Elegant cards

Barely getting these out in time for the class! August, second Saturday, is the next Monochromatic card class, and due to holidays and such, our order at the store was delayed much longer than anticipated. So the samples for the class are only now just completed once our order arrived. Thank you faithful Monochromatic Card class followers that signed up even without knowing what we are making! So, without further ado, here are the cards. I'll refer to the cards by the name of the Bazzill…

Tell your story through the magic of stationery. Iris + Marie Letterpress hand-crafts letterpress wedding invitations for couples & logos for small businesses.

Get a WOW look when you make white on white handmade cards. I used die cuts and a coordinating embossing folder for these simple cards.

Freshly Made Sketches #585

Custom wedding invitation with laser cut folder and foil stamped card. Chic monogram and modern pattern.

Welcome back to The Flower Challenge after our Christmas break! and Happy New Year! Does anyone else have trouble kick-starting their creative mojo after the holidays? I was totally stumped by Monochrome until a gorgeous idea popped into my inbox from Emily Midgett on the Altenew blog. I'll link it here so you can enjoy it, too! Thank goodness there is so much inspiration around our community of card-makers! I received the most wonderful thank you gift from a dear friend - I indulged in the…

Masculine birthday card using the Timeless Tropical Stamp Set and Simply Elegant paper from Stampin' Up! #papercraftwithme #simplestamping

Showcase your elegant style with the Caleania suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features intricate floral details and a timeless mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and fun. This suite was created in collaboration with Jen Owens (@jen.owens2), a self-taught stationery and surface pattern designer. Her intricate style is a blend of whimsy and vintage-vibe. Her work can be found on stationery, fabric, and wallpaper.

Hi there. I'm so glad you stopped by! Like a lot of you, I have hoarded a ton of patterned paper. So when I saw that the Double D challenge was asking for patterned paper, I decided to take a break from the UFO box and try to pare down the paper collection. I pulled out a package of paper a sweet friend sent me a few years ago. It has a lot of gold foil running through the designs. I have taken it out so many times and oohed and aahed over the beautiful patterns and carefully put them back…

Texture, shapes, layers, bling, and a pop of colour combine to make a stunningly elegant card.

Colleen Beamish on Instagram: "I recently received a request for a “goth engagement card.” Here is the result! I love the clean and simple elegance of this totally black card. #handmadecard #cardmaker #cardmaking #papercrafting #heatembossing #diecutting #simonsaysstamp #thegreetery"