Hello there,  my blog is going to go through the creation of the cards and crafts in four major steps:

1. Supplies required

2.Preparation

3. Construction

4.Review

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Please note I will not provide exact supply details as many people like myself live in remote areas and do not have access to large craft stores. I would suggest you make these cards with what you have at hand rather than trying to replicate them exactly.

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November 2018 -Simple Christmas card:

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1. Supplies -Neenah Solar White 80lbs super smooth card stock or a white card stock of your choice; square punch 1 inch; red embossing powder; Merry Christmas stamp; Christmas stickers of your choice; sequins of your choice or drops

2.Preparation- cut the white card stock to 11 inches (W) x 41/4 inches(H). Fold and score the strip to 51/2 inches x 41/4 inches

3.Construction-Stamp you greeting within the top 2/3 of the folded card;emboss with embossing powder after you have wiped anti static powder over the area to be embossed; use your punch and cut three squares in the lower 1/3 of the card horizontally; add the stickers of your choice on the back of the inside of the card-the right hand side flap; add your choice of sequins, pearls or drops to each of the four corners of the squares as above.

4. Review : Ease of construction 2 /5 with 5 being extremely challenging-this was a very easy card to make especially for a beginner. You can add an inside sentiment if you wish. It took approximately 10 minutes to make this card so it would ideal for bulk card making initiatives.

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November 2018- Happy Thanksgiving card

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1.Supplies- white card stock; embossing powder-copper; maple leaf stamp; geometric stencil or leaf patterned stencil; distressed inks (preferably); rectangle die cut small; "grateful" stamp; marker in brown or orange 

2.Preparation-cut the white card stock to 11 inches (W) x 41/4 inches(H). Fold and score the strip to 51/2 inches x 41/4

3. Lightly apply and blend in light yellow and brown distressed ink to card front; once dry, place and secure stencil on card front and use a darker color distressed ink in brown, rust or orange to pound/pounce color onto the front card. Remove stencil carefully to reveal  blended light and dark areas; use embossing tool and powder to place 3 images of the maple leaf on the card; cut out the rectangle die and stamp on the grateful sentiment or any sentiment of your choice; use a marker to add the stitch trim around the edge of the card.

4. Review: Ease of construction 3/5 with 5 being extremely challenging. Card took approximately 30 minutes to make, it was moderately easy. Inside sentiment of your choice can be used.

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March 2019 Cement Tealight/candle holders

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