Been holding off…but really, I’m ready for fall creating. This was my creation for one of the card swaps I’m in featuring new products from the September to December catalogue. The base is Golden Glow with the Rustic 3D folder – a new must-have. The flowers are from the Radiant Sunflowers stamp and die bundle. I stamped in Pecan Pie (vs black) and carefully coloured in with my Stampin’ Blends so as to not run the colours. This floral spray is die cut out and layered up on a circle cut from the Spotlight on Nature dies. To get an easy ribbon accent, I wrapped the Mossy Meadow checked ribbon around the layer and adhered it to the back then added a tied bow with a mini glue dot. Gets my autumn crafting off to a fabulous start!
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Arrow card layout with Boutique Blossoms
The arrow card was a hit at Avid Stampers this month. I like to do this one using a smaller pattern – or embossed cardstock – that creates a beautiful base on which to put a matching focal point. These are the lovely Boutique Blossoms dies. These fit right into my crafting jam because I can die cut without stamping and get stunning flowers and leaves. To help them come together on the front, I layered the blossoms and leaves onto a 1 ¾” circle that you don’t even see. Helps get everything together in one go. If the inside triangle is too small for writing your message, add a Basic White layer to the back for more space. Enjoy!
Friday, August 28, 2026
Monthly Class Treats
Some sweet and oh-so-incredibly-simple treat holders for my August Breslau class attendees. Ready for these quick instructions? Take a piece of 6” x 6” patterned paper. Score on one side at 2 7/8” and 3 1/8”. Turn 90 degrees and cut into three 2” wide pieces. Place some tear and tape along the inside to hold your candy in place (in this case I used peppermint patties) and fold up. To keep them closed, I used the Hole Punch Assortment through both the front and back at the same time then ran some ribbon through tying it together with baker’s twine. Added one of my fave punches of all time – the medium Daisy – and some leaves with an embellishment in the centre. They loved them!
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Party Banner Dies card base
Let me introduce you to the Party Banner Dies. This set is a hidden gem with 20 nesting dies. At first blush, you think, hmm….will I be making a banner? No, I’m a card maker…so why not use them to make a card base as on today’s project? What? Then layer them with the smaller nesting dies. Tip: Cut your card base to the usual 4 ¼” x 11” score in the middle and fold in half. Cut with the extending above the top fold. And yeah – you have a cool banner cut card front. Also on this card, I used one of the smallest Every Day Arches dies as a label. Fits the greeting to a T. Enjoy!
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
No Adhesive Tac Tac Holder
Love making treat holders and 3D projects to gift away! Here's the video on how to make this adorable holder for Tic Tacs. It measure 3" wide by 2" tall by 3/4" deep and the best part? No adhesive so you can store flat and use when you need them!
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