Make it Monday Videos

Watercolor Sunflowers-Make it Monday #16

Make it Monday Videos / July 19, 2021

Yes, folks it is already Monday again and another amazing week to give thanks to the Lord. I am excited to share a few simple watercolor techniques with you in this week’s video.

Learn how to create watercolor effects on your stamping projects. It is so quick, easy, and fun! Just add water to your usual stamping to get softer edges and rich color.

Supplies

Watercolor Paper
Watercolor Painters
Celebrating Sunflowers Stamp Set
Pool Party Ink and Re-inker
Bumblebee Ink
Early Espresso Ink
Bumblebee Cardstock
Early Espresso Cardstock
Stazon Jet Black Ink
Clear Block D

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Make It Monday #15-6 Simply Succulent Techniques!

Make it Monday Videos / July 5, 2021

Happy Monday! Todays video features 6 background techniques using the Simply Succulent Set and the Potted Succulent Dies. I also used the Artistically Inked stamp set and sentiments from the Sweet Strawberry set.

I hope this video and the card samples that follow inspire you to create something beautiful this week. I would love to hear your comments and see your creations, so feel free to send me a picture through my contact page.

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Technique # 3 Artistically Inked Card #1

Technique # 3 Artistically Inked Card #2

Supplies

Simply Succulents Stamp Set #154480 $22
Potted Succulent Dies #154330 $39
Artistically Inked Stamp Set #154542 $24
Watercolor Painters #151298 $12
Watercolor Paper #149621 $9
Stampin’ Blend Marker Combos $9: Mint Macaron #154889 , Just Jade #153107, Gray Granite #154886, Old Olive#154892 , Highland Heather #154887, Granny Apple Green #154885
Memento Black Ink #132708 $6
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue
Blending Brushes #153611 $12
Sponge Daubers #133773 $5
Stampin’ Up! Cardstock $8.75: Basic Black #121045, Basic White $159276, Gray Granite #149693. Mint Macaron #138337, Just Jade #153079, Fresh Freesia #155613, Granny Apple Green #146990
Stampin’ Up! Inks $7.50: Mint Macaron #147106, Fresh Freesia #155611, Rich Razzleberry #147091, Daffodil Delight #147094, Misty Moonlight #153118, Soft Succulent #155778, Polished Pink #155712, Pale Papaya #155670, Balmy Blue #147105
Tasteful Textile 3-D Embossing Folder #152718 $9

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Make it Monday #14 Birthday Book

Make it Monday Videos, Paper Crafting Ideas / June 28, 2021

Hey all it is time again for another Make it Monday tutorial and today we are going to create a birthday book card.

This is a fun project for kids. This project is great if you are planning a birthday party and need a craft or if you just need a fun project to keep your little darlings occupied this summer. Either way, this tutorial is easy and does not require a lot of crafting tools.

I chose to decorate my book with the Hey There Chick and the Hey Birthday Chick bundles, but any stamp set you have will do. Don’t forget the Hey Chick Bundle will be retiring in a few days, so if you need to add that to your stamping supplies, our current host code is: 79GFWYZE.

Cutting Measurements

All Measurement=inches CS=Cardstock DSP=Designer Series Paper Landscape Position=Long side Portrait Position=short side

Supplies

Fine Art Floral DSP or patterned paper of choice- 8 ½ x 11
Basic White Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (stamped images)
Soft Suede Cardstock-3 x 5½ (fence die)
Bermuda Bay Cardstock- 1¼ x 2¼ (Happy Birthday die)
Memento Black Ink
Stampin’ Blend Markers-Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze, Balmy Blue, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Petal Pink, Pumpkin Pie and Flirty Flamingo
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

Directions

See Video–Click here for my YouTube Channel

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Make It Monday #13 Hinge Fold Card

Fun Fold Cards, Make it Monday Videos / June 21, 2021

Hey all it is time for another Make it Monday Tutorial. Today’s project features the Pretty Perennial Stamp set that will be retiring on June 30, 2021. See the end of this post for all supplies. Our Host code is: N26RAJBX

Cutting Measurements

All Measurement=inches CS=Cardstock DSP=Designer Series Paper Landscape Position=Long side Portrait Position=short side

Supplies

Polished Pink Cardstock- 5½ x 7½ (card base)-score at 4¼
Basic White Cardstock-2 x 3, 3 x 5 ¼ (front), 4 x 5¼ (inside), scrap for happy
Pretty Perennial Bundle
Polished Pink
Daffodil Delight
Bermuda Bay
Memento Black Ink
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Stitched So Sweetly Dies
Stamparatus
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
Liquid Glue

Directions

See video above or YouTubeRenaeNovak

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Father’s Day Fun Fold-Make it Monday #12

Make it Monday Videos, Paper Crafting Ideas / June 14, 2021

Hey all it is time again for another Make it Monday tutorial. Today’s card is a fun fold Father’s Day card. As you know, Father’s Day is just around the corner, and I am so blessed to still have my Dad in my life.

It is a bitter sweet day, as I am also sad that my Father-in-law is no longer with us. So whether your dad is here with you or in heaven with Jesus, let us thank the Lord for our Dads. To View Video Click Here or Click Image below

Cutting Measurements

All Measurement=inches CS=Cardstock DSP=Designer Series Paper Landscape Position=Long side Portrait Position=short side

Supplies for Card #1

Handsomely Suited Bundle
Kangaroo and Company #154502 (heart stamped panel-inside)
Basic Black Cardstock-5½ x 8½ (score 4¼) for card base, 1½, 8½ (score 2-1/8, 4¼, & 6-3/8)
Cherry Cobbler Cardstock- 1¼ x 1-7/8 (4 pieces for inside panels)
True Love DSP-2¼ x 4
Basic White Cardstock-4 x 5, 5 x 8 (score at 4-inside), scrap for pocket die, bow tie, necktie and greeting
Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blend Marker Combo
Memento Black Ink

Supplies for Card #2

Basic Black Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (score 4¼) for card base, ¼ x 4
So Saffron Cardstock-# 105113, 3 x 4-1/8
Hand Penned DSP- #155499, 3 x 4
Basic White Cardstock- 4 x 5¼ (card front), 4 x 8½ (inside), scrap for flowers
Gray Granite Cardstock -#146983, scrap for Jars
Sweet Ice Cream-#158224

I hope you enjoy the cards featured in today’s Make it Monday tutorial. Join me tomorrow for more card inspirations and next Monday for another Make it Monday video.