Hey there, squad! Guess what? Yesterday, I took over YouTube and unleashed my creative side with Spellbinder’s Sunflower Betterpress plates and Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor Pencils. The result? Two cards that were so stunning, they could make even Picasso blush! I know you’re dying to see how I pulled it off, so head over and…
Category: TECHNIQUE | Distress Inking
Easy One Layer Autumn Background (Mama Elephant October 2023 Release)
This sweet autumn-themed card features some of my favorite new products from the Mama Elephant October 2023 Release! In the video I share tips and tricks on creating an easy one layer background that perfectly compliments the adorable new images and sentiments from the release. This technique can be achieved for any holiday/season with a…
BIG BOLD FALL CARDS (Pretty Pink Posh September 2023 Release)
Happy weekend, card makers! I am finally getting around to sharing the video tutorial for some previously released cards. These big bold fall cards feature a unique color combination and lots of Distress Oxide inking and stenciling! Enjoy the tutorial! Affiliate links are used throughout this post at no additional cost to you. This allows…
MUST SEE Snow Globe Gift Tag | YouTube Live Replay
Hello friends! This morning I went live on YouTube and shared this elegant birdhouse snowglobe gift tag featuring incredible dies from Lawn Fawn and one of my favorite snowglobe dies from Honey Bee Stamps! I love taking my cardmaking supplies and using them to create amazing gift tags/ornaments for the holiday season! In the video…
Adding Texture With Grit Paste | Simon Says Stamp Season of Wonder Release Blog Hop Day 2
Hello friends! Welcome to the Simon Says Stamp Season of Wonder Blog Hop! Today I’m sharing this fun Christmas Mantle scene card created with all brand new stamps and dies from the Season of Wonder Release! Amazing texture was added to the card with Tim Holtz Grit Paste in Opaque (flocking on trees and sprig)…
Trinity Stamps & Waffle Flower Slimline Scene Card | STAMPtember 2023 Limited Edition Exclusive
Happy STAMPtember! The Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember fun continues with two Exclusive Limited Edition Exclusives: Galina’s Snowflakes from Waffle Flower and Sledding Gnomes from Trinity Stamps! I am sharing how to combine images from two different sets, from two different companies (one of my favorite techniques) to create an amazing design! ! I do Premieres…
Brutus Monroe Seasonal Cupcakes | STAMPtember 2023 Limited Edition Exclusive
Happy STAMPtember! The Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember fun continues with the Exclusive Limited Edition Stamp Set from Brutus Monroe, Tricks and Treats! Today I’m sharing a trio of seasonal cupcake cards featuring these darling images. I feel like my Brutus Monroe cards follow a “recipe” these past couple of years. I love a good ink…
Altenew One Layer Wonder Paint with Mica Stains | STAMPtember 2023 Limited Edition Exclusive
Happy STAMPtember! The Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember fun continues with the Exclusive Limited Edition Set from Altenew, Rose Reverie! I am creating a one layer card with lots of dimension! We are masking the main image with a Domed Arches Stencil, ink blending, painting with Mica Stains, and adding Mica Stain Splatter. Watch the video…
Go To Card Design: Quadrants with Mama Elephant | STAMPtember 2023 Limited Edition Exclusive
Happy STAMPtember! The Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember fun continues with the Exclusive Limited Edition Mama Elephant Stamp Set, Capy Holidays! This daring new addition to the Mama Elephant collection pairs perfectly with their new September Release products (as well as their previously released stamp sets)! I’m sharing tips and tricks on one of my all-time…
Whimsy Stamps Hey Boo Halloween Card | STAMPtember 2023 Limited Edition Exclusive
Happy STAMPtember! The Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember fun continues with the Exclusive Limited Edition Spooky & Mice by Whimsy Stamps! This darling Halloween themed stamp set creates the most adorable cards and projects! I decided to use all the mice in the set for this fun scene card today. ! I do Premieres each night…