So (sew?) We R Memory Keepers has this line of tools that allows you to add stitching to your cards and layouts. They’re kinda cool. They started with the Sew Easy, which is a handle with interchangeable rollers that pierced various stitch patterns into your paper. The idea was to pierce, then hand-sew through the holes. Great idea if you …
I feel like I need to apologize in advance for the inevitable earworm this post is going to cause. Ever since I thought up this layout (like 3 weeks ago) I’ve been randomly busting out with “LONG HOT DAYS (do do do do do do) COOL SEA HAZE (do do do do do do) JUKE BOX PLAYS but now it’s …
I’m pretty sure that when I posted about my parents’ anniversary last year they had just returned from a trip to Italy. This year, surprise surprise, they’ve just returned from a trip to Italy. Maybe next year they’ll get really crazy and go to Poland or something. I had plans to let Allie make their card this year, but when …
I’ve shared a lot of Copic-on-highlight-glitter based cards in the past couple of weeks, so I wanted to make sure to show some love for the colored glitter. This is a technique I don’t think I’ve done a tutorial for, and it’s hard to explain without pictures. Luckily, I’ll be making a lot more cards like this in the near …
There’s something about Elizabeth Craft products that always has me reaching for my transparencies. Since Be Creative Tape and Highlight glitter are both clear, you can use them with Peel-Off stickers to create a nice stained glass effect. Add some bright coloring with Copics and you have a happy little card. The biggest challenge when creating with acetate is designing …
I have sewing class tonight, so I’m saving my crafty energy, so to speak, and have spent the day cleaning and housekeeping. Fun! So today I’m sharing a card that I made over a year ago that I don’t think ever made it onto the blog. It was a sample piece for MLO that I had completely forgotten about. The …