Handmade Cards

  • Simply Succulents Card

    Is it a birthday card? Is it a thank you card? A just because card? You decide. (I love open ended sentiments). Here is a quick card made using the Simply Succulent stamp set (and the coordinating Potted Succulents dies). To make this project, you’ll need the following supplies: To make this project, follow these…

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  • Places in the Heart Card

    The Places in the Heart stamp set is perfect for conveying congratulations and support to a new mom. I used a technique that I have never tried before – coloring the back of an image that has been stamped on vellum. To make this project, you’ll need the following supplies: To make this project, follow…

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  • Whale Done Card

    I’ll be the first to admit (which I have several times already here) that I buy things that I never use. Well, the Brushstroke Specialty Paper was one of those items. OMG – I need that [to sit on my shelf]. I took it out and immediately slumped my shoulders when thinking about what I…

  • Rays of Light Card

    This card took me a while to put together. Certainly not because it was difficult – I just kept changing my mind before actually getting the ink on the paper. I do like how it came out – how about you? To make this card, you’ll need the following supplies: Cardstock/Paper: Smoky Slate (4 ¼”…

  • Campology Card

    Has anyone been camping this summer season? I know I haven’t – the fun idea I had of ‘roughing it’ in the backyard with the boys was quickly dashed by a family of raccoons that have moved into the neighborhood. I’ll stay inside and let the critters have fun with the bugs and whatnot. My…

  • Dragonfly Garden Card

    Maybe next week I will get back on the Christmas-crafting train but until then – I’ll have to continue down the summertime path. This card is quick and easy – it starts with stamping on Stampin’ Up!’s Designer Series Paper – what a neat trick! To make this card, you’ll need the following supplies: Cardstock/Paper:…

  • Framed Occasions Card

    It’s hard to stay on the Christmas trek I’ve been on when the temperature outside is so high so I thought I’d take a trip back to the Annual Catalog. I’ve used some fun green colors to make this “Best Day Ever” card. To make this card, you’ll need the following supplies: Cardstock/Paper: Basic White…