Cardmaking: Easy as 1, 2, 3!

Hello, friends! I am SO excited to share my latest YouTube video series with you! It's called Easy as 1, 2, 3: Quick & Simple Cardmaking, and each time I will use 1 of something, 2 of something, and 3 of something to make a super quick and easy card! 

Check out the cards I made for this first time around...

These cards use 1 stamp set each (left is Technique Tuesday, right is Inspired By Stamping--no longer available), 2 colors of ink (from The Stamps of Life), and 3 washi tapes (from my stash)! To find out how I created this easy peasy card, click HERE! I would love to see you try to use the same guidelines to make a card, too! Share your links below or in the comments on the video!

Thanks for stopping by, friends! I hope you take some time to craft and create today! Until next time, HUGS and happy crafting!

Christmas 24: Fancy Folds

Hello, friends! I am SO excited to be sharing another card created for  Christmas 24! If you follow along, you will have 24 cards made before the Christmas holiday each year! Challenges are biweekly on the 1st and 15th of the month, and this time's challenge is FANCY FOLDS! 

Take a peek at my creation...

I am so pleased with how it turned out! I used beautiful digital products from Taylormadecards4u to make this easel card. What do you think? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! 

Thank you so much for stopping by today, friends! Please come join us at Christmas 24, and don't forget to leave some love with the other members of this fabulous team! Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping!

5 Minutes in Photoshop: Ombre Mermaid Tail!

Hello, friends! I am excited to tell you that I have another 5 Minutes in Photoshop video for you today! This time around, I am using digital stamps to create a patterned panel that looks just like patterned paper...but customized! 

Check out the cards I made...

These creations were made with stunning products from Windy Iris's Etsy shop! To find out how I created these quick and easy panels, click HERE! Then grab the discount code for Windy Iris and do a bit of crafty shopping! I would love to see you try out the Ombre Mermaid Tail technique I teach this month!

Thanks for stopping by, friends! I hope you take some time to craft and create today! Until next time, HUGS and happy crafting!

Sticky Note Gift Holder

Hello, friends! I am super excited to be sharing a fun project that will help you show teachers some appreciation! I can't speak for all teachers but I do know I am really needing some positive vibes as I prepare for kiddos to come back! So, I've created a sticky note holder to cover a teacher supply staple--STICKY NOTES!

This project and video tutorial was created for a hop honoring the beautiful and sweet Janie - The Craft Princess! Join our video hop for your chance to win one of MANY prizes! 

Thanks so much for stopping by today, my friends! I hope you enjoy the video tutorial on how I created these gifts! Please take some time to show appreciation and kindness today! Until next time, HUGS and happy crafting!

Monochromatic CAS Thank You Cards

Hello, friends! I am excited to tell you that I have another Friday Facebook Find video for you today! This time around, I am using stamps, ink, and enamel dots. That's it! 

Check out the card I made...

This card made with products from Fun Stampers Journey and Doodlebug Design! The washi tapes are all from my stash, and were also technically a Facebook Find from before I started this series! To find out how I created these CAS, ready-to-mail cards, plus see the hilarious mistake I made, click HERE! 

Thanks for stopping by, friends! I hope you take some time to craft and create today! Until next time, HUGS and happy crafting!

Here's to a Colorful Year Video Hop

Hi, friends! I am SO excited to be participating in the Here's to a Colorful Year Video Hop! We are a group of 6 crafters who have video tutorials for you on different ways to color images! There are prizes along the way, including 3 digital sets and a $25 gift card to Etsy!

Here are my creations for the hop~

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends! I hope you join today's hop for YOUR chance to win a prize! Click HERE to go to my video and start the hop! Until next time, HUGS and happy coloring!

Crafter's Castle: Easy Vintage Farmers' Market Cards

Hi, friends! It's time for another challenge at Crafter's Castle! As always, we are sponsored by Taylormadecards4u! This month, we are using the beautiful Down on the Farm digital kit.

Here's my creation~

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends! For information on how I created this card, please click HERE to view my process video! I hope you take some time to join the Crafter's Castle challenge, and take a peek at the other gals' videos, too! Until next time, HUGS and happy crafting, friends!

The Rainbow Card Challenge: Radiant Ruby

Hi, all! Happy August! I hope you are all well and staying safe! This month, we decided to use a warm color for our inspiration at The Rainbow Card Challenge, and I hope you love it! This month's challenge is called Radiant Ruby! Take a peek at our fun inspiration for this month...

