Easter is a little over a month away but I was looking through my scrapbook paper scraps and I was inspired to create this easy card. I was exclusively a paper scrapper for 7 years before I threw digital scrapbooking in the mix. I have always kept my larger paper scraps in folders. I have a folder for each color of cardstock in the rainbow and also folders for patterned paper. … [Read more...]
First Silhouette Project: 100 Card With Free Cut File
I won a Silhouette Portrait machine at Spraguefest (a conference of digital scrapbooking enthusiasts). My Portrait arrived mid-November and it sat in the box on the table for two months. I think I was intimidated about learning something new but I shouldn't have been. The setup of the Portrait and the installation of the Silhouette Studio software was a breeze. Getting Start … [Read more...]
Standup Elmo Card Using A Cricut
I made this adorable Elmo birthday card over the weekend. This standup card is super easy to make using the Cricut and the Sesame Street Font Cartridge. Supplies: Cricut machine (I used the Cricut Expression) Cricut Sesame Street Font cartridge Cricut mat Cardstock (black, yellow, red, white, orange) Adhesive Paper trimmer Wiggle Eyes (optional) Rhinestones … [Read more...]
A Memorable Thank You
It's birthday season at my house. My kids have their birthdays less than 2 weeks apart. This year I decided to make their thank you cards easy. I took a picture of Kara with each friend at her birthday party. Then I used a 4x6 thank you overlay to turn each photo into an instant thank you card. The photo serves as both a thank you and memento of the occasion. Once I got the … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Card Tips and Ideas
I couldn't pass up the opportunity when Kelly asked me to guest blog for her while she was on vacation. I'd like to share some of my card making tips, tricks, and techniques. I started card making about three years ago after I finished making my wedding invitations. It was an easy creative outlet and a great way to express love and gratitude to those close to you. My husband … [Read more...]