Today I share some ideas on how to use background panels for your Christmas card projects. I am back with another of my Same But Different Christmas Card Series and today I have Continue reading
I am thrilled to be back this year with another in my Same But Different Christmas Card Series and I am kicking it off with a theme and it’s Continue reading
Hi there, I am back with another set of cards in my Same But Different Christmas Card Series for 2017. And, right now it’s time for Continue reading
Today I am going all traditional in my Same But Different Christmas Card Series with the Continue reading
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
So it’s time for the next video for mySame But Different Christmas Card Series and it’s time for some action….. Continue reading
I am so very excited to be back this year with another Same But Different Christmas Card Series. I have an absolute blast creating these sets of cards and I hope that you will join me and enjoy the process along the way!
Today I decided to create a set using one of my new fave products for this year, Continue reading
I’m sad to say this is my last video in my 2016 Same but Different Christmas Card Series for this year. And for my final set of cards I’ve gone with a theme, and today we are ‘Keeping it Warm’.
I was asked to create some ‘warm weather’ cards because you may have guessed that I live in Australia and typically our weather is hot at Christmas. And I know crafter’s that struggle with the concept of snow flakes on Australian Christmas cards, yes, Linda I’m talking about you lol. This is also the lady you can blame for me starting my own blog and submitting for publications, I feel very lucky to call her a friend and an inspiration.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qexvRwS45RA]
Thanks so much for all your support and encouragement, I have thoroughly enjoyed creating this series and I hope that you may have been inspired along the way too. I still have a few more Christmas shares before ‘C’ Day so I look forward to seeing you again real soon, Hugs
Other Supplies: TAWS (retired) – Sea Mates / Gill-friend / Cha Cha Cha. Hero Arts (retired) – Holiday Sayings. Avery Elle (retired) – Surf’s Up. Copic Markers – 0 / C1 / T0 / W2 / YG00,03 / R02,05,11,14,22 / RV00,02,04 / B000,21 / BG11,13 / V12 / Y13,17,21 / YR04,18 / E000,00,11,25,31,33,50,53. Prismacolor pencils – Sandbar Brown / Warm Grey 20% / French Grey 70%.
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It’s Week 5 in my‘2016 Same but Different Christmas Card Series’ and today is about about One Layer Cards! There are a few tricks that can be used to take one layer designs to the next level and today I will share a few of my faves.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZnAhERt-B0]
The best thing about creating a One Layer Card (other than the challenge of creating exactly what you want in only one layer) is that it is easy to post and with crossed fingers it will arrive at it’s final destination in one piece and without any extra postage cost.
I’ll be back next week with the final in this series!
Other Supplies: Hero Arts (retired) – Holiday Sayings / Greetings for the Holiday. The Alley Way Stamps (retired) – Crossing Lines. Cardstock – Bazzill Petalsoft. Memento Marker – London Fog. Prismacolor Pencils – White / Warm Grey 10,20,70% / Cool Grey 50% / Deco Pink / Pink / Process Red.
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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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Welcome back to Week 3 in my Same but Different Christmas Card Series for 2016. today is all about keeping the same basic design but changing up the elements to make each card look unique. I have used some cute Penny Black products, because you can always use some cute Christmas cards right?
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96_PQb5xZFw]
You don’t have to reinvent the wheel with every card, it’s easy when you keep the same basic design and just change up the elements. In no time at all you can create a set of cards that are all different!
Thanks so much for stopping by today, of course I’ll be back again real soon,
Other supplies: Hemp Twine – Brown / Black / Red. Inktense Pencils – Spring Green / Ionian Green / Hooker’s Green / Bark / Oak / Baked Earth / Tan / Madder Brown / Saddle Brown / Mid Vermillion / Chilli Red / Neutral Grey. Kindyglitz – Crystalina glitter glue.
