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Mini Slimline Funfold

This beautiful, patterned paper I found at my local Thrift Store has been waiting for me to use it in a project.  Today was the day to get it out.  I had a hard time finding another complementing patterned paper, so instead I used an embossing folder to add a bit of detail to the grey paper I found that matched. 

 

I love this sketch from 2021’s July Sheet Load of Cards.  To see the sketch please use this link.

To see the video ofthese cards being created please head here.

Thank you for visiting my blog today. I hope you find inspiration here. I am passionate about this hobby and love sharing my cards with all of you. Hope to see you again soon. If you would like to support me, you can find the 'buy me a coffee' link on the right-hand side of this page. If you wish to support my channel by purchasing a card or two, please check out the commissions section of my Buy Me a Coffee link or visit my Etsy shop. Have a great day! Happy Crafting!

 

August Sheetload of Cards

 

There are times when what you planned out for a card just does not go as planned.  For my plan for the August Sheetload of Cards I had the ephemera picked out.  Fussy cut it.  Had it ready to go.  But the patterned paper ended up not being a good match.  So, I had to pivot.  This is what I came up with. 

 

These cards are perfect for mailing as they are flat with little dimension.  I love all the encouraging sentiments.  These are perfect for all the times you may need to send a card to a friend.  Hope you enjoy!

To see the video of these cards being created please head here.

Thank you for visiting my blog today. I hope you find inspiration here. I am passionate about this hobby and love sharing my cards with all of you. Hope to see you again soon. If you would like to support me, you can find the 'buy me a coffee' link on the right-hand side of this page. If you wish to support my channel by purchasing a card or two, please check out the commissions section of my Buy Me a Coffee link or visit my Etsy shop. Have a great day! Happy Crafting!

 I have wanted to make a simple punch art card for some time.  This little bee fits the bill.  I made him orange and black because the Halloween season is coming.  However, he was so adorable, until I smudged his face.  I was so sad I did that.  Anyway, I hope you try this one too.

To see the video ofthis card being created please head here.

Thank you for visiting my blog today. I hope you find inspiration here. I am passionate about this hobby and love sharing my cards with all of you. Hope to see you again soon. If you would like to support me, you can find the 'buy me a coffee' link on the right-hand side of this page. If you wish to support my channel by purchasing a card or two, please check out the commissions section of my Buy Me a Coffee link or visit my Etsy shop. Have a great day! Happy Crafting!

Kendra's Card Challenge 15- All the Cards I Made

It’s time for another Kendra’s Card Challenge.  This one is Challenge 15.  If you want to check out the challenge, please head here.

Here are all the cards I made for Challenge 15.  I opted out of doing Sketch 15 this time.  It is a sketch I have used in the past and really wasn’t one I wanted to repeat.  If you notice sketches 1-3 all come from 1 sheet of 6 x 6 patterned paper.  I am obsessed with this since it is basically a one-sheet wonder.  😍

To see all the videos I made of each card being created please head here.

Thank you for visiting my blog today. I hope you find inspiration here. I am passionate about this hobby and love sharing my cards with all of you. Hope to see you again soon. If you would like to support me, you can find the 'buy me a coffee' link on the right-hand side of this page. If you wish to support my channel by purchasing a card or two, please check out the commissions section of my Buy Me a Coffee link or visit my Etsy shop. Have a great day! Happy Crafting!

 

Affirmation Cards

I am super proud of these cards.  I can’t really pinpoint why.  They are super simple.  They use stamps that a friend gifted to me.  I used my Cricut to add the sentiments.  But, yeah I am proud of these.  They are super cute, and I love them.  I hope someone will buy some of these cards from my shop, and send them to a girlie who looks like one of the images to let them know they are wonderful, special, all the things we all should hear every day about ourselves.  I hope you like these cards as much as I do.

To see the video ofthese cards please head here.

Thank you for visiting my blog today. I hope you find inspiration here. I am passionate about this hobby and love sharing my cards with all of you. Hope to see you again soon. If you would like to support me, you can find the 'buy me a coffee' link on the right-hand side of this page. If you wish to support my channel by purchasing a card or two, please check out the commissions section of my Buy Me a Coffee link or visit my Etsy shop. Have a great day! Happy Crafting!

 

Scraps; Another Design

 I don’t know about you but I have scraps that pile up after each and every project.  Once that pile gets too high it is time to use those scraps.  That is how this card came to be.  It only uses a few scraps to help make a focal point for the card.  For the image, I used a Dollar Tree Sticker.  This would be a simple card design if you are new to cardmaking.  I hope you get a chance to give it a try.

To see the video ofthis card being created please head here.

Thank you for visiting my blog today. I hope you find inspiration here. I am passionate about this hobby and love sharing my cards with all of you. Hope to see you again soon. If you would like to support me, you can find the 'buy me a coffee' link on the right-hand side of this page. If you wish to support my channel by purchasing a card or two, please check out the commissions section of my Buy Me a Coffee link or visit my Etsy shop. Have a great day! Happy Crafting!

