Sunday, January 12, 2014
Thank you...
Friday, January 10, 2014
No excuses...
What I'd like to introduce today are my current Valentines.
These little Monster hugs are so easy and fun to create! We created these in my January stamp club last Saturday using the Stampin Up monster hug kit. The little monsters come all ready pre-cut and printed. So, I added the googly eye, handwrapped the chocolate with designer paper and punched out a heart with glitter paper for some extra sparkle. ;)
I'm selling these completed with Hersheys nuggets at my etsy shop. I'm planning on making some for my daughters' classmates, which I think they will love.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Momma told me....
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Candy cards galore!!!
Please take a look at some that I have for sale on etsy. You won't be disappointed. Like this one!
Here's a sneak peak of my Happy Birthday series that is not on sale at etsy yet!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Hello Halloween!!!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Custom card orders
Well, I feel so lucky that I have gotten custom orders from both my Etsy online shop and craft fair participation. It feels really good when you create unique cards for someone from just mere ideas and sketches. I feel that I have done my best work in custom orders. It enables me to create in a more risky and challenging manner, which makes me strive to create something more complex and difficult. I hope you enjoy seeing the process unfold through some sample photos below.
First, the client makes a request for something that resembles an already created card but with different designs, colors or style. Sometimes it is created from just an idea that is completely different than what I have created thus far. Second, depending on the level of originality, difficulty and complexity, I will either email the completed card or a sketch to be approved by the client. Third, I will create or modify the card, per the client's feedback. Fourth, I will email a completed card photo to the client for final approval. Finally, I will either load the card to Etsy for purchase by the client or receive payment by mail and then mail the custom order to the client. This process can take a few days or a few weeks depending on the size, originality, difficulty and needs of the order. I do my best to accomodate all expectations of the client. I enjoy working on my handmade cards and feel very fortunate to have clients that enjoy my work. So, if you need any cards with specific needs and wants, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
More Mother's Day cards...
So, first off, sorry for the two week break on New card Wednesdays. I have had a string of custom orders that made me very busy, so I had no time to squeeze for writing articles. I appreciate those of you who still came by to check in on the new articles.
So, I know that I jumped the gun when I posted my Mother's Day cards before St. Patrick's Day and Easter, but I couldn't wait because I was so enthusiastic about sharing them. Well, in honor of my participation in the Mother's Day mini-boutique and wine tasting on Saturday, May 8th from 2pm-6pm at the Pleasant Hill Wine Merchants shop (http://www.pleasanthillwinemerchants.com/), I will be debuting more Mother's Day cards this week and next. Also, there will be Father's Day and wine cards introduced in the coming weeks. Check out the newest ones now!
These are Mother's Day purses! Well, they're cards that look like purses. You create these card purses by using dual-sided, coordinated paper, which you fold once and then cut on an angle on each side. Then, you fold the top of the paper again, which gives it the purse look. I used velcro to "close" the purse and added flower accents (some dipped in glitter with a diamond-like center) that represent the clasp. Then, I finished off the purse with satin or other ribbon as the straps of the purse. As you can see, each card has another sheet of paper for your own personal message. These cards are labor-intensive with a lot of detail, which shows a very personal, special touch. It really looks like a real handbag, which all ladies will appreciate. These cards are a wonderful way to celebrate a mother, friend, daughter or sister on Mother's Day. Make someone feel special today.