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  • Technique,  YouTube video

    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…

  • Home Decor,  YouTube video

    Follow Your Dreams with Lighting the Way

    Follow Your Dream with It is NO secret that I love 3D projects. You are going to get one that I made over the summer today… Plus, my 3D Thursday, idea tomorrow. Follow Your Dreams with Lighting the Way is a super easy ‘sign’, door hanger or whatever you want it to be. There are time that we all need reminders. Funny Joe and I were talking about this the other day. He said that I have the positive affirmations all around the house. Humm, I really do… here are a few examples… Just to name a few. Really there are plenty more. I choose to surround myself with these…

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    Darling Details Red White and Blue series

    Darling Details Red White I did a three part series over on YouTube channel. Starting with this simple stamping. Using Blueberry Bushel, Balmy Blue and Real Red for the ink colors. This stamp set was perfect, Darling Details Red White and Blue for this series. Why?? Well because the two step stamping and also because there are dies!! The Darling Details bundle has loads of fun extras too!! Now moving on to Step Two. We added a few things to this one. Well, three to be exact. A Real red layer, Double Oval punch and embellishments to this card. Keeping most of the things the same. Did you know that…

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    Summer Scrapbook 2 page spread YouTube

    Summer Scrapbook 2 page spread I was asked to add scrapbook pages to my line up. I really hope that this is one that you can use too!! This Summer Scrapbook 2 page spread is one that uses LOTS of different thing. Here is the list… I also wanted to show that you do not always need 12 x 12 cardstock to create a pages. I do walk you through all the reasons and steps over in my video. It sure was fun thinking it all through and helping YOU guys too!! Let me know in the comments… Do you want more scrapbook pages?? I want to do at least…

  • Home Decor,  YouTube video

    Garage Sale find Redo Meadows Dies used

    Garage Sale find Redo So over the forth I was able to hit up a couple garage/barn sales and found this super cute wood frame. I knew that it would be the perfect Garage Sale find Redo. Also in keeping with our Red, White and Blue theme this month. Ohhh by the way… Are you liking the monthly themes?? Please let me know in the comments. I sure have been having fun with it. June we did Masculine cards all month long. This month has been all about the Red, White and Blue. What should next month be?? Humm, I have been wondering myself. Anyway, thinking a bit outside the…

  • Boxes, Tags and Bags,  YouTube video

    Sweet Citrus tall glass of limeade Thank You

    Sweet Citrus tall glass I am soo in love with this one!! Have you seen this video??? The Sweet Citrus tall glass of limeade uses the Sweet Citrus hybrid embossing folder and stamp set. I also used this as a Thank. You for the Birthday Stamp-a-Stack because it was soo fun to make. Come on a little journey with me… think lemonade, limeade, grapefruit or even pink lemonade… I make these in all those fun colors. Lemon Lolly, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Flirty Flamingo and even a Sweet Sorbet for a bunch of different ‘flavored’ drinks. Sounds fun, right?? I thought so too!! I will admit that the class…

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    Biggest Wish and Bright and Beautiful card

    Biggest Wish and Bright and Beautiful I have a super fun and very cheerful Biggest Wish and Bright and Beautiful fun fold for you today. Humm, does that circle look off center?? Well, yes it does and it was intended to be that way. Have you tried doing a gate fold in this direction?? Now, I know that it does not stand up. However, it was too fun to create not to share. Here is where the fun began. The Bright and Beautiful DSP has soo many fun colors and patterns. I am thinking of using this for a Ding Dong Ditch, thoughts?? I chose to start with the colors.…

  • Fancy Fold,  YouTube video

    Sweet Citrus Book Fold two different ways…

    Sweet Citrus Book Fold Ahhh, the perfect summer card!! The Sweet Citrus Book Fold is the one. However, I could not decide if I liked it with the Daffodil Delight as the card base or the Granny Apple Green. How about you?? All the colors are the same only flipped around a bit. The patterned paper, DSP that is, is from the Inked Botanicals 6 x 6 paper pack. That color is technically Crushed Curry, but soo easy to lighten up with the Daffodil Delight. I did a couple simple things to the Limes noice the color variation on the rinds?? That is where I used my Mini Blending Brush.…

