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Eclectic Garden Nestled on a Soft Succulent Background

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Eclectic Garden Nestled on a Soft Succulent Background
Send Bright Wishes

Creating Cards With Eclectic Garden

Eclectic Garden is an all-occasion, nature-inspired photopolymer stamp set. This Two-Step Stampin’ set allows you to layer two or more images to create one final image with extra texture and dimension in the colors you want. Or, if you prefer, use a coloring technique of your choice like the Stampin’ Blends that I chose. If you are not familiar with the Stampin’ Blends or how to use them – CLICK HERE

Seeing that the images (bird, berries, turnips, or a flower), in Eclectic Garden, are simple, they are perfect for layering on a detailed background like this Soft Succulent background created with Blending Brushes, Soft Succulent ink, and a Decorative Mask. In addition, Decorative Masks are wonderful tools for adding textured backgrounds to your cards with embossing paste.

Below are the supplies you will need to have on hand to create this Sending Bright Wishes Eclectic Garden card. For your convenience there is a button to add all the necessary supplies to your shopping cart or you may use my shop here now button to browse my store for select items.

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Sending Bright Wishes Card Recipe

To have the recipe printed on one page the printable recipe does not contain the pictured supply list above. If you need more assistance with the instructions, I do have a Facebook Live video that you can watch – CLICK HERE

Eclectic Garden Nestled on a Soft Succulent Background
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Sending Bright Wishes With Eclectic Garden

Nestle the beautiful bird from Eclectic Garden on a Soft Succulent background created with Blending Brushes and a Decorative Mask

Materials

Card Stock Dimensions

  • 1 4¼" x 5½" Cardstock (card front) Soft Succulent
  • 1 4" x 5¼" Cardstock (card front layer) Basic White
  • 1 4½" x 4½" Cardstock (Encircled in Beauty Die Cut) Soft Succlent
  • 1 3½" x 3½" Cardstock (Layering Circles Die Cut) Basic White
  • 1 8½" x 5½" Cardstock (card base) Basic White

Instructions

  • Place Decorative Mask over the Basic White card front layer. (Hold in place with masking tape or, if using the Stamparatus, magnets.
    1 4" x 5¼" Cardstock (card front layer)
  • Ink up the Blending Brush with Soft Succulent ink.
  • Lightly brush over the Decorative Mask. Tip: lightly brush in one direction as the decorative mask has lots of details that make it prone to moving if you do not use a light touch.
  • Remove mask after obtaining desired coverage.
  • Lightly stamp speckles (or dots) over the masked background in Soft Succulent ink as shown.
  • Layer the Soft Succulent card front to the Basic White card base.
    1 4¼" x 5½" Cardstock (card front), 1 8½" x 5½" Cardstock (card base)
  • Layer the Basic Whte card front layer (with the Soft Succulent background) to the Soft Succulent card front.
  • Die Cut the decorative circle using the Encircled in Beauty dies from Soft Succulent card stock.
    1 4½" x 4½" Cardstock (Encircled in Beauty Die Cut)
  • Layer your die-cut on the card front as shown.
  • Die-cut a circle with the Layering Circle dies from Basic White card stock as shown.
    1 3½" x 3½" Cardstock (Layering Circles Die Cut)
  • Stamp the bird in the circle using Tuxedo Black ink as shown.
  • Color the bird with Stampin' Blends as shown.
  • Layer the bird on to the card front as shown.
  • Stamp the Sending Bright Wishes sentiment to the card front in Tuxedo Black in as shown.
  • Add Garden Gems to the card front as shown.

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Sponge Brayer Background Technique Creates Quick Color

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Use a sponge brayer background technique to create quick color by Darla Olson at inkheaven

Easy Sponge Brayer Background Technique

I’m not a huge fan of doing lots of coloring on my handmade cards. As a result, I love techniques that provide quick color for my stamped images. This sponge brayer background technique does just that and it’s very easy to do!

