Believe in the Magic of Christmas

 I'm sharing my last holiday card for the year and a technique I learned from the

recent Online Card Class. Richard Breaks shared some amazing Aurora borealis skies

and I couldn't resist giving it a try. 

 

I started with a rather dark cardstock from my scrap pile and blended blues and

Distress Oxide inks for the glow. I spattered some stars, then added the glittery

"believe" and silver embossed the second part of the sentiment. 

I finished off the card with a star that came from a Hero Arts retro die set. I don't 

think it was intended to be a star but it worked for my card.

The sky passed the test with my husband when I asked him what the design was

supposed to be. Decades ago, he would travel to Alaska for his sales job and got to see

 the Aurora borealis in person o I was quite pleased with his answer.

I'd like to take this time to with you a very Merry Christmas and I hope Santa

brings you what you wish for! 

Watercolor Homework Day 5 and 6

Homework for Day 5 of Online Card Classes Watercolor Class is coloring an embossed image. 

I finally got to use some Distress markers and I love how they react to water 

and make coloring a breeze.

The sentiment was die cut from gold foil card stock and attached to a vellum band.

A few gold sequins finished off the card.

Day 6 was coloring stamped images and I made a Mother's Day card with the chicks

from Technique Tuesday. I colored each of the chicks with a swish of color and

wasn't concerned about staying within the lines. Although you can't see it well in the photo,

I added some shine to each of the birds with a Wink of Stella pen.

Remember you can sign up here for the class and have lifetime access 

to all the lessons. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm so looking forward to homework!

Thanks so much for stopping by!
 

Online Card Classes--Watercolor Fun

Just sharing my homework for Online Card Classes Watercolor series.

Great instructors with wonderful tutorials and so many techniques to try.

I used Distress inks and dye inks on all of my cards and if you want to know
how I created the backgrounds, you'll have to join us in class to see.

You can still register and have lifetime access to all the lessons.
Visit Online Card Classes for all the details and start getting inky!

Thanks for stopping by!

Celebrate--Clean & Simple Cardmaking 3 Winner!

I'm popping in to share another card for Virginia's View Watercoloring Challenge

and to announce the winner of the spot in Clean & Simple Cardmaking 3.

First, here's my card.

I white embossed the Avery Elle sentiment on watercolor paper, then brushed 

several colors of distress inks over it for the resist effect.

I love how it kinda sorta looks like ribbons. The finishing touch? Sequins!

And the winner of the spot in class? Random.org helped me choose....



SAVANNAH O'GWYNN

Congrats, Savannah! I have emailed Melanie and she'll get you all set up for class!

And for those of you who guessed (for fun) which card was mine in the collage,
the pink arrow is pointing to it. I'm surprised at how many of you guessed correctly, too!

Thanks so much for stopping by today. 

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Online Card Class GIVEAWAY

Want to simplify your card creations for maximum "wow"?
Join Kristina Werner, Jennifer McGuire, Julie Ebersole and guest artists (including me!)
for another round of the ever-popular Clean and Simple Cardmaking class series,
Clean & Simple Cardmaking 3, which shines the spotlight on one-layer cards!

 
In Clean & Simple Cardmaking 3 from Online Card Classes, you'll learn
over 20 fabulous ways to create one-layer cards with a clean and simple style.
Whether your definition of clean-and-simple is a simple technique with big impact
or a bit more time-intensive technique with clean results, you'll find a wide range
of new ideas, videos and techniques to spark your creativity.

Head on over to Online Card Classes to sign up for Clean & Simple Cardmaking 3
and discover for yourself all the possibilities in one-layer cards.
Class starts on March 10, but you can take it anytime--you will have lifetime access.

* * *

Jennifer said that I could give away one spot in this awesome class
so leave me a comment on this post by midnight HST on Wednesday, March 5th.
If you're the random winner and you've already signed up for the class

we'll gladly refund your class fee.

Good luck and I'll see you in class!

(P.S. There's a sneaky peek of my card in the collage. Can you tell which one it is?)

Online Card Classes--Stenciled

I'm way behind in completing "homework" for Stenciled,

the latest Online Card Class that went by way too quickly for me. 

There was so much inspiration from the designers, but not enough hours in a day!

Truthfully, I bought some embossing paste but haven't opened them up yet. Why?

Because I think I'm either going to:

 a) make a total mess that will freak out my OCD hubby or 

b) fall in love with it and start embossing everything in sight.

So here's my very first stenciled card using  just ink and an applicator.

No paste was involved.

Jennifer McGuire reminded us that distress ink stays wet for a while

so I poured on some clear embossing powder which gave it some texture.

Just a bit but not enough to make it too bumpy to stamp over.
 

And do you see that awesome sentiment? It's a new one from Winnie and Walter

called The Big, The Bold, and The Happy. I just love the mixed fonts!

* * *

In other news, I'm excited to announce that I've stepped down from the
Avery Elle design team...and I'm hopping over to the
AEI♥U Challenge Design Team!

Jamie will be making the announcement today on the Avery Elle blog.
Please visit and see who the rest of the team members are and I'm sure you'll see
some familiar faces, too!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

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Summer Card Camp 2 Winner is....

CHEIRON BRANDON

Congrats, Cheiron! I have emailed you and someone from Online Card Classes

will be in touch with you and get you started.

Thanks to all who entered! You can still register for lifetime access to this three week session.
Get all the details here and we hope to see you in class!

* * *

 Also, don't forget to visit Avery Elle every day this week and comment
to win this awesome personalized address stamp set.

The DT was so excited when Jamie shared the design with us, and we're thrilled
that one of YOU will be owning this exclusive set!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Summer Card Camp 2 Class Giveaway!

I'm super excited to be a part of the newest Online Card Class--Summer Card Camp 2.

Here's a sneaky peek at my card:
 

Join your Online Card Classes Summer Camp counselors--Kristina Werner,
Jennifer McGuire, and friends (including me!)--for a three-week adventure packed
with card making ideas! Each day, you'll discover a new way to have fun
with your card making supplies, whether we're exploring a color combo, transforming
a design sketch, or learning a new technique together. Summer Card Camp 2
includes designs from over 40 guest artists (Yay!), lively videos, PDFs containing
step-by-step instructions, shopping discounts, and loads of giveaways!
Plus, you'll have lifetime access to all of the class content--talk about making
that summertime feeling last! Summer Card Camp 2 runs July 8-29.
Sign up now for only $35!
 
And...I have a spot to giveaway!
Just leave me a comment here by June 23rd at midnight HST.
Good luck! 

Playing With Paper

The latest Online Card Class is Pattern Play. Jennifer McGuire, Kristina Werner 

and friends are sharing tips and techniques for getting the most

out of patterned paper for card making.

I am a closet paperholic. Here is proof.
 

I counted the number of paper pads that I currently own.

134. And that was a rough count.
And there are a few straggler pads that missed the count.

Here is my card after Day 1's lesson. You may laugh.

I struggled to find the perfect papers to work with.
I think it's because I have too much paper.
 Hopefully Days 2 through 8 will get easier.

You can still sign up for classes here and have lifetime access
to the lessons and materials.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope to see you in class!

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