  • Technique,  YouTube video

    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…

  • Masculine Cards,  YouTube video

    Tree Rings hybrid Just for You Gift Card Holder

    Tree Rings hybrid Just All month is about Masculine cards on both YouTube and Facebook. Today is Tree Rings hybrid Just for You Gift Card Holder. Ohhhh, I love this card. Simple but perfect for any guy in your life! Now… join me train of thought! In my ‘back forty’ There are trees, standing and fallen. There is always leaves, ferns and of course birds. Although I did not add a bird. No worries there is one there with a bird. hahaha. Okay back to this one. With a bit of ink and some daubers add a bit of depth to those rings and ferns. The colors used here is…

  • Craft Room,  Uncategorized,  YouTube video

    Scrappy Red White and Blue for Flag Day

    Scrappy Red White and Blue Today is a nod to our American Flag. It is not a secret that I fly my American Flag everyday!! Today’s Scrappy Red White and Blue is perfect for Flag Day!! Did you know that it was Flag Day today?? When I created this card it was for Memorial Day weekend. However I felt that it was perfect for today also. This idea is perfect for ANYTHING actually!!! I simple and great use of scrap pieces after a fun day of creating cards or projects. The sentiment is from Sending Smiles and that is just what I did when I was done creating this video.…

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    Hey Chuck Rise and Shine for YouTube

    Hey Chuck Rise and Shine Coffee Cheers, to you!! Today’s fun idea was from YouTube. Guys you know how much I love my Chickens. Well the Hey Chuck bundle is super fun too!! Now the Hey Chuck Rise and Shine card idea was super easy. Looking for the ALL the information?? Check out the video!! Now, You know that I had to use Highland Heather here, right?? Keep in mind though that you could use ANY color for your coffee cups! And as far as that goes, it could be any color DSP scrap too!! I used Glorious Gingham scraps for my ‘trim’ on my coffee cups. Ohh, do not…

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    Red White and Blue themed decor In-Colors

    Red White and Blue themed With this holiday weekend, I wanted to share a bit of the Red White and Blue themed decor that I made over on YouTube. This is a nod to the Red White and Blue of course, Using the 23-25 In-colors for this idea. You know I am not always a traditional kinda girl. The colors used here are Moody Mauve, Pebbled Path and Boho Blue. I sure hope that you enjoy this summer themed decoration. Be sure to say hello and subscribe to my YouTube channel so that you will not miss a thing. Have a Safe Holiday! Hugs and Have a Great Day getting…

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    Lighting the Way You’re Wonderful-YouTube

    Lighting the Way You’re Wonderful This is the perfect Summer card!! The Lighting the Way You’re Wonderful is from YouTube. Did you miss it?? I bet you are going to want to check it out!! The full list of ALL the items I used is in the description of the video. You know I like to make it VERY convenient!! Making sure to use some new, Lemon Lolly and some old, Old Olive colors. I thought that the Lemon Lolly was was perfect for the Lightening bug “lights or butts” and the light in the lantern. However, for me I first bought this set because of the sentiments. Especially this…

  • Boxes, Tags and Bags,  YouTube video

    A Ladybug for one last Easter candy idea!!

    A Ladybug for one last Easter Today I have a QUICK and sooo easy idea. A Ladybug for one last Easter idea. Now do you have to have the ladybug on this one… Heck NO!! This could be ANY spring critter or flower. No worries, you can check out the video so that you can watch the step by step on this wrapper. Curious where to find the box candy?? I have seen them in the grocery store, dollar store or other places that this. There really is a bunch of variety too!! Lets talk a minute about thing retiring. Thankfully this stamp set and punch are not retiring. However…

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    A couple Easter ideas from YouTube videos.

