Pearls for Mom!

Designed by Sharon M. Reinhart

With Mothers Day quickly approaching I thought I would share this "Pearls for Mom" card, which has been created using a tea-bag folding technique! My Mom loved her pearl necklace and she was my biggest supporter and fan when it came to my creative pursuits! Even when she became more house bound she truly enjoyed our card making moments, I would put simple kits together and take them over and walk her through the steps. She loved that she had made something that she could use to brighten someone else's day and it also afforded her some distraction from her sickness. Although she is not with us on this earth any longer it was she that inspired this card! XO Miss you Mom! I encourage each of you to share your talents with someone and help to brighten their day! The gift of time is something that you cannot put a price tag on -- it truly is priceless!

Tea-bag folding requires the use of a lightweight paper - text weight or photo copy weight. This fold begins with 8 circle shapes that are folded into quarters. Unfold all, and re-crease the fold lines so that they are all mountain folds. Next holding the circle shape with the mountain folds in an X orientation, press on the sides and collapse into a pie shape. The last fold for this one is to fold back the top curved layer. With the folded shape on your work surface and the pointed end at the top, place double-sided adhesive such as Scor-tape along the right folded edge of each folded shape.

To assemble, remove the tape liner and sandwich the layers of one folded piece in between the layers of another. Continue until complete. Remember to remove the tape from the last folded shape and join the medallion together.
This is one of my most favorite folds! For more information and inspiration  about tea-bag folding please check out my books or my online class/DVD Fabulous Paper Folds! I do have a small inventory so if you are wanting to purchase an item please contact me through this blog.
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

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

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

Wrapped in Love!

Designed by Sharon M. Reinhart 2017

I have another simple but pretty Valentine's Day greeting card to share with you today. This creation makes use of a Spirelli thread wrapping technique and beautiful red metallic thread from Wonderfil. The base card is an A2 (4 1/4 x 5 1/2-inch) side fold card. Layered onto the front is a die-cut banner, scalloped circle, lacey circle, standard circle and lastly the thread wrapped scalloped circle. The scalloped, lacey, and standard circle die templates are from Spellbinders.

To create the Spirelli wrap, it is best to work from the spool of thread. Secure the end of the thread to the back with tape. Wrap the thread around to the front through one valley, next count 9 valley's to the right and continue the wrap in the ninth valley. Wrap around the back returning to the right of the first wrap and continue wrapping until there are two thread wraps in each valley. Secure at the back with tape. The larger number of spaces skipped will create a smaller center circle and a smaller number of spaces skipped will create a larger center circle. Place an adhesive rhinestone in the center circle created by wrapping the threads.

To finish this card a die-cut sentiment (Sizzix) has been adhered to a tag shape and then adorned with an adhesive rhinestone. Adhere the sentiment panel to the card front using foam mounting tape to create a bit of dimension.

This is the design in its most basic form, however remember depending on your supplies and level of experience it is easy to take it to the next level. Some options would be to complete some pressure embossing on the banner strip or card front or possibly some background stamping and/or heat embossing.

I hope you have been inspired to create!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Valentine Inspiration!

Project design by Sharon M. Reinhart

It's getting close to that day where love is in the air and all around us! I love (no pun intended) making valentines cards and little treats! Thought I would share this quick and easy card. I began with a Kraft colored cardstock base and then embossed it using a Taylored Expressions embossing folder. Next layer corrugated paper to the card front followed by red cardstock then a layer of red glitter tape and a corrugated notched banner strip. Notched banners are easy to create by using a square or octagon punch, or with the use of a die template, or manually by cutting up the center and then from the corners to the center cut line.

Adorn the card front with a mini collage created with a die-cut heart, die-cut flourishes and die-cut words. These dies are all Sizzix die templates. Then to create the studded effect on the card without the dimension just add glitter dots (Elizabeth Craft Designs) to the words and scatter on some of the embossed areas. It may be hard to see in this photo but a Wink of Stella gold pen has been used around the die-cut heart, edge of the large corrugated layer and on the words. These pens have a beautiful shimmer to them - love them! I hope you are inspired to create something LOVE-ly!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

Back to Basics!

Projects designed by Sharon M. Reinhart as seen in the CardMaker
January 16, 2017 Update

I would like to invite you to take a look at my most recent CardMaker Update, in this issue we go back to the basics for all of our new card makers, but there is also creative inspiration for our seasoned card makers. Head on over by clicking this link CardMaker. If you have not yet signed up for this free resource, I encourage you to do so while you are there. We have two editors, myself, and the fabulous Kimber McGray. Kimber and I alternate the writing of the update so that you get some great information and inspiration directly to your inbox every three weeks! I hope you will take a look and be inspired to create.
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

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.

Chrismtas Cards with Shimmer Sheetz!