SO much inspiration there, don't you agree? I LOVE it! I was very inspired by the square texture down in the bottom left and the upcoming school year and autumnal season! Here's what I came up with...

I created this card with patterned paper from Stampin' Up!, liquid pearls, and a stamp set from my stash that I had almost forgotten about! I totally love how this card turned out! What do you think? I would love to hear your opinion about it in the comments below!

If you're looking for even more inspiration, you should take a peek at what the other amazingly talented gals on the design team have created, too!

Em | Nandini | Sue | Katy | Mary Ellen

Izzy Scrap | Sue N. | Elena

Thank you so much for stopping by today, friends! I hope you come and join our challenge--I always love to see what you create! Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping, friends!

Christmas 24: Black & Silver

Hello, friends! I am SO excited to be sharing another card created for  Christmas 24! If you follow along, you will have 24 cards made before the Christmas holiday each year! Challenges are biweekly on the 1st and 15th of the month, and this time's challenge is BLACK AND SILVER! 

Take a peek at my creation...

I am so pleased with how it turned out! I went deep into my stash and grabbed many things that are now unavailable, but they work so well together. What do you think? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! 

Thank you so much for stopping by today, friends! Please come join us at Christmas 24, and don't forget to leave some love with the other members of this fabulous team! Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping!

5 Minutes in Photoshop: Creating a Patterned Panel w/ Digital Stamps

Hello, friends! I am excited to tell you that I have another 5 Minutes in Photoshop video for you today! This time around, I am using digital stamps to create a patterned panel that looks just like patterned paper...but customized! 

Check out the cards I made...

These creations were made with stunning products from Pickled Potpourri's Etsy shop! To find out how I created these quick and easy panels, click HERE! Then grab the discount code for Pickled Potpourri and do a bit of crafty shopping! I would love to see you try out the Patterned Panel Creation technique I teach this month!

Thanks for stopping by, friends! I hope you take some time to craft and create today! Until next time, HUGS and happy crafting!

Craft Collabs Christmas in July Giveaway Hop: Upcycled Candle Jars!

Hello, everyone! I am super excited to be participating in another Christmas in July Hop! This time, I am sharing how to upcycle all those candle jars you may have around your house...or am I the only one?!

Here's what the finished creations look like~

For details, including a supply list and measurements, check out my video HERE! If you follow along and comment on every video, you'll be entered into a drawing for a $20 gift card to Dare2B Artzy! Additionally, I have a prize available on my channel, as well! 

Thanks for stopping to take a peek today, friends! I am so thankful for all the kind comments and feedback I get! I hope that you stop by and enter my giveaway so I can pay the kindness forward! Until next time, HUGS and happy crafting!

Husband Vs. Crafter: Floral Birthday Card

Hello, friends! I am SO excited to share my latest YouTube video with you! It's another Husband vs. Crafter video, and my husband did a GREAT job of pulling supplies for me this time! Check out the whole process HERE! 

Here's the final product...

This card uses stamps from Great Impressions and paper and ink from The Stamps of Life. To find out how I created this floral birthday card, click HERE! I would love to hear what you think about this card! Share your comments below or in the comments on the video!

Thanks for stopping by, friends! I hope you take some time to craft and create today! Until next time, HUGS and happy crafting!

5 Minutes in Photoshop: Digital Paper Fill

Hello! How is your July going, friends? I hope it's been restful so far! Or at least uneventful?! I guess that's mostly what we hope for these days, right. Well, if you're indoors and looking for some inspiration for cardmaking, I have another 5 Minutes in Photoshop video for you today! 

Check out the cards I made...

These creations were made with gorgeous products from Pickled Potpourri's Etsy shop! To find out how I created these amazing panels, click HERE! Then grab the discount code for Pickled Potpourri and do a bit of crafty shopping! I would love to see you try out the Digital Paper Fill technique I teach this month!

Thanks for stopping by, friends! I hope you take some time to craft and create today! Until next time, HUGS and happy crafting!

Christmas 24: Ribbons &/or Buttons

Hello, friends! I am SO excited to be sharing another card created for  Christmas 24! If you follow along, you will have 24 cards made before the Christmas holiday each year! Challenges are biweekly on the 1st and 15th of the month, and this time's challenge is RIBBONS AND/OR BUTTONS! 

Take a peek at my creation...

