Shaker Cards that won't FAIL!

I've had several people ask what I use to create my shaker cards.  

I don't use shaker frames. 

Or Stampin' Dimensionals.....

I like to have a really firm area underneath my card front layer.  When I've used Stampin' Dimensionals on a large area, I notice that some areas cave in easily.

My solution?

Fun Foam.  

Yep.  Like what your kids use to craft with.  

It's sturdy, and will cover a large area.  Plus it's inexpensive, cuts like a dream, and keeps your card from having sinking spots.

Here's a video tutorial to show you exactly how easy this is to use!

Hope you like the video!  Let me know if you think this is helpful in the comments below.

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White Fun Foam Sheets:  Foam Sheet 9"X12" 2mm-White 10 per pack

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Manic Monday - Making a Comeback!

This is a sign that life might just be getting back to normal - if one could define "normal"!!!

I've got a Manic Monday video today to show you just how quick and easy it is to create this card!!  

So - go ahead and watch it here:

New Online Class - Envelope Punch Board Class

Create 5 boxes! Not envelopes!  Using the EPB!

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Zipper Card - a Video Tutorial

So, last week, when I posted about my zipper cards in THIS POST, I had a lot of you ask how I did it.  Well - sometimes it's just easier to SHOW you - so I did!  Watch this video for a quick tutorial:

Wanted to add - I finished up my 3 day cleanse.  I am feeling better at the end of this - maybe because it's over - ha.  It helped me to drink my shakes with a straw - which I discovered probably a little late in the game.  The worst part was the way I felt for part of it.  On Day 3, I felt my blood sugar (I'm assuming) take a nose dive.  I was feeling terribly dizzy.  So, I ate a banana and that seemed to help immensely.  I think I will try and add a shake to my diet a couple of times a week.  But, maybe, more fruit in them, less veggies and I'd like to add some greek yogurt.  I'll keep the flax seed in them too. I figure if I'm getting fruit that way, it's better than none at all.  I did lose some weight - which I'm thrilled about.  However, I'll be curious to find out if that is just water weight, or if I can keep that off, and then hopefully more!!!
I am bummed that I didn't end up with mountains of energy like it claimed to provide.  Oh well....lesson learned.  Doubt I'll do this cleanse again.

Alrighty.....that's it for today peeps!

Oh Whale! with a video tutorial!

Hey there!  I've got a really awesome technique to show you today.  This is something that we did a couple of months ago in my Stamp Clubs.  Basically, you are tie-dying paper, and it's so cool!!!

Simply changing the colors that you use, can give you a completely different look.  Be sure to watch the video to see how simple it is.

Quick & Easy Cards - Mixed Bunch

Howdy Folks!  We're expecting one heck of a snowstorm today....although I think I'm going to end up being disappointed!  I was counting on about 12 inches of snow...but I don't think that's going to happen.

Either way, I'm going to hunker down and get some crafty work done today and tomorrow!  I've got a couple of private classes coming up to prepare for and I want to really spoil the hostesses - so I'm dreaming up some real WOW hostess gifts!  Wouldn't you like to be spoiled too?  Guess what - now, no matter where you live, you can have a Private Class with me!  You'll want to contact me to find out how - and YOU will end up with some fabulous gifts from me plus a bunch of great free products too.  On top of that, we can still do this during Sale-A-Bration, and you'll end up with even more wonderful stampin' goodies!

Anyway....let's talk about today's card, shall we?

This one came together so quickly for me.  And I tried something a bit new, by using Melon Mambo Embossing Powder on Rose Red Cardstock.  I really am pleased with the look of this.

Watch today's video to see how easy this is to create:

I hope you've enjoyed this today!

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Technical Tuesday - MDS2 Quickie Cards!

Somedays we need a super quick card, right?!  And somedays we don't have the creative mojo we wish we had - right?!!  I know how it is.

Insert My Digital Studio.  This program is fantastic.  It's easy to use, and has many uses. It's not just about scrapbooking, and that is the beauty of it.

Here I created a card, simply using one of My Digital Studio's Designer Templates.  I didn't alter it.  I just printed it quickly at home, cut it out, glued it to a card base and added a few embellishments.  Easy as that!  Absolutely no thinking involved.  And there are days when we all need that.

When I dropped the Designer Template into the "workspace" in MDS, I then right clicked on the image at the bottom and selected "Insert Duplicate Page".  This created the exact same image on another page, just like it sounds.  I repeated this 2 more times so that I had 4 card fronts down at the bottom of the page.  This way when I go to print, I can print an entire sheet of card fronts (4 of 'em!).  Next, I selected print, and in that first screen at the bottom right, I select " 5.5 x 4.25 - 4 panels"  This automatically fills my page with those 4 card fronts.  Select Print!  DONE!

You can watch this super quick video to show you how it's done.  Let me warn you tho - my audio went wonky about half way thru.  Hope you can get thru the whole thing (it's not very long).

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Ombre Effect with Delicate Details Lace Tape - a tutorial!

Ready to be WOW'd??  You need to be sure to watch my video for the technique I used to create this card:

We all love the Ombre Effect right?  And you'll be amazed at just how quick and easy it is to create this with the new Delicate Details Lace Tape that Stampin' Up! had in the Spring Catalog.   Simply watch this quick video:

Pretty darn cool, eh?  You can purchase the tape by clicking here

Stampin' Up! Floral Trim - a Tutorial

Don't you just love this floral trim on here?  It is so beautiful - and superbly easy to work with!

Today I created a quick video to show you how to change the color of your flowers.  I just know that after watching this, you'll be creating flowers in every color imaginable!

Supply list:

Vine Street Embossing Folder, Bloomin' Marvelous Stamp Set  both FREE from Sale-A-Bration - starting on January 22nd.  Contact me to find out how to get yours!

Basic Gray Whisper White Cardstock Pool Party Core'dinations Vanilla Flower Trim Bitty Butterfly Punch Basic Gray/Basic Black Ribbon Tea Lace Paper Doily

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Thanks for the Sneak Peek!!

More sneak peeks for you today.  And also a tutorial on how to create the background with one little bitty stamp!

I really like the card I created today - it's clean, it's got some great trendy items attached, and it's a nice flat mailable card!  Ahhh....what? No buttons!  It was really hard not to throw a button on this one...but I resisted and all is good.


Hope you enjoy the little tutorial!

Watch Me Wedndesday! Quick & Easy Chalkboard Tech.

Hey there!  Got a super quick, easy and right on trend!, card to show you today!  We all love the chalkboard look that is so hot right now, right?  It's a little vintage, with a modern flair, right?

Watch the video to see how easy this is to create!

Once you have have your chalkboard image done, add it to your card, along with some other simple embellishments, and you've got something to talk about!

Supplies Used:

You're Amazing Stamp Set Basic Black Cardstock Crumb Cake Cardstock Festival of Prints DSP Stack Versamark Ink Pad White Stampin' Emboss Powder Heat Tool White Gel Pen Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine

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