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Creative Collab Crew Brayer Technique Cards

5/5/2025

Have you used a brayer before? There are so many ways to use one so Kathy, Melissa and I decided it was the perfect choice for this week's technique challenge. Be sure to go see how they used it as well.

I decided to do an ombre effect by layering three colors together. The new Botanical Textures Designer Series Paper is perfect for this because it's all black and white. I cut the DSP to 4 x 5 1/2 to leave a little color at the top and bottom.

leaves on navy background with blue ink added with a brayer for an ombre effect

When I went to create my video I decided to switch up the colors I used and do a pink version. I am loving that we got Strawberry Slush back as an In Color!

Don't miss the great new Textured Notes dies. Each one has a fun design to it. I used three of them on this card.

Check out exactly how I created this fun card with this video.

Be sure to check out Melissa and Kathy's projects as well.

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Creative Collab Crew April Sketch Challenge

4/19/2025

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The Creative Collab Crew is back with another challenge! This week is a card sketch. I love this one for the way the band of card stock shows through the middle of the two angled pieces.

For my main project I used the You are Remarkable stamp set paired with the Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper (DSP). Both of these are online exclusives so don't miss out on them!

purple flower on green background card by emk creations

You can get the measurements and see how I cut my DSP in this quick video on YouTube. Prefer a reel? Check it out here!

Here is the recipe card with measurements.

I wanted to create some alternatives to show you this layout with other papers and images. These next two are sneak peeks of new In Colors and products coming May 6th.

retirement card with sailboat on blue background by emk creations

If you can't tell I'm a little obsessed with Cloud Cover!

greeting card with pink mixed drink with blue umbrella on front of patterned background and blue card base by emk creations

Since each time you create one card with this design you have pieces to create a second I had to give you another version! I love the It's Okay stamp set for some great friendship sentiments.

take your time card with purple flower and green stamp on purple base with patterned paper

Don't forget to go check out Kathy and Melissa's projects this week.

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Creative Collab Crew On the Go Suite Product Spotlight

4/12/2025

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Our Creative Collab Crew challenge this week was to use the On the Go suite. Check out our weekly teaser video here to see all three projects!

I used this fun three in one technique that lets you quickly create three unique cards by mixing and matching your pieces of Designer Series Paper.

You'll need three coordinating pieces cut to 3 x 4 to create these. On this card I layered on a 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 piece of card stock and then on a 3 3/4 x 5 piece of Designer Series Paper.

Here's a video walking you through how I cut the pieces!

I had fun mixing and matching and creating a few different versions.

Which is your favorite?

Be sure to go see what Melissa and Kathy have created!

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Party Dies OnStage Raleigh Presentation

4/10/2025

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I had an amazing time getting to present the new Party Dies bundle at OnStage in March. These two die sets are awesome! The Party Banners and Party Alphabet sets are great on their own but paired together you can do so much. It's been hard waiting for them to go on sale but they are here now so be sure to get yours. Remember, if you buy them as a bundle you save 10% too!

Here is a look at my full set of projects. I tried to show card making, home decor, scrapbooking and more.

This card mimics the scrapbook page you see in my full display. I loved showing off all the new In Colors this way.

With only having dies to show off during my presentation I wanted to find some interactive techniques I could show. One idea I wanted to highlight was how you can use the negative images of the letter cutouts to create masks. Add some ink and a blending brush and this is a fun technique.

This card also highlighted the negative image of the letters. The bright color and pattern of this paper really made it stand out.

This card I created using the banner die that is the size of a standard card. You can do this by making sure the top edge of the die rests above the fold of your paper so that you do not cut it off.

Creating banners is a given with these dies and you can do single ones or create words and phrases!

blue banner with purple butterflies hanging on a purple string

Here's a picture of me on the main stage during my presentation. It was nerve wracking for sure but ended up being a lot of fun.

emily kimmer of emk creations on stage at Stampin' Up! onstage event

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Mixed Media Suite

3/30/2025

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Each month I offer a suite class where we focus on one suite and create four projects. In February my choice was the Online Exclusive Mixed Media suite. The colors and patterns in the Designer Series Paper are so fun!

