DOUBLE Easel Cards - Super EASY!!!

I love easel cards...but...I love Love LOVE DOUBLE easel cards!!!  They are so easy for beginners that don't have many tools...AND...there are so many possibilities for advanced cardmakers, like using dies and tons of embellishments! 

CLICK HERE to watch my tutorial on making these cards!

Here are a couple examples.

For beginners, this one can be made without a score board or dies.  Yes, I did use stitched dies to cut the oval and the tiny heart....but you can use other things like a button or embellishment of some sort in place of the heart (or any shape).  And in place of the oval with a stamped and colored image you can use a pre-colored image and cut any shape you want.  I used my Anne Of Green Gables stamp and colored it with colored pencils.  I also added some flowers....I thought they were really the perfect touch.

This one might be for the more advanced cardmaker.  I used heart shaped dies and one of my favorite Gorjuss Girl stamps.  I colored the image with colored pencils.  I used my favorite colors...PINK & GREEN.  In my video I show how to do partial die cutting to make shaped cards.

To learn more about the different ways to make Double Easel cards WATCH MY TUTORIAL HERE 

Now some great challenges....

Crafting From The Heart - #173 Anything Goes

Simon Says - Stamp It

Cuttlebug Mania - Anything Goes
In The Pink - #124 Anything Goes (Happy Birthday!)

Crafty Gals Corner - #139 Favorite Colors (Pink & Green)

Craft Rocket Challenges - #41 Something Beginning With F

Tic Tac Toe Challenge - #14 I used the center row

My Creative Scoop - Color Inspiration Link Up 26

Craftyhazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge - Sept.

HLS Anything Goes With Dies - Sept.

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HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

Pop-Up Easel Cards Made Easy

Pop-up Easel cards add that extra something special to a regular easel card and I just love them.  There are so many ways to add the Pop-up to create different looks.

I made a tutorial video that shows the basic easel fold even if you don't have a score board...and how to attach the pop-up element....including how to attach things like the snowmen.

To watch my tutorial CLICK HERE 

I loved making this one with the snowmen popping up!  To see what it looks like closed just watch my video....I'm really sorry but I forgot to take a picture of it closed.  For the snow I just tore white cardstock in 3 different heights and chalked the edges with a light blue.  The blue snowflake digital paper and the clip art snowmen are from AMB Illustrations .  Here are the links to Christmas Paper AMB 512 and to Christmas Faces AMB 197.  The scroll is a Cuttlebug die cut, and the "Love Never Melts" is from a CTMH stamp set.

Time for challenges....

Craftyhazelnuts Christmas Challenge - #349

Winter Wonderland Challenge Blog - Dots or Stripes

The Merry Christmas Challenge - #32

A Snowflakes Promise - #43

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge - #13
Christmas With The Cuties - #9 Cutie Couples

Craftyhazelnuts Christmas Challenge Extra - Sept.

Craftyhazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge - Sept.

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HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

The Beauty God Hath Shared

There are times when you need a special card to express your feelings.....and these beautiful flowers and sentiment were perfect!  They are from the "Beauty" digital stamp set by MHK Designs.

I colored the flowers with Spectrum Noir markers and kept everything in shades of purple for a monochromatic look.

Here is what comes with this digital stamp set...

 

Now for some challenges....

MHK Designs Challenge - September

My Creative Scoop - Color Inspiration Link Up #25

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HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

Fun With Alcohol Ink - Part 3

Hi everyone!!!  I'm back and having more Fun With Alcohol Inks!!!  This technique is just as easy and creative as the other techniques I shared in Part 1 and Part 2.  

This time I'm using the Wax Paper Resist technique....and as with the other techniques I've shared, there are so many ways to use it   In my videos I am using glossy cardstock, but  you can use anything non-porous such as ceramic tiles, glass, metal, etc.  If you use glossy cardstock then you can create awesome backgrounds for cards, scrapbooking, and mixed media, or you can make die cuts with character, like I did with the pixie and butterfly above.

CLICK HERE to watch my YouTube video tutorial.

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HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

MHK Designs August Release Day 4 - Pet Puns

Who doesn't LOVE their pets!!!  MHK Designs new release  Pet Puns is irresistible!!!

I couldn't wait to use this set to make a card for my dear friend that loves cats.  I made this adorable Pop-Up Easel card for her.

I printed the image in dark gray and softly colored it with colored pencils....gray for the kitten, pink for the collar, and green for the eyes.  I used silver glitter gel pen to color the bells on the collar, but it doesn't show up well in the pictures.  I also light chalked with blue around the kitten to give it some dimension.   I used my stitched oval dies to cut out the black oval layer, and around the kitten and a small oval for the sentiment.  I punched a tiny butterfly from the pink paper and inked the edges with "Black Soot" Distress ink so it would match the butterflies on the paper and placed it above the kitten's head so it looks like that is what she is looking at.  On the bottom I added a doily and ribbon, then attached a bow to hold the easel open.  I love Love LOVE how this turned out and almost hate giving it away...but I know my friend will love it.

LOOK FOR A TUTORIAL ON MAKING POP-UP EASEL CARDS COMING SOON TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!

Scroll down the page to find the CHALLENGES I have entered :)

This is DAY 4 of MHK Designs August Release Party !

To see all the wonderful creations the Design Team has created you can start at MHK Designs Blog where you will find links to everyone's blogs.  Also, below are details on how you can WIN one OR all of August's new release sets!!!