Making Backgrounds With Distress Oxides and a Gel Plate

 I got out my gel plate for a bit of fun with distress oxide inks.  I did a fair number of backgrounds just using a few colors.  If you don’t have this tool in your craft room, I highly recommend it.  You can use it with inks, reinkers, and acrylic paints.  I do have to warn you it is addictive, so be prepared to have multiple beautiful backgrounds when you are done.  I did limit myself because I knew I would have to store them all somewhere. 

I do apologize for the awful photo, I forgot to get a picture of this card once I had completed it.

To see the video ofthis card being created please head here.

Thank you for visiting my blog today. I hope you find inspiration here. I am passionate about this hobby and love sharing my cards with all of you. Hope to see you again soon. If you would like to support me, you can find the 'buy me a coffee' link on the right-hand side of this page. If you wish to support my channel by purchasing a card or two, please check out the commissions section of my Buy Me a Coffee link or visit my Etsy shop. Have a great day! Happy Crafting!

 Today I used Cricut Design Space to upload a couple of the digital papers I have in my Esty Shop to make some super cute, quick, Halloween Cards.  Using Design Space and my Cricut really helps me to use the paper as I want.  I sliced out of one, but the other I just resized.  This made the card I wanted in my head come to reality. 

To see the video ofthis card being created please head here.

Thank you for visiting my blog today. I hope you find inspiration here. I am passionate about this hobby and love sharing my cards with all of you. Hope to see you again soon. If you would like to support me, you can find the 'buy me a coffee' link on the right-hand side of this page. If you wish to support my channel by purchasing a card or two, please check out the commissions section of my Buy Me a Coffee link or visit my Etsy shop. Have a great day! Happy Crafting!

Reverse Fractured Card

 

I am calling this card a reverse fractured card.  You start with your card base, add patterned paper to each corner.  A focal point in the middle, then strips of cardstock line each of the pieces of patterned paper on one side.  It looks maybe a bit complex, but it really isn’t.  So glad to give this one a try for something a bit different.

To see the video of this card being created please head here.

Thank you for visiting my blog today. I hope you find inspiration here. I am passionate about this hobby and love sharing my cards with all of you. Hope to see you again soon. If you would like to support me, you can find the 'buy me a coffee' link on the right-hand side of this page. If you wish to support my channel by purchasing a card or two, please check out the commissions section of my Buy Me a Coffee link or visit my Etsy shop. Have a great day! Happy Crafting!

Adding Texture to Your Cards

 I am at it again, trying to make a card using scraps.  This time, I am focusing on how to add texture in different ways to this particular card.  I add string, simple dry embossing, and elements like staples.  Hope this gets your creativity flowing.  Tackle those scraps, I know you can make beautiful cards with them.

To see the video of this card being created please head here.

Thank you for visiting my blog today. I hope you find inspiration here. I am passionate about this hobby and love sharing my cards with all of you. Hope to see you again soon. If you would like to support me, you can find the 'buy me a coffee' link on the right-hand side of this page. If you wish to support my channel by purchasing a card or two, please check out the commissions section of my Buy Me a Coffee link or visit my Etsy shop. Have a great day! Happy Crafting!

Super Simple Quilt Card

 I love a good quilt pattern that I can add to a card.  I struggle though to make those patterns work for me.  When I saw this hack from @JenF over on TikTok, I had to try it.  I loved how this turned out and will be using this over and over again I just know.

To see the video ofthis card being created please head here.

Thank you for visiting my blog today. I hope you find inspiration here. I am passionate about this hobby and love sharing my cards with all of you. Hope to see you again soon. If you would like to support me, you can find the 'buy me a coffee' link on the right-hand side of this page. If you wish to support my channel by purchasing a card or two, please check out the commissions section of my Buy Me a Coffee link or visit my Etsy shop. Have a great day! Happy Crafting!

Christmas in July Scrapbusters

 Here is one way I used my scraps to make a card.  I took all the strips to make a new background.  This turned out so good.  There is nothing better than strips is there to make a quick and simple card.  Hope you enjoy!

To see the video ofthis card being created please head here.

Thank you for visiting my blog today. I hope you find inspiration here. I am passionate about this hobby and love sharing my cards with all of you. Hope to see you again soon. If you would like to support me, you can find the 'buy me a coffee' link on the right-hand side of this page. If you wish to support my channel by purchasing a card or two, please check out the commissions section of my Buy Me a Coffee link or visit my Etsy shop. Have a great day! Happy Crafting!

July Sheetload of Cards are Done

Let’s make a card together.  I used my Cricut and Cricut Design Space to create the greeting and the focal element.  I loved how the gold glitter and gold calligraphy pen did with my Cricut Explore.  I think red glitter might have been more eye catching on the Kraft cardstock, but I am still pleased with the results.  If you want to purchase these cards please see my link to head to my Etsy Shop.

To see the video of one of these cards being created please head here.

Thank you for visiting my blog today. I hope you find inspiration here. I am passionate about this hobby and love sharing my cards with all of you. Hope to see you again soon. If you would like to support me, you can find the 'buy me a coffee' link on the right-hand side of this page. If you wish to support my channel by purchasing a card or two, please check out the commissions section of my Buy Me a Coffee link or visit my Etsy shop. Have a great day! Happy Crafting!