Category: Online Card Classes

Single Layer Card

The single layer card represents my greatest card making challenge. At the same time, I think it’s one of the most stunning cardmaking techniques, when done right.

I’ve been inspired by Kristina Werner’s One Layer Card Mini Series and decided to combine some floral stamps in bright colors with a sentiment from the Simon Says Stamp Flower Friend set.

Single Layer Card

I chose a color combination from the Online Card Classes Summer Card Camp 1 (otherwise I would never have considered this combination.) I’ve referred to the cards and color combos from that class time and again! Summer Card Camp 2 is just around the corner – it runs July 8-29. I can’t wait!

Summer Card Camp 2: Pre-Class Challenge

As I mentioned in this post, I’m participating in the pre-class color challenge for the Online Card Classes Summer Card Camp 2. The camp starts July 7 and runs for three weeks.

The pre-class color challenge palette consists of peachy pink, light blue, light gray, dark gray and white. With this card, I went a completely differently direction from the previous one.

Summer Card Camp 2: Pre-Class ChallengeTo make it easier to adhere the die cut chevrons, I put Be Creative (Sookwang) tape onto the back of the cardstock strips before die cutting. I then used tweezers to peel the chevrons and place them onto the card.

Blooming Garden – Poppies

I’m participating in the pre-class color challenge for the Online Card Classes Summer Card Camp 2, which starts on July 7. I can’t wait for class to start!

The challenge’s color combo of peachy pink, light blue, light gray, dark gray and white was difficult for me, as I usually create in stronger, brighter colors. But that’s what I like about these challenges – they force you to consider combinations you’ve never tried. You’re allowed to craft a card with just four of the colors, so I eliminated the light blue.

Blooming Garden - Poppies

I’ve got several more ideas, both on paper and in my head, for the Penny Black Blooming Garden stamp set, which includes five different flowers. I really like the poppies white embossed on the peach cardstock.

You’re Swell

I wanted to continue playing with Paper Smooches stamps and came across a card by Kristina Werner from Online Card Classes Pattern Play that I thought would work well with one of my favorite sets – Surf and Turf.

Paper Smooches Surf and Turf

I do not own the Simon Says Stamp die that Kristina used on her card, so I cut the three circles individually with a Spellbinder die.

I just couldn’t resist adding a couple of Googly Eyes. All of the papers are from the Echo Park A Perfect Summer pad.

Have a fabulous weekend!

His & Hers Day Five: Anniversary & Love

The focus of today’s  Online Card Classes “His & Hers” course was Anniversary and Love cards. I decided to make an anniversary card for my husband as our anniversary is later this month.

My card is based on one shared by Julie Ebersole, which I just loved because of its “on trend” nautical motif.

His & Hers Day Five: Anniversary & Love

I made a few changes since I didn’t have all of the supplies she used. Julie had stamped her background with a fabulous Impression Obsession background stamp. I used patterned paper as a substitute, but that background stamp is on my “to buy” list. I created the custom sentiment on the computer.

Supplies: My Mind’s Eye patterned paper; Memory Box anchor die; Spellbinders circle die; Studio Calico wood veneer; Simon Says Stamp mini heart die