Simple Yet Elegant Christmas Card!

Designed by Sharon M. Reinhart

If you are like me and getting short on time I thought I would share this simple yet elegant Christmas Card. Just choose a pretty snowflake background, die-cut or punch some snowflakes and scatter them on the front. Add a die-cut sentiment and finish with some sparkly glitter dots. Done - I actually like it, it is very peaceful and serene. If you would like to take it a step further add some glitter or glitter glue to the snowflake and sentiment or add small rosettes or tea bag folded medallions to the center of each or one of the snowflakes.
I hope you are inspired to create something wonderful!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

O Christmas Tree Cards!

As shown in CardMaker Update December 5 issue,
projects and article by Sharon M. Reinhart

If you are in need of some Christmas Card inspiration my most recent CardMaker update has just been released! It's all about creating beautiful Christmas cards with trees as the focus. I hope you will take a look at the complete article with individual card photos online at CardMaker Magazine 
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Christmas Card Accents

Designed by ©Sharon M. Reinhart November 2016

So I am back with a little update on the previous card shared. The previous one was absolutely fine, however this next one shows you how just a few little accents of glitter ribbon and glitter dots really sets the festive tone. I love the inexpensive glitter ribbon found at Dollarama and the Glitter dots (Elizabeth Crafts) are some of my favorite accents as they do not add bulk. Hope you like the little accents used to take this card up to the next level.
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Christmas Card Inspiration!

Project design by ©Sharon M. Reinhart November 2016

For the next few weeks I am going to be providing some Christmas card inspiration. Some cards will be quick and simple and others may require a few more steps but I know the crunch that we can get into when trying to create our cards therefore none of these card designs will be extreme. I like to have a variety of cards to send, so I don't do just one design and then mass produce, instead I complete a few designs and make multiples of each. The other thing that I have tried to do this year is use what I have. Especially papers, so don't worry if the papers are discontinued you can still make some awesome cards with your beautiful papers from years gone by! Look at using up those bits and pieces from previous projects as well!

This inspiration card is a standard A2 size (5 1/2 x 4 1/4), in a top fold landscape orientation. The papers are red and ivory cardstock along with a pearl ivory cardstock. Fiskars mini scallop edge scissors have been used to create the decorative edge on the ivory strip. Layer the ivory strip followed by a red strip to the card front. Next stamp three ornaments using red ink and then fussy cut around each. The stamp is by Hero Arts. There are a multitude of beautiful ornament stamps and die templates on the market today, if you don't have this exact one, no worries, just grab what you have and stamp and cut it out three times. 

The ornament hanger has been created using office paper clips. Just take wire cutters and cut the paper clip in half and then trim to the desired size. Adhere the trimmed clip to the back of each ornament. Tie butcher's twine into a bow and adhere to the front of each ornament. Next layer the ornaments onto the card front using foam mounting tape.

To finish, stamp a sentiment (this one is from Stampin' Up) onto pearl ivory cardstock punch or cut out (this punch is a Fiskars tag punch) and attach to the card front using foam mounting tape.

Voila! Finished! This is a design in a basic form which is very festive. Stay tuned for my next post on what to do if you wish to take it just a step further without a lot of effort! I hope you are inspired to create today!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Halloween Inspiration!

Projects designed by Sharon M. Reinhart

There is still time to create for Halloween and if you are looking for some inspiration for cards, tags or treat holders I encourage you to head on over to CardMaker Magazine to see my most recent CardMaker Update, and if you have not signed up for this free resource I also encourage you to do this while you are there. Once you are signed up for this free resource, the update gets delivered to your inbox every three weeks! There are two editors who alternate the writing, myself and Kimber McGray, so you are sure to get a variety of inspiration. Enjoy and I hope you are inspired to create!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Pocket Page Fun

Just sharing my most recent CardMaker online Update, its all about Pocket Page Fun! What do these things all have in common - Artist Trading Cards, Pocket Samplers and Pocket Page pen pal letters? They all make use of the plastic nine pocket trading card sleeve. I encourage you to head on over to CardMaker Magazine's Online Update (September 12 issue) for complete information and further photos!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Creating Texture with Stamps!

Projects designed by Sharon M. Reinhart
As seen in the August 1st CardMaker Update

Are you interested in creating backgrounds and texture with stamps, but your collection of background stamps is limited? Well, head on over to CardMaker Magazine, my most recent update the August 1, 2016 issue, is all about creating background and texture stamps with mold-able foam and found objects! I hope you will take a look at the full article!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Wedding Thank-you Cards!

Designed by Sharon M. Reinhart
As seen in CardMaker Update June 20th issue

For those of you getting married this summer or those of you helping people with their weddings, you might like to check out the CardMaker Update and my June 20th issue about personalizing wedding thank-you notes. These thank you note backgrounds have been created with an acrylic block technique and a marker watercolor technique. Hope you will head on over to CardMaker Magazine to get a full look and description!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Wedding Cards!

