Category Archives: Annie Collins

How to Create a Purple Be My Valentine Hearts Card

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by Annie Collins

Hello Crafty Friends! Annie here with a fun textured Be My Valentine greeting card. This fun pink and purple card is perfect for your special someone.

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 30 minutes

Directions

Art Supplies

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Other
  • Cheery Lane Designs Die: Be My Valentine B531
  • Rinea: Oma’s Postcard Stamp
  • Stampin Up: Falling Heart Stencil
  • I used the stencil above – here’s one that is available
  • MFT: Lots of Heart Stencil
  • Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangle Die
  • Strathmore Cold Press Watercolor Cardstock
  • Recollections Brand 110# Cardstock: White
  • Recollections Brand 65# Cardstock: Lavender
  • Recollections Brand Foam Dots

How To Create A Happy New Year Card

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by Annie Collins

Hello Crafty Friends! Annie here with a simple New Year’s card. Make this fun card with easy embossing and the use of the Kaleidacolor Ink pad to bring this card to life.

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 10 minutes

Directions

Art Supplies

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  • Maker’s Movement – Sarcastic New Year Stamp Set
  • Trinity Stamps Embellishments – Crystal Gems
  • Rinea Foil Paper – Starstruck Silver
  • Recollections Brand 110# Cardstock – White
  • Recollections Brand 65# Cardstock – Light Gray

How to Create a Joyful Poinsettia Holiday Card

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by Annie Collins

Hello Crafty Friends! Annie here with a clean and simple Joyful Poinsettia Holiday card using die cuts, embossing powders, and inks. I really love how the sparkle in Mboss Lucky Stars creates an extra shine in this card design.

Skill: Advanced
Time: 15 minutes

Directions

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Learn How to Make a Butterfly Thank You Card

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Hello Crafty Friends! Annie Collins here with a quick and easy stenciled butterfly thank you card. See how I make two different versions of the same card design by a simple color change from pink to blue. 

Skill: Intermediate 
Time: 10 minutes

Directions

Art Supplies

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  • Mroowvibes – Thank You Stamp and Die
  • Glossy Cardstock
  • Strathmore Cold – Press Watercolor Cardstock
  • Recollections Brand 110# Cardstock – White
  • Recollections Brand Mandala Stencil
  • Michelle’s Sparkling Creations: Jewels – Fuchsia, Pink and Teal

 

Learn How to Make a Merry Christmas Santa Card

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by Annie Collins

Hello Craft Friends! Today Annie creates a fun and playful Santa Christmas or Holiday card. This card uses a variety of card making supplies to create texture and shimmer throughout. Take a look at how to make Santa’s beard more life-like with Amplify to make a foam texture.

Skill: Intermediate
Time: 1 hour

Directions

Art Supplies

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Other
  • The Rabbit Hole Designs – Kringle Stamp Set 
  • Accent Opaque White 80# Cardstock – Ultra Smooth 
  • MFT Cloud Stencil
  • Sakura Gelly Roll Pens – Metallic Gold, Metallic Silver, White 
  • Maker’s Movement Shaker Sprinkles – Clay Snowflakes
  • Recollections Brand 110# Cardstock – White
  • Recollections Brand 65# Cardstock: Light Blue

How to Create a Thanksgiving Silverware Holder

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by Annie Collins

Hello Crafty Friends!  In today’s crafting tutorial, I will show you how to make fun and quick Thanksgiving papercrafts. This is a silverware holder made with kraft paper, stylish stamps, and chalk inks in a matte-finish look. I enjoy making crafts during the holidays and this is one that is perfect for the weeks leading up to the big Turkey day!

Skill: Beginner
Time: 10 minutes

Directions

Art Supplies

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Other
  • Stampendous Stamps: Damask Fall Set
  • Simply Crafty SVGs: Silverware Holder
  • Recollections Brand 65# Cardstock: Kraft and Maroon
  • Bazzil Brand Cardstock: Golden Umber
  • Brother Scan N Cut Machine