Mind blown: a blog about paper crafting and cardmaking techniques
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Adding Strategic Interest
Hi and welcome back to my crafty place. Today I am sharing a slimline card featuring Joy Clair’s Hope stamp set. Despite this being a clean and simple design it pulls a big punch (no pun intended). When designing a card or any layout it is very important to pull elements in that will catch…
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Crisp Autumn Days
Hi and welcome back, Joy here with a few fall cards to share with you from Brutus Monroe. I’m really trying to hang on to the last few days of summer, but I’m not going to lie I’m starting to crave pumpkin spiced lattes, and cooler, crisp weather. Both cards I’m sharing I think will…
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Last Splash of Summer
Hi and welcome back to my crafty place. Today I’m bringing you a clean and simple card and celebrating one last splash this summer. It’s Tuesday, the perfect Digi Choosday for all of your Polkadoodles shopping needs. Please enter the challenge while you’re there picking up your discount code. Hurry, because it’s only good for…
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Ink Smooshing with Pencil Me
Hi and welcome back, Joy here today using an ink smooshing technique to make a background. But first, the Pencil Me digital stamp set released this month is a dream for all of our crafty friends. I love making cards and gifts for my fellow card makers, and often struggle to find “artsy” stamp sets…
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ATC Mixed Media Fun
Hi and welcome back, Joy here with some mixed media fun with Brutus Monroe! Are you a seasoned ATC fan, or new to the trend? Regardless, you’re going to have so much fun making these as it is an expression of you, that you share with other artists. I think of it as the beloved…
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Sharing In Your Sorrow
Hi and welcome back to my crafty space. I’m sad that I had a reason to make this sympathy card, but hope it brings some comfort to my friend and her family. Later today, we are celebrating life of her father and say good bye to a fine man. I chose this beautiful birds nest…