Last Minute Christmas!

Just wanted to invite you to take a look at my most recent CardMaker online newsletter -- this issue is all about thread techniques and it is full of projects to help celebrate the holidays! The photo above is a sampling of what you will see, so head on over to CardMaker using this link! I would also like to take this opportunity to wish each of you a most wonderful Christmas!
Creatively yours,
Sharon

Paper Piercing

Card projects designed by Sharon M. Reinhart
As seen in the CardMaker Magazine Newsletter

My most recent CardMaker online newsletter was released today and its all about paper piercing techniques. For a complete photo of each project and the full article please visit CardMaker using this link. Hope you enjoy it! Be sure to watch in the coming days I hope to be back posting more regularly and with some Christmas inspiration!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Tag Techniques!

Just wanted to invite you to take a look at my most recent issue of the CardMaker Magazine online newsletter. It's all about creating cards with tags! Just head on over to the CardMaker Newsletter to take a look. While you are there sign up so future issues will come directly to your inbox - it is a free resource!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Exciting Event!

 

There is an exciting event coming up in Calgary on September 26 & 27, 2014, The Creative Stitches and Crafting Alive show. There is always an abundance of creative inspiration at this show along with many other wonderful opportunities such as eye popping displays, classes, and vendors. As usual the Canadian Scrapbooker crew will be on hand promoting the Scrapbook Carnival. For further information please use this link to the Creative Stitches Show.

This year there is also a wonderful opportunity to take part in CHA's Banners of Hope Project. This project began as a way of promoting the art and craft of sewing as well as to put a spotlight or focus on a chosen charity. The Banners of Hope project is one that a variety of groups can take on as a project to promote sewing and at the same time create banners with inspirational messages that would be perfect for various charities and organizations. For this particular show the spotlight will be on Kids Cancer Care. We would love for you to stop by our booth and create a banner with materials donated by a variety of wonderful sponsors. Hope to see you!!

Creatively Yours,

Sharon

Quick and Cute Baby Card!

Project design by Sharon M. Reinhart

Just wanted to share this cute little card to welcome a new baby! I love the papers many companies have created with pocket scrapbooking in mind! Remember they are equally as fun for use on cards and mini books! This particular paper is from Imaginisce. This little card is created with a teal base card (Stampin' Up) then an embossed dot white layer. Banner accents adorn the left side of the printed panel. I also love banners, they are so easy to create from simply using scissors and cutting down the center and then from each corner to the center cut line or create using punches and die templates. Add a little bow accent to the printed panel and finish with a stamped sentiment. This sentiment is from the Stampin' Up petit pairs set, often it is possible to use a stamp that was meant for the inside, on the card front. Another way to multiply the uses of your stamps.
Hope you like this one!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Alphabet Fun with Cards!

Card Projects Designed by Sharon M. Reinhart
As seen in CardMaker Magazine Online Newsletter

Firstly, my apologies for being absent this past while, unfortunately life sometimes gives you difficult times in which you need to step back, pull together and focus on each other. I do feel blessed though that we have those people in our lives that we can just hang onto each other during difficult times. I hope you too have people in your life that support you and if not please reach out to your community, your neighbor, your church, websites, your associates -- just reach out and I hope someone takes your hand.

I wanted to invite you to view my most recent CardMaker newsletter. This one is in honor of back-to-school and the focus is on Alphabets! I hope you will take a look at this issue using this link, Alphabet Fun with Cards! Don't forget to sign up while you are there, it is a free resource that comes directly to your inbox every three weeks!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Celebrating Baby!

Projects design by Sharon M. Reinhart
As seen in the CardMaker Magazine online newsletter

Just wanted to let you know that my latest issue of the CardMaker online newsletter is available today and we are discussing Baby cards! Now, if the baby theme is not the style of card that you need inspiration for just simply take the basic design and switch up the sentiments for the occasion you are celebrating. I hope you will check it out by using this link - newsletter. If you have not signed up for the newsletter I encourage you to do so while you are visiting the site. It is a free resource that once you are signed up it will come directly to your inbox. Don't forget for a larger view of these cards just click on the photo above.
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Pretty Little Gift Card!

