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CAS KISS
I like simple black and white cards with a pop of color. When I created these, that’s where I started. Then I found small stamps and sentiments that would work for the size that worked for my vision……
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A Merry Little Christmas Wreath Card
This card technique was inspired by Susan Hardy. I’m always looking for different ways to create cards and this checked all the boxes!
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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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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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Perfect Pearls sweet mouse
Perfect pearls & cut dies to make a stunning background. Use those supplies and stretch your imagination!
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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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Birthday Card from your Dog 😳 – Cards & Keepsakes
I run out of ideas for masculine cards, so thinking outside the box, why not a card from his pet? Card + Gift for his Birthday! The best part of this card is nothing has to be perfect. It’s from a dog…..I found this sentiment online and wrote it as imperfect as possible. I drew…
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Hugs for a friend – Use your stash
Sometimes we need a quick card, and in this case, I needed to send a card to a friend going through a long grieving process to let her know she’s not forgotten. A key for me is to start with the sentiment then pull out my background stash. We all have backgrounds and bits we…
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Celebrate Christmas
It’s a debate. Ready for snow or not? I guess it depends on where you live, but I’m gearing up for the warm fires, crisp air and of course Christmas! How about you? Too soon? This time I’m sharing two versions, but the same techniques for both. There are so many cute images in this…
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Lemons to Lemonaid
Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative, latch-on to the affirmative and don’t mess with Mr. In-Between! You might recognize these lyrics sung by Bing Crosby and is still a fun reminder for us today. This little mouse and sentiment is part of the Penny Black Homemade stamp set and is a perfect illustration to lift…