Back with another six cards in my Same But Different Christmas Card Series for 2017 and today we are Shaking it Up! It took me forever to Continue reading
Video : Same But Different Christmas Card Series 2017 – Shaking it Up!
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Video : 2016 Same but Different Christmas Card Series – No 4 – Mass Production Tips – Six Cards!
Welcome back, and we are already into Week 4 of my Christmas Card Series for 2016, can you believe it! And today it’s all about ‘mass production’ and you all know that sometimes it’s a necessary ‘evil’ lol. but with some slight tweaks they can all be ‘the Same but Different’.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZEsqvsCkYM]
There are some great advantages to mass production, the pressure is ‘off’, you don’t have to rethink every card design and while the goodies are out, making multiples of a design certainly is a time saver. Finally, if it means that your friends and family can receive a hand made card from you this Christmas, that is truly a bonus and I will tell you right now that they will appreciate it, it does not matter that the cards are similar or even the same!
See you again real soon! Hugs,
Other Supplies: Annabelle Stamps – Santa’s Star (retired). Crate Paper – Paper Pad – Bundled Up (discontinued but a google search found some on ebay…). Ranger Distress Marker – Squeezed Lemonade. Copics – E000,00,11,31,50 / BG11,13 / Y11,21 / R22 / T0.
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Video : 2016 Same but Different Same but Different Christmas Card Series – No.1 – Wreaths (Six Cards)!
I’m so excited to be back this year with my Same but Different Christmas Card Series. If you were here last year then you know that this series can contain many different ideas / themes / styles… well, almost as long as it is the ‘Same but Different’ .
Today I thought I would kick things off with a theme, so lots of different products and every card unique but all with a similar theme and colour palette, all to make creating so much quicker and easier.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC26kJxqqgA]
I’ll be back every week over the next 5 weeks to share another ‘Same but Different’ video with 6 new cards each week! Looking forward to seeing you back here for the next installment, Hugs
Other Supplies: Lifestyle Crafts – Washi Shape & Tape – Silver / Black Fun Foam / Silver Sprinkles
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Video : Cards 4 Men – Pawsome Dog!
Hiya, today I have the second installment in my new Cards 4 Men series and this time I am having fun with a Neat & Tangled set called ‘Woof’, these little fellas totally make me smile and I just know that one day instead of flying this little dog will be swimming… but that’ll be for another video.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22qUjgthufM&w=480&h=270]
Hope you are having an awesome day!
Other Supplies: Copic Markers – 0. R11,14,22. B000,01. W4,4. T0. YG11. E31,33,50. YR04. Y17. Prismacolor Pencil – 70% Warm Grey. Retired sets – Annabelle Stamps – Scribble Scrabble and The Alley Way Stamps – Party Pooper.
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Video : 2015 Same but Different Christmas Card Series!
Sadly today is my last installment for the 2015 Same but Different Christmas Series and I have saved one of the easiest and funkiest techniques til last, cause we all know it’s getting very close now and lets face facts, if your cards are not made yet you are going to want something real nice and easy… Oh, and elegant and fun to make too!
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJeZT9exMRA]
Thanks so much for joining me with this Christmas card series, it’s been a blast!
Other Supplies:
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Video : 2015 Same but Different Christmas Card Series – Baubles!
Back with another 6 Christmas cards and today is all about using the supplies that I have at hand (ie they may no longer be available but still very easy to replicate). And keeping with the retro Christmas theme with some ‘non- Christmassy’ papers and a very cas design which is very easy to make multiples of.
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjYADnE-_Sk]
I’m having fun making this series, hope you are enjoying it too!
Other Supplies:
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Spring Chicken!
A quick share today with a card that I made earlier in the year for a fabulous friend of mine (but forgot to share til now as I didn’t want to share it before her birthday, and then the memory slipped). Love how these flowers look, stamped with the watery edges. There is also some glitter in that glossy accented 50, but it was hard to catch in the photograph.
Have a happy day!
