See Thru Window Tutorial

I have been asked by several folks to do a tutorial on how I create my open window projects, cut the card base and how to insert the window die on the inside of the card. I thought I would do a complete tutorial from the start of the window card to the finishing decorations. …

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Mini Rose Tutorial

My friend, Cerinda sent me this wonderful video tutorial on how to hand make rolled roses without using a die.  I was intrigued and thought I would try my hand at creating tiny rolled roses.  Here is what I came up with. Tools: Scissors, Needle Nose Pliers, Mini Scalloped Scissors, Liquid Glue (I use Glossy …

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Cloud Tutorial

Here’s my little red bicycle scene and the sky background that you will see develop in the step by step pictures below. First, I want to thank Cindy Motherway aka Mothermark on Splitcoaststampers  for sharing her hand cut scalloped cloud template technique with us a couple of years ago. Tools:  Scalloped Scissors, Cardstock, Inkssentials Ink Blending …

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Wreath, Garden Flowers and Foliage Tutorial

This is a step by step tutorial to show how to make a wreath with Rock Fern foliage, Mini Daisy flowers,  Ivy Tendrils and tiny buds   Supply List: EK Success Rock Fern Punch and Mini Daisy Punch, Poppy Stamps Ivy Tendrils, Fiskars 1/4” Flower Punch and 1/8” Hole Punch, Spellbinders Circle Dies, Stylus, Mat, …

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Packaging and Mailing Card Tutorial

I receive emails regularly asking about how I package and mail my floral cards.I thought it would be helpful to show a few step by step photos of what I do to protect the dimension of the flower. 1.  Cut a strip of cardstock about 1/4” to 1/2” wide and long enough to wrap around …

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