A place to showcase my crafts and talk about it...what's better than that? I hope to inspire and encourage others to create things for themselves, friends and family.
I used to love playing with paper dolls when I was a little girl and I'm not sure if I ever outgrew it. These Julie Nutting stamps are so fun to play with and this time I decided to use them for paper dolls.
After stamping the doll and a couple of outfits, I decided to use clear packing tape to "laminate" each of them. I did this by placing each figure on the sticky side of the tape and then sandwiched it with another piece of tape.
I burnished and trimmed each piece before adding a piece of magnet to it.
Be sure to watch the YouTube process video.
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I received the most beautiful items in my Design Team shipment from Jenlee Schoolcraft for the month of August. I received the following items:
My Sweet Paper Pad and Prima Flowers by Prima Marketing along with a beautiful roll of ribbon from American Crafts called Ruban Premium.
As soon as I saw the paper, I knew I need to create a card that focused on the patterned paper. I found one.
It's called a divided card and this is how you make it for a standard A2 card:
The card base is 4.25x11 scored at 5.5
You'll cut two 4x5.25 pieces of patterned papers or cardstock and then cut one of them as below:
The second one without any cutting/scoring will be adhered to the card base first and then place the top and bottom cuts to the card.
This was an easy card to make as long as you cut correctly. I took an easy way out with the embellishments by sticking to the paper to create a tag.
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I love the challenge of working with different items and this Alice in Wonderland Stamperia paper pad from Jenlee Schoolcraft was definitely a challenge for me.
I decided to create a layout using photos of my youngest granddaughter trying pickles for the first time. I know, I know. This has nothing to do with Alice in Wonderland but I was thinking along the lines of an unbirthday.
She loves pickles so this ended up being quite a unbirthday treat! See... it works!
I call this a Paper Pad Party since the majority of the layout came together by using all elements from the same paper pad.
Watch the YouTube process video to watch this layout come together.
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When I received this Stamperia rice paper from Jenlee Schoolcraft, I wasn't sure how I was going to use it. But after holding it and pondering, I thought...oooh a drapery card.
I've made this card before as part of my Monthly Card Kit using regular cardstock patterned paper but this rice paper drapes so nicely!
I also used a chipboard sticker also from Stamperia. I'm going to be honest with you. I don't do vintage very often. In fact, most times, I steer away from it.
I used patterned paper from Prima Marketing which has a vintage vibe too.
To make the drapery:
6x2.5 scored at 3.25, 3.75, 4.75 and 5 1/8"
Before folding on the score lines, measure 1.25" from the bottom right corner on the right side (note, whatever the height of the drape, make a mark halfway up the right side) and then trim a triangle from the bottom right side at the 3.25" score line to the mark you just made.
Fold at the score lines accordian style.
Add adhesive to the top to adhere to the card front.
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Be sure to check out the process video and make your own drapery card!
I realized that I needed to add baby cards to my stash and seeing this big cuddly bear was a no brainer! This stamp set by Tonic from Jenlee Schoolcraft has the cutest bear and accessories.
This A2 card was folded in half and then in half again to give this a little fun fold.
Alcohol markers were used to color the bear and the Sissix Sidekick cut out the hearts. (See how I cut three hearts and stacked them for just a little dimension?)
This YouTube video will show the process. Check it out!
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I received the cutest stamp sets from Jenlee Schoolcraft called Minnie & Marmalade from Tonic Studios. For my first June project, I created a beautiful card using the paper piecing technique using Minnie and a purse accessory.
Minnie's dress was pieced by stamping and fussy cutting the dress with paper scraps from Echo Park Our Story Matters 6x6 pad. The technique is pretty simple since this was a simple design. I used alcohol markers for her skin, hair and shoes. Colored those in before adhering the pieced dress.
To finish off the card, I used more paper scraps from the same 6x6 pad, a white arch and an enamel bow from Eyelet Outlet.
How sweet!
Watch how it's put together on my YouTube video:
(I had an ink oops on the bag label, but watch the video as I just color right over it!)
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Is it too early for Red, White and Blue card? I used a striped embossing folder and Sparkle & Shine die cuts all from the Jenlee Schoolcraft website, to create a July (patriotic) birthday card.
There's plenty of sparkle since I used clear glitter glue to really jazz this card up and some star shaped enamel dots to add more fun!
Overall an easy card since my Big Shot did most of the work. And I'm ok with that!
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I created a beautiful and simple card using just five items; paper, stamp, embossing powder, enamel dots and a ribbon.