    A couple Easter ideas I hope you are up for a twofer today! Not only one, but A Couple Easter ideas. Starting off with a 12 x 12 paper “basket”. Let me say this things holds a bunch! No, it is not difficult, I promise! Looking for the step by step? Join me over on YouTube! Not only for this one, but loads of others. How about this “Punch Art” rabbit. There are a bunch of dies to create this card idea… Curious how to create this one? Here is the link to that video. You will want to be sure that you also that you have a dauber too.…

  • Fancy Fold,  YouTube video

    Flowers and More Fun Fold – Country Bouquet.

    Flowers and More Fun Fold Does not look too much like a fun fold front this side does it?? Well the Flowers and More Fun Fold is VERY deceiving. The colors used here are Fresh Freesia and Night of Navy. I was very pleasantly surprised by this color combo. However, I love this Night of Navy Bordered ribbon. Sooo pretty!! Let me also add that it is super easy to tie. You can also see that I used the Medium Daisy punch. Two of the Fresh Freesia and one of the Night of Navy. Adding in a few Rusting Metallic dots for the center of the punched out daisy. Now…

  • Hamscher Homestead,  YouTube video

    Green Leprechaun Drink Share Milkshake smiles!

    Green Leprechaun Drink Share I have one more St. Patrick’s Day card for you… Only because I got a photo with Mom and her card. Just wait until you see this smile!! Let me just say a few things.. You need the Share a Milkshake bundle in your life. I have totally had a blast with it, especially Green Leprechaun Drink Share. And I can promise that I will be using it for a fun Easter card. There have been a few 3D Thursday ideas with it too. Did you miss this weeks?? Be sure to check that one out. Now back to this green one.. I used the Flowers…

  • Fancy Fold,  YouTube video

    Lucky Clover for St Patrick’s Day and a fun fold!

    Lucky Clover for St Patrick’s Day For those that are Irish, like me, or those that are not. Today is all about the GREEN! I do believe we are all Irish today!! However, a Lucky Clover for St Patrick’s Day is even better!! This super fun, Fancy Fold is perfect for a focal image like this four leaf clover. In the Lucky Clover stamp set however, there are four different ones. As you can see with the DSP that I was able to make. Want to see how I did it?? The colors that I used for cardstock are… Granny Apple Green, Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla. The card does…

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    Sending Dies and Lucky Clover with splatters.

    Sending Dies and Lucky Clover Would you like to find a way to use your Lucky Clover stamp set every day?? Here is a great idea, Sending Dies and Lucky Clover. Did you see that this set has not only shamrocks but a Good Luck sentiment?? What else do you see here?? The Lines and Splatters embossing folder. Why, for a DSP background look. How about those hearts?? That is from the Give it a Whirl dies. Lastly are the Sending Dies. Here is the perfect way to see the Gold foil. Not only for the little heart in the sending and the little strips on the embossing layer. You…

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    Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing bundle in orange

    Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing You guys know I love hugs… So is it a surprise with this sentiment that I had to have this bundle?? The Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing is super fun. In case you are not aware of what a Hybrid embossing folder is all about… Let me share a bit. These embossing folders not only pressure emboss, they can also cut. All in one run. Seriously, one pass and the texture is there along with the pieces. Today’s oranges were highlighted with Mango Melody and Crafty White. Adding in a bit of fresh cut look with Wink of Stella. I love the bumpy texture on the rind…

  • Boxes, Tags and Bags,  Technique,  YouTube video

    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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    Heat Embossing White or Colors Good Feelings

    Heat Embossing White or Colors Do you like Heat Embossing?? Have you used you Heat Tool lately?? Today is about Heat Embossing White or Colors, there are both on this card. You can check out the YouTube video which shows all the shenanigans on this card. The patterned paper is called Design a Daydream. It is an amazing 48 sheet pack of paper. However it is a Host only gift. Let me know if you have questions. Here is another question… Have you colored your ribbon. I used the Rich Razzleberry dark Stampin’ Blends. Back to the embossing. You can see the White for the front sentiment. Did you see…