For the first card I paired the papers with the fun Everyday Arches dies.

card with white base and flowers with wishing you a happy day message

Some of the patterns are black and white so this flower pattern is perfect for adding color with sponge daubers or blending brushes.

for a great friend card with blue background and yellow ribbon

Have you tried making a faux shaker card? This was one of my Creative Collab Crew cards so I even have a how to video! Check it out here.

Most months we create three cards and a 5 x 7 piece. These pieces can be switched out of a standard 5 x 7 frame each month.

Most of my monthly suite classes are available by mail so be sure to get on my email list to hear about upcoming classes.

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Stampin' Up! Frames & Flowers pairs with It's Okay

3/29/2025

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The Frames & Flowers Designer Series Paper pack is fun because it not only has beautiful papers but also has sheets of die cuts. I had used a lot of the pack awhile back but pulled out the leftover pieces and sat down to try to create a bunch of cards.

The new stamp set It's Okay has wonderful sentiments in it. Create cards for those in your life going through tough times with the perfect sentiment like "it's enough if all you did today was survive".

I had a lot of 1.5 x 4 inch strips of the papers left so I created a number of cards using them as the main base.

take your time i'm here when youre ready card with branches and flowers on pink base

You can orient the card either direction with this layout!

I love this saying of "inhale. exhale."

happy birthday card with flowers and blude green base

This card was a play on the sketch challenge that the Creative Collab Crew did last week! I was having too much fun with it. Check out the original here.

Here is another take on the sketch challenge.

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Creative Collab Crew March Sketch Challenge

3/27/2025

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We are back at it with another Creative Collab Crew Sketch Challenge. Who doesn't love a good sketch? They make card making so easy.

This is a fun and easy one to do!

I use a 4 x 5 1/4 card front sized piece of coordinating card stock over my base and then add a 2 x 4 inch strip of paper and two circles. A ribbon or twine bow off to the side is a nice touch too!

The first card I created for our challenge used the new Online Exclusive Remember This Moment Memories and More card pack. I LOVE the colors in this pack. They pair really nicely with Basic Beige.

For this next sample I used the new Woven Textures Designer Series Paper. I think this one makes a great masculine card!

thinking of your card on kraft card stock with papers with linen textures

My final sample uses the Wildflower Birthday suite.

make a wish card with cake on white background

Have you tried this sketch? Share with me on Facebook!

Be sure to check out Kathy and Melissa's cards too.

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Heirloom Arrangements Alternatives

3/24/2025

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The Heirloom Arrangements kit might be my favorite yet! It's an amazing kit designed to create 8 cards. If you cut your bases in half you can stretch the materials! There are so many die cuts included.

For my alternatives I used six of the bases fully and cut one of the blue and one of the pink in half. Adding in white card stock and one piece of real red I created 13 total cards. Here are some of my favorites.

blue background and butterfly and flowers

thank you card with pink background and butterflies

for you card with pink background and flowers

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March 2025 Daisy Daydream Paper Pumpkin

3/23/2025

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I know I keep saying it but Stampin' Up! keeps creating more and more amazing Paper Pumpkin kits and the March Daisy Daydream kit was no exception. I was able to create over 20 cards from one kit! Here are my first few alternatives.

Thank you card with daisies on kraft paper

Don't overlook using your envelopes! This card was created by using the flap from an envelope.

thank you card with daisy and bee and honeycomb

thank you card with daisies on a yellow background

thank you card with daisies on a yellow background with white ribbon

This card also uses part of an envelope.

Don't miss out on your own kit! Sign up here.

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Creative Collab Crew Week 10 Color Challenge

3/16/2025

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This week's Creative Collab Crew challenge was a color challenge. We picked Blueberry Bushel, Petunia Pop and Old Olive. I have to admit it was a little hard at first although I don't know why! Once I came up with an idea I think they worked great together.

Here is my card! I chose to use the new You Are Remarkable stamp set that is an Online Exclusive. It's such a pretty set.

If you want to see a LOT of great projects with this color combo don't miss our guest collaborators on Instagram! We just got back from our national convention and asked a few of our friends to create a card with our color challenge.

Don't miss Melissa and Kathy's projects!

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