Project design by Sharon M. Reinhart

I recently taught a cute little make and take at a crop to benefit a local animal rescue. Thought I would share it with you. (don't forget you can click on the picture for more detail) It's a simple design using one of my favorite flower die-templates! It is the Anemone die-template by Spellbinders. I used an 8 1/2 x 11-inch sheet of shimmer pink cardstock and firstly cut the sheet in half to 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 and then I cut each note card 2 3/4 x 5 1/2-inches. The stamps are from Stampin Up and coordinate with their scallop circle punch. The printed paper is from Michaels and coordinates beautifully with a Lifestyle Crafts embossing folder used on the white banner piece. Lastly the leaf is generated using a Martha Stewart punch. Hope you like it!
Creatively yours,
Sharon

Masculine Cards for the Guys!

As seen in CardMaker Magazine's online newsletter
Article and projects by Sharon M. Reinhart

Just wanted to let you know that my most recent CardMaker Magazine newsletter has been released today! It's all about cards for the guys! Hope you will stop by and take a better look at each of the cards. If you have not subscribed, remember it is a free resource and once you subscribe it will go directly to your inbox.
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Sweet Baby Card!

Project design by Sharon M. Reinhart

With the flowers blooming in various colors and shapes I thought it might be the perfect time to share this "Sweet Baby" card that I created for a friend. I am also on a tea-bag folding kick so I hope you enjoy tea-bag folding and enjoy this card. If you would like further tea-bag folding inspiration please check out my DVD or online class Fabulous Paper Folds!
Sometimes it's fun just to grab some scraps of paper and see what you can create. I don't know about you but I often have bits and pieces from previous cards that either the card started in one direction and went in a different one therefore the pieces were not used or even left-over supplies from a card creating session. This one is a simple lesson in layering. Printed paper from Michaels creates the backdrop and then a white embossed layer followed by a die-cut shape and a tea-bag folded medallion. A splash of ribbon and decorative brads as well as an embossed greeting and this one is ready for the recipient. This design would look equally as delightful in yellow, blue, or aqua. Hope you like it!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Mother's Day Card!

Project design by Sharon M. Reinhart

I am sure you can tell that I love this Primrose paper line from Bo Bunny! With Mom's Day just around the corner I wanted to share this card created with Bo Bunny Papers, Spellbinder's Cut, Fold and Tuck dies as well as Shapeabilities, a leaf die from Sizzix and one of my favorite tea-bag folding techniques.
I truly hope you like it! Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful Moms out there. Make sure to share some special time with yours!

Mothers hold their children's hands for awhile

 ... their hearts forever!

Forever in our hearts!

♥Sharon

 

 

 

Delightful Cards!

As shown in CardMaker Magazine online newsletter
Card Projects designed by Sharon M. Reinhart

Just a quick post today, I wanted to share my latest edition of the CardMaker online newsletter. It is all about gaining inspiration from paper, in particular printed papers and predesigned papers. I was inspired by the beautiful Primrose collection from Bo Bunny and some wonderful papers from Island Paperie. I encourage you to stop by CardMaker using the link to take a look! The cards have a wonderful spring feel to them. Hope you like the article and are inspired to create!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Tea Bag Fold Card!

Card project designed by Sharon M. Reinhart
Printed papers from Island Paperie -- Maui

Aloha! As promised I am sharing a card that has been creating with some wonderful papers I found while on vacation. This delightful store is packed full of tropical inspiration and Hawaiian themed papers. I visited this store while in Maui, it is called the Island Paperie. The owner (Alicia) was closing when I arrived but graciously invited me in regardless. I told her that I would power shop - almost impossible with so many paper designs to choose from. I didn't want to keep her too long so I did limit my visit but managed to find some wonderful papers to work with. I had a second opportunity for a power shop prior to leaving Maui, again I did have to limit my time as my travelling partners were outside waiting in the car, obviously I was travelling with non paper crafters otherwise they too would have been in the store.
This is one of my creations using one of the 4 x 12-inch panels found at Island Paperie, which had three repeating images on it. I completed a basic triangle tea bag fold medallion and then layered it to a different Island Paperie panel and then layered onto bling cardstock. This card was then finished with a few border punched designs and a printed sentiment. I think it turned out quite nicely -- I hope you do too!

Two Cards - Same Supplies!

Projects designed by Sharon M. Reinhart

Just stopping by with a little bit of inspiration. I have chosen to share these two cards as they make use of similar supplies and design but with just a little switch in the sentiment the occasion changes easily. So if you are short on time or creatively blocked, look at some of your previous designs and see if they would suit another occasion. The little Easter banner greeting is delightful and such a deal, only 1.50 at Michaels -- can't loose on that one. Simply stamp, and then trim around the banners and attach to the card with foam mounting tape! Almost any embossing folder would work equally as well on the white layering square. I believe I have shared the card with the Kiss sentiment before but I wanted to show you how you can borrow and reuse ideas from your own creative library.  That's why it is also a good idea to take photos of your cards prior to giving away! Hope you are inspired to create!

