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