Making this flower garden pop up box was lots of fun and will be the perfect gift for anyone who loves gardening and flowers. For the base I used the A2 sized Pop Up Box by The Paper Cut. These box kits are so handy to have on hand and take all the guess work out of figuring the dimensions and score lines for the box. I created the scene using the Rubbernecker Arch Trellis, Garden Tools, Grass, Picket Fence, […]
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I am so excited to be sharing a paper flower shaping video tutorial today. I have been trying to get up the courage to do videos for a long time and I finally decided to bite the bullet and get to it. No one was injured in the making of this tutorial. LOL! I have had so many of you ask for videos and it is my hope to build my skills and bring you informative tutorials on how I […]
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Yes, I know, MORE beach scene greeting cards! But I am drawn to these and cards with bright colors because sunnier days ARE coming and I want to do my part to remind people that there are better times ahead. This card with its little scooter just waiting for someone to jump on and zip away makes me feel hopeful! The Card Base The card base was made using a pre scored A2 sized card from The Paper Cut White […]
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This clean and simple macrame planters card was fast and easy and is such a pretty card for any occasion. I have all kinds of ideas running through my head on how to use these dies. My next card will definitely be with at least one hanging in front of a die cut window. For this project i used the Rubbernecker Macrame Planters, Leaves and Greenery, Small Flowers #3, Tiny Flower Buds, Nested Rectangle Scallop and Best Friends stamp set. […]
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Cards with bright colors are perfect for all occasions. I have had so much fun creating these projects with the new Rubbernecker Vases and Shelves set and creating clean and simple designs on bright white backgrounds so the colors would pop. I’m sharing two cards today that would be perfect to send to family and friends to let them know you are thinking of them during this strange and stressful time in our country. Who wouldn’t be cheered up to […]
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I just had to make this farm scene card using a double shutter base and I HAD to include Nellie the horse, Bessie and Bossie, the spotted cows AND their cute little chicken and duck friends! The shutter card layout has been around for a long time but it’s not a fold I’ve used until recently. I love that it provides a larger palette to create an extended scene on. When closed this card shows the tree and one cow […]
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I like a shortcut as much as the next person and I am totally not ashamed to say that today’s project started with a package of pop up box card blanks from The Paper Cuts. These pre-cut, pre-folded, pre-everything-but-the-fun part cards are a lifesaver and today we are going to see how using those and some stinkin’ adorable goodies from Rubbernecker can help you look like a paper crafting genius! For this project I used the Rubbernecker Winter Lamp Post, […]
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Today I wanted to share with you a cute way to use a stair step card template – this one from The Paper cut – as a base for any kind of card. For this card I chose a sweet little country cottage with some easy-to-do evergreen trees. I used the Rubbernecker Spooky House, Evergreen Trees, Wrought Iron Fence, Grass, Small Ivy, Small Flowers #1, Tiny Flower Buds, Leaf Buds and Small Birds. The card base was made using the […]
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It appears I am on a double shutter card kick lately and maybe it’s because I am SO over the winter months, but the idea of handmade beach cards just kept calling out to me to be made! Here’s the one I have today. I used the Rubbernecker Beach Chairs, Beach Umbrella, Palm Trees, Deckle Hills, Waves, Birds, Tall Bucket, Lifeguard Tower (surfboard), Sun Moon, Boats #1 and Grass #2. The Card Base The card base was made using a […]
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Ok – I will admit it – this z fold box card IS over the top! I went a little nuts, what can I say? But the BASIC form of this Z fold box card can be used in about a zillion ways, as complex or as simple as YOU want to make yours, and it will STILL be a showstopper! For this card I used the Rubbernecker Circle Lattice, Window w/ Pierce, Tall Terracotta Pots, Tall Buckets, Apple Cart. […]
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I love the spring feel of this z fold window card with the brightly colored papers, flowers and awnings and all the kitty cats. I have been wanting to create a z fold card with a window or windows for a while but wasn’t quite sure how it would look. When I first started I thought I would use only one window but ended up using four. It looks like the outside of a house with it’s awning and fenced […]