Other supplies: Inktense pencils – Sun Yellow, Sicilian Yellow, Golden Yellow, Cadmium Orange, Iris Blue. Prismacolor Pencils – Sunburst Yellow. Rhinestones – Pale pink, Mint, Black. Small / Tiny flower punches. Cardstock – teal
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Video : Big Hugs – Pinterest Inspired Challenge!
How COOL is the inspiration over at the new Pinterest Inspired Challenge, I definitely didn’t want to miss out and you should see the gallery, not to mention the fab DT entries WoW! I decided to film as I created, lots of fussing today, which is typical if I have no definitive plan… that seems to be the drill, but no rush, I’m playing anyway.
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5Z7sLqWS-0]
Check this out…
Thanks so much for stopping by today!
Other Supplies: DMC Black Floss. Fun Foam – Black
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Video : Creating a graphic design background for TAWS!
Continuing the background theme at The Alley Way Stamps this month and today I stamp my own graphic design.
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1F4ryyzMwY?feature=player_embedded]
I’ve linked all the products below or you can find them at The Alley Way Stamps!
Other Supplies: The Alley Way Stamps – Lite Brite. Prismacolor Pencils – Carmine Red, Crimson Red, Canary Yellow, Spanish Orange.
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Video : Butterflies within a Butterfly?
Playing with some fun Penny Black products today and I had an idea…. I filmed as I created so you can see the process.
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmHnRtIJaKk]
I’ve linked the products from Penny Black that I used below. Can’t wait til next time!
Other Supplies: Copics – B000,02,24. BG11,13,15. BV00,02. 0.
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Video : You Rock – Sort of a Graphic Cat Design?
Totally took this one out of left field, what started as a graphic design ended up with a cat in it…. go figure. You can see how this process panned out in my video.
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcBzYyuYLUQ]
Til next time,
Other Supplies: Cardstock AC – Smoke
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Birthday Whoot!
I found a card today that I forgot to share, I remember something about wanting to wait til after her birthday, but that was on New Years Day… oops. Love love these sweet owls from from Art Impressions and they are perfect for my sister who has just a little ‘owl’ obsession. This is a little different to my normal style, but one I thought she’d like.
Things are a little wet here on the edge of Cyclone Marcia (which was a Category 5), and with more rain to come it’s time to craft. Especially because they have taken my husband away to help (he is a nurse as well) and where he’s gone there is no power, phones and it’s flooded, but apparently they have found some accommodation. It’s going to be a massive cleanup, but thankfully by some miracle no lives have been lost. I plan on keeping crafty busy so then I won’t have time to worry. Hugs,
Other Supplies: Prismacolor Pencils – Jade Green, Parrot Green, Cool Grey 50%, Orange, Beige, Cream, Sky Blue Light, Black, Burnt Ochre, Light Umber, Goldenrod, Sepia, AC Thickers – Buckaroo – Robins Egg
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Playing at Muse!
Big things are happening at Muse this week, it’s their 100th challenge and Michele has her Designer debut card and it’s brilliant! I am so happy that I found a minute to make a card and join in the fun. I was inspired by her idea to ‘Accentuate the Negative’ but lucked out on the song lyrics….. I suppose I could have tried Happy Birthday to you, but I thought that was a little lame lol.
Here is Michele’s card… love the white on white look, mine’s just a little brighter.
I would also like to share this card with Darnell’s NBUS challenge as this is the first time I’ve used these fab balloon dies from Penny Black. Thanks for another great challenge Darnell!
I’m back tomorrow with another video for Scrapbook Boutique so I look forward to seeing you then.
Other Supplies: Cardstock – Yellow, Blue.
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Just in Time for Christmas!
Merry Christmas everyone!
I made these cards months ago as they were for a publication call with the Australian Cardmaking, Stamping & Papercraft magazine, but I think they are my favourite Chrissy cards for this year. I really like the simplicity of the first and then the bokeh colours, well they kinda make me smile, especially with the shimmer of the sequins. I hope that today you find a smile and get to spend some time with some fun people and of course eat-a-plenty!
