Need to craft a batch of quick cards? Check out these cards using Splendid by Paige Evans from American Crafts with a fun colorful theme. I put together 18 cards in one afternoon and gave little packs of them as gifts. I placed two of them in cellophane bags and added a pretty ribbon bow. After coming up with a design I like, I made two – making it double easy. This cute set included die cut embellishments, and I added a Happy Birthday stamp to finish them off. I hope my friends enjoyed their little gift and can use…
I had so much fun crafting my Easter cards this year using the Crafter’s Companion Easter card kit and Hunkydory Forever Florals Spring Melody papers. The card kit had some cutesy little bunny and lamb stamps, and also had a pretty cross and sentiments to create both fun and spiritual cards. I also brought out my favorite spring floral papers that have a faded spring color palette that complemented the idea of new beginnings and Easter blessings. I practiced coloring the stamps with my Aqua Markers for a faux watercolor look, by creating dimension with varying pigment saturations…
Have you ever had a stamp where it just makes a card on its own so easily? I just love it when this happens. I stamped out the Crafter’s Companion “Make a Wish” mushroom stamp on watercolor paper multiple times and tried some watercoloring with Aqua Markers. Using red for the mushrooms and complemented with green on the ferns and a bright blue sky just makes it pop. The first card above is literally just the lovely stamp with a dragonfly on some foam pads to add a little dimension. In the next version, I tried…
I love Crafter’s Companion cardmaking collections, and I selected the Watercolor Christmas for crafting my cards this year. The paper color palette has such a soft feeling, with winter foliage, snowflakes, and woodland critters – all celebrating the Christmas season. The stamps have different scene builders like a little tree to decorate, a banner, presents, and a sled. But the kicker for me is the idea of watercoloring the stamps. It’s really kind of a “faux” watercoloring, using the Crafters’ Companion Aqua Markers. I just love how easy they are to use and…