Things you will need to create a background like the one above:

  • Sponge brayer
  • A template or mask to define background
  • Silicone mat or other surface to adhere mask and cardstock to
  • 3 ink pads in colors that coordinate

Watch the Facebook Live video replay below for a demonstration of the technique:




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The Humming Along Stamp set that I used to highlight the sponge brayer background technique (plus several other stamp sets that I referenced in my Facebook Live) is retiring and will no longer be available after June 3rd, 2019! To learn more about these Last Chance Products – CLICK HERE

If you don’t have a copy of the Color Combo charts that I shared in my Facebook Like you can get those and a sneak peek of the new, upcoming In Colors – CLICK HERE

As promised, I am sharing another project with you, along with a free tutorial. This project was a make & take from my Sale-a-bration Open House in March. Sadly, this stamp set used on this easy project will not be carrying over into the new catalog. In addition, it is also on the retiring list!

Sale-a-bration Open House Make & Take With Tutorial

Create cards easily with the simple images in Birthday Cheer. Plus, get a free tutorial. By Darla Olson at inkheaven.

The simple images in Birthday Cheer are perfect for simple stamping! To get the free tutorial – CLICK HERE

Thank you for stopping by to visit. If you have any questions, or need any help creating these cards, please ask! I love helping you create stamping happiness for yourself and loved ones!

If you enjoyed this sponge brayer background technique, you might also enjoy this simple sponging technique – CLICK HERE

Darla Olson at inkheaven wishing you stamping happiness always

Easter Blessings In A Sweet Cup – Plus A Dove Treat!

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Give away Easter Blessings in a Sweet Cup with a dove treat by Darla Olson @ inkheaven

Share Easter Blessings In A Sweet Cup

Easter Blessings are about more than bunnies, candies, and baskets. Despite the many ways these items are used to celebrate, Easter is still about the Resurrection of Christ and new life. However, it is fun to indulge in sweet traditions to share the Easter message of the Resurrection of our Lord! With that in mind, I have this Sweet Cup of Easter Blessings to share with you today!

This project is incredibly easy to do. In addition, I have a Facebook Live video to help walk you through the steps. You will need this template to create the wrap for your cup – CLICK HERE

Here is photo shot of the lid to the cup:

Easter Blessings Sweet Cup Lid by Darla Olson @ inkheaven

Watch the Facebook Live

Dove Treat

Get the supplies you need to create these projects:

Please note that this list of supplies also includes tools for the Dove Treat as well!

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Thank you for stopping by to visit. If you have any questions, or need any help creating these projects, please ask! I love helping you create stamping happiness for yourself and loved ones!

If you enjoyed these projects you might also enjoy creating a matchbook cover – CLICK HERE

Darla Olson at inkheaven wishing you stamping happiness always

This Wow Wedding Card Is A Piece Of Cake To Create

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This wow wedding card is a piece of cake to create! by Darla Olson @inkheaven

This Wow Wedding Card is a Piece of Cake to Create!

Wedding cards can be a challenge. After all, what is more gorgeous than a wedding? We all want to give a card that is worthy of such a grand occasion. This wow wedding card is not only worthy, it is a piece of cake to create!

What makes this wedding card so easy? Here is the short list:

  • The silver foil-edged cards and envelopes give you a quick and elegant card base to work with plus a matching envelope.
  • The Country Floral embossing folder provides a quick, easy, and gorgeous background plus, it is FREE with a $50 order!
  • Minimal stamping and a coordinating punch which saves time (and money when you bundle & save 10%)
  • An easy spattering technique with Wink of Stella to add sparkle and shine!

Here’s a video clip from my Facebook Live

Get the supplies you need to create this card:

Please note: This Piece of Cake Bundle has been so popular that you won’t be able to order it until around March 18th! Please check back then!

But wait! Before you shop – you need to know about Sale-a-bration! Sale-a-bration is Stampin’ Up!’s premier annual sale! Given that, with every $50 you spend you will earn a FREE Sale-a-bration item of your choice! To learn more about Sale-a-bration – CLICK HERE.

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Thank you for stopping by to visit. If you have any questions, or need any help creating this card, please ask! I love helping you create stamping happiness for yourself and loved ones!

