INKspirations!

 Hello!  I finished watching a great technique video posted by Jennifer Macguire on using small images to pop through a window.   I have a few Lawn Fawn stamps that I have used for book marks, and tags-but, was excited to give new life to my older stash of stamps! Following the video, I began with a card base of canson white 120# cardstock.   I had a precut panel of SU-Poppy parade and die cut with Gina Marie designs cover die.  I centered the panel onto the card base and positioned a stitched oval die from the Lawn Fawn Magic Slider Set, and cut both the card base and poppy layer at the same time.   I used the small oval die, and cut a second oval in SU-Coastal Cabana and glued through the center opening.   The otter was stamped, die cut and popped up using a piece of card-stock measuring 4 inches x 1/2 inch.  Scoring at the recommended 1/2 inch, inch, and 1 1/2 inch mark.  I secured into place using a strong tear tape. To adhere the re...

 Greetings! Today’s card was inspired from a recent video from Jennifer McGuire demonstrating ink blending with stencils to make quick cards.   I loved these new floral stamp from Unity’s KOM- called Meadow of Memory, and thought it would be perfect to try this technique.   https://www.jennifermcguireink.com/2025/08/quick-stepped-up-masked-cards-tips.html I initially began with a white panel of  #80lb white cardstock measuring 3 3/4 x 5 5 1/8.  I positioned the panel with Unity’s  Essential - 8 in 1 Stencil set.  I grabbed 3 shades of Stampin Up ink in Blueberry bushel, Polished Pink and Gorgeous Grape, blending with a sponge.   The Meadow of Memory stamp was stamped off to the side.  My project took a little detour when I lifted the stencil and had an ink smudge in a couple of  spots.  I wasn’t scrapping this card, so I tried to find another way around.  I used Reverse Confetti’s Center Circle Cover Panel, and cut a piece of b...

 Greetings! I saw a card yesterday, and just loved the presentation of the front fold.  I typically shy away from all the measuring and cutting, because something does not go the way I planned.   However, anything that has the word EASY in it, I’ll give a try.  I am so glad I did because this really showcases images in the small square which could otherwise become lost on a card front.   Sally Poole - is narrating this video. She does a great job of laying out the materials and demonstrating how to stretch your paper supply.  You can view along here:  (Video) I started with SU-Old Olive cardstock, and a piece of DSP.  The Partridge (Memory Box - Lovely Partridge) was assembled using the dessert scene DSP from SU- O Holy Night DSP.  I had a scrap and was able to get a light and medium color range without any color blending.   Next, I cut two branches from Memory Box - Pretty Pear die set with SU - Early Espresso cardstock.  I found a...