Showing posts with label SugarShine Designs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label SugarShine Designs. Show all posts

Sunday, July 26, 2026

Birthday Party Bakers

 
Today I'm sharing a fun birthday card filled with EO goodies. After stamping and coloring these ladies, I set about adding all the awesomeness with several birthday and celebration themed brads. So easy to customize to make it extra special!

Thanks for stopping by today. Please make a visit to the Eyelet Outlet store to stock up on your brads, bling, washi tape, and paper flowers. Check out the clearance brads while you're there. You'll find some great deals on a HUGE variety of EO favorites. All bling is also on clearance so be sure to check it out.


Happy Creating!

 

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Celebrating Witchy Summerween

 


Some in the card world have coined the phrase Summerween to celebrate the Halloween season in the middle of the year. Here's one of my favorite Halloween cards made while on the EO Design Team. This is a pull tab pop-up card. Pull down the tab which cleverly warns, "Do not pull" and a witch pops up from behind the gravestone. Super fun and clever.

What makes this card really pop are the many EO brads of the season. Pumpkins, witch hats, black cats, bats and more make this one a lot of fun. Hope you enjoyed a flash into both the past and the future to celebrate the Halloween season!

Shopping List:

Witch Hat Brads
Pumpkin Brads
Sun & Cloud Brads
Cat Brads - Black
Bat Brads

Thanks for stopping by today. Please make a visit to the Eyelet Outlet store to stock up on your brads, bling, washi tape, and paper flowers. Check out the clearance brads while you're there. You'll find some great deals on a HUGE variety of EO favorites. All bling is also on clearance so be sure to check it out.


Happy Creating!

 

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Beachy Throwback

It's time for a throwback and since we have been experiencing a heatwave almost everywhere in the US, I though this little beach number would be very fitting!

This card was originally published in 2022. It's a lady on the beach relaxing with some wine and her flip flops. Shells also grace the beach. These items are all EO brads and make this card absolutely perfect!

Thanks for stopping by today. Please make a visit to the Eyelet Outlet store to stock up on your brads, bling, washi tape, and paper flowers. Check out the clearance brads while you're there. You'll find some great deals on a HUGE variety of EO favorites. All bling is also on clearance so be sure to check it out.


Happy Creating!

 


Saturday, July 4, 2026

Happy Birthday America!

 

Happy Birthday America! From all of us at Eyelet Outlet we hope you are celebrating our country's 250 year anniversary this weekend.

This card features lots of patriotic brads and red and white bling to give it some extra shine.


Thanks for stopping by today. Please make a visit to the Eyelet Outlet store to stock up on your brads, bling, washi tape, and paper flowers. Check out the clearance brads  while you're there. You'll find some great deals on a HUGE variety of EO favorites. All bling is also on clearance so be sure to check it out.


Happy Creating!

Sunday, June 21, 2026

You Melt My Heart

Today's card celebrates summer with ice cream treats, lemonade, and hearts. What a perfect way to tell that someone special that they melt your heart!

I love the fresh yellow and bold red colors in this card. EO brads and bling really bring it to life.The Heart Brad is the perfect pop of white on the popsicle. The Lemonade & Fruit Brads are another reminder of the perfect summer drink. Red Jewel Bling adds another perfect pop of red on the white mat. 

 The finished card with all it's EO embellishments really sings of warm summer days, sweet treats, and the tart taste of summer lemonade.

Thanks for stopping by today. Please make a visit to the Eyelet Outlet store to stock up on your brads, bling, washi tape, and paper flowers. Check out the clearance brads while you're there. You'll find some great deals on a HUGE variety of EO favorites. All bling is also on clearance so be sure to check it out.


Happy Creating!

 

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Happy Father's Day


 It's soon Father's Day so I decided to get a few weeks ahead and get a card done for my husband. Masculine cards can be a little challenging but with EO products, it's easy breezy!

This card features Mustache, Eyeglass, and Star Brads. Black Glitter Enamel Dots help to balance the other elements. I placed them on the card but also on the vellum sentiment. The layered look is a nice effect. 


Thanks for stopping by today. Please make a visit to the Eyelet Outlet store to stock up on your brads, bling, washi tape, and paper flowers. Check out the clearance brads while you're there. You'll find some great deals on a HUGE variety of EO favorites

Happy Creating!

 

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Go Jump in the Lake!

Here's hoping that some of you are enjoying the lake scene this Memorial Day weekend. My card celebrates jumping in the lake as something that's lots of fun - not an insult. I love this idea because jumping in a lake is one of the joys a lot of us have experienced in our lives, at many different ages.

This card starts with a pre-printed tag that I matted and then put on a torn mat before putting it on a teal card. Then I added the brads and enamel brads to make it extra fun. It's a perfect way to celebrate the lake life. 

SHOPPING LIST:
Trout & Bass Brads 

Thanks for stopping by today. Please make a visit to the Eyelet Outlet store to stock up on your brads, bling, washi tape, and paper flowers.

Happy Creating!

 

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Floral Reverse Double Z Card



Welcome to a card that can't help you feel like a warm summer afternoon. This is a reverse double-z card. The card style features a horizontal strip of cardstock that spans across the card when it's open. The strip was a perfect place to add a strip of pink Fancy Long Bling from the store. I layered three paper flowers in white red and yellow and used a clear Bumpy Bling as the center.


I placed a centered strip of Fancy Strip Bling across the entire strip. I used the flower as the focal point by gluing it to the middle of the strip on top of the bling. Then I added a Bee Brad on the strip and also on the right side of the card. I used Pearl Strip Bling to create bee trails. Finally I added three Mini Butterfly Brads on the left side of the card.

