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Inspired By: Little heart Picture
I saw this sweet framed art, probably done by wood pieces, and knew I had to create a card…….
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Inspired By: Home for the Holidays
What inspires your card creations? For this card the hanging home sign stretched my creativity and eventually led to a Christmas card.
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A Card & Keepsake for you….
I can’t get enough of making these little magnets to add to a card. It also gives me a chance to see how many ways I can make creative backgrounds!
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Through my eyes – a special card
How do you see the world? In many things in life, I find that if I look at things without prejudice or stop thinking of what I think it should be, only then do I truly see. Sometimes you have to be still. Like people, these Hydrangeas aren’t just one color, but a spectrum of…
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Choosing colors for your Cards
I do love primary colors, but prefer a muted version. Under-painting and glazing techniques with Copics gave the antique effect for this little cutie by Mo’s Digital Pencil. The key to this card was lots of white space and two main colors.
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Fall Blessings & Download
Serenity. There is something about this cart full of autumn goodness that is peaceful. It certainly created that in me when I drew it ❤️ I love fall!
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What inspires you?
Inspiration comes in many forms for me. At times it starts with a photo and not a card. The sentiment doesn’t photograph well, but is very apparent on the finished card. This lovely arrangement inspired the Copic marker color choices. The stamp and die set is from Honeybee stamps, on-the-line Fall florals. When you have…
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A Card of Encouragement
Create your own path. Even when I try different types of cards, I’m just not as satisfied unless I have either a Copic colored or watercolor element combined with something elegant. What’s your style? To mat or not to mat. I’m normally a fan of matting. But your layout and style will dictate that. In…
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Cards & Keepsakes – Next Level Card Creation
Are you stretching your creativity? I have to be learning to prevent boredom, so I’ve challenged myself to do two things. 1. Make the inside of the card unique and pretty and 2. Add an element that can be a keepsake. The Magnet idea was inspired by Tina at Cardsandcoffeetime.com 💝 Recently I posted a…
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Fun card for the golf lover
Golf – The art of playing fetch with yourself 😂. If you have a golf lover in your life, this is the perfect card for you! I had tons of fun coloring this handmade card! I originally drew this for my brother who is an incredibly talented golfer. I think he must golf in his…
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You’re Sew Special
Thinking of you – for the quilter or seamstress in your life. 🪡🧵🧵📍 Buttons, thread, hearts and hugs ❤️❤️❤️ copic colored the Sewing Notion Digital download available here: MyPaperHugs. Creation Add something surprising to your cards with paper buttons glued together, inked or colored and some embroidery thread! Tips and tricks today to turn an…
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You’ve got a friend in me…
Do you have a friend you can talk to every 6 months and the conversation picks up as if it was the day before? Whether you have one good friend or 50, you are blessed. Unwavering support and companionship warms the heart. After all, a friend loves at all times. Proverbs 17:17. This Sweet duo…
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Love everything about You….
I see so many times where we conflate loving someone with loving everything they do. For me, it’s separate. You don’t have to condone, like or participate in what a person does to love them. Kindness, a helping hand, a shoulder can all be there without agreeing on their actions…..and to me that’s true Love.…
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Multi-media Card: Fall Hugs
Thinking of you today! Sharing another take on the wonderful Fall foxes from Rabbit Hole Designs and playing with Multi-Media. This handmade card is a multi-step creation that is worth every minute spent! I’ll take you through each step if you would like to try it yourself. Creation… I’ll breakdown each layer, and hopefully it…
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Friendship
Friendship comes in all shapes and sizes. When we have each other we have everything. This card is a tribute to my son Ben. He’s not only my son, but my best friend ❤️❤️. These adorable bunnies are from Stampingbella‘s Bunny Pile stamp. I have used them so many times and I never tire of…
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Celebrating Fall
Fall is almost here (in the US)! Crisp mornings, beautiful colors. An artist’s delight and one more thing to be thankful for! This card combines many of my favorite techniques. Copic colored Cute fox, stenciling with offset stamping both from Rabbit Hole Designs and a lacy overlay from Papertrey Ink. Creation It’s rare that I…
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Lovely Dreams
Don’t get caged in…Let your dreams blossom! You’re never too old or young to step out and explore your dream. Only you can do it! What are you waiting for? “The only thing worse than starting something and failing… is not starting something.” — Seth Godin. Don’t give up on your dreams, or your dreams will…
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Layers of Love
Layers of Love for someone special stretched my creativity. I like a challenge! This card features Penny Black, Spellbinders and Honeybee stamp products and has loads of layers, yet feminine with a happy vibe. Heartfelt Hello! As a colorist, doing a card with primarily die cuts and layers is challenging, so using a cohesive palette…
