Trendy Trios Card Making Video: Wood

As the days get shorter & the temperatures start falling, I start thinking about warm cups of coffee, sweaters, & all things cozy. I thought it would be fun to focus on a trend this month that fits in perfectly with the season. This month's trend is all about wood.

 There are tons of beautiful woodgrain papers & accessories in the Two Peas shop, not to mention all of the real wood embellishments that are so trendy these days!

In this video, I'll show you how to create three projects using this trend. We'll be learning new tricks to use with the Silhouette, customizing paper frames & adding pops of color to real wood accents. I hope you enjoy this month's class!

You can find all of the supplies used to make these projects here.

 I used one of the new holiday printables as the starting point for this card.  I love using my Silhouette to make customized elements for my projects.

 This next card was SO much fun to make!  The fox wood veneers are exclusive to Two Peas & are crazy adorable.

I painted these paper frames to coordinate.  It's easy to do & adds a great pop of color.

This card is probably my favorite.  I love the deep woodrain paper against the stained veneer.

I used some of the new Printshop rub-ons for the sentiment & to create the starry "sky" above.

I hope you have some fun with woodgrain & wooden embellishments this month.  Be sure to upload them to the Two Peas gallery to be entered into the prize drawing!  One lucky participant will win a Two Peas gift card.

Trendy Trios Cardmaking Series: Negative Space

This month's cardmaking series proves that it's ok to be negative sometimes.  I hope you'll join me in this free class as we delve into using "negative space."  You can find out more about this month's trend & play along with our challenge here.  (p.s. There's a Two Peas gift card up for grabs!)

You can watch the video below or on the Two Peas site.

This card was SO much fun to make!  Learn how to use Amy Tangerine's new stitching templates to create your own custom fabric embellishments and to create your own negative space focal point.

Have you seen the new stitched pockets by Studio Calico?  I'll show you how to utilize them to create an envelope for your cards!

This stamp set is pretty fun too!

I have a free Silhouette file for you to use as well.  Just follow this link to find out more.

Two Peas has their own exclusive embellishments & I love this wood veneer frame!  On this card, we're using lots of layers & rub-ons to create an elegant card with gold accents.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Trendy Trios: Chalkboard

Now that school is back in session, I thought it would be fun to feature the chalkboard trend for this month's Trendy Trios class.

You can find the step-by-step video tutorial & all of the supplies here.

 For the first card, I went very literal with the chalkboard concept.  This school-themed stamp set by Lawn Fawn is just too cute!  I also love this school ephemera found in the Two Peas vintage grab bag.

There are so many chalkboard themed products on the market!  I especially love this framed paper from My Mind's Eye.  I had so much fun filling in the spaces with colorful doodads.

 Of course, you can also get the chalkboard effect with stamps!  This set from Mama Elephant is just gorgeous!

I hope you'll join in my challenge & upload a project to the Two Peas gallery that includes a chalkboard element!  Psst!  There's a Two Peas gift card up for grabs for one lucky participant!  ;)

Trendy Trios Video Series: Stars

This month's Trendy Trios class features one of my favorite trends. It's perfect for boys & girls alike! It's great for creating projects for celebrations, school related themes, or for any occasion! 

Even though “stars” have been around since the beginning of time, this simple shape has really become a trendy icon lately. Companies have also started to branch out from this trend a bit by focussing on constellation prints.

You can watch the full video tutorial for these projects here. 

You'll also want to check out the FREE digital download that allows you to create your own coordinating paper confetti!  So fun.  :)

 I used a lot of new BasicGrey goodies in my video.  This is a card I made for my son's first day of middle school:

And here is a card I made by custom cutting chipboard.  Just call me Edward Scissorhands.  (For those of you who are too young to get this reference, I'm sorry.  Just don't tell me & I won't feel so old.)  ;)

There's always a challenge that goes with each class, so make sure to check it out for your chance to win a Two Peas gift card!

Trendy Trios Video Tutorial: Watercolors

This month at Two Peas, my Trendy Trios series is all about watercolors!

You can find the full video tutorial for each of the cards below by clicking here.

I am kind of in love with the new Travel Girl collection & had to use this stamp as the focal point on my first card.

The filter paper that I used for my background is SO cool!  I'll show you how to add a pop of color by using tools you probably already have on hand.

I have to admit... when I came up with the idea for the card below, I was pretty giddy.  See how to make a fun shaker card using some innovative products from Amy Tangerine!

Each month, Two Peas releases new digital cut files & printables.  I used this one called Summer Snapshots for my final card.  It's only available through the end of the month, so make sure to check it out!

 I love unique packaging & these envelopes are just the ticket!

And while I'm talking about Two Peas digi shop, take a peek at one of the cut files offered this month:

Ack!  Isn't it adorable?!?

There are also a few FREE files this month!  You can check it all out here.