I had so much fun crafting my Easter cards this year using the Crafter’s Companion Easter card kit and Hunkydory Forever Florals Spring Melody papers. The card kit had some cutesy little bunny and lamb stamps, and also had a pretty cross and sentiments to create both fun and spiritual cards. I also brought out my favorite spring floral papers that have a faded spring color palette that complemented the idea of new beginnings and Easter blessings. I practiced coloring the stamps with my Aqua Markers for a faux watercolor look, by creating dimension with varying pigment saturations…
I love Crafter’s Companion cardmaking collections, and I selected the Watercolor Christmas for crafting my cards this year. The paper color palette has such a soft feeling, with winter foliage, snowflakes, and woodland critters – all celebrating the Christmas season. The stamps have different scene builders like a little tree to decorate, a banner, presents, and a sled. But the kicker for me is the idea of watercoloring the stamps. It’s really kind of a “faux” watercoloring, using the Crafters’ Companion Aqua Markers. I just love how easy they are to use and…
I broke out this beautiful collection on a cool sunny day and really got that “fall feeling”. Fall is definitely my favorite season – I’m a cool weather gal. Plus it’s craft festival season in Ohio, and I love gathering inspiration and treating myself to a warm funnel cake! The paper in this collection is what sold me, but all the elements are so usable. In a couple days I crafted about a dozen inspirational cards to send to people who could use a hug in the mail. I created a faux watercolor look…
While crafting all these pretty cards, I have been learning new techniques as I go, and the latest is inking up a background to create a colorful base for stamping and collage. I’m usually a more of a precise crafter, so I had a lot of fun trying this freeform technique. You can also check out my last post on cardmaking techniques – edge dies. One way to ink up a background is to use water based ink pads and a blending tool to rub on the color. Some examples are Spectrum Noir Harmony Water Reactive Ink Pads…