If you enjoyed this project and technique you might also enjoy this project and technique – CLICK HERE

Darla Olson at inkheaven wishing you stamping happiness always

You Have To Kiss A Lot Of Frogs Before You Find Your Prince

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You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince by Darla Olson @ inkheaven

You have to kiss a lot of frogs…

Before you find your prince! This cute card is so easy, a ton of fun, and includes free stamps! Plus, you really don’t have to kiss a frog – how much better can it get? For starters, I have a free tutorial for you – and a Facebook Live how-to video replay for you! Not to mention, I have a great tool to go with my tutorials so you know exactly which size dies to use when using the Be Mine Framelits and the Rectangle Stitched Framelit Dies! To get my Inkheaven Lowndown on these dies – CLICK HERE

In addition to this prince of a deal, I have some happy news regarding this adorable little frog and the, “So Hoppy Together stamp set!” This fun, free Sale-a-bration stamp set has some framelit dies that will be available to purchase for a limited time – March 1st – March 31. I will be updating my specials page with all the information, so be sure to check back! To find your prince…um, I means learn more about Sale-a-bration and how to earn this cute set for free – CLICK HERE

Create your own frog prince card with this tutorial and shopping list:

But wait! Before you shop – you need to know about Sale-a-bration! Sale-a-bration is Stampin’ Up!’s premier annual sale! Given that, with every $50 you spend you will earn a FREE Sale-a-bration item of your choice! To learn more about Sale-a-bration – CLICK HERE.

For the tutorial with photo, measurements, shopping list, and directions – CLICK HERE 

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Watch Video For More Detailed Instructions

Thank you for stopping by to visit. If you have any questions, or need any help creating this fun, frog prince, I just adore you, Valentine, please ask! I love helping you create stamping happiness for yourself and loved ones!

If you enjoyed this project and you have found your prince, you might like to create this simple Valentine project to keep him from turning back into a frog – CLICK HERE

Darla Olson at inkheaven wishing you stamping happiness always

Light My Fire With Chocolate, Valentine! Matchbook Cover

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Light my fire with chocolate, Valentine! Create this fun matchbook to hold a ghirardelli chocolate for all your Valentine's by Darla Olson @inkheaven

Light My Fire With Chocolate! Create This Fun Matchbook Cover Gift!

This fun matchbook is nothing new. I have made all kinds of these in various sizes in the past! Since it’s time to prepare for Valentine’s Day, I think it is time to update this little gem with some new stuff! Speaking of new stuff, the Rectangle Stitched Framelit Dies inspired the update to this creation. In particular, the one that perfectly holds the, “Happy Valentine’s Day”, sentiment. Given that it was a great size for the “flint” on a matchbook cover, I just had to give it a go!

In addition to a free tutorial for you that includes a photo, measurements, instructions, and a supply list, I also have a Facebook Live how-to video to share with you below! Since it is a Valentine, and I do love chocolate, I had a little fun naming my project! What better name for a matchbook than, “Light My Fire With Chocolate, Valentine!”?

Inside of the Matchbook Cover Valentine

Here is the inside of the, Light My Fire With Chocolate, Valentine matchbook cover by Darla Olson @ inkheaven.

Create your own matchbook cover with this tutorial and shopping list:

But wait! Before you shop – you need to know about Sale-a-bration! Sale-a-bration is Stampin’ Up!’s premier annual sale! Given that, with every $50 you spend you will earn a FREE Sale-a-bration item of your choice! To learn more about Sale-a-bration – CLICK HERE.

For the tutorial with photo, measurements, shopping list, and directions – CLICK HERE
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Watch Video For More Detailed Instructions

Thank you for stopping by to visit. If you have any questions, or need any help creating this Light My Fire With Chocolate, Valentine! Matchbook cover, please ask! I love helping you create stamping happiness for yourself and loved ones!

If you enjoyed this project – you might like this simple Valentine project & card – CLICK HERE

Darla Olson at inkheaven wishing you stamping happiness always

Faux Tea-Stained Heart-Shaped Gift Box For Valentine’s Day

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Create this vintage style faux tea-stained, heart-shaped gift box for Valentine's Day by Darla Olson @ inkheaven

Create Faux Tea-Stained Heart Boxes For Gift Giving

I love creating fun little gifts to share with friends and co-workers on Valentine’s Day. This Faux Tea-Stained Heart-Shaped Box is a quick and easy idea for your Valentine’s Day treat giving! Not only that, but I have a coordinating handmade card idea for you as well! Plus, I have a free tutorial download and a video presentation cut from a Facebook Live for you! Both the box and coordinating card are demonstrated in the video.