Card projects designed by Sharon M. Reinhart as shown in the May 9, 2016 CardMaker Update

I would like to invite you to take a look at my most recent CardMaker Update, Wedding Cards with Flowers and Flourishes! I love creating paper flowers and it just can't get any easier when you create the flowers with the help of a die-cutting template. All of the flowers in this update have been created with the use of a die template. The flourishes used have been created with the use of die templates, embossing folders, and rubber stamps. I hope you will head on over to CardMaker Magazine for a closer and more in depth look at each card, it is the May 9, 2016 issue. It is a free resource and if you haven't already, sign up while you are there and new inspiration from Kimber McGray or myself (Sharon M. Reinhart) will show up in your inbox every three weeks!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Paper Crafting Inspiration



Projects designed by Sharon M. Reinhart

Had a great time sharing some inspiration at the Happy Critter Crop yesterday (fundraising event for animal rescue) an event organized by Sandra Lavoie. Great job Sandra! I shared this little make and take with attendees at the crop. Here is a little tip, when you are looking for inspiration you don't always have to start on a big scale. Start small as shown with the 3-1/2-inch mini card on the right in the photo above and then you can always build on it as shown in the photo below with the 5-inch square card. I also find its a great way to create ensembles, adding the favor bag shown above on the left.

 

The supplies used to create the cards are Colorbox Fluid Chalk ink yellow ochre, Stampin' Up Flower Shop rubber stamp set and coordinating punch, Martha Stewart butterfly and leaf punches, Fiskars mini scallop edgers, Hero Arts sentiment stamp set LP253, Wonderfil thread, green cardstock, shimmer yellow gold cardstock, and white cardstock.

I hope you are inspired to create something wonderful today!

Creatively Yours,

Sharon

Project designs ©Sharon M. Reinhart

Spring has Sprung Card Class!
at the Crop for Critters on Saturday April 23, 2016 at the Highwood Community Centre 10 Harlow Avenue NW, class consists of the three cards shown, fee is $20.00 per person with twenty percent from each class fee going back to the crop fundraising efforts. The class will start at 1 pm and we should finish up around 2:30 or 3 pm. Techniques include peel-off sticker techniques, coloring on vellum, die-cutting, and a quilt thread wrap.
This class is open to all, even if you are not registered for the crop you can still sign up and take the class.

Participants must bring, scissors, paper trimmer, adhesive for card assembly and liner tape such as the 1/8 inch scor-tape is also recommended along with dimensional adhesive such as foam mounting tape and adhesive dots. A piercing tool and mat will be used however if you do not have one I will have a couple tools that may be shared as a group.
Class size is limited and participants must be pre-registered by midnight April 21, 2016 by contacting myself Sharon Reinhart directly through this page or at sharonmreinhart@yahoo.ca
Hope you will join us!!

Using word templates!

Projects by Sharon M. Reinhart
 as seen in the March 28, 2016 CardMaker Update

Happy Spring! I hope the colors in these cards puts some spring in your step! My most recent CardMaker Magazine Update is all about using word die-templates to create cards. I had fun combining my templates with other elements such as stamps to create these cards. I encourage you, if you have not yet signed up for this free resource, to head over to CardMaker Magazine and take a look at the complete article!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Window Card Inspiration!

Designed by Sharon M. Reinhart

as shown in the CardMaker Update

My latest CardMaker Update is now available just head over to CardMaker Magazine, it is a free resource that once you subscribe, at no charge, it will go to your inbox every three weeks. Kimber McGray and myself alternate the writing of the CardMaker Update, so you will get two editors ideas and perspectives. I hope you will take a peak!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Card Class Photo Inspiration!

Project designs ©Sharon M. Reinhart September 2015

Here they are! The four projects that we will be working on in our February 13, 2016 class being held at the Thorncliffe Greenview Community Center. The techniques are using Washi tape, thread wrapping, die-cutting, pressure embossing and two different peel off sticker techniques one using tombow markers on vellum. The tag may be created as is, perfect for adhering to a gift bag or a bottle of wine, flavored oils or a box of yummy chocolates, or if desired it can be made into a card. The LOVE card as shown can also be made instead as a Christmas card using an ornament shape and the word MERRY. The class will be held from 1:30 to 4:00 pm. Registration and payment of $25.00 per person is required in advance before February 6th. Please leave me a message if you have any questions or wish to register for this class.
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Feburary 13 Class

©Sharon M. Reinhart September 2015

I thought I would share Card 1 - LOVE-ly Washi tape from my February 13 class being held in the Horizon Room at Thorncliffe Greenview Community Center at 1:30 to 4:00 pm. We will be doing 4 cards ( 3 cards and one large tag that participants can create as a tag or make into a card). Due to the room size, my capacity for this class is 15 participants. Please leave me a message if you are interested in attending. The fee will be $25.00 to be paid in advance in order to hold your spot. I will be posting the remaining cards in future posts. This card makes use of readily available supplies and some that are even available through your grocery and office supply stores. Also, as you can see off to one side, if preferred participants can create this card for Christmas rather than Valentines or Anniversary. Hope you will be able to join us on the creative journey!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

February Card Class

Just booked a room at the Thorncliffe Greenview community hall 5600 Center Street N. (Horizon Room) for a card class on Saturday February 13, 2016. I am going to be teaching some of the cards that I designed for the first Annie's Craft Festival. I will post photos shortly, just wanted to give a shout out on this. The class will be from 1:30 to 4 pm, we will be creating 4 cards and the fee is $25.00 per person to be paid in advance in order to hold your spot.
Keep tuned in for further info.
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Splatter-Stamped Than You Cards

As shown in the January 4, 2016 CardMaker Magazine Update

My most recent CardMaker update went live January 4th. With the holidays behind us, some of you may be in need of Thank You cards or want to experiment with splatter stamps. This article is just the tip of the iceberg discussing different ways of utilizing splatter style stamps to create backgrounds. I hope you will head on over to CardMaker Magazine using this link and check out our most recent update! While you are there I encourage you to sign up for this free resource which will go directly to your inbox every three weeks with articles by the editors of the CardMaker Update - yours truly and designer extraordinaire Kimber McGray.