Ten Minute Card!

Thought I would share this quick card that uses a die cut frame (Sizzix).  It can be put together in 10 minutes or less.  Firstly die cut the frame, then stamp an image onto the frame multiple times.  In order to get the color variation, ink the stamp and press image onto frame and then stamp a second time without re inking.  Sometimes referrd to as a second generation image.  Continue until frame is covered.  Adhere frame to card front.  Stamp an additional image and fussy cut around.  Adhere this image to bottom right with 3D foam tape, dimensionals (many products with a variety of names)  I personally like using the Scotch Foam Mounting tape by 3M, I find it isn't as thick as some of the others and often makes it easier to mail.  Stamp a greeting on a panel of card stock and apply ink to the edges.  Adhere this piece with 3D foam as well.  If you want to take this card to the next level (not a ten minute card)  pierce holes around the center of the flower and stitch beads on.  Alternatively, skip the piercing and glue the beads on if desired.  Hope you enjoy this simple yet attractive card.
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Chocolate Inspiration

Well, hope each of you had a little chocolate, maybe flowers and a card, and of course lots of love on Valentine's Day!  I thought I would share this photo taken in Las Vegas several months ago.  At first glance I simply thought, what beautiful flowers.  Then dear hubby relayed to me that they were made of chocolate. Even more beautiful!  Possibly this could be inspiration for a card?  Quick post today, meeting some deadlines.
Creatively yours,
Sharon

Happy Valentine's Day!



©Sharon M. Reinhart 2011

Wishing you all a day filled with love and of course creativity. As some of you may be putting the finishing touches on your cards I thought I would share one more creation.  This card uses a hero arts stamp to create the horizontal message at the bottom and believe it or not the greeting within the punched deckle square (McGill Inc.) is a sticker, I think it was from EK Success, not sure if they are still available but I thought this would be a good idea to share.  A simple sticker adhered to some coaster board, now the design is on the inside and the front of the card.  I am sure there are thousands of stickers that would work for this or even a few rubber stamp images.  Treat this one like a sketch, this is your starting point and see what you can create using the same design but other products. Have an absolutely wonderful day!
Creatively yours,
Sharon

Feeling just Lovely!

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, I thought I would share a card that was originally shared with viewers on Breakfast TV. It's an easy one to create and uses thread wrapping techniques on a Spellbinder's Nestabilities scallop heart die. Simply wrap the thread from the back to the front, alternating sides and coming through the center of the heart each time. Add some beautiful printed paper, a few mini heart brads for accents, a torn edge on Coredinations card stock and you have a lovely card for that special person in your life.
If you are looking for more thread wrapping techniques check out the archived newsletters at CardMaker Magazine. The newsletters are free and get delivered right to your inbox, all you have to do is sign up.  Wishing you the best with your Valentine's creations.  Enjoy the process.
Creatively yours,
Sharon

Back from CHA!

As many of you know CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) was held in L.A. this year, January 28th through February 1st.  Education began on the 28th with the trade show opening on the 29th.  As usual the creative inspiration and talent at this show was huge!!!  The booths were all decked out in their finest, and the talented designers were sharing their latest and greatest products and techniques.  When I say all decked out - I truly mean it.  Take a look at this dress which was part of a beautiful display of dresses all made of paper. This is only one of the beautiful dresses in the display at Die Cuts With a View.  Absolutely gorgeous, I cannot imagine how long it took to put this display together. CHA truly is a feast for the eyes, I wish I could just blink my eyes and bring it all back to share with you.  One definitely saw a trend with banners, mini and jumbo, flowers of every sort, and birds.  Creative home decor items were also very popular amongst the displays.  Bottle caps seem to be making a comeback and also mini bottle caps.  Bling is still popular in many forms, the Mark Richards booth had some beautiful flourishes with just the right delicate touch of bling and then there were the Nestablings - bling already in the shape of the many beautiful Nestabilitie shapes from Spellbinder's.  Over the next couple of posts I hope to share a little bit more of my CHA experience with you.  Until then ...

Creatively yours,

Sharon