In addition to the shopping list below you will need the following items to create your faux tea-stained heart-shaped box:

  • 3″ Paper Mache Heart Box
  • Stapler

Shopping List To Create Your Own Heart-Shaped Boxes

Coordinating Handmade Valentine’s Day Card

Create a coordinating Valentine's Day card to give with your heart-shaped box

Create this coordinating card to give with your Faux Tea-Stained Heart-Shaped Box filled with treats! Download this free tutorial which includes a shopping list, dimensions, and instructions – CLICK HERE

Watch this video for a complete how-to demonstration of the box and card:

Be sure to shop inkheaven for your supplies. But wait! Before you place your order – be sure to read all about Sale-a-bration and how you can earn FREE product with every $50 you spend! To learn more about Sale-a-bration – CLICK HERE

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Thank you for stopping by to visit. If you have any questions, or need any help creating your Faux Tea-Stained, Heart-Shaped Box and Valentine’s Day card, please ask! I love helping you create stamping happiness for yourself and loved ones!

If you enjoyed this card – you might like this card with the Lace Dynamic Embossing Folder as well – CLICK HERE

Darla Olson at inkheaven wishing you stamping happiness always

Learn This Easy Blender Pen Technique Featuring Meant To Be

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Learn this easy blender pen technique at inkheaven! This simple, but pretty card, features Stampin' Up!'s Meant to Be stamp set, Tin Tile Folder, and Stitched Rectangle Framelits by Darla Olson.

Easy Blender Pen Technique For Monochromatic Coloring

This easy blender pen coloring technique has been around forever! However, I have a tendency to get all caught up in the latest trends. Which means, sadly, that I forget about these oldies, but goodies! In the event that this technique is old news to you, I have paired it with some exciting new things from the brand new , 2019 Occasions Catalog! To learn more about the 2019 Occasions Catalog, CLICK HERE

To be honest, I do not know what this blender pen technique is officially called. However, since the technique pulls color from a stamped image, I have dubbed it, “Color Pulling.”

To color pull you will need:

  • A blender pen
  • Water-based dye ink
  • Stamp of your choice
  • Whisper White card stock

Now you are ready to color pull! First, stamp your image on Whisper White card stock. Secondly, use the blender pen to pull color from the stamped image and blend it out to the areas that you would like color to be. That’s it! Easy peasy! Tip: I have found that color pulling works best on a freshly stamped image.

Because the blender pen picks up ink, it will be necessary to clean it. To remove the excess ink from your blender pen, swipe it across scratch paper until it no longer spreads color. Keep in mind that the ink will stain the blender pen. However, the solution in the blender pen will be clear when the excess ink has been removed.

Create your own card with this tutorial and shopping list:

But wait! Before you shop – you need to know about Sale-a-bration! Sale-a-bration is Stampin’ Up!’s premier annual sale! Given that, with every $50 you spend you will earn a FREE Sale-a-bration item of your choice! To learn more about Sale-a-bration, CLICK HERE.

For the FREE tutorial, CLICK HERE.

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Here is a quick FB Live video demonstrating this card:

This video was a FB Live during my 2019 Occasions & Sale-a-bration Online Launch. CLICK HERE to like and follow my Facebook Page.

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Thank you for stopping by to visit. If you have any questions, or need any help with the blender pen technique or creating this card, please ask! I love helping you create stamping happiness for yourself and loved ones!

If you enjoyed this card – you might like this sweet one featuring a free Sale-a-bration set – CLICK HERE

Darla Olson at inkheaven wishing you stamping happiness always

Needle & Thread With Stamps, Dies, And Ink – No Sewing Required!

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Needle & thread with stamps, dies, and ink! No sewing required with this lovely bundle! By Darla Olson @ inkheaven.

Get the look of stitching with the Needle & Thread Bundle

The Needle & Thread Bundle is part of the Needlepoint Nook Suite by Stampin’ Up! The Needlepoint Nook Suite is a new release in the 2019 Occasions Catalog. To learn more about the 2019 Occasions Catalog – CLICK HERE

This suite features photo-realistic stitched flowers that make the Needlepoint Nook Designer Series Paper look amazing! Seriously, it looks so real, that you just want to reach out and touch it! Even the Needle & Thread stamp set gets in on the realistic stitching detail with our DistINKtive line of stamps.

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My favorite part of the suite is the Needlepoint Elements Dies. I love the die featured on my card above. The detail is amazing! Another favorite die is the one that adds stitching to our Pretty Label Punch!

In my card above, I paired the Needle & Thread Bundle with the new Lace Dynamic Embossing Folder. (See the shopping list below). They look great together, don’t you think?

