Have you tried coloring with alcohol ink markers over patterned paper? Today I’m back with this beautiful floral card featuring the Simon Says Stamp April 2024 Card Kit, Wild & Free Flowers! I stamped one of the gorgeous floral designs from the Wild & Free Stamp Set over the light lavender patterned paper and colored…
Category: TECHNIQUE | Olo Markers
Cherry Blossom Frame Card (Hero Arts March 2024 My Monthly Hero Release)
Hey there, crafty creators! The March 2024 Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Release is here! Check out this scene-stealing card I whipped up using the latest stamps and dies. I jazzed up the Cherry Blossom Cover Plate with Olo Markers, crafted a dreamy backdrop to make those blossoms pop, and topped it off with a…
Cute Critters Scene Cards | MFT Stamps February 2024 Release
Scene cards are my jam! I created the backgrounds on kraft cardstock with my trusty OG MFT Stamps stencils, threw in some text stamping, and brought two unique scenes to life using the cutest new stamps and dies from the February 2024 MFT Stamps Release! I jazzed up all the images with Olo Markers on…
Simple Watercolor Backgrounds EASTER Cards (Simon Says Stamp Limited Edition Easter 2024 Card Kit)
The Simon Says Stamp Limited Edition Easter 2024 Card Kit has hatched! I whipped up some dreamy watercolor backgrounds using mainly goodies from the kit (plus a sprinkle of my own crafty stash)! Mixing Distress Crayons and Distress Mica Stain with a dash of creativity, I painted soft, shimmery pastel scenes using a detail brush…
MUST SEE! Pretty Easter Bunny Cards (Two Ways) | Simon Says Stamp Splendor Release Blog Hop Day 2
Get ready for a whirlwind adventure at the Simon Says Stamp Splendor Release Blog Hop, Day 2! Easter is hopping closer (March 31 this year!), and Simon Says Stamp is armed with a stash of adorable Easter and bunny-themed stamps, dies, and stencils! Today, I cooked up a double dose of card magic with matching…
Mama Elephant February 2024 Stampede Mini Tag “Scenes”
I enjoy dissecting card elements into bite-sized “scenes” that sprawl across several tags, delivering a visual feast! Splitting your creation into thirds or quadrants adds that extra zing, making your artwork pop! For this masterpiece, I mixed and matched images from two fresh Mama Elephant stamp sets, paired with some classic greetings and creative cuts…
Direct To Paper Inking Technique (Mama Elephant January 2024 Release + Tim Holtz Inks)
Y’all are in for a treat! Today’s video contains some serious crafting magic, as we’re unleashing the direct-to-paper inking technique to turn the plain ol’ Mama Elephant die cut barn into a stunning faux woodgrain masterpiece. The new Tim Holtz Distress Ink color Scorched Timber, is pure perfection over Lumberjack Plaid. You can snag this…
Creating a Layered Background with Stencils, Paste, and Text Backgrounds
Today was a blast – I went live with my top-notch Patrons and we created two darling critters and balloons cards! We spiced things up by using a mix of crafty supplies from Lawn Fawn and Simon Says Stamp, bringing to life the love-themed cards of our dreams! I even spilled some of my favorite…
Lovely Layered Backgrounds | Hero Arts My Monthly Hero January 2024 Blog Hop + GIVEAWAY
Happy Monday, card makers! Today’s the Hero Arts January 2024 My Monthly Hero Release Blog Hop, and I’m thrilled to share some love-filled inspiration starring elegant birds, keys, and hearts, all dressed up in Valentine’s Day finery. These pretty cards are all about layers, with stenciling, text backgrounds, and a sprinkle of shimmering mist. So…
ZERO Waste Card Backgrounds (FIVE Cards!) | Mama Elephant November Stampede Blog Hop
Welcome to the Mama Elephant November 2023 Release Stampede Blog Hop featuring some of my favorite products from the release. I share in the video below how to create FIVE cards featuring ZERO waste backgrounds, stamping and coloring of darling images, and more! Affiliate links are used throughout this post at no additional cost to…