March 2025 Class is now in Session - Easter Cards!

 Hi All!

This months card class is all about Easter and Spring.  Here are the cards we will be making:

There are several fun folds and some surprises as well.  These cards are a bit more challenging than what I normally have, but we have to do something special for Easter, don't we?  I'll take you step by step in how to make these unique cards.  Please join me:

Date and Time

Friday, March 28th - Morton Public Library - 10am - 2pm

Please RSVP as soon as possible.  As always, you will be making a total of 7 cards;  2 each of 3 designs and a bonus card - card recipe and envelopes are included.  All for $25 and a whole lot of fun.

Blessings....Sheryl

March 2025 Stray Duckling Blog Waddle - Fun Techniques

 Hi All!

Welcome to the March 2025 Blog Waddle of the Stampin Stray Ducklings!  This month's inspiration is all about card making techniques.  I choose a very simple yet effective technique - water color backgrounds.

Here is what you need to create some easy watercolor background cards:

• Two to 3 ink colors:  I used Pretty Peacock and Daffodil Delight
• A sheet of water color paper - I used a 3 x 4-1/4 sheet
• Spray bottle filled with water
• Plastic tray and paper towels

Touch colors on the acrylic block in various locations.  I always start with the lightest color and then the darker color.  Lay the water color paper on a paper towel in the plastic tray - Spray the acrylic block a couple of time and then place directly on the water color paper, color side down.  Let it sit there a few seconds, you can wiggle it around a bit if you like.  Lift up.  Pick the watercolor paper up and let the drips run.  If some area's look dry - spritz a little more water on the paper.  Set aside to dry.

Now you can use this as anything you would like.  I used the Beautiful Butterflies bundle.  I cut the smaller wings out of the now colored water color paper.  I added a few more blings and there you have it.

Here is the finished card:

My inspiration for this beautiful card came from Cindy Brumbaugh - Here is a link to her video: 

And here is the link to the video on how to create the multicolor water color background:  

I hope you enjoyed today's technique and inspiration.  Please waddle on to the next Ducklings post for more beautiful cards and ideas!- Sheryl

Product List

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083] $9.00	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [147094] $9.00	Beautiful Bokeh 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [164607] $12.50	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $13.00	Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper [149612] $9.00
Clear Block E [118484] $13.00	Stampin' Spritzer [126185] $6.00	Beautiful Butterflies Bundle (English) [164615] $59.25	2024–2026 In Color™ Glimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [163771] $11.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $130.00