Embossing Folder Fun

Designed by Sharon M. Reinhart as seen in the CardMaker Update

Just sending out an invitation for you to check out my most recent online CardMaker Update. It's all about creating cards using embossing folders! One of my most favorite tools to create with. To view the full article along with individual card pictures head on over to CardMaker using this link or go to www.cardmakermagazine.com, it is the current issue, Feb. 27, 2017. While you are there check out the archives and also sign up for this free resource to be delivered straight to your inbox every three weeks! Hope you enjoy it and that you are inspired to create!
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

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!

Christmas Cards & Inspiration!

Project designs ©Sharon M. Reinhart 2012

I would like to invite you to head over to Cardmaker Magazine's most recent newsletter. I am sharing some Christmas card designs as well as how to take inspiration from one design to create other items such as party favors, packaging, ornaments, etc. The newsletter is a free resource that if you sign up will go directly to your inbox every three weeks. Hope you like it!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Always & Forever Wedding Card

Project design ©Sharon M. Reinhart

Sharing another card that we created in the wedding inspiration class. This one combines the ease of pressure embossing using a Cuttlebug embossing folder and thread wrapping techniques. The scalloped hearts were cut using the Spellbinders Nestabilities classic scalloped heart. The beautiful metallic thread is from Wonderfil. The use of embossing folders and die templates on assembly line style cards makes the process a whole lot quicker. The thread wrapping is not difficult at all -- you could put the entire wedding party to work on these, both the guys and the gals! For the thread wrapping be sure to work from the spool of thread if you cut a length of thread it will be tangled in no time. Tape the end of the thread to the back of the scallop shape. Wrap thread around the front just right of center then across the front and between the scallops at the bottom just left of center. Continue wrapping the thread in a clockwise manner until complete. Cut the thread from spool and adhere to back of piece.  Adhere one of the hearts with double sided tape to the card front and the other with foam mounting tape - two of my favorites are the Scotch foam mounting squares and the Tombow power tabs. I find that both of these products allow for my designs to have dimension but usually do not interfere with the mailing process. This card is a great style for a wedding invitation, shower invitation or an anniversary. Enjoy!
Creatiely Yours,
Sharon