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with Penny Black Keeping small thank-you cards in your stash are so useful. I made this one with products provided to me by Penny Black. I fell in love with the Stick and Shine sticker set, it was so so fun to work with. Here are the materials I worked with. The links below are … Continue reading “Making a Thanks Card”

Tag it Tuesday – Donations

This week’s tag is created with materials that were donated to me by DecoArt, TCW, and AALL & Create. I started with a painted piece of cardstock. The cardstock had paint that was left over from another project but I knew I wanted to use it. The colors were too pretty not to do something … Continue reading “Tag it Tuesday – Donations”

Watercolor and Printables Tag

Tag it Tuesday This week’s tag combines a small watercolor sample and printables from the store to create a rustic-themed tag. The colors in the wood printable are subtle and repeated in the small watercolor. Printables: My favorite printer brand for many years has been HP. I also use their ink supply service where I … Continue reading “Watercolor and Printables Tag”

Faux Texture Paste – Tag it Tuesday

This week’s tag uses a household product as a faux texture paste. I started with white ink and it didn’t work as well as I envisioned. I added sequins, ink blended the edges, and a raised sentiment. While the sequins darkened the look, they also added a bit of sparkle when moved in the light. … Continue reading “Faux Texture Paste – Tag it Tuesday”

Foil Technique and a Die

with Kokorosa This card can be used for so many different occasions. I am not sure which makes it more beautiful, the die or the foil technique. Together they are exquisite. Kokorosa provided the Bubbles Background Board die for this post. If you would like to get the same die, here is a discount and … Continue reading “Foil Technique and a Die”

Embed Technique – Tag it Tuesday

This week’s Tag it Tuesday shares a paper embedding technique using an embossing folder. The technique is simple and one you might overlook but the results are amazing. Video Tutorial: Suggested Materials: Links are Affiliates AZ – Amazon, SB – Scrapbook, O – Other 1″ Circle PunchShop at:AZ Cut CardstockShop at:O Gemini Die Cut MachineShop … Continue reading “Embed Technique – Tag it Tuesday”

Recycled Tag

Tag it Tuesday Recycle and up-cycle are nice words for trash. In this tutorial, we are using trash to create a tag. Craft materials don’t have to be fancy and if you keep your eyes open, you can find a lot of different materials for free. The tag base is from a Kleenex box and … Continue reading “Recycled Tag”

DIY Resist Spray Tag

Tag it Tuesday This week’s tag is a variety of mixed media. Beginning with DIY resist spray and ink smooshing. Then add ephemera in coordinating colors to finish the tag. To make your own DIY Resist Spray, follow my tutorial here: [Resist Spray] For the free teacup PDF printable: [Teacups] In the above close-up image, … Continue reading “DIY Resist Spray Tag”

Let’s Make a Bracelet for Spring

with Gwen Studios Spring is almost here and adding a new accessory to your wardrobe is a great way to update without spending much time or money. I added beads to a fluted ribbon technique. Using Gwen Studios’ pink satin ribbon, I made this lovely bracelet to update my spring wardrobe. This project was created … Continue reading “Let’s Make a Bracelet for Spring”