Tidings

Unique, Hand-crafted Greeting Cards and Gifts

The beauty of card making is the possibilities are endless!  Here are just a few of my favorites. 

Styles and techniques

Colorful glass beads add sparkle and personality to these beautiful cards.  Wire designs are bent by hand to the desired shape.  (Some are made using sterling silver wire.)  The wire images and beads are then sewn to the card, not glued, for a clean look and durability. 

Beading and Wire

When in doubt, do it yourself!  Occasionally I will paint my own small images with watercolor to use in combination with wire or beads.  A wash of color can add interest and allows for a softer look than stamped images.

Watercolor

From whimsical to nostalgic, many designs can be achieved by using decorative papers and photographs.  The right combination of papers and embellishments can create a beautiful card for any occasion. 

Decorative Paper/Photos

Rubber stamping is a wonderfully fun and versatile craft.  The designs available are limitless!  I can only show you my own stamp images online.  Let me know what you are looking for and  I would be happy to mail or email you some examples.

Stamping