Gently Falling Watercolor Crayon Spritz

Today's Two Cool cards highlight a variation on the Marker Spritz technique from my previous post: Gently Falling Marker Spritz.  This time, we are trying out the same thing with Watercolor Wonder Crayons!    Watercolor Crayons Spritz Once again, I used the bold maple leaf from the Gently Falling two-step stamp set in the Holiday …

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Gently Falling Marker Spritz With Emboss Resist

Gosh, is it sure feeling like Fall in Indiana today!  Just a few days ago, we were melting in the sweltering 98° sun.  Today, it's barely going to reach 67° for the high.  I woke up this morning with a chilly breeze coming through my open window, and it was very refreshing.  It feels like …

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Simple & Sweet Love & Care Cards

Can you believe it's almost September?!  Wow!  Next week is a big stamping week…the new Holiday Mini is available on September 1st!  But, don't forget about your last chance to purchase the limited-time-only items from the Summer Mini.  Only a few more days—August 31st is your last day!  Don't wait!  Order your favorites today from …

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French Foliage Shimmering Poinsettias

This morning, I learned that it was Poinsettia Day!  Didn't know there was such a thing, but… Happy Poinsettia Day, Everyone! To celebrate, I decided it was high time that I CASEd a beautiful card that I saw on Gretchen' Barron's Inspiration In Action blog: Amazing Poinsettia. You can see her card shown as a …

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Stampin’ Mist Ink Wash Card

At next month's Stamp Club, we'll be trying out a couple of new techniques that I learned at Convention.  Stampin' Mist Ink Wash and Heated Satin Ribbon Flower.  Here are a couple of cards I made using the technique…    This was the Make & Take card at my Demo Meeting a few weeks ago, …

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Shimmering Wood & Twisted Ribbon Are Trés Chic

Are you ready for something a little different?  I was!  So, I challenged myself to "branch" out of my comfort zone.  I pulled out my never-before-used Wood Sheets, my Log Cabin Smooch Spritz, some ribbon..and I got creative!    Ta-Da!  I think I succeeded in breaking out of my proverbial box on this one!  I …

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