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Today I am sharing a super cute Welcome Spring card using a bunch of fun dies from Rubbernecker. It may seem a little early for a Welcome Spring card – I know some areas are still getting tons of snow and chilly weather – but the good thing is Spring always does arrive and this card can get your friend ready for the blooming season. For this card I used the Wheelbarrow, Tall Terracotta Pots, Grass, Watering Can, Tall Buckets, […]
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I am ALWAYS looking for good sentiments for handmade cards and I just love this one. I make lots of cards with paper flowers – I love them as I am sure you’ve seen! – and this sentiment fits so many occasions. It can be for encouragement, congratulations, sympathy, birthday….. I am sort of having trouble as I write this thinking of a time when this stamp from Rubbernecker would NOT work! For this project I used the Rubbernecker Watering […]
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Today I’m sharing an elegant paper flower card made using the Rubbernecker Poinsettia #2 and Floral Frame. The sentiment was made using the newly released Thinking of You stamp. Forming the petals of the poinsettia forward instead of back with the stylus and molding pad creates a totally different and unique flower. The Card Base and Sentiment Cut an A2 sized card base using white cardstock. Secure the cardstock and Thinking of You stamp in the MISTI. Apply Versafine Clair […]
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Today I’ve made a birch tree die cut card that only LOOKS like it took forever. Using a large, card front sized die cut, like this one from Rubbernecker, gives you a ton of dimensional interest with one turn through your machine. Then you can add details to your heart’s desire. Check out how I chose to build mine. For my project I used Birch Forest, Grass, Bunnies, Flower Stems, Small Ivy, Tiny Flower Buds, Small Birds and 3 Pine […]
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Today I’m sharing a spring house and truck scene card made using several dies by Rubbernecker. I modified the Spooky House with a stenciled brick pattern to create a normal house for my scene. I paired the house with the Winter Tree, leaves from the Small Ivy, Truck, Grass, Small Birds and Tiny Flower Buds. The Cloudy and Grass Card Base Cut an A2 sized piece of white cardstock, score and fold to create the card base. Create the cloudy […]
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Today I’m sharing a 3D pop up flower box card with a lattice background, Adirondack chair sitting against a fence and terracotta pots filled with flowers. I used the Rubbernecker Circle Lattice, Beach Chairs, Knob Top Fence, Grass, Large Ivy, Small Ivy, Tall Terracotta Pots, Watering Can, Small Flowers #1, Flower Buds, Small Butterflies and Cart Accessories #1. I used the A2 Pop Up Box Card Kit from The Paper Cut for the card base. Assemble the 3D Pop Up […]
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Today I’m sharing one of the more unique handmade Christmas cards I’ve created. It features an evergreen tree background and a bicycle and lamp post as the main focal image with lots of lovely snow. I really love how the trees get lighter in color to draw the eye back into the distance of the scene. I used the Rubbernecker Stamps 3 Pine Trees set and the Splatter Background to create the snowy scene background and the Winter Lamp Post, […]
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Today I’m sharing a welcoming holiday front door card using the new Rubbernecker Stamps Door with Steps die set. I posted a similar card a few weeks ago done in all white. This time I thought it would be fun to create the white door scene on a red background. I paired the door with the Knob Top Fence, Deckle Hills, Greenery #2, Tiny Leaves, Rectangle Combo #3 and Nested Rectangle sets. The Siding Card Base Cut 15 to 20 […]
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Today I’m sharing a sparkly winter scene Christmas card. In truth I think I went a little to over the top with the glitter but I had lots of fun making it. For my project I used the Rubbernecker Stamps Tree Panel #3, Evergreen Trees, Deckle Hills, Greenery #1 and Cardinals. The snowy background was made using the Splatter Background. I covered the white trees and snow layers using the Nuvo Pure Sheen Ice White Glitter. I covered the trees […]
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My project today is a whimsical Christmas card with a decorated fence and arbor and kitty cats playing in the snow. The main feature of the card is the Rubbernecker Stamps Gate and Arbor paired with the Cats, Deckle Hills, Cardinals and decorations made using the Greenery #1 set. The background was made using a tree from the 3 Pine Trees and Splatter Background. The Snowy Tree Background Apply the blue sky using Tumbled Glass ink and an ink blending […]
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