Personalized Graduation Card Hello Paper Crafters!! Today I am bringing you a special card I made for my son. My son, Aaron, graduated from the University of North Texas on May 12. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical and Energy Engineering. It was a tough program and he worked really hard, so I wanted to let him know how special he is and how proud I am…
What is a Vellum Overlay? I have always loved the look of vellum on a hand stamped card. It gives your card a soft, elegant look. What is vellum you ask? Modern ‘paper vellum’ is made of synthetic plant material and imitates actual vellum. Actual vellum is a prepared animal skin or “membrane” used as a material for writing on. Vellum is often a much underused card stock. Perhaps because…
How to Copy a Card And Make it Your Own Using Color Theory [Tutorial] How do you copy a card and make it your own using color theory? “Color theory is the general application of color principles to design” (techopedia.com). It’s a set of principles used for working with colors. “It involves color mixing, considering the visual effects of color, and creating pleasing color combinations” (study.com). In this project tutorial…
2 Simple Valentine’s Day Treat Boxes Looking for easy Valentine’s Day treat boxes? Stampin’ Up! has a mini pizza box and a clear tiny treats box that are perfect for this project. With just a little bit of paper, stamped images and embellishments, you can create multiples in a snap. Aren’t these Valentine’s Day Treat boxes so cute! They are the perfect size for holding a variety of candy (Kisses,…
Hello Paper Crafters, Aren’t these Painted with Love Lots to Love Boxes adorable? And they are so easy to make. I have had so much fun playing with the Painted with Love Suite. I just love the colors and the images. So many easy Valentine’s Day crafting possibilities! Here are more ideas using the Painted with Love Suite. These boxes are made with card stock and then a 3″ X…
Hello Paper Crafters, I am super excited to share with you Children’s Valentine’s Day Cards Online Class I designed specifically for a child’s Valentine’s Day school exchange. I have used the new Painted with Love Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) from the 2018 Occasions Catalog. There is only one word to describe this paper, stunning! The designs are hand-painted. Six of the designs have gold foil accents and are textured.…
Designer Series Paper Hello Paper Crafters! Stampin’ Up! has done it again!! The 2018 Occasions catalog has the most beautiful selection of Designer Series Papers. In case you don’t know, Stampin’ Up! is known for their stunning Designer Series Paper. Watch the video below to see all of the amazing DSPs. Here is the complete list of Designer Series Paper in the 2018 Occasions Catalog: True Gentleman: Fun, graphic masculine…
Welcome Paper Crafters, This is a rubber stampers favorite time of the year! Why do you ask? Because it is Sale-A-Bration time. What is Sale-A-Bration you ask? The biggest sale of the year! You can earn free, exclusive products with every qualifying order. The Sales Period runs from January 3 – March 31, 2018. During Sale-A-Bration, you will reap rewards when you shop, host, or join during Sale-A-Bration. The details…
Welcome to my new website! So glad you are here!! I want to invite you to join me on my crafting adventures. and I have always loved to create arts and crafts projects. As a child I loved coloring and painting. As I grew, I added crocheting, rug hooking, ceramics and embroidery. My mother taught me to crochet and her mother, my grandma, taught me to embroider. In high school,…