GIVEAWAY!

In order to get this new set OR the entire release for FREE, here's what you'll need to do:

1. Leave a comment on the MHK Designs Blog. 
2. Leave a comment on each DT member's blog (see list on MHK Designs Blog). 
3. Join our MHKDesigners & Friends Facebook group and leave a comment there.

Mynn will randomly choose the winning comments from all these places after the release is over. The best way to win is to comment every day.

YAY....CHALLENGES!!!
Dragonfly Dreams Challenge - Animals
Cardz 4 Galz - Challenge #54 Cats or Kittens
Craft Rocket Challenges - #40 Animal Kingdom
The Paper Shelter - #305 Punches and Dies
Simon Says - Add A Sentiment
Show Us Your Pussie Cats Only Challenge - #21 Furrything
(PIN)spirational Challenges - #197
Craftyhazelnuts Patterned Paper Challenge - August 2017
Happy Little Stampers Anything Goes With Dies - August
My Creative Scoop - Color Inspiration Link Up #25


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HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

MHK Designs August Release Day 3 - Marvelous!!!

Flowers are always a MARVELOUS addition to any card or scrapbook layout....and this new digital stamp set, Marvelous from MHK Designs is no exception.

I decided to make a sweet and simple card and let the floral image speak for itself.

I used a Cuttlebug embossing folder to create the white background layer of the card to not distract from the floral image.  I used my Cricut Explore's print & cut feature to cut out the flowers, and then colored them with colored pencils.  I gave them a coat of matte Mod Podge to add a subtle shine and make the cutout a little sturdier.  I used my stitched oval dies to cut out the green and white ovals.  I adhered the green oval directly to the card and the used foam tape to pop up the white oval for dimension.  I then partially glued the flowers to the white oval, leaving parts of the flowers and leaves slightly raised for a more realistic look.  And finally, I add a lavender bow and the tag with the sentiment.  I love the way it all came together.
DON'T MISS THE CHALLENGES I'VE ENTERED LISTED BELOW!!!

This is DAY 3 of MHK Designs August Release Party !

To see all the wonderful creations the Design Team has created you can start at MHK Designs Blog where you will find links to everyone's blogs.  Also, below are details on how you can WIN one OR all of August's new release sets!!!

GIVEAWAY!

In order to get this new set OR the entire release for FREE, here's what you'll need to do:

1. Leave a comment on the MHK Designs Blog. 
2. Leave a comment on each DT member's blog (see list on MHK Designs Blog). 
3. Join our MHKDesigners & Friends Facebook group and leave a comment there.

Mynn will randomly choose the winning comments from all these places after the release is over. The best way to win is to comment every day.

Awesome CHALLENGES I entered....
MHK Designs - August Challenge
Crafting With Dragonflies - #87 Embossing
Crafty Friends - Challenge #64 Anything Goes
My Creative Scoop - Color Inspiration Link Up #25
Ooh La La Creations - Challenge #235 Flowers
Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenges - 1733 Anything Goes
Try It On Tuesday - In My Garden
Happy Little Stampers CAS Challenge - August / Flower
Happy Little Stampers - August / Anything with Dies
Die Cut Diva's - August / Anything Goes

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HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

MHK Designs August Release Day 1 - Christmas Frames

I love Christmas and MHK Designs just released a new digital stamp set called Christmas Frames that I absolutely LOVE!!!

There are so many possibilities with this set!!!  Here is one of the cards I made using it.

I cut out the center of the scene so I could turn it into a shaker card.  I put a variety of sequins (white, silver, and irredescent) and some snowflakes in the shaker to add to the winter scene.  I put the shaker off center leaving a strip on the left where I added a silver ribbon & bow and attached the circle with the sentiment on it.  From the moment I saw the Christmas Frames set this is what I imagined.  I absolutely LOVE it!!!

If you don't know how to make a shaker card, or if want to see MY way of making a shaker card and get some tips...
CLICK HERE TO WATCH MY YOUTUBE TUTORIAL ON MAKING SHAKER CARDS.

PLEASE CHECK OUT ALL THE CHALLENGES I'M ENTERING BELOW...KEEP SCROLLING :) 

This is DAY 1 of MHK Designs August Release Party !

To see all the wonderful creations the Design Team has created you can start at MHK Designs Blog where you will find links to everyone's blogs.  Also, below are details on how you can WIN one OR all of August's new release sets!!!

GIVEAWAY!

In order to get this new set OR the entire release for FREE, here's what you'll need to do:

1. Leave a comment on the MHK Designs Blog. 
2. Leave a comment on each DT member's blog (see list on MHK Designs Blog). 
3. Join our MHKDesigners & Friends Facebook group and leave a comment there.

Mynn will randomly choose the winning comments from all these places after the release is over. The best way to win is to comment every day.

NOW FOR THE CHALLENGES!!!
Crafty Friends Challenge - #63 Christmas In July
Craftyhazelnuts Christmas Challenge - #345
Addicted To Stamps and More - #253 Holiday
Sweet Stampin' Christmas - July Anything Goes
A Snowflakes Promise - Challenge #42
Shopping Our Stash - #314 Countdown to Christmas
Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge - #11
Craftyhazelnuts Christmas Challenge Extra - August
World Wide Open DT Challenge Blog - #24
Happy Little Stampers - August Christmas Challenge

Thanks for stopping by and...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!!