So Christmas has come and gone, and now we have the pleasure of thanking all our friends and family for the amazing gifts that were given. Today we have a sweet and simple “Thank You” card, that feels wintery and warm. Clean and simple is this months theme and Melinda said, “I really enjoy CAS cards so I was super exited about that. After perusing Pinterest for some inspiration I was off.” We love when our designers get excited for […]
Continue ReadingTry this easy CAS card design using one stamp set and a few ink pads!
Clean and simple cards are a favorite, the only ‘difficult’ part about them is knowing when to stop ha-ha! Try this simple CAS card idea using one stamp set and a few ink pads, to make your holiday cardmaking dreams come to life. Melinda joins us today making this fun ink-blended card that is sure to inspire. Melinda says, “I loved this new set and definitely wanted to use it for this months theme”. We are so happy you did […]
Continue ReadingSee a Handmade Snow Themed Birthday Card
Wow someone on their special day with this gorgeous handmade snow themed birthday card! Snowflakes and birthdays merge perfectly on today’s handmade snow themed birthday card! Some people with winter birthdays that are close to the holidays don’t always get the recognition they deserve but today’s card will certainly make them feel special! Melinda created this beauty for us and she says “For this card I wanted to create something wintry for those winter birthdays. I love the size of […]
Continue ReadingMake a Stamp With Die Cuts – So Easy!
Learn how to make a stamp with die cuts from any design you like – it’s so easy and fun and really stretches your craft stash! Today we get to see Melinda make a stamp with die cuts to make a pretty custom look. She also made her background with her gel plate and we love the look! We’ve seen some really fun things done with a gel plate and since they are relatively inexpensive, it might be time to […]
Continue ReadingThe Festival of Colors Paper Pad from Rubbernecker is a Hit!
Come see another stunning card using the hot hot hot Festival of Colors Paper Pad from Rubbernecker! Today the designer of the Festival of Colors Paper Pad from Rubbernecker, Melinda Stearns, is here to share another card she created to show off her masterful watercolor talent reproduced in this gorgeous collection of patterned papers. Let’s hear directly from Melinda and we will pop back in at the end. I wanted to share more inspiration using the new paper pad I […]
Continue ReadingRubbernecker’s New Festival Of Colors Paper Pad
Get a sneak peek at Rubbernecker’s new Festival Of Colors Paper Pad designed by our own Melinda Stearns! We are so very excited that our very own Design Team member Melinda Stearns has created another new treat for us all. If you didn’t catch this on the release, you can now buy Rubbernecker’s new Festival Of Colors Paper Pad. Loaded with gorgeous, deep, rich Fall colors, this pad has the most luscious designs all created by Melinda. Today Melinda is […]
Continue ReadingTry The Ink and Spritz Technique!
Come learn how easy it is to use the ink and spritz technique for the most beautiful watercolor looks! You’ve likely seen beautiful cards that look like they were hand water color painted. And while lots of them probably were, we can promise that many of them were made using the very easy ink and spritz technique. Today our resident watercolor guru, Melinda – check out her watercolor themed Paper Pads in our store! – is sharing her version of […]
Continue ReadingSimple Gorgeous Handmade Fall Cards!
Come on over and get all the steps to making these simple gorgeous handmade fall cards! Today Melinda is sharing this idea for the most simple, gorgeous handmade fall cards and we LOVE how much these leaves look like the real thing, all just with some of our Color Fuse Ink! Melinda says “I am so excited for fall!! Its my favorite season and I look forward to it every year. Unfortunately we don’t get a lot of fall color […]
Continue ReadingLayered Die Cut Poinsettia Cards – GORGEOUS!
See how you can make layered die cut poinsettia cards that will knock their fuzzy socks off – easier than you might think! There are lots of ideas out there for layered die cut poinsettia cards but we are venturing a huge bet that there aren’t many as spectacular as this one from Melinda! Melinda says “For today’s card I wanted to use some scraps from a large mixed media panel I created recently. I also had a few green […]
Continue ReadingMake Some Oxide Ink Mixed Media Backgrounds
Learn to create gorgeous oxide ink mixed media backgrounds with these easy tips! Today Melinda is sharing her take on making oxide ink mixed media backgrounds that add so much excitement, color and texture to any project. And it’s so much easier than you would think when you use the tips she shares right here in the post. Melinda says “I have been so inspired by mixed media ever since I created the 6 X 6 Watercolor Beauty Paper Pad […]
Continue ReadingMake Some Pink and Silver Holiday Cards!