Here is a video from Stampin’ Up! to give you more detailed information and a better view of this great new Needlepoint Nook suite!

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Thank you for stopping by to visit. If you have any questions, or need any help creating this lovely, stitched card with Needle & Thread, please ask! I love helping you create stamping happiness for yourself and loved ones!

If you enjoyed this card – you might like this one (the video here has tips at the end for getting a good image with the DistINKtive Stamps – CLICK HERE

Darla Olson at inkheaven wishing you stamping happiness always

Masculine Birthday Card Idea – Get Ready For The New Year

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Create a masculine birthday card with Rooted in Nature by Darla Olson @inkheaven

Masculine Birthday Cards For The New Year

Soon, Christmas will be over and we will be faced with a new year of birthdays! With that in mind, I wanted to share a masculine birthday card idea with you.

It just so happens that I recently sent out the last card from my birthday card stash that I made at the beginning of 2018 and needed a few more. Incidentally, I ran out just before my dad’s birthday. Plus, there were a couple more guys with birthdays coming up so I decided to create some masculine cards.

I had purchased the Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper because of its great abstract designs; but had not used it yet. I used it as a starting point to create my birthday card after selecting a paper from the package that I thought had perfect masculine colors. In addition, I created this card during a Facebook Live and have the video replay posted below. I also shared some tips in the video on how to get perfect placement with the embossing dies:

This is also a great card for mass production using the Stamparatus. To learn more about the Stamparatus – CLICK HERE

Masculine Birthday Card Shopping List

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Thank you for stopping by to visit. If you have any questions, or need any help creating this masculine card, please ask! I love helping you create stamping happiness for yourself and loved ones!

If you enjoyed this masculine card, you might like this one as well – CLICK HERE

Darla Olson at inkheaven wishing you stamping happiness always

How To Create Elegant 3-D Flocked Christmas Trees

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Learn how to create elegant 3-D flocked Christmas trees by Darla Olson at inkheaven.

Learn How To Create Elegant 3-D Flocked Christmas Trees

Embossing paste and die layering are the secret to creating these elegant 3-d flocked Christmas trees. I used mine to create these elegant looking Christmas cards. However, I think they would also look fabulous on gift tags or place setting cards!

I do have a video to share with you that shows the process for getting the die cuts flocked (along with some other great ideas!) However, before I share that with you, I want to share a few key points about this card:

  • Foil-edged card bases and envelopes add to the elegance and reduce cutting time.
  • Adhesive backing is placed on the gold foil paper prior to die cutting the “Merry” to eliminate time (and mess) spent gluing.
  • Tip: The tree is two separate dies layered together so you can die cut them together to save time!

Creating 3-D Flocked Christmas Trees Is Addictive Fun!

Creating 3-D flocked Christmas trees is addictive fun!

True confession: I had so much fun creating my first batch of flocked trees that I die cut another batch while I waited for the first batch of 12 to dry! (I am guilty of doing this several times more than I planned!) They turned out so pretty! Plus, they were easy to do! What’s a girl to do?! Here is my Facebook Live video:

Shop This List To Create 3-D Flocked Trees

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Thank you for stopping by to visit. If you have any questions, or need any help creating 3-D flocked Christmas trees, please ask! I love helping you create stamping happiness for yourself and loved ones!

If you enjoyed this project and the other projects shared in my Facebook Live video – CLICK HERE

For another card with a little different flocked tree – CLICK HERE

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Create A Handmade Card With Chicken Wire Elements

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Altered chicken wire elements adorn this handmade card by Darla Olson @ inkheaven

Altered Chicken Wire Elements Adorn This Handmade Card

I had several things on my wish list when I sat down to create this handmade card with, “Wishing You Well”.

  • To start with, I wanted to use the Chicken Wire Elements.
  • I also wanted to try to get the bow to look like our Glittered Black Organdy Ribbon (see that here).
  • Plus, I wanted a neutral, rustic look for my card.

Altering The Chicken Wire Elements

Initially, I had not planned to alter the elements. However, I wasn’t too excited about the silver look with my neutral color choices. So, as a result, I flipped them over and used black ink and a sponge dauber to alter them and give them a different look.

My idea for the glittered bow was fairly simple: use Wink of Stella! I was very pleased with how it turned out! You can see that in the video below!