The stamp set used is Documented by Kaiser Craft which is available on the Jenlee Schoolcraft website. I love the sentiments and simple designs in this set so I decided to keep the card simple as well. I think it's perfect for a unique graduation card.
I used the yellow cardstock to mat the beautiful soft floral paper. I think this gray/yellow combination makes this good for both female and male recipients.
If you're like me, we have lots of embossing powders that sit in a container and hardly used. Because this was going to be a card with few frills, I wanted to put some pizzazz where I could. I think I nailed it! What do you think?
See the process video on YouTube:
Do you like making simple cards? What are your Go To items when cardmaking?
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Oh, I have a fun masculine card for you today. I am using Crafter's Companion Time Piece embossing folder from Jenlee Schoolcraft for half of the card front. The other half are strips of scrap paper.
You can watch the process YouTube video but this card is pretty simple.
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I used a stamp Sophisticated Animal for the focal image on the card front and two different circles. One cardstock and one in vellum. I love the way this turned out. It's so unique and perfect for a birthday celebration!
I received a fun die set from DoCrafts called Knight and Dragon with my DT package from Jenlee Schoolcraft. I was so excited to use this since it' a challenge to create masculine cards and my nephew's birthday is around the corner so this is for him.
After cutting out the dies using my Sizzix Big Shot, I had to decide how I was going to finish the card. I decided to grab some paper scraps and create a background scene.
Watch the process video to see how it was created.
Didn't this turn out so cute? Ahem...manly? The cloud paper is perfect for the sky and using three different shades of green make the landscape more interesting!
If you are interested in budget friendly, low-cost crafty products, you gotta check out the Jenlee Schoolcraft webstore. There are new and gently used items on the site at excellent prices! If you use the coupon code, Dorlene, you will receive an additional 10% off your total!
Hi there! Do you like using glitter in your projects? I'm a so-so user. In other words, I can do without it but mostly because of the mess it often time leaves.
I received a bottle of beautiful green glitter from Jenlee Schoolcraft which I was really excited about, and it also prompted me to buy a new tool...a glitter vacuum.
We'll get to that later, but first, the card!
Watch the video for the process, but basically, I used a combination of clear embossing powder and the Nuvo Pure Sheen glitter to create the card background. I heated two layers of the clear embossing powder before adding the glitter. In a sense, I am making my own glitter paper. The embossing powder absorbed the glitter so it has a slick finish to it.
Once that was complete, I colored and die cut these cute parrots for the focal images on the card. As an afterthought, I probably should have made these birds a different color, but the greens are different shades so it's still super cute!
Products Used:
Glitter: Nuvo Pure Sheen Olive Green Glitter (Jenlee Schoolcraft) Stamps/Dies: birds2stamp from The Stamps of Life
Clear Embossing Powder: Stampin Up!
Glitter Vacuum: Recollections from Michaels
Alcohol Markers and Cardstock from my stash
If you are interested in low cost, budget friendly crafting supplies, click over the Jenlee Schoolcraft website. You'll find an assortment of new and slightly used products that vary from stamps, dies, embossing folders, glitter, embellishments and so much more. Use the coupon code, Dorlene, for an additional 10% off your order
Product Review:
Yes, I love it! I made a mess of the embossing powder and glitter but this little vacuum had no trouble picking up all of it! This, my friends, is a great buy! Especially if you're like me and forget to put an under paper on your work area. I got this with a coupon and it was about $11 (normally under $15). Not bad at all!
When I received the recent Design Team packet from Jenlee Schoolcraft, I wasn't sure how I would use the Santoro A4 Decoupage Pack. Boy, was I surprised when I opened the folder and found some beautiful 3D images. Well, what I should say, is the fixin's for 3D images.
These are beautiful and I couldn't wait to use them! I decided to use the little girl in the green dress since it is March and St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner. I opted to create a fun fold card as well.
Measurements for the card is as follows:
White cardstock: 5 1/4 x 11 scored at 1 3/4 and 3 1/2; turn to the other side and score at the same measurements and another piece cut at 3 1/4 x 4 1/4
Color Cardstock: (2) 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 and one piece at 1 1/2 x 5 (I used green)
Coordinating Cardstock for mats: 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 and 1 1/4 x 4 3/4 (I used Metallic Gold from CutCardStock)
Patterned Paper: 4 x 5 1/4 and 1 x 4 1/2 (very old Stampin Up paper)
Watch the video for a better understanding on how to put the card together.
Isn't it so cute? I wish you could really see the 3D effect on the girl image. It's a WOW factor for this card!
The white cardstock Z fold mechanism is adhered only in the center area to the flat 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 base. It leaves plenty of room for a greeting/message.
