Farewell to TAWS | Winter Snowflake Card

Welcome! Today is a sad post because it’s my last ever for the Alley Way Stamps. In case you didn’t know, TAWS is going to close their doors in the new year. The good news for you is that their stamps are on sale for a great discount in case you’ve been eyeing any sets.

For today’s card, I wanted to create a simple and elegant winter card. As always there is a how-to video to share. You can watch the video below, or over on my YouTube channel.

Contributing to the Alley Way Stamps design team has been an outstanding experience. I have been continually inspired by the incredibly talented designers that I have been given a chance to work alongside and I am so grateful for the opportunity.

That’s it for me today. I’m going to take a few weeks off for a move and to spend time with my family over the holidays, but I will be back in the new year with plenty of new cards and videos to share. Merry Christmas everyone!

Supplies:

• Ink: Versamark Watermark; SimonSaysStamp, White, Pigment Ink;
• Stamps: The Alley Way Stamps, Winter’s Butterflies;
• Cardstock: Kraft
• Embossing: homemade anti-satic bag; Recollections, White Detail, embossing powder; Ranger, Superfine Detail Gold, embossing powder;
• Tools: Fiskars SureCut Trimmer; Martha Stewart Mini Scoring Board;
• Embellishments: Simple Stories, Say Cheese II, enamel dots;

Until next time,

Penguin Christmas Card

Happy holidays, crafty friends. Today I’m on the Alley Way Stamps blog sharing a festive penguin Christmas card. Nothing says the holidays quite like a festive penguin. Am I right?

Anyways, as always I have a how-to video to share for the card. You can watch the video below, or over on my YouTube channel.

I really like the Penguins on Parade set because it’s so versatile. I used the exact same stamp set to create a Halloween card not too long ago.

That’s it for today. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Supplies:

• Ink: Memento, Tuxedo Black; Versamark Watermark;
• Stamps: The Alley Way Stamps, Penguin on Parade; The Alley Way Stamps, Winter’s Butterflies; The Alley Way Stamps, Mistletoe Kisses;
• Dies: Lawn Fawn, Stitched Scalloped Borders;
• Cardstock: Recollections 110# white;
• Colouring: Spectrum Noir Markers (BG1, BG2, BG4, BG6, OR1, OR2, FS3, CR8, DR5);
• Patterned Paper: Lawn Fawn, Peace Joy Love, Petite Paper Pad (retired);
• Embossing: homemade anti-satic bag; Recollections, Pearl, embossing powder;
• Tools:Fiskars SureCut Trimmer; Martha Stewart Mini Scoring Board; Silhouette, Portrait;
• Adhesive: Permanent glue runner; foam tape; clear foam squares; tape;
• Embellishments: Zig Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (clear); red ribbon; white sparkly ribbon;

Until next time,

Video: Last Minute Holiday Card

Welcome! Today I’m over on the Alley Way Stamps blog sharing another holiday card.

Just like I’ve been doing all season, this one is easy and quick, and perfect for any last minute cards you may need. You can watch my how-to video below, or over on my YouTube channel.

Like I mentioned, this card was a breeze to create, but it still allows me to pass along a little token of handmade love over this holiday season.

That’s it for today. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Supplies:

• Ink: Memento, Tuxedo Black; Versamark Watermark;
• Stamps: The Alley Way Stamps, Wreathed in Love; The Alley Way Stamps, Mistletoe Kisses;
• Cardstock: Kraft cardbase;
• Colouring:  Prismacolor Pencils (24 tin);  blending pen;
• Embossing: homemade anti-satic bag; Ranger Embossing Powder (Superfine Detail Gold);
• Tools: Fiskars SureCut Trimmer; Martha Stewart Mini Scoring Board;
• Adhesive: Glossy Accents;
• Embellishments: Zig Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (clear); Glossy Accents; red twine;

Until next time,

Season’s Greetings | Poinsettia Card with TAWS

Season’s greeting crafty friends! Today I’m on the Alley Way Stamps blog sharing a Christmas card.

You can watch my how-to video below, or over on my YouTube channel.

Since my card is fairly simple, I wanted to make sure that I incorporated some small details. To cut the round shape at the bottom of the card base, I traced a bowl and then used scissors to cut the curve and around the poinsettias. If you had a round die you could use that to partially cut the curve.

That’s it for today. Enjoy your weekend!

Supplies:

• Ink: Memento, Tuxedo Black;
• Stamps: The Alley Way Stamps, Mistletoe Kisses;
• Cardstock: Recollections 110# white;
• Colouring: Spectrum Noir Markers (CR11, DR5, CG2, Blender);
• Patterned Paper: Lawn Fawn, Peace Joy Love, 6×6 Petite Paper Pad;
• Tools: Fiskars SureCut Trimmer; Martha Stewart Mini Scoring Board; bowl; scissors;
• Adhesive: Permanent glue runner;
• Embellishments: Zig Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (clear); Bo Bunny, Double Dots Jewels – Mocha;

Until next time,

Candy Cane Card

Hi Everyone! Today I’m sharing a quick and simple holiday card over on the Alley Way Stamps blog.

You can see how I created this Christmas card by watching the video below, or over on my YouTube channel.

Supplies:

• Ink: VersaFine, Onyx Black;
• Stamps: The Alley Way Stamps, Mistletoe Kisses;
• Dies: Mama Elephant, Creative Cuts Embellished Tag;
• Cardstock: Recollections 110# white;
• Colouring: Winsor and Newton Cotman travel pallet watercolours
• Embossing: homemade anti-satic bag; Wow, Clear Gloss, Embossing Powder;
• Tools: Fiskars SureCut Trimmer; Martha Stewart Mini Scoring Board; Precision Tip Applicator Bottle;
• Adhesive: Permanent glue runner; Ranger Multi Medium Matte; clear foam squares;
• Embellishments: Sequins: PPP 4mm Sparkling Clear, PPP 6mm Sparkling Clear; Lawn Fawn 8mm Red; tiny clear gem stones;

Until next time,