Today's Project Today's project uses Timeless Tropical to relive one of my most favorite vacations - Hawaii. It was so many years ago, yet is still vivid in my memories. Everything was perfect - the weather, the temperature, the food, the sights, & the people! Here's the card I created. Despite all the supplies I used, this card came together pretty quickly. I cut a 2 3/4" X 2 3/4" square from a 4 3/4" X 3 1/2" piece of Basic White cardstock to look like the old polaroid camera ... Read More about Timeless Tropical for a Vacation Challenge
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United Through Creativity
For today's hop, we are using the free downloadable image file 'United Through Creativity' from Stampin' Up!® You can download the file here. Today's Project There were so many interesting images and phrases in the download that I had trouble deciding which one to use! But, in the end, the wine, bread, and cheese image made me think of my time in France and was a natural choice. I colored the image using Stampin' Blends - So Saffron, Soft Suede, Old Olive, Granny Apple Green, ... Read More about United Through Creativity
Tidings & Trimmings
Today's Project - Christmas in July Today's hop is all about Christmas in July. Christmas is my most favorite time of year! I decorate every room in my house, have multiple trees, and decorate both my front yard and back yard! With all the decorating, I need to get a jump on my Christmas Cards, so starting in July is a good idea. The Tidings & Trim bundle was perfect for this project. Cutting the star trim with the Rose Gold glimmer paper and using unconventional Christmas colors ... Read More about Tidings & Trimmings
Alcohol Inks on Vellum for Share It Sunday
TodAy's Project - Alcohol Inks & Vellum I've been wanting to play around with using alcohol inks & vellum. It's a very cool technique to make backgrounds. And, as I found out, it's super simple. Over the next week, I'll be sharing cards that I made using this technique. But for today, we'll stick to just one. There's a lot going on with this card, so let's start with the background. I cut a piece of vellum at 4" X 5 1/4". Then, I scribbled blobs of ink using Dark Daffodil ... Read More about Alcohol Inks on Vellum for Share It Sunday
June 2021 Paper Pumpkin – Expressions in Color
Today's Hop - June 2021 Paper Pumpkin - Expressions in INk I've been a Paper Pumpkin subscriber since the beginning. And, I have to tell you, this kit is my favorite EVER! I love the colors, and the extra bits. I had to restrain my self from making the cards as designed! And, I did manage to make 9 alternatives. Here's a look at what I did. I have to confess, I did make one pretty much as per the instructions. Here it is. Of course, I had to decorate the envelope by stamping it ... Read More about June 2021 Paper Pumpkin – Expressions in Color
