In My Thoughts

A simple card to let someone know you're thinking of them.

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Tutorial - Stamped Sentiment Backgrounds

Let's make a fun, stamped sentiment background!

1. Start by stamping your image on a piece of cardstock. Don't go too big or you'll soon get tired of all the stamping, and remember to use the appropriate ink for your colouring medium. Stamp an additional image on a large post-it-note or piece of masking paper and cut around it to create a mask.

2. Colour a shadow under your stamped image. (If you attempt to do this after stamping the background, you run the risk of smearing the sentiments).

3. Position the mask you created over your stamped image to protect it while you work on the background.

4. Place one full, stamped sentiment in a prominent place, then fill in the rest of the area around the image, keeping the sentiments in line and as straight as possible. If you wish, you can add very light pencil lines to your cardstock to help keep things even.

5. Remove the mask and colour your image with your choice of mediums.

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Thank You Card

I'm finding the coloured cut sheets very handy for those days when you don't have the time or energy to devote to colouring an image. Plus, you can cut a few extras to keep in your stash for those unexpected card emergencies!

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Alcohol Inks

Long ago, during my painting days, there was a trend to create washy, acrylic backgrounds with navy blues, browns, pinks and purples and then layer pretty roses over the top. I decided to revisit some of those colours but with my alcohol markers and some blending card. I have to admit, it's nothing at all like the paintings, but I still love the effect!

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Tutorial - Faux Slimline Tent Fold Cards

I love the look of slimline cards, but I always hesitate to make them because I really don't enjoy creating envelopes. But with this card fold, the envelope dilemma is no longer an issue! And you can easily resize the card while maintaining the fabulous slimline-look.

1. Start by choosing a couple of colours. I've gone for a pretty pink and a soft grey, which I'll also use to colour my image. It's easier to choose your cardstock or paper first and then match your colouring mediums to your selected products.

2. Stamp and colour your image using the palette you chose earlier.

3. To construct the card base,  you'll need one piece of cardstock measuring 4" x 6", one piece measuring 3" x 12" (scored and folded in half), two pieces of coordinating paper measuring 23/4" x 53/4", plus any embellishments you'd like to add.

4. Attach the patterned paper to the front and inside of the slimline card. If desired, you can add a stamped sentiment or other decoration to the inside.

5. Add glue to the back of the slimline card, centre it over the 4" x 6" piece of cardstock and press in place to form the base of your card.

6. Time to decorate! I added my coloured image, a ribbon bow, a long sentiment, and some little punched flowers to the front of my card. I also used a corner rounder on the base cardstock.

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Enjoy Your Day

I was inspired to create this card by a fabulous design I saw on Pinterest. I did add a few things and alter the colour palette, but otherwise kept to the basic sketch. It's a handy design for using up some of those ever-increasing off cuts!

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Blossoms and Old Books

I decided to combine the flowers from the Cherry Blossoms cut sheets with one of the images from the Old Books stamp set by doing a little colour matching. Since my flowers are pre-coloured, I used them to select the pencils and ink for my image. I've included some photos below for those who are interested in the process.

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Just For You

A quick card share from me today, using one of the flowers from the new Cherry Blossoms cut sheets, a piece of the coordinating paper, and a stamped sentiment.

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