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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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‘Tis the Season…pre-make those embellishments!
Frame those simple images with creative details for a fun card this Christmas Season ❤️ Pre-made embellishments make this process easy and fun.
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The little things – keep it simple
When the image says it all…what more do you need?
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Stand-Up Snowman Card
My frosty snowman was hand drawn and colored with Copics. I wanted to make an Easel like card and found this cute tutorial.
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Sweet Baby Textured Card
If I’m stuck on a design, I pull out patterned paper, ribbons and my stash of cut bits, backgrounds and embossed scraps…….let the play begin!
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Paper Hug Encouragement – Bee Happy
Easier said than done, yet I believe that if we take our worries to God, he will provide an unexplained peace. This little Bee is a reminder to us all! This little bee is hand drawn and colored with Copics. If you believe you can’t draw, just look at the shapes instead of the subject.…
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Christmas Cart Surprise
It’s easy to think you need all the products to produce a beautiful card. You don’t! I only had 1 product and still had surprising results for this Christmas card.
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Perfect Pearls sweet mouse
Perfect pearls & cut dies to make a stunning background. Use those supplies and stretch your imagination!
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Try, try again….
The hardest part of this card is not what you think! Learn from my mistakes…
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Heaven and Nature Sings
I love the thought of Heaven and Nature singing at the birth of the Lord. It blows my mind. This little mouse definitely fits the bill.
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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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Peace Joy & Love…is possible
Honoring Charlie Kirk today. Someone who loved others enough to stand for the truth of God no matter the cost. The impact he made was undeniable. You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. Genesis 50:20. Digital stamp by Maurie J Manning Hugs…
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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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Season of Gratitude – Cards & Keepsakes
Sending gratitude with an elegant card and autumn wreath keepsake. Hug someone you love today and let them know how much they mean to you. “Let your gentleness be evident to all…the Lord is near”. ❤️🍁🍂 As the saying goes, measure twice, cut once. The key to this card is your measurements. You can use…
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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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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…