(For this call we had to make a card that had two versions one that was simple and easy to reproduce and a more complex version for special friends & family)
Hope you have a wonderful day, whatever it is that you are doing,
Hugs & Love
Other Supplies: Clear & Pink Sequins
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Easy Peasy Patterned Paper! Where has the Year Gone! Christmas 2014 (video).
Today’s video is about using my paper stash, no hoarding allowed! This is such an easy card to make multiples of and a great way to use your scraps too. Just set up a little production line and even the kids could help! Love love love using those sweet papers… now, can I go and buy some more?
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XNAR6tm3wA]
See you soon!
Other Supplies:
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Celebrating 100 at CASE this Sketch!
So so happy to be asked to join in the fun at CASE this Sketch, can you believe this is the 100th Sketch and they are having a party!
This team was an amazing turning point for me creatively, I just couldn’t ‘get’ sketches, for me it was always about the colour and now it’s about both! Although in saying that, I think I had too many ideas for Chrissy’s fabulous sketch and consequently I struggled with this one, you know how it goes… should’ve just stuck it in the first place I put it, not move it around for an hour first and then stick it in the original spot lol.
Congrats to you guys, this is one of my all time fave challenges and I know the next 100 sketches will be just as awesome!
Other Supplies: Prismacolor Pencils – Carmine Red, White, Poppy Red, LemonYellow, Sunburst Yellow, Warm Grey 70%. SBB Cardstock – Grapefruit.
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It’s becoming a Crittery Christmas (video)!
I’m having a blast ‘not’ colouring…. who would’ve thought! Although it is taking some restraint on my behalf, but with Christmas just round the corner, I just don’t have enough time to colour all the chickens haha. No, truly this was planned as a line art card for my Christmas 2014 series Where has the Year Gone!
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k91TaWpf45o]
Til next time!
Other Supplies: Penny Black – Carolers (2753K) it’s kinda so old that it’s retired, insert sad face here. Copics – R05,27. Y11,13,17,21,38. YR18,24. W2. E33. T0. C5. Prismacolor Pencils – Warm Grey 20%, Cool Grey 70%.
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It’s an easy Christmas at Muse!
Are you ready for Christmas or are you starting to panic, don’t stress cause I have a card that is sooooo simple and you can make multiples in flash. Now, tell me does it get any easier than this? To be honest I felt like I was channeling my inner Ardyth, thanks for the inspiration!
I can’t wait to see how this inspires you!
All of the deets can be found here on the Muse blog…. but here’s how it works:
- Use ANYTHING you want from your stash to create a project inspired by this week’s Muse.
- In your post, explain how you were inspired and link back to the Muse blog.
- Provide supportive comments on at least 3 other member’s submissions.
- Vote for three of your fellow member’s submissions.
Thanks for stopping by,
Other Supplies: TAWS Stamps – Making Holidays Bright
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Where has the Year gone? Christmas 2014 Mini Series (video).
Whoa, stop the train, are you telling me it’s November already? Gotta get those cards done and ready to post in the mail. so I thought I would share some of my process with you…. hopefully without the ‘panic’ in my voice.
One of my fave things to do is ‘stretch my stamps’ and there are so many non traditional stamps out there that could be used for the holiday season, don’t you think that a Christmas frog is a great idea? Well…. I thought it was lol.
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2KNgNiduHg]
I’ve got more on the way!
Other Supplies: Prismacolor Pencils – Poppy Red, Crimson Red, Lemon Yellow, Chartreuse, Spring Green, Olive Green, Warm Grey 20%, Cool Grey 70%.
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Embossing Paste & Die Stencils (video)!
Back with another card in my Addicted to Die Cutting series. Today it’s time to create a stencil with a die cut, so so easy to do. Another great way to extend your products and have ‘pastey’ fun at the same time!
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b_FLs1b5LI]
It’s a busy week this week, I’ll be back with some Stacey Yacula Charming Winter inspiration tomorrow! So I hope to see you then, Hugs
Other Supplies: SBB Cardstock – Banana. Yellow Sequins
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