Author: Leslie Benson

  • Masking Technique Card

    Masking Technique Card

    I am loving the color combination in today’s card! I recently saw something online that used a bright pink along with jewel tones and knew I had to recreate it in a card. Who knew that Melon Mambo and Crushed Curry would look so fantastic together?! The card images are stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black…

  • Make a 3-D Front Flap Card

    Make a 3-D Front Flap Card

    TGIF everyone! I wanted to share this card that I made recently during one of my Coffee & a Card Facebook Lives. I go live two times per week and share some fun projects and paper crafting techniques. If you’re looking for some cool craftiness and you’re on Facebook, please follow me here: https://www.facebook.com/theplaidpoodle This…

  • Have Another Quarantini!

    Have Another Quarantini!

    Today’s card is a light-hearted look at the unique COVID-19 and social distancing situation we are currently in. Aren’t the punch art olives the cutest? I cased them from a card fellow Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Lorri Heiling created. The image and sentiments came from a new digital stamp set from Stampin’ Up! This digital stamp…

  • Make a Timeless Tulips Mother’s Day Gift Bag

    Make a Timeless Tulips Mother’s Day Gift Bag

    My Make it Monday project this week is this sweet handled gift bag. These bags are so much fun to make and are the perfect size for a gift card, a small gift, or candy treats. The bag is fairly quick and easy to put together but the handle requires a few extra steps. Watch…

  • Last Chance Discounted Products

    Stampin’ Up! just released their 2020 Retiring Lists and there are bargains to be had! They will go quickly so if there is something you are dreaming of on the lists make sure you grab it before it’s gone! When looking at the lists pay particular attention to any asterisks next to an item. Some…