Category Archives: published designs

I’m always looking for new ideas for stamping, and new surfaces to try stamping on. Recently I created this fun card by stamping and embossing a Scrapblock™ on some velvet paper. It turns a super simple card into something a little more special.

Cork, patterned paper, foam, buttons, fabric, felt, even leather are fun to stamp on. If you want to check out a fun suede Western Christmas Card…you can see my free on-line project on the Paper Creations web-site. I’m really tickled with how that one can out so I hope you will! 🙂 There’s also a non-stamped winter card above it if you’re looking for something a little more scrappy. 🙂

If you’re looking for the Ways to Use it Challenge today… life has been a bit crazy this week and Michele Boyer has kindly offered to host it for me. What a great friend!

Have a great day and don’t forget to try stamping on something different now and then!

Supply List:

Stamps: Scroll Scrapblock™ by Cornish Heritage Farms, hello sentiment from Mocha Chica stamp set (Kim Hughes Line) by Cornish Heritage FArms

Ink: Versamark by Tsukineko, Burnt Umber Palette ink by Stewart Superior

Paper: faux suede paper – unknown, Mocha Chica paper pack (Kim Hughes line) by Cornish Heritage Farms

Other: ribbon by Melissa Frances, flower by Prima, circle punch, stapler, clear embossing powder

While some days I like to make more involved card designs, a lot of the time…quick and really is my favorite way to go. Why? Well…it seems that the days just keep getting busier and busier. Seriously…I always thought teenagers had to be less work than toddlers but now I’m not so sure! And of course… mixing up the two is a very special challenge! LOL I don’t do things by halves, do I?! I’m sure you have a super busy life as well and I hope you’ll give yourself “permission” to make quick and easy card designs too. It took me a while to get the concept that more is not necessarily more! To create quick and easy designs that are still “me”, I like to mix stamping, paper and fun embellishments together for an eclectic mix.

Once Upon a Time

This design is published in the latest special publication from Paper Crafts ,  Card Creations Quick and Easy. It goes on sale this coming Tuesday and you can also find it on-line from CK Media. If you’re looking for some cool quick and easy cards…this is perfect for you.

Have a simply wonderful Saturday!

Did you ever think about how you can design a project at least three ways? Using the same elements and layout, you can keep it simple, crank it up a notch or go all out! It’s your choice depending on your style, the product you have on hand and your time available. Clean, simple design can be beautiful and so can the more involved.

A new special issue from Paper Crafts Magazine, Papercrafting Three Ways is released next Tuesday August 12th and you won’t want to miss it. It will show you how to create great simple designs and also how to add elements or change up the technique for different looks. Also in this issue…some  designers were asked to create a project using the same product. Three designers with the same product = 3 totally unique takes. Can’t wait to see them!

The above design is one of the designs I have published in this magazine. A fun feminine design…this card uses stamps by Cornish Heritage Farms.

If you’re looking for this magazine…check out your local craft stores or order on-line at Paper Crafts Magazine.

Have a beautiful day!
Julia