Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Facebook Live - 11/29/23 - Stack, cut, shuffle technique

 I first learned this technique from my friend Kay - using 4 rectangles.  Then I saw this example using 3 triangular shapes from Stapwithsara.  


Dimensions:
Merry Bold & Bright DSP - 3 3/4 x 5 (3 coordinating patterns)
Granny Apple Green - 4 x 5 1/4
Thick Basic White card base - 4 1/4 x 11; scored at 5 1/2
Granny Apple Green foil - 2 3/4 x 2 3/4
Basic White scraps
Ribbon - 14"

You can find the video demonstration HERE

These are the first cards I made using this technique. We made these in my friend Kay's technique club.







Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Facebook Live - 11/22/23 - Tiny Christmas Tree die

 Yesterday on Facebook I shared a couple of cards using the Tiny Christmas Tree die on a background piece.  Tonight on Facebook Live I shared what I did with all those tiny trees that were die cut.


Dimensions:
Granny Apple Green card base - 4 1/4 x 11; scored at 5 1/2
Merry Bold & Bright DSP - 4 x 5 1/4
Shaded Spruce - 3 1/4 x 3 1/4
Granny Apple Green - 3 1/4 x 3 1/4
Window Sheet - 3 1/4 x 3 1/4
Shaded Spruce - 2 3/4 x 1
Ribbon - 16"

Video demonstration can be found HERE

And here are the 2 cards I made to get all the fun tiny trees




Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Facebook Live - 11/15/23 - Joy of Noel

 For this card I pulled out my watercolor pencils. I haven't played with these for a long time - I forgot how much fun they are and how easy they are to use! 


Dimensions:
Thick Basic White - 4 1/4 x 11; scored at 5 1/2
Basic White - 4 x 5 1/4
Basic White scrap (3 x 4)
Scrap of Shaded Spruce
Ribbon - 20"

You can find the video demonstration HERE

A few other cards using this beautiful bundle. Most of these are from a class by Kay






Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Facebook Live - 11/8/23 - Fluffiest Friends

 I've been seeing lots of these cute rocker cards on Facebook and Instagram.  They look tricky but they are so easy to make!  I used the new Fluffiest Friends Online Exclusive bundle for this card.


Dimensions:
Misty Moonlight - 5 1/2 x 5 1/2
Countryside Inn DSP - 5 x 5
Basic White - 4 1/2 x 4 1/2
Balmy Blue scrap - punch
Basic White scrap - Cat
Blends used:
Gray Granite
Light Daffodil Delight
Misty Moonlight
Light Basic Black
Dark Balmy Blue
Light Old Olive

You can find the video demonstration HERE

Some more card with these fluffy, fun animals!







Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Facebook Live - 11/1/23 - Joy of Noel

 On this week's Facebook Live I shared another way to use the Shimmery Embossing paste.

Dimensions:
Thick Basic White - 4 1/4 x 11; scored at 5 1/2 
Joy of Christmas Designer Series Paper - 4 x 5 1/4
Real Red - 3 x 3
Basic White - 2 1/2 x 2 1/2
Scraps of Old Olive, Shaded Spruce and Gold More Dazzle 

You can find the video demonstration HERE

These are from a class with the Joy of Noel/Classic Christmas suite that I purchased from my friend Kay