Technique
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White Out Technique idea, Three ways with video…
White Out Technique idea I did this card a little bit ago and wanted to be sure that everyone saw it. Today’s White Out Technique idea has a video to go with it… You will not want to miss. Linked at the bottom. This idea was a … hummm, I wonder idea. So we tried it out. Now, Bits and pieces came into play and you will also need White Craft Ink for this one. Here is a closer look… Knowing full well that not everyone loves flowers like I do… I wanted to be sure to do leaves too. I kept the sentiment and added parts to stuff from…
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May 2026 Berry Botanicals Vellum Product of the Month
May 2026 Berry Botanicals Vellum Hello… today I wanted to share a peek at the May 2026 Berry Botanicals Vellum which is the Product of the Month. We made up a few idea in a video for Coffee and Cards. Playing with Golden Glow and Blueberry Bushel. We even created Blueberry ribbon. Our focus is the Vellum, I was able to use all four pieces. Adding in a few sentiments and butterflies too. Now, check out the colors on that Blueberry Bushel card. Hydrangea Hue is the original ribbon that I used. The Light Blueberry Bushel Stampin’ Blend was used to color, for the perfect match. You can see how…
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Easter Blessing with Easter Basket for you from us…
Easter Blessing with Easter Basket Joe, the kitties, chickens, ducks and even the Homestead bunnies and I want to with you and your family… Easter Blessing with Easter Basket for you. Do not get sad. I know that the dies are sold out. However, you can still create this little cutie… without the basket I know. We are here enjoying a peaceful chilly day on the Homestead. I truly hope that you are feeling the Blessings this Easter too. We are all Blessed in different ways, I hope that you can see your blessings no matter how large or small. The key, I think, is to be especially grateful for…
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Love and Hugs Snowman with Video how to…
Love and Hugs Snowman with Video Snow, Snow and more Snow around here the last two days… Yes, I am sorry but I love it!! When we did this card for a video almost two weeks ago I was very much hoping for some. However, this Love and Hugs Snowman with Video how to, is really super easy!! I am glad that we all agreed that the Window Sheets was our decision. The vellum was cool, but the glow of the Window Sheet is perfect. What do you think?? Now do not forget that the scarf is from the Gingerbread Man dies is on the Last Chance list. I also…
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Amber Autumn Fall Cards you will love!
Amber Autumn Fall Cards Okay, guys… Even with all the snow… I am not ready to share Christmas Cards yet. I have a few fun fall ideas yet to share. Including these Amber Autumn Fall Cards from Coffee and Cards a couple weeks ago. The link to the video in on the bottom of this post. Anyway, blending brushes and your favorite Fall colored inks are all you need!! Well to get starte that is. We did several different combinations in this as you can see. We also tried out different methods to adhere to your paper. I will admit that not all are equal in this situation. This will…
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New 3D Sunflower Right Words card idea
New 3D Sunflower Right Words Good Morning!! Here is your reminder to join me live this morning at 1030am central time.. on BOTH YouTube and Facebook. Yup, that is correct, BOTH at the same time. Join me for all the updated information. Soo… last week I had a Stampin’ Up! Event with several members of my team. However, I wanted to be sure that I shared something fun. So be sure to check out the New 3D Sunflower Right Words stamp set for a card design two ways. Here she is… Ohh yeah, this soon to be release 3D Sunflower embossing folder will be a must have, at least I…
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Scrap 2×4 Pumpkin Changing Leaves hybrid
Scrap 2×4 Pumpkin Changing Leaves This one is sitting on my kitchen table. Did you miss the video?? No worries I will link it below. Joe knows me soo well. He saved me the scrap pieces from when he built the duck house. He knew I would find a fun use for them. And this Scrap 2×4 Pumpkin Changing Leaves Hybrid embossing folder was soo much fun. So, did you miss this video?? I ask because the drill was out and in full volume too. Why?? Well, we needed to drill out the holes for the stick stems. Yes, those were from the yard. And then I did not want…
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Autumn to Remember Simple Stamping with ribbon.
