Sunday, December 7, 2025

12.07.2025 Art Impressions - December Guest Designer

Hello Art Impression Fans!

I’m thrilled to be a guest over with Art Impressions today! I just love their fun designs. Check out their Art Impressions Shop for great sales!

My favorite cards to create are winter & Christmas cards. Snowflakes and snowmen are my absolute favorite. Today I am sharing all the details to create shaker cards that are filled with wintry wonderland magic. I have selected the most adorable stamp set called Chubby Snowmen and paired it with the Mini Christmas Sentiment Set.

Supply List Snowmen Cards:

Stamp Sets: Art Impressions 5351 Chubby Snowmen Set, 5847 Mini Christmas Sentiment Set

Dies: Art Impressions 5726 Nested Circle Dies, 5727 Nested Oval Dies

Cardstock: Neenah Solar White, Black, White Fun Foam, Transparency Sheet

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide Ink

Markers: Copics: E11, YR21, YR24, YR04, R32, RV29, BV31, BV04, BG10, BG32, B12

Other: Versamark Clear Embossing Ink, Hero Arts White Detail Embossing Powder, Blending Brush, Heat Gun, Mini Blossom Die Cutting Machine, Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine, Paper Trimmer, Scissors, Original Misti, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, Sequins

Instructions Snowmen Cards:

Stamp images in black ink, die cut, and color with Copic alcohol markers.

Solar White: Create two A2 base cards and four A2 panels.

Acetate Transparency sheet: Cut two A2 panels

[TIP: To align the circles & ovals in cardstock panel and the fun foam panel, die cut the cardstock first, place over fun foam and remove outer panel leaving the die atop the fun foam, place die and in place and run through machine]

A2 Panels: Center and cut one oval nesting die in one, and one centered circle die from the other, distress ink blend the two remaining panels.

Fun Foam: Cut two 4”x 5.25” panels & die cut one circle centered in one, oval die centered in other.

Hand trim a piece of white cardstock into a wavy snowbank.

Heat emboss sentiments in white onto black cardstock & trim.

Attach the distress ink blended panel atop A2 card base and glue.

With the circle & oval cut cardstock, adhere transparency to underside, add snowbank to transparency and line up the cut fun foam and affix to transparency leaving the underside (space for sequins) face up to dry completely.

Fill underside with sequins and attach card base and let dry.

Attach images and sentiments.

I hope you have enjoyed these cards as much as I have enjoyed creating them.

Shaker cards are so fun to make and shake!

Have the very best holidays and New Year!

If you want to check out my post on the AI blog: (HERE)

Monday, November 17, 2025

11.16.2025 Make it Merry Monday!

Merry & Bright Monday!

I am joining my crafty pal Amy for a Make it Merry Monday to encourage each other to make some merriment making Christmas cards, we both have used some of the same supplies! We both used some @mamaelephant !!!

My Supplies are:
- Big Oh So Jolly Creative Cuts
- A Capybara Christmas Stamps & CC

Thank you Amy for inviting me to create and add another Christmas card to the stack!
Don't forget to take advantage of the Mama Elephant 15% sale thru 11/19.

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

08.19.2025 Coffee Loving Papercrafters!

Well..It has been a fun TWO YEARS!
Today is my Final Post for the

Coffee Loving Papercrafters Blog.

Taking a hiatus from design teams to focus on family and just slowing down.

You will still see me crafting and guesting!

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

08.05.2025 Coffee Loving Papercrafters!

I am up on the Coffee Loving Papercrafters Blog

All of my details on this card can be found there!

I hope that you are inspired to create today.

Super Sponsor Supplies:

Stamps: Simon Says Stamps Get Yeti & Jolly Christmas (Sentiment)

Dies: Trinity Stamps: Trini-TEA Cup Card Die

Thanks for stopping by!!

Now my friends...it is YOUR turn to get crafty!

Thanks for coming by my blog!

