Easter Cards With Doilies!

Projects designed by Sharon M. Reinhart from the
April 10, 2017 CardMaker Magazine online Update

Just in time for Easter card crafting! My most recent CardMaker Magazine online update April10, 2017 has gone live today. It is about creating Easter cards with doilies and doily shapes! I encourage you to head on over to www.cardmakermagazine.com and view the Update for the full article and full photos of each card! If you are not familiar with this resource it is free and all you have to do is sign up on their website. Every three weeks an article with photos and inspiration will be delivered to your inbox from either myself or our other CardMaker Update Editor the ever-so-talented Kimber McGray!
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

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