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Wreath Card Tutorial

All right…drum roll please…here is the tutorial you have been waiting for.  It will be long but it will be worth it.  At the end of it all you will be able to create a wreath card with a single stamp and a sentiment.  Are you ready?  Let’s go! Cut a piece of Thick VeryContinue reading “Wreath Card Tutorial”

Stamparatus fixes everything.

Well, that title might be a little over zealous but it does fix some stamping errors.  If you generally get the halos then this gives you permission to stamp lighter.  There is no fear of something not inking properly and not being able to go back.  With the Stamparatus you can always go back. InContinue reading “Stamparatus fixes everything.”

Using the Stamparatus to create a wreath.

Today’s technique is a tiny bit different.  I am using the Stamparatus to create a wreath, the ultimate in positioning.  Here’s how to do it in pictures and then explanation. Create a template using a 6×6 piece of cardstock.  Take the largest plain square from the Layering Squares Dies and cut a square from theContinue reading “Using the Stamparatus to create a wreath.”

So many choices…

There is quite a bit going on this week… The 4th of July finishes tonight!  If you want a break on your taxes then take a look. Christmas in July is happening on Saturday!  The invitation will be out by tomorrow morning! Card Class is happening next week!  Invitation soon to follow. Save the dateContinue reading “So many choices…”

Space for rest.

Have you ever googled or searched for rest?  I typed in the word “rest” and up comes many images.  There are the traditional beach scenes, hammocks with a gentle breeze, lists on why rest is good for you, and much, much more. The one that caught my eye is the traditional rest stop sign.  ThisContinue reading “Space for rest.”

4th of July Promotion, Free Ink Pads, and Host Codes!

Just a reminder that the 4th of July promotion through me runs until Monday night at 9 pm. Please remember to use the host code to get your sales tax refunded by me. If you haven’t heard there is a great bonus if you sign up to be a demonstrator right now.  The kit isContinue reading “4th of July Promotion, Free Ink Pads, and Host Codes!”

Mentorship is a huge way to give back.

Have you ever seen someone that is trying so hard but just can’t seem to get it?  Ask yourself if the time is right to mentor someone. I asked someone “why mentor”?  And their answer was remarkable, yet simple.  “To shape the future.” If I don’t like how the next generation is thinking, working, whateverContinue reading “Mentorship is a huge way to give back.”

Tufted Card Tutorial

Here are the directions for the tufted card that was created this week. Cut a piece of thick white cardstock at 4 1/4″ x 11″.  Score at 5 1/2″ on the 11″ side. Cut a piece of gold foil paper at 4″ x 5 1/4″. Grab a piece of whisper white cardstock from the scrapContinue reading “Tufted Card Tutorial”

A little off the beaten path.

You know that I usually don’t follow the path that is usual.  I often will find adventure in the everyday routine.  So today I figured we could not do our Wacky Wednesday and simply talk about freedom.  I know it’s cliché since it is the 4th of July, but often times what is expected isContinue reading “A little off the beaten path.”