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Back with another video sharing six more cards in my 2016 Same but Different Christmas Card Series and today I decided to play with just one stamp set to create a set of CAS cards. This card set is for the Scrapbook Boutique blog and you can find the deets here.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLwVELXQtKA]
You don’t need to have a stack of supplies to create different cards, just one fabulous stamp set and you are good to go!
You can find all the products linked below, or you can head on over to Scrapbook Boutique and maybe do a little Christmas shopping (for yourself). Have you started your cards yet, let me know how you are going?
Hugs
Other Supplies: Copics – 0 / E000,00,11 / RV10,13 / YG00,03 / YR00,04,24 / W4 / T0,2 / Y17,38.
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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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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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Well, I thought I had finished but when it came to writing out my Chrissy cards as well as adding the collection for the Caring hearts Drive, to be honest I needed some more, so I thought I would make a bonus video as I created just one more set of cards for my 2015 Same but Different Christmas Card Series. Hope you like them!
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMLgfU5nyM4]
Another quick and easy set of cards to make, hope you have had some fun today!
Other Supplies: Cardstock – American Crafts – Cherry. Pearls – Sunflower Yellow.
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A total of 6 quick Chrissy cards, and today it’s about keeping it Cute & Simple! There are heaps of photos so I’ll keep it real short.
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hvVFCBABEg&w=480&h=270]
Are we there yet?
Other Supplies: Prismacolor Pencils – Light Peach, Peach, Carmine Red, Crimson Red, Light Aqua, Aquamarine, Goldenrod, Sand, Chocolate, Blush Pink, Warm Grey 20%, Cool Grey 70%. Martha Stewart Glitter – Garnet.
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Today at Scrapbook Boutique I’m sharing how you can use a ‘collection kit’ to create some beautiful and simple to make, Christmas cards. All the guess work is taken away because everything co-ordinates wonderfully! This new collection from Cocoa Vanilla Studio called ’tis the Season’ is both traditional and modern and has heaps of goodies that can be used all year round. Today I share with you how to make 6 quick and easy cards using this kit!
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT4WSfGLcPE]
I have linked all these goodies below or head over to Scrapbook Boutique!
Other Supplies: Twine / Ribbon / Ecru Embroidery Thread.
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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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Back today with my second installment in the 2015 Same but Different Christmas Card Series and I’m so excited to have created this set of cards, I really had a blast and rather than babble I will just link up the video so you can watch the process for yourself.
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyatLqm6J7M]
How are you going? Have you started your Christmas card creations yet, or are you a ‘last minute’ kind of person?
Other Supplies: Stamps – Hero Arts – Holiday Sayings. WRMK – noel. Inkadinkado – Santa and elf. copics – Y21RV04,19. Prismacolor Pencil – Powder Blue. Cardstock – American Craft – Crimson, Key Lime, Rain, Leaf. Enamel Dots – WRMK large neutral, MME – My girl. Gold Sequins – Teresa Collins. Assorted fun foam.
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What better way to start my 2015 Same but Different Card Series than a little challenge to myself. Six of the same but different cards and using only two stamp sets! I decided to play with these gorgeous sets from Penny Black and no regrets there, they stamped beautifully and with a little flash of silver it was done before I knew it!
You can see my video here or Watch it at Youtube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt4DMLM1gVY]
Over the next few weeks I’m going to be sharing this series of Christmas cards and I look forward to you joining me in the fun. I will warn you that not all the products I will be using are current, it’s kinda a budget thing, but really just a great way to use the stash. But obviously anything can be switched out for whatever fabulous products that you already have around you, that’s part of the fun (cause you know that when you use it up, you have a right to buy some more….. true!).
Other Supplies: Penny Black Stamp set – Gleeful. Cardstock – American Crafts glitter – Powder. Avery Elle – Rectangle Dies, Mama Elephant Dies – Sew Easy, Bigshot, Martha Stewart – Crystal flakes (I don’t even know where I got these…. but had them on my ‘want to use’ list 4 ever!
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