3-Window Card and Template

Trendy alert! 3-windows on a card either round or square

This can be found on many cards today. There are also many dies that cut out the 3 shapes at the same time, but if you don't have this die, like me, you can download this pattern that will fit a 5.5" x 4.25" card (landscape or portrait). You can use this template for circles too.

1. I used coordinated patterned paper. 2. Cut out the template and cut out some stripes of paper. 3. Draw the template on the back. 4. Cut out as shown. 5. Transfer the template to the card. 6. Stamp your images into the card.

I stamped the sentiment at the bottom and use baker's twine in blue to contrast (look for additional colors on patterned paper or on the coordinates on the same pad). You can color your images or not.

Download the pattern below (at the end) and share your creations! Just leave a comment with a link to your card. Did you use it rounded or squared? Do you think of any other way to use this pattern? Comment, comment, comment!!! We all want to know what you did :)

Download below!

 

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Stamp Carving Tutorial - Details

I'm here again with another tutorial on stamp carving. I just want to let you know that it's been less than a year since I started carving stamps, but I think the results are best when done this way. So here we go:

This are my tips when carving small pieces, thin lines or curves:

- MOVE SLOW and use light pressure, the less you remove, the easy will glide and you can fix it (if needed) later.

- I advise to start and end one stroke at a time, when a "line" makes a 90˚ angle STOP, lift your carving tool and rotate your stamp, now continue carving.

- Curves are easy if you rotate the stamp while carving, if you move your hand while making pressure you might not control directions very well.

- If a thin line is "as thin as your tip" carve on top of the line, but if the line is wider, then your carving tool should be placed aligned with one of the borders of the line, then carve the other side.

- If your tip is too big, use a syringe needle!

- I only use an xacto knife to "divide" what I want to carve from what I don't. I lightly press the xacto into the carving block and make sure it get about 1 or 2 mm deep.

Hope this help, please let me know if you have any questions or if you have another method for stamp carving! Share your knowledge : )
The template of the stamp of this video can be found below for free! And a picture tutorial on how to carve your stamps can be found here.

Christmas in a Hurry - Day 3

DAY 3 - HANDMADE ORNAMENTS, COLOR SCHEME AND TREE DECOR

WITH FREE DOWNLOAD

Tired of the same tree decoration? This year I decided to make my own ornaments (again) but not the traditional "ball" but shapes and characters. As you know I make each video the same day I post it, I started making the ornaments with daylight and ended using lamps at 5pm. Everything you see was made in one day including the photos and still got time for the video. Also I have a template for my felt ornaments, you know I love felt and Christmas was the best excuse to use it. (download it at the end of the post)

TIPS:

1. COLOR SCHEME:

Christmas in a Hurry - Day 1

DAY 1 - CHRISTMAS PAPER TREES VIDEO AND DOWNLOAD 

Hello everyone! welcome back to my blog. I've been working very hard to re-do this blog, and for the premier I decided to make a series called Christmas in a Hurry. I know, this happens every year, you said you'll start November 1st. with Christmas decorations, and finished the gift list next weekend so you can buy them on black friday or so... Never happens!

Well, this year I did start on November, but on the 28th and someone promised me he'll help me, but I did all by myself. Good news, even though I was on time to the holidays I did get all my presents, all Christmas decor and even make some food in a week. YES  A WEEK, and I've got some extra time to share everything with you =)

Join me this week to find out how you can also make your Christmas in a Hurry, and get everything done right before Christmas. I know it sounds impossible but few hours a day will get you there in a couple days. This is what you might find in this series:

- Christmas decor: Handmade Christmas decor such as ornaments, paper trees, garlands, tree skirt.
- Gifts and Packaging: Mass production cards and gift tags, super simple yet beautiful cards and packaging with everyday products you can find right at home.
- Food Recipes: some quick and delicious food recipes you can make ahead, so you have more time to make some gift or cards.


Let's begin with some easy, affordable and cute home decor for small spaces (can be used over a chimney, on the coffee table and even on your buffet or dinner table).

Downloadable Bunting Banner

Flag Banner Demo - Download below

It's been out there for a while now. The flag banners are IN. I was making a flag banner for the new look of my blog, but decided to go with washi tape instead. Do you like it? Any comments? Please leave a comment telling me if you like it or not, and suggestions. 

Because I spent some time making the banner I decided to share it with you. If you want to change the colors, email me with the colors you want or size, OR if you have Adobe Illustrator I can send you the original file.

While sharing, leave a comment with a link of your work so everyone can see how cool banners are and that it can be used in so many ways!

If there are any problems let me know. Just click on the image below and save to computer.

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Valentine's Card - Bird Love

Hi everyone! Now that BIRDS are IN, what about a valentine's card made of a cute little birds? Download this card for free. Just click the image and save as. Hope you like it.

Free Halloween Card 4

Original Design by Nicole Stagg

Yay! another free card, only 3 designs left!!! Made with all my love for my dear followers and new visitors =) Enjoy... remember to feedback or share on your favorite network.
This little witch named Andrea was drawn to look-a-like my friend Carla G. or at least that was my goal.

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Free Halloween Card 3

Original Design by Nicole Stagg

Hi everyone!! another card for Halloween.. remember to comment!

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Free Halloween Card 2

Original Design by Nicole Stagg

I give you two designs in one. This cute family is "The Ghostly Pumpkin family" both with or without background for your personal use! please leave feedback and share your projects.

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Free Halloween Card

Original Design by Nicole Stagg

Hello everyone.. I've been extremely busy, but at least I have something for you! Here's one of many Halloween cards I will be posting. I would like some feedback or maybe photos of your prints and uses to share! Hope you like this little spider.
Until next time!

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Now Available... Baby Scrapbook Kit (Digital)

Now available on Etsy shop: Baby Scrapbook Kit!

All you need to make a baby boy or girl scrapbook, from pages to stickers, borders, embellishments, phrases and more. High quality 300dpi papers and pictures, for all your digital or printed scrapbook. Design by me =p 

Order yours now! Click here to shop.

-More designs coming soon-