Layered Greeting Cards!

Just wanted to share some info about a new publication that is available at stores and through Annie's! It is a Special Interest Publication brought to you by CardMaker. I am thrilled to say that I have three cards in this publication and equally thrilled to be in the company of some wonderful designers. I hope you will check it out!

Accordion Cards!

Project design by Sharon M. Reinhart
As seen in the CardMaker Magazine online newsletter

Hello there - so sorry for my absence, I had some deadlines and then I was away on vacation. Please watch for a future post on a wonderful little scrapbooking store that I visited in Maui!

For todays post I thought I would share some info on my latest issue of the CardMaker Magazine online newsletter. If you have not signed up for this free resource I encourage you to do so. The subject of this one is about Accordion Cards and I have used one of the newest tools launched at the winter CHA show (Craft & Hobby Association) for one of the cards. In this issue I share a few different styles of accordion cards that are simple to make. To find out more, just click on this link CardMaker or the photo above. Hope you are inspired to create!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Tea-bag Fold Valentine!

Project design ©Sharon M. Reinhart 2014

Almost Valentines Day, are you ready! This elegant Valentine incorporates tea-bag folding, layering, and the use of Washi tape and a decorative die. The tea-bag folded rosette is created with text weight black linen paper beginning with the basic circle fold and then folding the top layer back on each folded circle. The musical banners and strip are created simply with washi tape. To create the little banners simply fold the washi tape adhesive side together and trim one end in a banner or flag shape with scissors or a square or hexagon punch. The hexagon punch will have a slightly shallower v notch. The number 14 is actually from a sheet of Christmas paper intended to be for an advent calendar.
I thought this valentine would work equally as well for a guy or girl and this particular one may be given to my sweetie! Hope you like it and are inspired to create. If you want to learn more about tea-bag folding, the different folds and progressions please check out my Fabulous Paper Folds online class or DVD by clicking on the photos at the right.
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Mini Valentine's!

Project design ©Sharon M. Reinhart 2014

I love making mini Valentine's! They are the perfect little greeting to tuck into pockets, suitcases, lunch or gift bags, briefcases and many other items. These ones are just 2.5 inches square. To create these little darlings just grab some of your double-sided paper scraps. The little hearts were created with that beautiful plastic backed velveteen ribbon that was out at Christmas and then I purchased it when it was 80 percent off (thinking ahead). It die-cuts quite nicely and used in the Stampin' Up embosslits heart die it even came out embossed! The flower is a handmade embellishment using air dry clay and the scallop border shown on the card at the left is simply the top rounded portion cut off some of the straight edge die-cut hearts. The die templates for the larger straight and scallop edge hearts are from Spellbinders. This paper is from Bo Bunny's Double Dots collection - very versatile! Now if mini is not what you had in mind, simply re-create these designs in a larger A2 card scale. As you can see love is in the air around here. Remember for a larger view just click on the photo. Hope your are inspired to create!

Creatively Yours,

Sharon

 





Delicate Valentine!

Project Design ©Sharon M. Reinhart may be used for personal use only

Wanted to share this delicate little Valentine card with you. It is quick and easy to make. With the use of designer and friend Ann Butler's 2-inch Stripes, Dots and Hearts rubber stamp set from Unity, I even made my own heart paper. This set is from a line of "faux quilting stamps" that Ann designed but as you can see they can be used with many different techniques. The inner medallion is simply photo copy paper that has been stamped with the ColorBox Crafter's Ink by Ann Butler as well - its a yummy color called Berry. Then die-cut with a Spellbinders circle die and folded with a Tea-Bag folding technique. The medallions on each side were made by stamping the same image onto white cardstock and die-cutting with a Spellbinders Cut, Fold and Tuck template. Add a stamped word, a little bling, embossed banners and some pink and white baker's twine and you are good to go. Good to go to the mailbox that is, to get this Valentine in the mail! I am participating in a blog hop showing the different products that Ann has produced, I encourage you to check out all the other creative inspiration as well using the links below!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Amy Bowerman

Ann Butler

Candice Windham

Cindi Bisson

Cheryl Boglioli

Eileen Hull

Jen Goode

Madeline Arendt

Sharon Reinhart (you are here)

Happy Birthday Card!

