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