Category Archives: Handmade Cards

Stamping Sunday Blog Hop – Mercury Glass Acetate

Welcome to the September Stamping Sunday Blog Hop! This month, the theme of the blog hop is the new Mercury Glass Designer Acetate, which can be found in the Holiday Catalog on page 33. This fun new acetate has a faux mercury glass finish. It comes in a pack of 4 sheets measuring 12″ x… Read More: Stamping Sunday Blog Hop – Mercury Glass Acetate »

#TGIFC228 Color Challenge

It’s TGIF time! This week, TGIF Challenges has a color challenge including Basic Black, Merry Merlot, and Very Vanilla. I have to admit that this color combination stumped me a bit. It really only includes one “color” (Merry Merlot), as the other two are neutrals. In addition, both Basic Black and Merry Merlot are very… Read More: #TGIFC228 Color Challenge »

Creating Kindness Blog Hop September 2019 — Ink Refills

Hello and welcome to the September Creating Kindness Blog Hop! I’m Tami Hewlett from California, USA. This is an exciting day for me, because it’s both my birthday AND I’m guest designer for Creating Kindness! Wahoo!!! What a fun coincidence! The Creating Kindness Blog Hop includes designers from around the world who come together to… Read More: Creating Kindness Blog Hop September 2019 — Ink Refills »

Color Fusers Blog Hop for September 2019

Hello, and welcome to the September Color Fusers Blog Hop! I participate in this blog hop on the first Monday of each month, along with a great group of fellow demonstrators, to share different project ideas using the same color combination. This month, the colors include Rococo Rose, Merry Merlot, Night of Navy, and Mossy… Read More: Color Fusers Blog Hop for September 2019 »

Sneak Peek – Feels Like Frost

Last weekend, I had time to play with some of the new products from the upcoming Holiday Catalog! (Products available to order on September 4, 2019). I seriously think this Holiday Catalog is my all-time favorite. So how about a little sneak peek of my favorite new suite called Feels Like Frost? The Feels Like… Read More: Sneak Peek – Feels Like Frost »

Stamping Sunday Blog Hop – All Tied Up

Hello, and welcome to the August Stamping Sunday Blog Hop hosted by Sara Levin. This month, the theme is “All Tied Up,” which means different ways to tie ribbon on our projects. The designers for this blog hop have two choices. We can either 1) design a card and a 3-D project, or 2) design… Read More: Stamping Sunday Blog Hop – All Tied Up »

#TGIFC224 – Sketch Challenge

Hello friends, and welcome to a new TGIF Challenge! This week, we have a sketch challenge that’s clean and simple, and just about perfect for any stamp set! So come join us!!! I used the new Seaside Notions stamp set, paired with a fun background I created previously with Pigment Sprinkles. (Click HERE to see… Read More: #TGIFC224 – Sketch Challenge »

Color Fusers Blog Hop for August 2019

Hello, and welcome to the Color Fusers Blog Hop for August! This month, we have my favorite color combination of all time!!! I literally screamed with delight when I saw these colors. They are GORGEOUS!!! I’m such a “turquoise” girl. I can hardly wait to see all the beautiful projects the designers create. If you… Read More: Color Fusers Blog Hop for August 2019 »

#TGIFC222 Challenges – Let’s Shake It Up!

It’s Friday, and that means time for a new TGIF Challenge. This week, the challenge is to make a shaker card!!! How fun is that? I love shaker cards, and I’m so excited to see what all the designers come up with! Shaker cards can include all sorts of fun elements, such as sequins, trinkets,… Read More: #TGIFC222 Challenges – Let’s Shake It Up! »

Stamping Sunday Blog Hop – Above The Clouds

Welcome to the July Stamping Sunday Blog Hop! I’m Tami Hewlett from Stockton, California, and I’m so glad you dropped by to visit my blog today. This month, we are featuring the Above The Clouds stamp set! You can find this stamp set on page 89 of the 2019 Annual Catalog, and it coordinates with… Read More: Stamping Sunday Blog Hop – Above The Clouds »

#TGIFC220 Challenges — Sketch Challenge

Happy TGIF Friends! This week, the TGIF Challenge Blog has a great sketch that’s perfect for layering and florals!!! I’m still obsessed with Pigment Sprinkles. They are so bright and beautiful. I particularly love how one color of sprinkles turns into multiple coordinating colors when mixed with water. Until now, I had only used Pigment… Read More: #TGIFC220 Challenges — Sketch Challenge »

Color Fusers Blog Hop for July 2019

Welcome to the July Color Fusers Blog Hop! This month, we are using a beautiful, soft color combination, including Soft Seafoam, Seaside Spray, and Purple Posy! For more inspiration using this color combination, be sure to use the navigation buttons at the bottom of this post to continue through the whole blog hop. This color… Read More: Color Fusers Blog Hop for July 2019 »

#TGIFC217 — Ribbon Ruffles

I love discovering new coloring techniques! This weekend, I was playing around with the new Pigment Sprinkles. You can find them on page 179 of the Annual Catalog. They come in a box of six colors, and they are highly concentrated color crystals in powder form. To activate, just add a little water and watch… Read More: #TGIFC217 — Ribbon Ruffles »

#TGIFC216 — Sketch Challenge

It’s Friday, and that means a new TGIF Challenge! This week, we have a fun sketch, so I decided to break out my brand new Above the Clouds stamp set! Wahoo!!! The challenge sketch layout is below. It’s nice and simple, leaving room for interpretation. I decided to change the layout to landscape, size down… Read More: #TGIFC216 — Sketch Challenge »

Stamping Sunday Blog Hop – New In Colors

Welcome to the June Stamping Sunday Blog Hop! This month, we are focusing on the new 2019-2021 In Colors!!! I was so excited to see this theme, because I absolutely LOVE the new colors. The more I use them, the more I realize how beautifully they work together. I can’t wait to see all the… Read More: Stamping Sunday Blog Hop – New In Colors »