Author: Leslie Benson
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Simple Watercolor Technique for Crafting a Beautiful Warm Welcome Card
Watercolor painting is a fun and relaxing hobby that anyone can enjoy. There are many watercolor techniques to use and I’m sharing an easy, beginner-friendly one with you today. I created this card using a stamp set, a few inks, and a set of water painters. Always use permanent, waterproof ink when stamping with watercolor.…
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Step-by-Step Guide: How to Make a Mini Tote Bag Treat Holder
My Hello Spring Card Party is this week and I wanted to make a sweet table favor for everyone attending. This Mini Tote Bag Treat Holder is what I came up with: Using the Medium Daisy Punch to embellish the fronts of the mini tote bags made this project quick and easy to make. Video…
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How to Make Your Own Sending Sunshine Greeting Card
Making cards is fun but sending them to brighten someone else’s day is delightful! Wouldn’t you love to receive a handmade card in the mail? Happy Mail is the best kind of mail! The Sending Sunshine greeting card I made during today’s Coffee & a Card Livestream would brighten anyone’s day. Whatever kind of day…
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Make a Gift Bag with a Belly Band
I made this sweet little gift bag during today’s Make-it-Monday Livestream. It’s the perfect size for tucking in some sweet treats or a gift card. I used the Country Floral Lane Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up! to make the bag. The sentiment I stamped onto the tag is one I’ve used over and over…
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Make a Sweet Songbirds Thank-You Card
Spring has sprung here in Kansas City and has put me in the mood to make this Sweet Songbirds thank-you card. I used the Sweet Songbirds Bundle from Stampin’ Up! to create the card. I also used one of my favorite 6″ x 6″ paper collections, Regency Park. Although I could have cut rectangles for…