I have to figureContinue reading “Country Lane Suite”

When the littlest piece is the most important.

Sometimes the littlest piece is the most important.  In this case that little scrap from yesterday’s post became the anchor point to tie on the wire accent or ornament. To view the video and how to create this card as well as a preview of new products for the Holiday Catalog please go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ujp4ofA6vo. HappyContinue reading “When the littlest piece is the most important.”

When wood becomes swiss cheese.

Today’s card has a certain tang to it, much like when you bite in to a good slice of cheese.  Here’s how this one was created. The card base is from Soft Suede Card Stock cut at 5 1/2 ” on the 11 ” side.  It is scored at 4 1/4″. The Very Vanilla matContinue reading “When wood becomes swiss cheese.”

Want to go on a picnic?

This month’s Paper Pumpkin is picnic themed.  Have you gone on a picnic recently?  Do you pick up some fried chicken or do you make tamales?  What is your tradition? For today’s picnic we are having paper.  I know it’s not the most appetizing but that’s what is on the menu.  I took the ApronContinue reading “Want to go on a picnic?”