I went retro for this card! I am trying to use my stash, and this card helped me do just that! I used cardstock, ribbon, and ink from The Stamps of Life, a sentiment from a stash set, Stickles from Ranger, a button and enamel dots from my stash, and DSP (patterned paper) from Stampin' Up!

I think this is so fun! I LOVE the retro feel and twist on traditional holiday colors! What do you think? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! 

Thank you so much for stopping by today, friends! Please come join us at Christmas 24, and don't forget to leave some love with the other members of this fabulous team! Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping!

Christmas in July Hop: Snowman Candle

Hi, friends!

Just popping in to share about a fun video hop I am in this week!

It's CHRISTMAS IN JULY, and I am sharing how to make a quick and easy holiday gift that you can make for less than $2!

Click HERE or on the photo below to go to the video!

I have a GIVEAWAY associated with this video, as well, so please make sure to watch the entire video so you know how to enter to win!

Thanks for popping by, my friends! Until next time, HUGS and happy crafting!

Little Yellow Bicycle Sentiments!

Hello, friends! I am excited to tell you that I have another Friday Facebook Find video for you today! This time around, I am using some washi tap and a stamp set that I got a sweet deal on! 

Check out the card I made...

This card made with products from Little Yellow Bicycle and Doodlebug Design! The washi tapes are all from my stash, and were also technically a Facebook Find from before I started this series! To find out how I created this CAS, ready-to-mail card, click HERE! 

Thanks for stopping by, friends! I hope you take some time to craft and create today! Until next time, HUGS and happy crafting!

Crafter's Castle: Simple Vintage Thank You Card

Hi, friends! It's time for another challenge at Crafter's Castle! As always, we are sponsored by Taylormadecards4u! This month, we are using the beautiful Under the Boardwalk digital kit.

Here's my creation~

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends! For information on how I created this card, please click HERE to view my process video! I hope you take some time to join the Crafter's Castle challenge, and take a peek at the other gals' videos, too! Until next time, HUGS and happy crafting, friends!

Kindness Challenge Giveaway 01 + Collage Stamping!

Hey, all! Click HERE or the badge below to head over and check out my first Kindness Challenge Giveaway!

I'm also sharing a tutorial on how I create a frame by using collage stamping around a beautiful sentiment! All stamps used are from Close To My Heart. I'm having an online party right now, if you'd like to order this amazing tropic set and coordinating dies and/or the beautiful sentiment!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you enjoy the video and enter my giveaway! Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping, friends!

The Rainbow Card Challenge: Tantalizing Tangerine

Hi, all! Happy July! I hope you are all well and staying safe! This month, we decided to use a warm color for our inspiration at The Rainbow Card Challenge, and I hope you love it! This month's challenge is called Tantalizing Tangerine! Take a peek at our fun inspiration for this month...

SO much inspiration there, don't you agree? I LOVE it! I was very inspired by the floral images and decided to go CAS! Here's what I came up with...

I created this card with two stamp sets from Stampin' Up!, a little bit of dry embossing (trust me, it's there--lines above and below the sentiment), and some fun washi tape to help anchor and create a clean line for the floral images. 

I totally love how this card turned out! I got to use some of my washi stash, and I love the way the various orange ink colors work together! What do you think? I would love to hear your opinion about it in the comments below!

If you're looking for even more inspiration, you should take a peek at what the other amazingly talented gals on the design team have created, too! 

WELCOME TO IZZY!!! We are so glad you've joined us!

Em | Nandini | Sue | Katy | Mary Ellen | Izzy Scrap

Thank you so much for stopping by today, friends! I hope you come and join our challenge--I always love to see what you create! Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping, friends!

Christmas 24: Christmas Foliage

Hello, friends! I am SO excited to be sharing another card created for  Christmas 24! If you follow along, you will have 24 cards made before the Christmas holiday each year! Challenges are biweekly on the 1st and 15th of the month, and this time's challenge is CHRISTMAS FOLIAGE! 

Take a peek at my creation...

I shopped my stash for this one, because I knew I had the most perfect stamps for this theme! The stamps I used are from Great Impressions and the inks are from Stampin' Up!. I used the various stamps to create a collage border on two panels, then heat embossed the sentiment using a mixed metal embossing powder to give it add shine and texture.

I love how elegant this card is! The best part is that it will be easy to mail! What do you think? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! 

Thank you so much for stopping by today, friends! Please come join us at Christmas 24, and don't forget to leave some love with the other members of this fabulous team! Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping!