Category Archives: Card Making

A collection of blog posts & pictures to showcase hand made cards & paper crafting ideas and techniques

Stamperia Alice Collection Double Z Fold Card

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I’m not a scrapbooker, or even a mixed media artist so I rarely buy 12×12 collections. But this Alice collection by Stamperia really hit it out of the park for me. I love that there are different panels ready to use on your project, but also within the full 12×12 images there are lots of images that can be cut too.

As soon as I saw this Alice collection I knew it would be perfect for a Double Z fold card layout. This is an A2 size card, but even with the larger 12×12 scale Stamperia’s collection really worked for this fold. I can’t wait to try more fancy folds with this collection & the paper I have remaining!

Stamperia Alice Collection Double Z Fold Card by Wendie Bee Stamp Right Up
Stamperia Alice Collection Double Z Fold Card by Wendie Bee Stamp Right Up
Stamperia Alice Collection Double Z Fold Card by Wendie Bee Stamp Right Up

Prima Marketing – Fruit Paradise Cards

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Summer is ending so I was really inspired to use this collection from Prima before diving head first into Christmas cards.

I love how the fruit & florals in this collection paired really well together and I was inspired to pull it out and see what I can come up with.

I created two cards with the bits I had left from this collection. Even though it’s retired I had originally purchased quite a few pieces from the release so I had lots of left overs still. I now have a bit more room to add to my craft room stash 😜

Crazy Cat Lady Card with Photoplay Paper Whiskers Collection

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Photoplay Paper does it again with this super fun & whimsical Whisker paper collection!! I have a girlfriend who loves cats just as much as I do, so I knew I had to make her this card for her!!

I created a few super basic layers, then matted the trimmed sentiment panel with Tattered Lace torn edge rectangles dies.  This card took literally less than 15 minutes, but it sure made her day when it arrived in the post.  🙂

 

 

 

Stampin Up Coffee Cafe ~ Quick & Easy 5 Minute Card

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It’s been a while, so I wanted to make sure I started the New Year off right by getting more of my creations posted for you all!
One big change you will notice: I will always now be posting the measurements of all cardstock & pieces used on my cards! I know it’s super frustrating for me when I go to case a really cool card I found, only to not be able to recreate it  just so because my proportions or measurements are off.

So – if you like my work, and you want to recreate it, I will make it easy & fun to do so! All I ask is that you link to the original post or tag me from Facebook, Twitter or Instagram 🙂

Without further ado – here is a really cute, and easy card to whip up.  This card is great for a make & take event or if you need a card on the go.

 

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Supplies used to make this card:

  • Coffee Cafe Stamp & Die Bundle
  • Coffee Cafe Designer Series Paper Pack (Selected Pattern Paper: 3.25″ x 4″)
  • Blushing Bride cardstock & ink (Base: 4.25″ x 11″, scored at 5.5″)
  • Sahara Sand cardstock & ink (First layer: 4″ x 5.25″)
  • Early Espresso ink
  • Whisper White – for stamping coffee cups, lids & mini tag & for inside panel in card
  • Natural bakers twine

 

As always, your comments are welcome and appreciated!

Thanks for stopping by – hope to see you again soon ❤

Graphic 45 Guilded Lily Easy Birthday Card

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I have been really in to the shabby chic, ‘prettier’ cards lately. As you know, generally my style is more on the cutesy side, but I have been making an effort to diversify my skills and I have been trying out papers and collections that I have really loved.
This Gilded Lily collection from Graphic 45 was no exception. I had the opportunity to create a gorgeous album with this collection at the CHA summer show in Chicago this past summer and I really loved how versatile the paper and chipboards are!

I needed to make a birthday card for a co-worker and I knew she would appreciate something pretty – so I pulled out my Graphic 45 and leafed through the stack and decided on the two papers from the collection.

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Here is a list of supplies if you would like to make this card at home!  Just comment below if you would like to have the measurements for this card & I will be happy to share that with you!

Thanks for stopping by & happy crafting!

 

Kaisercraft Fairy Dust Card Set Collection

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I recently attended a class at my local craft store. I very rarely attend classes anymore, but I knew I just had to go when I saw that the new Kaisercraft Fairy dust collection was featured for this class. The talented Denise designed 4 gorgeous card for us, and when the class was over, we were left with scraps of paper to take home. I went home and immediately sat down and created 3 more 4bar notecards with the scraps! The paper in this Fairydust collection is just gorgeous, and is really, really easy to use. One of my challenges in crafting is using more patterned paper – and this collection has really gotten my creative juices flowing!

I ordered 2 more full pads of the paper and the coordinating Collectables ephemera and have been going to town creating!

The lavender and seafoam green colors are so versatile and brightens up the winter blahs! Here are the cards I created – I would be happy to share the measurements with you, just leave a comment for which card ❤

There is a list of the supplies I used listed below for you to check out to see if any of these would make a nice addition to your craft stash.  One thing that is great about this paper collection, is it’s 6.5″ square, a half inch bigger than a standard 6×6 stack! That means more paper to use & work with 😀 I can tell you I love this paper so much I bought two 6.5″ stacks!

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Kaisercraft Fairydust Card Set created by Wendie Bee of Stamp Right Up

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Kaisercraft Fairydust 4Bar Notecard Set created by Wendie Bee of Stamp Right Up

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Bird Crazy with Clean Color Real Brush Watercolor Pens

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When I first saw Tim Holtz Crazy Birds, I knew they would be pretty much perfect for anything watercolor. So, when I first got my Kuretake Clean Color Real Brush pens I thought I would have a go at coloring those awesome crazy birds.
My first attempt stunk. Like really not good. So I put them aside a little frustrated at having investing in them and stinking at it, until recently when I visited my local craft store I was shown how much of a difference it makes to use proper watercolor paper (Thanks Natalie)!  This is the Strathmore cold press watercolor paper and it really makes a huge difference in the performance of the pens when watercoloring! If you ever find that you are not getting great results from your pens, try investing in some good quality watercolor paper, Strathmore cold press can be inexpensive with a coupon from Michaels, Hobby Lobby or Joann’s, but the Tim Holtz watercolor paper is by far the best choice for card makers: it has the best smooth finish and is the lightest weight (thin) but still gives great watercolor performance.

 

 

Tim Holtz Bird Crazy Talk Kuratake Clean Color Real Brush Pen Watercolor Easy Card Stamp Right Up

Tim Holtz Bird Crazy Talk Kuretake Clean Color Real Brush Pen Watercolor Easy Card Stamp Right Up

Tim Holtz Bird Crazy Talk Kuratake Clean Color Real Brush Pen Watercolor Easy Card Stamp Right Up

 

 

Want to make this card at home too? Here are the supplies I used to make this project:

 

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Share Handmade Kindness Week 2: Scented Cupcake Earrings & Elizabeth Craft Vinyl Peel Off Glitter Stickers Card

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Last week I participated in the Share Handmade Kindness challenge hosted by Jennifer McGuire Ink.  The first week was to create something handmade for a friend or family member.  This week is the second week for the challenge, this week we are to share a handmade project with someone who works in the community.  I just recently discovered these ‘peel-off’ stickers from Elizabeth Crafts.  I knew that they would work perfectly with the Mama Elephant sentiment from Carnival Cupcake Toppers for a card to go with the scented cupcake earrings I made for my doctor that worked with me for 4 years through my recovery of a car accident.  I just recently moved away and never got a chance to give her something, so I knew that my little cupcake earrings would be perfect pairing with this card!

I will be doing a video on how to create the card soon so stay up to date by subscribing to my YouTube channel

 

Scented Cupcake Earrings by Miss Kitty Creations

Scented Cupcake Earrings by Miss Kitty Creations

 

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Elizabeth Craft Peel Off Cupcake #0379 vinyl stickers with microfine glitter & the best Mama Elephant sentiment ever by created Wendie Bee

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