Autumn to Remember Simple Stamping To me the Autumn to Remember Simple Stamping with ribbon card is a Wowza card. What do you think?? This is the perfect card to teach how to get different colors from one ink pad. I used first, second and third generation stamping. I talk about it in the video. Haha, yes there is one. I will add the link at the bottom. Here is my favorite The stamp set is called Autumn to Remember and it is in the Scrapbooking Brochure. I am soo enjoying the new line. The words are much larger. A little bit bolder if I might add. Plus the leaf…
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Coordinating Changing Leaves card from 3D Thursday
Coordinating Changing Leaves card Did you see the 3D Thursday that I did two weeks ago?? If not check this out!! I needed to make a Coordinating Changing Leaves card to match. So I went to YouTube and did just that (link below). Here is the card. Not only did I walk you through the Hybrid embossing folder but also the shading that I did on the leaves. Dang this is my kinda card!! See what I mean… All this shading and ‘aging’ of the paper. Plus adding some highlights to the embossing that we did. I will say that I only used one ink color for this whole card.…
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Hello Friend Candy Birdhouse for 3D Thur
Hello Friend Candy Birdhouse This week I am excited to share this awesome idea!! This week for 3D Thursday it is my turn. Here is what I have for you, Hello Friend Candy Birdhouse. I am using several new items. Let’s see if you can find them. I am so loving this color combo, how about you? The new Petunia Pop and Highland Heather I think is a new favorite! Adding in something that you know I already love, woodgrain and flowers. Although you may be curious about these new items?? You will need to wait until May. The Country Birdhouse bundle and Country Woods DSP are in the new…
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Antiqued Love card Perennial Lavender
Antiqued Love card Perennial This one is a favorite for me… The Antiqued Love card Perennial Lavender DSP and Quiet Meadow stamps and dies to create it. I wanted to use the Quiet Meadow for the splatter and text stamps. As you can see by the above photo I used them in several spots. I like the similarity of the dies also. At the time I created this card the dies were on back order. Do not forget to grab your Crumb Cake dauber. You will need it in several spots. NOTE, There are actually three different pieces from the Perennial Lavender DSP. One – the gingham, Two – the…
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Something to Crow about Hey Chuck bundle
Something to Crow about Ohh, these chickens… Something to Crow about has a skateboarding Rooster. Guys as a chicken mom, I know that this could be possible. Did you know that chickens like swings?? Yup, seriously. I advised Joe that in the new run we need to have at least one. There are videos… you can check. And while you are on YouTube be sure to subscribe to my channel, please. This video is one that you will FIND there!! Along with loads of those fun cards and projects. You will see how I used the Basic Borders dies to create the sky background. Plus, you know there are always…
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Red White and Blue Sweetest Cherries
Red White and Blue Sweetest Well Sweetest Cherries that is. This is one of the June Ding Dong Ditch cards. Did you miss the talk about the science experiment?? What am I talking about?? Well, we took the Herringbone ribbon and died it. How?? Well we used the Real Red ink refill and some water. Let it soak overnight, let it drip dry in the sink. Then you have a new colored ribbon. Yes, this could be ANY color of refill. Humm, I think I am in need of some purple ribbon!! It looks great doesn’t it? Here is a question for you… What do you think of the addition…
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News and Hello Ladybug technique card
News and Hello Ladybug technique Today was a super crazy day with all those sales, right?? News and Hello Ladybug technique card with a video too!! I just wanted to do a reminder that Friday, today, is Girls Night. Yes, the in person. However with all these amazing sales you could get the Girls Night cards for free with a purchase. Now, on to the inspiration. I do love this Ladybug card. I have been wanting to share it for a long time. I would say over a month now. You know it really is not a super kinda guy card … so it had to wait. Just be sure…
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Heart Valentine box from YouTube, check it out.
Heart Valentine box from YouTube We sure had fun over on YouTube with the 6 Days of Valentine ideas!! You still have time!! With five days until Valentine’s Day… there is time. You know that you can use the goodies in your stash to create any of these projects. Today is one of those projects, Heart Valentine box from YouTube. Can you see the heart in the box shape?? I know it is actually rectangles together, but … I am using my imagination. This is a Jennifer original too. It took about three different trials to get all the measurements figured out. I almost had to get Joe’s help, ALMOST.…
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Thank You Kindest Gnomes with watercolor!
Thank You Kindest Gnomes Here we are on a Friday night and September is almost over. Thank You Kindest Gnomes can be used for any season. I am soo ready for fall. I was looking at all my fall decorations today. Do you decorate for the seasons or holidays? With that being said I love this mushroom for sooo many things. I did a watercolor, no line watercolor technique. Have you tried that? I was taught by amazingly talented friend, Gina. When I grow up I hope to be as talented as she is with this technique. I added the Fern 3D embossing folder along with a dauber. I used…
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Spotlight Technique Blessing of Home stamp set.
Spotlight Technique Blessing of Home Are you loving these cards?? I sure am. These are using the Spotlight Technique Blessing of Home and Honeybee Home stamp sets. Each has a different look. Yes, I used my mostest favortie Crumb Cake and Highland Heather. However, the curve ball was the Basic Grey and Mango Melody card. Please not that the two cards at the top I flipped the centers of the cards. Need a closer look?? The coloring portion of these beauties was done with Watercolor Pencils and Blender Pen. You will need to stamp first. Using either the Stylish Shapes or the Layering Circles to get the “Spotlight” portion. Here…
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Birds Singing You are Amazing for 3D Thursday.
