Susan Harwood MissQsCraftingContinuum

 Hi Crafting Friend, If you're looking to create a heartfelt handmade card that radiates warmth and strength, this project is the perfect mix of elegance and encouragement. This design uses a new stamp set that will be available on September 3rd . The  Love & Courage stamp set by Stampin’ Up! is a beautiful collection of sentiments and imagery that speaks directly to the heart. Paired with rich Mossy Meadow  and cheerful Darling Duckling , the color palette brings depth and joy together in one perfect harmony. The star of the texture show? The Pressed Flowers embossing folder . It gives the background a delicate, natural dimension that makes the focal image pop even more. The sentiments were stamped in Darling Duckling ink  with select words highlighted by going over them with a black gel pen , keeping the tones warm and consistent. The contrast between the deep green and the sunny yellow is bold but still soothing—perfect for sending love, courage, or a...

 Hi Crafting Friend, Have you been looking for a card project that’s both eye-catching and incredibly easy to make? This fun fold card checks all the boxes—encouraging, elegant, and just the right amount of flair! Using the Unbounded Love stamp set and the stunning Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper , you can create a unique card that’s perfect for sending a little uplift.  The sentiments in Unbounded Love are beautifully expressive and they pair so well with the watercolor-style backgrounds of Thoughtful Journey DSP. I’ve included a list of the products used, photos and dimensions in today’s post so you can recreate it with ease. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting out, this is one you'll want to try. 💌  Sentiment Highlight:  “Hope is believing in a brighter tomorrow.” 🎨  DSP Focus:  The soft purples and greens in the Thoughtful Journey DSP pack. 🛠️  Tip:  A bone folder really helps those folds crisp up perfectly! 👉 H...

 Hi Crafting Friend, Spring is coming and with it, in most places, rainstorms. That was what inspired my card this week. The Online Exclusive Umbrella Days Bundle is adorable and perfect to encourage someone. There are lots of steps, but it's really not a difficult card to make. Take a look and let me know what you think.  CARD BASE: Basic Gray cardstock - 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" scored folded and burnished at 2 1/8" and 6 3/8" on the long side to form a gatefold. INSERT: Basic White   cardstock - 4" X 5 1/4" Adhere inside the card with Multipurpose Liquid Glue. DIE-CUTTING: Smoky Slate cardstock -  Die-cut clouds and puddles.  Ink the edges of the clouds with a sponge dauber and Smoky Slate ink.  Basic White cardstock -  Stamp a sun using Crushed Curry ink and fussy-cut it. I used the sun stamp from the retired Sale-A-Bration set Documenting The Day.  Stamp the sentiment and the child holding the umbrella using Tuxedo Black Memento ink. Trim the sent...