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Card Layout Process
I thought I’d share the process I use when creating a card layout using this adorable digital stamp from Mo’s Digital Pencil. I’m a sketcher, so I use a digital notebook I created to sketch ideas and categorize them according to my image type. While this can be done on a computer, I use an…
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Sweet Happy Birthday
Such a fun set to color. This card was made for the son of a co-worker and long time friend (who happens to call me Aunt Kathy 🥰). I hope I have more opportunities to use this stamp set. So much fun! This is such a versatile set from Creative Expressions! Frame on frame with…
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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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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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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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Sending Many Blessings
I count my blessings. This is a conscious action. Sometimes we have to concentrate on the good to diminish the bad. Share your blessings with others! Hug someone today…. And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 Creation I like to color artwork,…
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New Release! PrintEASY for Cardmakers
Digital stamps can be a cost-effective alternative or just a creative addition for card makers, providing you have the knowledge, apps or programs to edit and print exactly the way you want it. Even for those that are more technical in nature, mistakes happen and digital stamps can cause you to waste paper, ink, and…
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Happy Birthday Beautiful!
Hello beautiful! I like the saying “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle”. How true is that! Sending a lovely, feminine card for birthday wishes, sprinkled with kindness, might just brighten someone’s day! Kind words are like honey — sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. Proverbs 16:24 Available…
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3 Cards and Hugs you get to keep!
Playing with color pallets and getting creative with backgrounds keeps me in my happy place. This arched sentiment set from The Greetery will keep you creating for hours! (Product links below) For the bonus, I’ll share how each of these card backgrounds are different and how you can create your own. Inspiration I love arches…
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A Classical Happy Birthday
Birthday hugs to the music lovers! I had to include this as it reminds me of my mom who is a phenomenal pianist. We were raised surrounded by music and praise. A wonderful legacy ❤️. Inspiration I love classical music. When I saw this beautiful rub-on, it spoke to me. It’s a card I would…
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Birthday Hugs with Sweet Strawberries
How about a birthday hug? Everyone likes to receive birthday cards, but few send them anymore! I do send cards even if they’re late. In fact, one of my favorite stamps says “sent late to extend the celebration”. Whatever works right? Jump down to Creation for How To Inspiration Strawberries remind me of summers many…