Birds Singing You are Amazing This week for the FREE tutorial I gotcha covered. I sure hope that you love it as much as I do. I do want to start by saying that … Not only are the Birds Singing You are Amazing. Yes, YOU ARE AMAZING!! In case no one has told you lately! As a matter of fact I think that the Birds are singing loudly!! No not me. They are up in one of my big old oak trees just singing away. Can you hear them?? Using a wood easel from a craft store that was $1. I use a paper towel and colored this to…
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Butterfly Anniversary card for Joe using Brilliant Wings.
Butterfly Anniversary card for Joe Earlier this month Joe and I celebrated our 12th anniversary. As always it is a Butterfly Anniversary card for Joe. Also in keeping with us, it is purple and green. My favorite color and his. Please note that I did use some pieces from the ‘Bits and Pieces’ container. Here is the other note, since I do not have to mail it, it does NOT have to fit inside and envelope. Did you see the live?? Yes, I did this for a live the day before out anniversary. I know it is tough to see, but I did a clear heat emboss of butterflies on…
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Retiring Painted Poppies for Dad, all aged up.
Retiring Painted Poppies for Dad When I was out by my parents, Mom helped me create this Retiring Painted Poppies for Dad! On a Saturday live, Mom and I finally were able to get crafty. Here is how the whole card idea came about. My dad a few weeks prior had sent me a text asking me about why we (cardmakers) do not make more antique looking cards. I sent him back that I have before, however, it has been a while. So, I figured, I had a mission. A mission to create an aged looking card. I knew right away what I wanted to do. So I was sure…
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Colored Jar and Quiet Meadow for YouTube
Colored Jar and Quiet Meadow Join me over on YouTube for this Colored Jar and Quiet Meadow idea. You will need some Vellum, Stampin’ Blends and the Jar Punch to get you started! While that is drying grab your Quiet Meadow bundle, or any flower with a stem will do. Yes, I did cut out two different stems, one in Evening Evergreen and the other in Polished Pink. Check out the video for the complete play by play. With that being said, I want to be sure to direct your attention to the soon to be retiring 2020-2022 In-Colors. You remember those, Cinnamon Cider, Bumblebee, Magenta Madness, Misty Moonlight and…
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Watercolor Rainbow for YouTube technique idea.
Watercolor Rainbow for YouTube Check out how I did this Watercolor Rainbow for YouTube! Ohh, but wait this is a fun fold card too!! This was intended as a St. Patrick’s Day card, however… this technique is also good from a spring rainbow. Yes, you can use any color you wish… BUT you will need a few supplies which is listed over on my YouTube description. Have you subscribed yet?? Well, why not?? There is no fee, you get new content each week. AND bonus my FB lives from Saturdays get put there too. Here you get a peek at how the fold works. Lots of layers, Layering Circles for…
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Need a reason to get September Ding Dong Ditch??
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Pansy Patch Dies Cheat and a few extras
Pansy Patch Dies Cheat I know that several folks are having trouble, but here is a Pansy Patch Dies Cheat!! No worries, I gotcha you! Over in my VIP group, Whispers and Secrets, we walked through making these three cheat sheets. I wanted to be sure to share with you guys here too. Please feel free to ask questions and I will do my very best to help!! Are you ready?? I have two layouts as you can see above, the top right. The top of the sheet is all the parts you need to create the pansy on the lower right of the sheet. How about a closer photo??…
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Peek at Coloring Class, Blending Brushes and Wink.
Peek at Coloring Class. Just a peek at the coloring class from last month. Holy Cow how could it be a month already!! The first technique was easy and fun. Picking our favorite color and “brush” the flowers. I used Rococo Rose, but really it could be ANY color. I wanted to be sure that you could get a lot of stuff so… Each person has a full 12 x 12 piece of DSP to play with. But that was just the start!! One blending brush and three sets of Stampin’ Blends also. You got to pick the colors!! I find that it really is much easier that way. Why??…
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It Started with $1 Happy April Strong and Beautiful
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Hooray for you Curvy dies and more…
Hooray for you Curvy I am soo excited, Hooray for you Curvy dies too. I know that these dies can be all willy nilly, which I LOVE about them. Yes, they go all over, but really make it fun. The above idea actually uses all the parts. Both tops and bottom cuts. See all the layers that you can create. Bonus too… No worries on stamping because the stamps can be tweaked to go with the curves. How much are you loving the monochromatic vibe? Grab your Pear Pizzazz and Garden Green. Adding in our pop of Daffodil Delight rushed ribbon and super cute little bird!! Can you see the…
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Oh So Ombre Birthday using Sale-a-Bration paper.
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Stamping in Embossing Paste using Dragonfly Garden
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Stamparatus Birthday with Sale-a-Bration for two..
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