Aloha, all! This is the third in a series about layering techniques. We began with some basic concepts in calculating the size of layers as you build a card (click here). Then last week I offered some hints on getting ideas for layered layouts from both the Internet and the Stampin’ Up! Catalog (click here)…. [Read More]
Handmade Halloween Cards
Throwback Thursday: Halloween from a Christmas Layout
Aloha, all! As I’ve mentioned before, this is a week I’m making Halloween Cards. But, when I went to look for Halloween Cards that I’ve posted in years past, I stumbled upon a really old Christmas Card. As I looked at it, I realized that it’s a card made with the old Stampin’ Up! My… [Read More]
It’s a Halloween Fun Fold!
Aloha, all! This week we’re continuing with my Tuesday’s Techniques theme for September – Fun Folds. As a refresher, I decided that the folds for September are going to be easy to construct and are also folds that allow a card to stand up on a table or shelf. I love showing off a card… [Read More]
Throwback Thursday: Yes, a Slimline Card!
Aloha, all! When I’m searching for something for my Throwback Thursday posts, I try to find something that I posted in a blog at about the same time of the year as I’m posting the update. While today’s original project was posted in October rather than September, it caught my eye because I realized the… [Read More]
Happy Halloween – Part 2!
Aloha, all! And Happy Halloween to all of you who enjoy this fun, but sometimes spooky, celebration. Yesterday's card featured the Stampin' Up! Cat Punch, and so does today's! But the background for this card is somewhat different from yesterday's, especially in that there's not much in the way of Designer Series… [Read More]
Happy Halloween – Part 1!
Aloha, all! As Halloween has approached, I haven't done much in the way of card-making because I'm still dealing with the repercussions of having a broken foot. That means that I've pretty much been concentrating on making my Christmas Cards because I may be out of commission for a while in late Fall if… [Read More]
Autumn Colors!
Aloha, all! I cannot begin to tell you how busy I've been the past week or so – and it's going to continue into this coming week. After that I do believe that life should slow down a bit. I had a summer-long commitment with one volunteer organization and an early fall commitment with… [Read More]
