Glittering Snowflake gift tag tutorial

Monday, 19 October 2009, 6:15 | Category : Backgrounders, Tutorials
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Dress up a package with glittering snowflakes in bold, modern color with this easy project. Hot pink looks sassy on a kraft shipping tag but why not try turquoise glitter for a sophisticated look or even black for unexpected drama!
I find the secret of using glitter for an intricate design like this is the kind [...]

Swirling Snowflakes

Friday, 16 October 2009, 10:10 | Category : Backgrounders
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Happy Friday! There is always something coming hot off the presses at the farm and today we have a new backgrounder to share with you called ”Swirling Snowflakes”.

We have a winter storm advisory in parts of Western New York today, the flurries are flyin’ both in the air and in the studio! The design team has whipped up some [...]

Autumn Trees From Kim Hughes and Art Nouveau Backgrounder

Friday, 7 August 2009, 10:26 | Category : Backgrounders, Kim Hughes
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I am a day late in welcoming  “Autumn Trees” to the Kim Hughes collection. Not entirely sure where I lost that day at, but the good news is that I didn’t forget entirely. Maybe it is because I am not so willing to let go of the Summer days yet, but in reality Fall is [...]

Viva Las Vegas

Thursday, 30 April 2009, 16:57 | Category : Backgrounders, Elvis Presley, Uncategorized
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I have to imagine that in the world of Elvis fans, there are many tattoos of him in different poses and in different stages of his life. When we saw this art, we knew it was one that embodied a great deal of what Elvis was and what he meant to people who had the [...]

It is a Mighty Fine Gingham!

Tuesday, 21 April 2009, 17:01 | Category : Backgrounders, Shady Tree Studios, Stamp of the month
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So how was your weekend? Mine was mighty fine! And it was made even better by the fact that I had a few minutes to get some stamps out and play, always love getting that opportunity! Even better was the chance to get some ink on our newest Backgrounder, “Fine Gingham”.

Isn’t it a mighty fine [...]

Double Damask!

Friday, 27 March 2009, 11:23 | Category : Backgrounders, Uncategorized
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Double Damask is the latest backgrounder, and WOW, very gorgeous!!!

This beautiful card was created by Joanne, and it is so inspiring!

Julia designed this, and I think that the black and white is such a great look! So FAB!!!

Go have a peek in the gallery for more wonderful ideas.
Have a wonderful weekend!!
B-

Distressed Circle Scrapblock

Friday, 20 March 2009, 12:39 | Category : Backgrounders, Kim Hughes, Scrapblocks, Uncategorized
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It is no secret that one of my favorite lines that we manufacture is the Scrapblock. This is because of my love for scrapbooking and how I got involved in this fun industry! Every new release has me eager with anticipation, and when they arrive I get them inked right up and get a project [...]

Under the Sea

Thursday, 19 March 2009, 17:33 | Category : Backgrounders, Scene-It
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So excited to share the newest Scene It!!! It is called “Under the Sea”! I love the ocean, and don’t get to visit it often enough, so getting to make and receive cards that have that as a theme would be a great reminder of the time that I have spent there.

Kristine has created this lovely [...]

A Beautiful Silk Technique

Monday, 16 March 2009, 22:28 | Category : Backgrounders, Mona Lisa Moments
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The random number generator picked #4 to be the winner of the Mona Lisa Moments “Mother’s Day Centers”
Christy                                                                                                                                           4
wrote on 13 March 2009 at 12:27 e

What a lovely set - the sentiments are wonderful and perfect for the moms in our lives. I would love a chance to win this set to use it on [...]

Toile Goodness on Friday!

Friday, 27 February 2009, 16:00 | Category : Backgrounders
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That is the Cornish Heritage Farms version of TGIF…

I love classic images they are so elegant, and easy to use, this “Toile” Backgrounder has so many possiblities!
Julia created this lovely, simple card with Denim Adirondack ink.

Joanne inked just the top flower part of the stamp with Olympia Green Versafine, and then stamped it around the [...]