Oct 04 2017
Deb created this beautiful watercolor card set meant to encourage. She used uplifting verses from Scripture on the card fronts with minimal, yet stunning, watercolor images on the mostly white cards. These are absolutely refreshing! Take a look: What a beautiful set of cards. The fresh greens on the white are the perfect compliment to […]
Sep 27 2017
The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of God stands forever. Isaiah 40:8 Deb used her Coneflower stamp and die today to create a fading Black-eyed Susan that goes so perfectly with the Scripture sentiment she selected for her card inside. Take a look: Beautiful earthy appeal to this lovely card. The scrap […]
Sep 20 2017
‘Let us come before Him with Thanksgiving.’ Psalm 95:2 And we are so thankful and happy to announce that Deb Saaranen is back with us and creating again. She has gotten set up in yet another country and has been putting her new craft room together. This is her first creation made in Montenegro. Take […]
Sep 10 2017
We had a wedding to attend this weekend and I made two cards – one for us to give and one for a son and his girlfriend to give. They are both in the same color scheme of black, white and silver/gray. One is a standard card and the other is a gift card/money holder. […]
Aug 20 2017
Today I have a quick little card to share that was created as a shoe box swap card for a stamping event. The purpose was to demo stenciling with the Distress Oxide Inks. After the stenciling was done, the finish was super quick. Take a look: Isn’t it sweet! The sentiment is from our Get […]
Aug 06 2017
Good Sunday evening! I have a trio of cards to share with you today. We did these cards several weeks back at one of our Saturday classes and I just have never gotten them posted. This was a fun trio and a fun class. We used the Distress Oxide Inks to create the backgrounds and […]
Jul 18 2017
I believe today is the first time we are showcasing the Extra Special stamp set by Altenew, and Sheri has done a fabulous job with it! This floral spray is absolutely lovely! Take a look: This is a multi-step stamp using Altenew inks and die cut once done. Those flowers just POP off the white […]
Jul 11 2017
Sheri created a card today using still another technique with the the NEW Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks. To create her beautiful florals Sheri inked up her Hibiscus Bouquet stamp with the Oxide Inks and spritzed with water before stamping. The beautiful watercolor look was totally effortless! Take a look: The Altenew stamp set used […]
Jul 10 2017
Today Holly shares a wonderfully masculine birthday card with gears, sprockets and several metallics – sure to be appreciated by any man on your list. Take a look: Very, very cool for the guy in your life! Love how the metallics pop off that black cardstock base. You can find Holly’s post on her blog […]
Jul 03 2017
Our youngest son attended a wedding on Saturday. He wanted a card and I got the usual request – make it as flat as possible. His issue is always the box with the slot to slide the cards into. He wants to make sure the card fits into the slot. So, obedient mother that I […]
