Tutorials and more – all around Chanti Art

Hey friends, today I’m sharing four cards I created with similar layouts. You can use this layout to make cards for any occasion. Today I’m sharing two Christmas cards, a birthday card, and a hello friend card. I used purple cardstock for the base of all four cards simply because I was in the mood…

A simple thanks can speak volumes. Whether you received a small act of kindness or a grand gesture, remember to say thank you. You never know what that small phrase can mean to someone. I created this card by cutting a leftover piece of scrapbook paper to nicely fit towards the left side of an…

Hey friends! I can hardly believe it is almost November. I mean, there is a chill in the air and frost on the ground most mornings, but in a way, it feels like someone has pushed the fast forward button and sped through part of the year. Or perhaps it’s that the older I get,…

Valuing people is so important. When one realizes their value, life and joy radiate from them. Each of us has the opportunity to give value to the people we come into contact with, whether that be through a hello to the stranger on the sidewalk, a thank you to the cashier at the grocery store,…

Today I was in the mood for a Christmas card, so I dug out one of my favorite winter embossing folders, some distress oxide inks, and an emery board. Time to play! I started by inking up a 4 ¼ x 5 ½ inch panel of white cardstock. I used four different distress oxide inks.…

Hey friends! Lately I have really been enjoying playing with products from 49 and Market. They have so many beautiful collections! For today’s cards I used the Vicki Boutin Collection called The Flower Emporium Icon Ephemera Bits. There are 217 gorgeous die cuts in this collection. To create these cards, I cut some white cardstock…

Today is October 1st and I am thoroughly welcoming the fall season. Fall is my absolute favorite! While I do enjoy every season, I love that fall is a very welcomed break from the extreme heat of summer. I love the windy days and the cooler evenings. I love seeing the leaves change from their…

Life has many ups and downs. We all go through times of peace and times of pain. A card is a wonderful way to show love and support to someone during any stage of life. I made this card with the thought of someone losing a loved one, although it could be used for other…

As I sit in my craft room today, I notice the changing of the season. My desk is right in front of a window looking out at the Cinnamon Ridge hoodoos. The cinnamon colored mountain against the clear blue sky is beautiful. My front lawn is still green with the odd yellow wildflower here and…

Isn’t it great to have a bestie that knows you so well and still loves you? We all have those weird little quirks about us that some people may find annoying. Thankfully a bestie still loves and accepts us no matter what. I recently purchased this adorable summer gnomes stamp set by Altenew and this…