Category Archives: Techniques

Artistic Etchings “Chalkboard” Card

By Nendy | April 1, 2013 - 3:00 am |April 1, 2013 Techniques

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When I first saw the Chalkboard Technique I was pretty intimidated thinking it would be hard or complicated.  Let me tell you….. It is SO… Continue reading → Continue reading →

Blossom Petals Sunflower Punch Art Card

By Nendy | February 25, 2013 - 3:00 am |February 25, 2013 All Occasion Cards, Birthday Cards & Gifts, Punches & Punch Art, Techniques

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I have really been in the mood for Spring so I made a Sunflower using the Blossom Petals Punch.  It is a pretty quick card… Continue reading → Continue reading →

Floral District Easel Card with Scallop Punch Flower

By Nendy | February 22, 2013 - 3:00 am |February 22, 2013 All Occasion Cards, Fun Fold Cards, Punches & Punch Art, Techniques

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I made this Easel Card for a new member of my group using Floral District Designer Series Paper and a Scallop Punch Flower.  Easel Cards… Continue reading → Continue reading →

Stamp-a-ma-jig Video

By Nendy | February 1, 2013 - 3:00 am |February 1, 2013 Techniques, Video

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I use my Stamp-a-ma-jig quite a bit to perfectly position my sentiments and Two-Step stamps.  It can seem tricky to use, but after trying it… Continue reading → Continue reading →

Card Stock Edging Techniques Video

By Nendy | January 25, 2013 - 3:00 am |January 25, 2013 Techniques, Video

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Here is a quick video showing you several different Card Stock Edge Techniques to emphasize your card stock edges.  I hope you enjoy it! This… Continue reading → Continue reading →

My Eight Favorite Stamping and Tool Hints

By Nendy | January 24, 2013 - 3:00 am |January 24, 2013 Techniques

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Here are a few things I tell my customers (and myself). Stamp first then punch.  When you stamp first you can hold your punch upside… Continue reading → Continue reading →

Sweet Threads Cross Stitch Card

By Nendy | January 14, 2013 - 3:00 am |January 14, 2013 All Occasion Cards, Techniques

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I was so excited to see the Sweet Threads Simply Sent Kit in the Spring Catalog.  I enjoy doing Cross-Stitch, but haven’t done it in… Continue reading → Continue reading →

Affection Collection in Yellows

By Nendy | October 5, 2012 - 3:00 am |October 5, 2012 Birthday Cards & Gifts, Techniques

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I received the Affection Collection stamp set at Convention.  I am catching up on some birthday cards.  I also like to make birthday cards in October… Continue reading → Continue reading →

Open Sea Triple Time Stamping Card

By Nendy | September 21, 2012 - 3:00 am |September 21, 2012 Birthday Cards & Gifts, Techniques

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I made this fun Birthday Card for my DH earlier this month.  I watched Dawn Olchefske’s Triple Time Stamping video and knew I wanted to… Continue reading → Continue reading →

Day of Gratitude Summer Flower

By Nendy | June 25, 2012 - 3:00 am |June 25, 2012 All Occasion Cards, Birthday Cards & Gifts, Techniques

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Day of Gratitude has been a favorite stamp set of mine since it came out.  Here is a Summer version.  I used the large single… Continue reading → Continue reading →

Newsletter Sneak Peeks

By Nendy | May 4, 2012 - 3:00 am |May 4, 2012 Marketing, Newsletter Project Pages Members Projects, Techniques

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Here are Sneak Peeks for the Projects found in my Newsletter this month.  When you subscribe, you will have access to three projects every month…. Continue reading → Continue reading →

Simply Scored has gone Diagonal!

By Nendy | March 2, 2012 - 3:00 am |March 2, 2012 Techniques

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The Simply Scored Diagonal Plate is now available for purchase.  You can now easily score diagonal lines without guessing!  You can also make envelopes of… Continue reading → Continue reading →

Vintage Tag

By Nendy | December 30, 2011 - 3:00 am |August 28, 2026 All Occasion Cards, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Techniques

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Welcome to my last post for 2011!  I made this tag at a class my friend’s niece did on Tuesday evening.  It was a lot… Continue reading → Continue reading →

Shaking Serene Snowflakes

By Nendy | November 25, 2011 - 3:00 am |August 28, 2026 Cards, Christmas, Techniques, Winter

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This was a fun card to make!  It was also pretty simple. SUPPLIES: Stamps:  Serene snowflakes  page 36  w#115438 All Holidays (oops, I didn’t realize… Continue reading → Continue reading →

Shaking Snowflake Card

By Nendy | November 21, 2011 - 3:00 am |August 28, 2026 Birthday Cards & Gifts, Techniques, Winter

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This cute snowflake card uses a Shaker Frame  filled with Mica Flakes from the Holiday Mini catalog.  It can be used for any winter occasion… Continue reading → Continue reading →