  • Happy Birthday,  YouTube video

    Brushstroke for Birthday or Anniversary

    Brushstroke for Birthday or Anniversary Hummm, it was so hard to pick which of this Specialty paper to pick. There are three different colors in the pack, Soft Succulent, Night of Navy and Blushing Bride. Today’s Brushstroke for Birthday or Anniversary uses all three. Which would you pick… Celebrating You or Biggest Wish? So the Night of Navy version uses the Celebrating You and the Happy Anniversary stamp. This set is by far the bests for most occasions. Birthday, Easter, Wedding and more. Now on to the Biggest Wish which has Thanks, Hello and Birthday. Here is what I love… The two different fonts. It just makes it fun. Looking…

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    Fussy Cutting Campology lantern fun fold

    Fussy Cutting Campology lantern For today’s inspiration we have a Fussy Cutting Campology lantern. This is also an easy fun fold card. Keeping with the nature look, I went with Soft Succulent and Evening Evergreen both cardstock and ink. Wanting to add a bit of more trees I punched out a line of evergreens. Here is an alternative view. Be sure to add dimensionals to the evergreens. Can you see the mountain setting for this one? I love the how using first and second generation stamping helps to create the different dimensions. I also have a little secret… I cheated, I used some larger scraps of Very Vanilla to make…

  • Boxes, Tags and Bags,  YouTube video

    Hugs Happy Forest Friends – Post it note holder

    Hugs Happy Forest Friends This full size post it note holder is super easy, uses one piece of cardstock, and can be decorated with ANY patterned paper. I would even say that you could use all cardstock and the layers could be embossed. However this Hugs Happy Forest Friends has much more. In keeping of the forest idea, you know that I would head towards those Tree Rings from the Hybrid Embossing folder. Although the Happy Forest Friends patterned paper is from a full Suite of products. I have not gotten that one yet. Yes, we all have a budget! The sentiment is not from that suite either, it comes…

  • YouTube video

    Need a Last Minute Christmas Card idea in blue?

    Need a Last Minute Christmas Are you like me and Need a Last Minute Christmas Card?? How is it that there is always one that you miss?? Today over on YouTube I made both of these in less they 20 minutes. Because you know I can talk a bunch, haha. Anyway, trying to use a bit of Glimmer and these two were just what I needed. I do not know about you but I always have the new In-Color stuff. Especially when there is Glimmer Paper involved. Both are simple and QUICK to make. A little extras here are the ribbon in the Sweet Sorbet one. But wait until you…

  • Coffee and Cards,  Ding Dong Ditch,  Girls Night,  YouTube video

    Live Did you know that I do them 3 times a week?

    Live Did you know Either on Facebook or YouTube Live Did you know that it is three times a week? I am live on Facebook EVERY Saturday at 10:30 central time. This happens over on my Whispers In Ink page. However, I am also live EVERY Wednesday at 6:30 pm on that same page. Saturdays are just a fun very interactive morning with coffee and a some online folks. Wednesday though is for my online versions of my classes. Example, is Girls Night and the monthly Ding Dong Ditch classes. No those are not the only ones… I do offer several of my other in person classes as online classes…

  • beginner-casual-avid,  YouTube video

    Gingham Cottage Christmas Cards, Power of 3

    Gingham Cottage Christmas Cards You guys know that I like to share my methods for stepping up cards. A few weeks ago on YouTube, I did these cards. The Gingham Cottage Christmas Cards were a smash!! I kept to traditional Garden Green and Real Red for these cards. We started with the DSP a punch, Handmade Tag and the Framed and Festive stamp set. The punch is a hold over item. However, that stamp set is while supplies last. Have you not seen it enough yet?? I LOVE this stamp set, the font and the sentiments themselves. Anyway… Next I had some scraps of The Christmas Pinecone dies, they were…

  • Simple Stamping,  YouTube video

    House of Love and Warmth, Ringed with Nature

    House of Love and Warmth This somewhat simple card would be your Christmas card!! The House of Love and Warmth uses the Ringed with Nature stamp set, there is a bundle too. Haha, yes I still have more with this set!! The tree rings are first and second generation. What does that mean?? See how those rings have two different shades?? The darkest is first generation and without re-inking my stamp I stamp it a second time, second generation. Note the top right in the photo on the left, that is a third generation. Those tree rings are awesome as a background for out house. The Essential Tag was the…