If you are interested in cost effective craft supplies, look no further than the Jenlee Schoolcraft website. There are new and slightly used products available for purchase at great prices! Use my first name, Dorlene for an additional 10% off your total order. What a deal!
I'm participating in a YouTube hop featuring Docrafts Cut and Embossed folders from Jenlee Schoolcraft website. Be sure to follow the hop, comment and complete the form (link below) for a chance to win $50 gift certificate to the Jenlee Schoolcraft website!
Here's my card:
What I did: it took me a little bit to figure out the Sizzix sandwich but it was definitely worth it! This image is gorgeous! I decided to keep it plain and really add the colors to the air balloon.
The form must be completed and submitted by February 26, 2026 and winner will be announced on the 27th.
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Do you have lots of paper scraps in your craft room? Yup! Me too! I saw a card similar to this on FB and knew I had to try it.
I gathered scraps that I felt would be good for an Easter card since I knew I was going to use the Xcut Easter Rabbit Small Die Set from Jenlee Schoolcraft as the focal image.
These scraps were cut in 1/8" strips (this is approximate because I eyeballed the widths). I cut so many that I had enough for two cards! The lengths can vary but need to be at least 2.5" long.
You'll also need two cardstock panels. One at 5.25x4" and the other at 4x2.5". On the larger piece, mark 5/8" at the top from all four edges. And 1 3/8" from left and right edge in the middle of the paper. WATCH the process video for a visual.
I used cardstock scraps to die cut all the pieces for the Easter egg and decorations. The pieces were small so I used my Sizzix Sidekick. Once they were put together and embellished, it was time to use those paper strips and complete the card!
On the large panel, add adhesive above and below the middle line and start laying down the strips. The first and last strips need to to be placed at the 5/8" marks. It makes sense when you watch! Use adhesive to attach the strips on the cardstock panel to complete. I used liquid adhesive for this.
Decorate and adhere the smaller panel to the middle of the larger panel.
I mentioned above that the Xcut Easter Rabbit Small Dies set is from Jenlee Schoolcraft. Click HERE to go to her website for budget friendly crafting supplies. There is a great variety of new and gently used items for sale. When you use the coupon code, Dorlene, you'll get an extra 10% off your entire order.
Banner is a punch and the enamel dots are a matte white from Eyelet Outlet
Stamps are from my stash
Do you want to know how to turn a straight sentiment stamp into a curved one? Be sure to watch the video.
If you're interested in budget friendly crafting supplies, click over to Jenlee Schoolcraft website. There are new and slightly used supplies at excellent prices! Use discount code, Dorlene to get an additional 10% off your order. Can't beat that!
You know how sometimes you create something and you instantly love it? Well that was the case with this card. I knew using the Tonic Studios Romantic Vine Oval dies from Jenlee Schoolcraft would elevate it.
I used a metallic paper from CutCardStock and a carnation stamp from Rubbernecker. I decided to watercolor the stamped flower as well as add some Stickles for extra sparkle.
The half card was a last minute decision and it was the right one! The white washed wood patterned paper is from Prima called Lavender Frost also from the Jenlee Schoolcraft website.
What do you think? So pretty, right? I made this just in time since I'm going to a 60th wedding anniversary this weekend!
Be sure to watch the process YouTube video for all the details.
Jenlee Schoolcraft website is the place to go if you're interested in budget friendly new and gently used crafty products. You'll find lots of treasures and be sure to grab them since quantities are limited. Use my name, Dorlene for an additional 10% off.
I've been participating in another YouTube Instagram hop since last year. It takes place every third Saturday of each month. We are to use the same item(s), technique or whatever we choose and create three different cards.
I used a Sizzix heart die set and the same patterned patterned paper for three different fun fold cards. Check out my IG account to see my post and to follow along with the hop. @3sons_and_astar
Card One:
This card has 1.5" cut from the front and the heart was cut from the shortened edge. I die cut hearts from red, white and patterned paper so I could mix and match with the three. On this card, I cut a strip of white cardstock about .75x6" and scored every 1.5". Adhere the strip to the inside front and inside back from the 1.5" areas. The heart is adhered to the next 1.5" area only where it peeks through.
Card Two:
It's hard to tell but the scalloped heart is cut from the front and the white scalloped heart with red layer is popped up by creating a base of cardstock. .5x 3" scored at .5, 1, 2 and 2.5". (Accordion fold)
Card Three:
This card is scored at 3" and 7.25". The 7.25" score line is folded so the card flips to the back. The layered hearts are adhered only on the right side.
I forgot to mention that these cards also have small gold metal hearts and an "I love you" sentiment.
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