Create, Enjoy

Live, Laugh

and

Share Handmade Kindness

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Altenew (AECP) Level 1 Final - Part 1

Altenew Submission for the AECP Level 1 Finals:

Hello! I have always been inspired by Altenew products and design team projects. Today I am submitting my final submission to complete the Level 1 of the AECP Program consisting of 4 masculine cards & 4 feminine cards with a cohesive theme and using a recycled item in the packaging.

I was inspired by this [CARD] by Therese Calvird and used it as a jumping off point for my theme. All of her designs inspire me, however, I kept thinking about this card - it really resonated with me. My theme throughout all of the cards is using "Gradient Color Blending" using Altenew Artisty Alcohol Markers.

I have selected the following 3 courses as inspiration per the requirements for my submission.

1. "For the Guys"
- Incorporated a geometric theme for the masculine cards

2. "Clean & Simple Boutique Cards"
- Implemented "empty" space using embossing folders

- Maintained a simplistic & clean design aesthetic

3. "Let it Shine" - Added sparkly glittered and gold cardstock strips

Level 1 Final - Part 1: First, I will feature my Masculine Cards, Supplies List, & Photo Tutorial.

Supply List Masculine Cards:

Embossing Folder: Geo Triangles 3D (Retired)

Markers: Artistry Alcohol Beach Garden Set: B216, B314, B146, B502

Fresh Dye Inks: Obsidian Pigment Ink, Easy Breezy, Volcano Lake

Stamp Set: Sweet Bouquet

Cardstock: Classic White Solar Crest Jet Black, Brushed Gold Metallic Cardstock, Ocean Reflection Glitter Cardstock: Blue Apatite

Dies: Itty Bitty Branches Dies, Dotted Lines Debossing Cover Die (retired)

Other: Stellar Sequins Sparkling Gold, Mini Ink Blending Brush Bundle, Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine, Paper Trimmer, Scissors, Stampwheel, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue.

Stay tuned for my Level 1 Final - Part 2 and packaging feature!

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Altenew (AECP) Level 1 Final - Part 2

Altenew Submission for the AECP Level 1 Finals:

Hello! This is my second post in this series of submitting my final submission to complete the Level 1 of the AECP Program consisting of 4 masculine cards & 4 feminine cards with a cohesive theme and using a recycled item in the packaging.

My theme throughout all of the cards is using "Gradient Color Blending" using Altenew Artisty Alcohol Markers.

To see my previous post - click [HERE]

I have selected the following 3 courses as inspiration per the requirements for my submission.

1. "For the Guys"
- Incorporated a geometric theme for the masculine cards
2. "Clean & Simple Boutique Cards"
- Implemented "empty" space using embossing folders

- Maintained a simplistic & clean design aesthetic
3. "Let it Shine" - Added sparkle with glittered and gold cardstock strips & sequins

Level 1 Final - Part 2: Now I will showcase my Feminine Cards, Supplies List, Photo Tutorial & Packaging with a recycled element.

Supply List Feminine Cards:

Embossing Folder: Zero Waste Flowery Patterns 3D (Retired)

Markers: Artistry Alcohol Beach Garden Set: C024, C019, C020, Y414

Fresh Dye Inks: Obsidian Pigment Ink, Sapphire, Easy Breezy, Volcano Lake

Stamp Set: Sweet Bouquet

Cardstock: Classic White Solar Crest, Jet Black, Brushed Gold Metallic Cardstock

Dies: Fine Rings Circle Die Set, Dotted Lines Debossing Cover Die (retired)

Other: Stellar Sequins Sparkling Gold, Clear Embossing Ink, Pure White Crisp Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Mini Blossom Die Cutting Machine, Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine, Paper Trimmer, Scissors, Stampwheel, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue.

Here is the completed Card Gift Set with

Packaging Instructions below!

I keep my packaging simple, and always upcycle the cellophane from craft products to be economical, as well as to protect the project. If I do not hand out in person, I may add into a small white bag or pop in a bubble mailer to post.