Project Design ©Sharon M. Reinhart 2014

Hi there, thought you might like to see something else besides Valentine Cards (although I do truly enjoy making Valentine greetings). This card is a delicate birthday card which incorporates the spirelli thread wrapping technique on a die-cut pinked circle. I love this thread from Wonderfil! The delicate little flower button was accented with a little rhinestone that was colored with a Bic Mark It pen to get the perfect shade. This paper has a clear embossed effect on it which if you want to re-create that type of look, just simply take a swirl stamp or stencil, some embossing or watermark ink and then heat emboss using clear embossing powder. The flourish used on this card is a Sizzix die and would also work great to create a stencil for the heat embossing technique. The greeting on this card is a delicate peel off sticker. For a larger view just click on the photo. Now, I challenge you to take this design and turn it into a wonderful Valentine's Day card - this card is perfect for many occasions! Hope you like it!

Valentine Card Inspiration!

Project designs by Sharon M. Reinhart as seen in
CardMaker Magazine online newsletter January 20, 2014

My most recent issue of the CardMaker Magazine newsletter went live today and its all about Washi tape Valentines! I had a great deal of fun working with this medium, it is so versatile and the variety of washi tape available is simply overwhelming - which one does a person use? If you are just starting out with washi tape, I suggest choosing a color or style that would work for multiple seasons or occasions. Most of the tape used in this article could be used for many different occasions. I invite you to head on over to CardMaker Magazine's online newsletter to find out more. Remember, if you have not signed up for the newsletter please do while you are there, it is a free resource! Hope you are inspired to create!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Creating With Peel Off Stickers!

Here is a sneak peek of my article and supporting projects that is in the Spring 2014 issue of CardMaker magazine, its all about using peel off stickers! Tanya Fox editor of CardMaker magazine takes you through a video sneak peek of this exciting issue, just go to this page and click on the video Spring 2014 Highlights.

See you tomorrow with  some Valentine inspiration!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Quick Delicate Valentine!

Project Design ©Sharon M. Reinhart 2014

Thought I would share this quick little Valentine with you. This project makes use of a Spellbinders border die, the A2 Scalloped Borders One to create a unique center element. Simply cut two border pieces from cardstock, adhere straight sides together on card front and then add a narrow strip of paper to hide the seam. Another way in which you can get more mileage out of your dies. This card can be put together in 10 minutes or less. The other accents are gold peel-off stickers in the corners, the sentiment and little gold hearts accenting each side of the main heart. The main heart is die-cut using a heart die from a Stampin' Up banner set and then accented with a beautiful vintage style button. This card could very easily be a wedding or anniversary card as well.  I love the simplicity! Hope you do too!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Back from CHA!

 

Well I am back in two different ways - back to my blog and back from the Craft and Hobby Association Mega show held in Anaheim, California. As usual this show is a feast for the eyes! The displays are just so absolutely creative! To the talented individuals who work endless hours on creating this feast - a huge thanks! Your work is truly appreciated!
I had a whirlwind trip, it was a shortened version this year so I felt a bit like a little ball inside of a pinball machine - going here there and everywhere. Due to this I did not get as many photos as I had hoped to. But my eyes did see many wonderful things! I had the opportunity to attend an event at the Spellbinders booth and WOW! I had heard about the total transformation of their booth and it truly was spectacular! I was introduced to a new Spellbinder's tool - the Tool 'n One which I am sure that anyone who die-cuts intricate designs is going to absolutely love! I will endeavour to share with you in my next few posts some of what I experienced at CHA.

As Valentine's Day is approaching I thought I would share my mini press kit that I use while at CHA in order to distribute my bio and contact info while at the show. It would also make a cute Valentine's and instead of inserting a bio and business card inside (which I have in my press kit) insert a gift card and greeting! The base is created using an Accu Cut gift card holder die - I simply go to my local scrapbook store to die-cut my bases. Then I used a Spellbinders scallop heart paired with beautiful metallic thread from Wonderfil threads and created a Spirelli wrap. Finish with a little cardstock banner and to get just the right color of rhinestones I colored clear ones with a Bic Mark It pen. Hope you like it! Stay tuned, on Monday January 20th I will share a link with you for a few other fun Valentine's in my next CardMaker Magazine newsletter!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon