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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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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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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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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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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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English Tea|Easier than you think!
Scissors, glue and a printer. That’s it! I’ve included all the hand-drawn elements you need in this post to create this ultra-feminine English Tea card! Hugs all around – Kathy All the downloads are linked in the post, or you can go to the Free Downloads tab to grab them. Start by downloading the files…
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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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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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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…