Right on trend and oh so pretty, this idea for pink and silver holiday cards is also quick and easy! Today Melinda is serving up an idea of one of the prettiest pink and silver holiday cards we’ve seen. With pastels being one of this year’s holiday card trends, this soft pink with a metallic neutral – also on trend! – creates a soft look that will stand out on that mantle! Melinda says “I wanted to create a card […]
Continue ReadingRubbernecker’s Scenic Route Paper Pad – GORGEOUS!
From the designer herself, check out this gorgeous card made with Rubbernecker’s Scenic Route Paper Pad. Last month, we released two brand new 6 X 6 Paper Pads designed by our very own Design Team member Melinda Stearns. Today we have Melinda herself sharing a card she created using her own designs she created for our own Rubbernecker’s Scenic Route Paper Pad. Melinda says “I was so inspired by the Tree in Oval for this post. It really spoke to […]
Continue ReadingLearn a Cool Stenciling Technique With Masks
This stenciling technique with masks adds so much to a card with almost no extra work! We love using stencils and masks together because you can get so much visual interest with so little extra effort – just a little inking! Today’s stenciling technique with masks to add both containment and highlighting is SO easy and, well, just look at that card! Melinda is going to take us through this and you will love how easy it is to do! […]
Continue ReadingA Super Fast and Easy Handmade Card!
You are going to LOVE this idea for this gorgeous, super fast and easy handmade card! You all know we love cards that can be changed up in lots of ways. Changing out colors, sentiments, shapes, orientation, textures – any card that gives us tons of ways to make it and still be a knockout really gets us excited. Today’s super fast and easy handmade card from Melinda does just that! Melinda loves to make clean and simple cards and […]
Continue ReadingUse Up Patterned Paper Scraps – So Pretty!
Today’s idea to use up patterned paper scraps is quick and clever and looks so great! Melinda made today’s cards for us and we are here for the super fun way she shared for how to use up patterned paper scraps. We can see this fun trick being used lots of ways and love the variety and unexpected pop of visual texture from the patterns Melinda chose. Melinda says she was inspired by her living in the mountains. She says […]
Continue ReadingHow to Paint Simple Watercolor Cards
Even if you are a beginner, today’s tips will show you how to paint simple watercolor cards that are just stunning! Today Melinda – one of our expert Design Team members with a real eye for watercoloring – is sharing her tips for how to paint simple watercolor cards. Once you get these basic techniques down, you will be able to create cards hand painted by you that will all be your own little miniature works of art! Melinda says […]
Continue ReadingMake Custom Paper For Die Cuts!
Learn two easy ways to make custom paper for die cuts! Today’s beautiful card comes to us from Melinda and we are so excited to learn her tips to make custom paper for die cuts so every card you create can be uniquely your design! Melinda says “I just love this butterfly die – it gets a ton of use in my craft room. I also knew I wanted to use some other items in my craft stash that haven’t […]
Continue ReadingA Quick and Easy Card With Die Cut Frames
Add tons of interest to a quick and easy card with die cut frames. Today we have Melinda to thank for this great idea for a quick and easy card with die cut frames to add some instant, easy interest. She says “I wanted to create a colorful card today that didn’t require extensive coloring. I love these new frame dies and definitely wanted to incorporate them into today’s design.” We love how Melinda used the different stamps in our […]
Continue ReadingMake a Simple Floral Thank You Card
See why this simple floral thank you card can have therapeutic benefits! Did you ever had a day when your soul just needed to sit down and color, like when you were a kid? Well today’s simple floral thank you card gives you just that opportunity. Melinda says “I stamped a whole page of the florals from Always On My Mind stamp set. I grabbed a bunch of alcohol markers in colors I was drawn to and sat down and […]
Continue ReadingAn Idea for a Beautiful Card Made With Scraps!
This beautiful card made with scraps is so versatile and is one of the prettiest ways to get rid of your stash! This beautiful card made with scraps of all things is from Melinda and we are in LOVE with this design that can help you clean out your stash. Melinda was inspired by both her scrap stash and a baker’s rack on which she has a collection of house plants. Her genius is our inspiration and we love that […]
Continue ReadingAdd Highlights to Flowers With Copics
See a quick and easy way to add highlights to flowers with Copics for beautiful results! Today we are sharing this beautiful mini slimline birthday card from Melinda. Melinda is showing off a very simple but effective way to add highlights to flowers with Copics and we can’t get over how just this one quick little step adds so much dimension! Let’s get right into it! Melinda started by making her mini slimline card base by creating the base and […]
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