As seen in the November 23rd CardMaker Update
Projects and article by Sharon M. Reinhart

Just want to invite you to head on over to CardMaker magazine to view my most recent update. It's is all about making Christmas cards using Shimmer Sheetz! This is a wonderful product that can be used with a variety of techniques. So if you are in need of some inspiration - head on over using this link to CardMaker.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you celebrating the American Thanksgiving!
Creatively yours,
Sharon

Wonderful Class Resource!

I just have to share a great resource for crafters, Annie's online classes! They have a plethora of classes involving various mediums. I stepped out of my norm and decided to give crochet a try, I truly am a self taught beginner in the crochet world. I really needed some help in order to move forward with this medium. I found this help with an online class taught by a wonderful instructor Ellen Gormley!

This class is called Learn to Crochet! Ellen gives wonderful step by step instruction, inspiration and truly made me feel that I was more than capable! This class is geared to beginners but also takes you to that stage where creating projects is possible and provided. If you would like to learn something new, revisit or refresh yourself in a particular craft or move beyond your present level I would absolutely recommend this class to you. While you are visiting Annie's I encourage you to make use of the free previews available for any class they offer. I also would like to ensure you that my recommendation is based on my own experience and opinions and I am not receiving compensation to complete this review. So head on over to Annie's using this link to take a look!
Creatively yours,
Sharon

Halloween Tags & Treat Bags!

Projects designed by Sharon M. Reinhart as seen in the CardMaker Update

With Halloween just a week away I thought I would share my most recent CardMaker Update with you. This update is a free resource that you may sign up for which will go directly to your inbox. We have two editors alternating the writing of this resource, myself and Kimber McGray. Every three weeks you will receive an update filled with lots of creative information. Head on over to CardMaker now to see my October 12th Volume 9 issue all about Halloween Tags & Treat Bags! Hope you get inspired to create! Don't forget to sign up while you are there!
Creatively yours,
Sharon

Card Sets!

As shown in CardMaker Update - August 31st issue
 Designs by Sharon M. Reinhart

Just wanted to invite you to view my most recent CardMaker Update about creating card sets.
They make wonderful tokens of appreciation! Head on over to CardMaker Magazine and check out the August 31st update, while you are there I encourage you to browse through the archived issues for a wide variety of update topics.
Creatively yours,
Sharon

Cards for the Guys!

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

Just wanted to invite you to check out my most recent CardMaker Update! It's all about creating cards with the guys in mind and also using some unique supplies. Head on over to CardMaker for the entire article and complete photos!
Creatively yours,
Sharon

Making Flowers with Die Templates!

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

Just wanted to let you know that my most recent CardMaker newsletter is available now and it is all about making flowers using die templates! With Mother's Day approaching there is also some inspiration for your cards in order to celebrate Mom! Head on over to CardMaker Magazine newsletter for the complete article and full pictures!

Easter Cards with Seed Beads!

Designed by Sharon M. Reinhart
As seen in the CardMaker Online Newsletter ©Annie's Publishing

My most recent CardMaker online newsletter went live today and its all about making Easter cards with seed bead accents. Thought I would give you a sneak peek! For the complete article visit CardMaker using this link, this is a free resource so if you haven't signed up yet I encourage you to subscribe while you are there. Every three weeks a new issue will be delivered to subscribers in boxes. As editors (Kimber McGray and myself) alternate the writing of these informative and inspiring articles and there is even a reader feedback form so that you may provide feedback, suggest future topics or even ask for some crafting help. Hope you will join us!

Happy Valentines Day!!

Project ©Sharon M. Reinhart February 2015



Thought I would share this cute mini canvas, it was created on one of the 5-inch square kids type canvases that has an image printed on them for kids to color. This particular one is from Royal Brush and often available at Michaels. It would work equally as well using a square cardstock card base. I made use of a pocket scrapbooking panel from Simple Stories at the right side along with thread wrapped hearts and a chevron embossed chipboard alphabet letter. The background is a chevron print paper layered onto a robin's egg blue painted canvas. The final touches are red mini heart brads. Hope you like it! Feel free to use this design for personal use but please do not enter for contests or publication.

Creatively Yours,

Sharon

Valentine Inspiration!

Projects designed by Sharon M. Reinhart as seen in the CardMaker Newsletter

If you are looking for some Valentine Inspiration, I encourage you to head over to CardMaker magazine to see my latest edition of the online newsletter. This is just a little peek, check out the Cardmaker newsletter for complete photos and article. This issue isn't only about Valentine inspiration but it's also about using papers that were created for one occasion for a different one. The other element addressed in this newsletter is using pocket style scrapbooking papers for cards, in particular Simple Stories papers, it is tons of fun! I hope you will check it out and also sign up for this free resource while you are there!
Creatively Yours,
Sharon

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