At first glance, you may think this is a basic sailboat card. But, if you peel the layers back and really see it, you’ll discover there are several techniques all on this one sailboat card. I use two different sponging techniques for the sky and water. The sky is sponged with the Blending Brushes. A tool you will use over…
In celebration of today’s Opening Day, I am sharing six baseball-themed cards/project videos I made back in January. Five of the projects were from a class I hosted featuring the Hey Sports Fan suite of products. These products have an old-time, vintage baseball feel with both their graphics and colors. A classic feel if you will. Perfect for any baseball…
I am so happy with how this card came out and am thrilled to show you how to make it. Copy it exactly or put your own spin on it with different color combinations, stripe widths and/or cut out layers. I just love this color combination of Night of Navy, Mossy Meadow, Just Jade, Misty Moonlight and Soft Succulent. This…
I love how you can use products multiple ways. Embossing folders are great for adding texture to your projects, the true purpose of them. Did you know you can add color to your embossing folders? In this post & video, I will show you how to sponge your embossing folders to create a two-tone effect. You can do this with…
Today’s project is a simple and clean card showcasing the lighthouse from the Sailing Home stamp set. I designed this card for my monthly Council of Aging class and they loved it! The beauty of the card is it can be for almost any occasion. It showcases how easy a Stamparatus is to use, which they also loved using. I…
Spots are going quickly for this class. Make 2 of each Nautical card and turn them into Father’s Day, Graduation, Birthday or almost any occasion. $30. Thursday, June 6 10 am is full, but I am taking names for a wait list 7 pm, spots are available RSVP christine@mailsomethingpretty.com If there is interest for this same class on Friday, June…
This past Sunday I hosted an “Afternoon of Creativity” for my Stampin’ Up! team members. The focus of the day was to create with the Apron of Love stamp set and coordinating Framelits dies, as well as having a fun time. Everyone had so much fun stamping, creating and socializing. It’s always fun to get together with like-minded people to…
Super Bowl excitement is everywhere: the radio, tv, stores, those awesome ads, school spirit days, church and I could go on and on, especially if you live in the Philadelphia or Boston areas. I thought, why not do a Super bowl beer bottle card challenge? It’s a team color card challenge: Tranquil Tide, Basic Black and Smoky Slate verses Night…