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Watch My Facebook Live Video For How-To

Thank you for stopping by to visit. If you have any questions, or need any help creating this handmade card, please ask! I love helping you create stamping happiness for yourself and loved ones!

If you enjoyed this post with Wishing You Well – CLICK HERE

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Wishing You Well Is A Great Stamp Pairing For Country Home

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Wishing You Well is a great stamp pairing for Country Home!

Great Stamp Pairings For Country Home!

Similar to wine pairings, stamp pairings are a fabulous way to expand your creative options when making handmade cards. If you have ever experienced a wine tasting, you know that pairings can dramatically change the taste. Similarly, stamp pairings can bring together different elements to enhance each other. For example, take a look at the card above: It’s a great stamp pairing of Wishing You Well and Country Home. As a result, it gives the Country Home Set a slightly different look. In addition, it expands your options for using the, Wishing You Well stamp set.

Here are a few stamp pairing basics for you:

  • Look for stamps that compliment what you already have. For example: Different sentiments.
  • Congruent or compatible. For example: A similar style.
  • Stamps that add depth. For example: Background or texture stamps.

These are just a few examples, but you get the idea!

Here Is A Clickable Supply List For This Great Stamp Pairing

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Thank you for stopping by to visit. If you have any questions, or need any help creating this handmade card, please ask! I love helping you create stamping happiness for yourself and loved ones!

If you enjoyed this great stamp pairing with Country Home, you might like this pairing that turns it into Christmas! – CLICK HERE

For another fun, unique idea with Country Home – CLICK HERE

Darla Olson at inkheaven wishing you stamping happiness always

Craft Up A Vintage Country Home Christmas Card

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Craft up a vintage country home Christmas card for your friends and family this year! by Darla Olson @ inkheaven

Craft up a Vintage Country Home Christmas Card

If you are a vintage junkie you will love crafting up this Country Home Christmas card! My inspiration for this card came from a couple of  different sources:

  • My Facebook Live viewers requests
  • Window shopping at Hobby Lobby
Vintage Country Home Christmas Card inspiration from Hobby Lobby shared by Darla Olson @ inkheaven

These were just a few of the photos that I snapped walking through Hobby Lobby looking for vintage Country Home inspiration. The pine cones in the upper right inspired the Christmas card!

To make this card happen I did have to pull in multiple sets, but it was so fun watching it come to life! Here are the supplies in a clickable supply list that you will need to recreate your own vintage Country Home Christmas card!

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To learn more about the 2018 Holiday Catalog – CLICK HERE

Watch this Facebook Live Video Replay

Watch this Facebook Live Video Replay to learn how to create the vintage Country Home Christmas card. (Plus, see some swaps!) Be sure to like and follow my Facebook Page – CLICK HERE so you can get notices when I go live!

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Thank you for stopping by to visit. If you have any questions, or need any help creating your own vintage Country Home Christmas card, please ask! I love helping you create stamping happiness for yourself and loved ones!

If you enjoyed this Christmas card created with the Country Home stamp set, you might enjoy this card featuring a vintage tin tile vase complete with a free tutorial! CLICK HERE.

Darla Olson at inkheaven wishing you stamping happiness always

Celebrate Fall Birthdays With Nature Inspired Cards!

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Celebrate Fall Birthdays with nature inspired cards @ inkheaven

Nature Inspired Cards For Fall Birthdays

September is a month full of birthdays for my family and friends. It’s also the beginning of Fall, so I decided to create some Autumn cards to celebrate.

The Autumn birthday card above is a spin-off idea from another card idea. The original card below is a little more feminine and I wanted a more masculine birthday card for my brother. Both cards are nature inspired, feature similar Autumn colors, and use the same layout.

Nature inspired painted harvest Fall card layout by inkheaven

I originally created this nature inspired Fall card for a class featuring the Painted Harvest stamp set. I needed some birthday cards, so I decided to modify them slightly. For my mom’s birthday card, I just switched out the sentiment to the Happy Birthday sentiment that I used for my brother’s card above.

I also shared my class cards in a FB Live and demonstrated one of them. You can watch that video here:

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If you would like to recreate this Fall, nature inspired birthday card and the designs in the tutorials, please shop my online store!

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Thank you for stopping by to visit. If you have any questions, or need any help creating your own Fall and nature inspired birthday cards, please ask! I love helping you create stamping happiness for yourself and loved ones!

Darla Olson at inkheaven wishing you stamping happiness always