I loved how this card turned out. EO products made it easy to make this card special. The products I used are below.

SHOPPING LIST:
Bumble Bee Brads

Thanks for stopping by today. Please make a visit to the Eyelet Outlet store to stock up on your brads, bling, washi tape, and paper flowers.

Happy Creating!

 

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Happy Mother's Day!


Hi everyone! For all the Mom's out there, I hope you have a fantastic mother's day. In honor of the day, I'm showing off a Mother's Day card. It features a mommy bunny with her brood. She is surrounded with coordinating Eyelet Outlet brads of rabbits, birds, and dragonflies. Heart Enamels and a red Heart Jewel Bling heart.

This card is a perfect way to tell a Mom that she's loved. I hope that you have a great day, whether you are a Mom, a grandmother, a caregiver, a friend, an Aunt, or anyone who provides love and support to others. Today is your day!


Thanks for stopping by today. Please make a visit to the Eyelet Outlet store to stock up on your brads, bling, washi tape, and paper flowers.

Happy Creating!

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Have A Koala-TY Birthday!

 
Today I've made a birthday card full of Koala-ty cuteness! I made this arch shaped A2 sized card with a birthday background stamp, starred vellum, and a Koala themed stamp set. I elevated it with all the fun brads that are birthday and koala themed. As a finishing touch, I added matte enamel dots in blue to the background. 

Shopping List:
Candle Brads

Thanks for stopping by today. Please stop by the Eyelet Outlet store to stock up on your brads, bling, washi tape, and paper flowers.

Happy Creating!

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Love & Donuts!


Hi everyone! Today my card theme is love and donuts. I'm a donut lover and this card makes me both happy and hungry!

I made this card with backgrounds made of washi tapes. The Heart Washi Tape perfectly fit my theme and I love the cheery red background with pink hearts. The yellow mat is made with Glitter Gold Washi Tape. It's the perfect backdrop to the Coffee Brads, Donut Brads and the hearts from the Card Suit Brads. The best part are the small Pearl Bling accents on the donut. Pink, blue, white, and purple pearls are perfect as donut sprinkles! 

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope I've inspired you to make a food inspired card. What's your favorite treat? Likely there's a brad for that!

Find all your bling and brads now at the store. All bling is on clearance for only $1 each. This is a sell out so once it's gone, it's gone! Many brads are also on sale so take a trip to the store and shop for all of your own treasures! 

 Shopping List:


Thanks for stopping by today. Please stop by the Eyelet Outlet store to stock up on your brads, bling, washi tape, and paper flowers.

Happy Creating!

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Butterfly Flight

One thing I've always enjoyed about Eyelet Outlet is that they sell bling in many colors, styles and shapes. Who loves lots of color, sparkle, and glamour? Me!

To make this card, I chose first a square of pretty marbled cardstock with touches of aqua blue, lavender, and ivory. On top of this, I placed sections of Blue Jewel Swirl Bling. The bling makes me think of butterfly flight and so I made 4 layered butterflies out of vellum with glitter embossing powders in complementary colors to the bling and background. I added two sizes of purple Jewel Bling on the bodies and antenna of the butterflies.

I also made a Thinking of You sentiment strip on blue cardstock with white embossing powder. I layered 2 layers of each butterfly and placed them on the card. I added the final touches of clear 12mm Cut Bling and purple Jewel Bling. I matted the card panel on ivory cardstock and then on top of purple glimmer cardstock.

The final card is a sparkling thinking of you card with glittery butterflies and bling. I'm loving the pretty combination of marble and jewels and how it is the perfect setting for the soft, glittered butterflies.


Thanks for stopping by today. Please stop by the Eyelet Outlet store to stock up on your brads, bling, washi tape, and paper flowers.

Happy Creating!

Sunday, April 5, 2026

Musical Thanks

 
Hello and Happy Easter! My card today is a musical themed thank you card. I play flute at my church and the church pianist helps me pick music and practices with me, mostly out of the goodness of her heart and love of music. I’m always looking for a musical themed card to thank her after each time I play. This one works perfectly and the EO brads and bling make it extra special.

By the way, be sure to visit the EO store. ALL bling is now $1 until it’s gone. Take advantage of great deals and get your bling now!

So back to the card. This is on an A2 metallic gold card base. I cut a grand piano and a piano keyboard with dies. I made a strip border with white cardstock and added Instrument Washi Tape as an accent. I embossed a white panel with a thanks themed folder, then placed the washi tape accent on top. The keyboard and piano die are placed and then I add the accents. First are the Music Note Brads. Then I added yellow rose brads. The finishing touches are the 12mm Clear Jewels and White Pearl Bling. 

I love how this one turned out and I know my pianist will really appreciate this and will display it in her home. I can’t wait to give it to her! 

Shopping List:

Thanks for stopping by today. Please stop by the Eyelet Outlet store to stock up on your brads, bling, washi tape, and paper flowers.

Happy Creating!

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Three Spring Mini Cards


 Hi everyone! Today I have three mini note cards to share with you. These are 3 x 3 but they pack an overload of cute. 

I stamped and colored these little images with pencils. Then I drew in stems to add Tulip and Rose Brads to the vases. At the base of each image, I added either a White Daisy Brad or Fresh Flower-Bright Brads. Finally, I added an adhesive clear Jewel to each of them  

I adore these little cards that can be used for so many different occasions. From saying I'm thinking of you, I care, hello, thank you, get well, etc. these cards work with charm and grace.

Thanks for stopping by today. Please stop by the Eyelet Outlet store to stock up on your brads, bling, washi tape, and paper flowers.


Happy Creating!

 

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Sending Springtime Smiles


March means that spring is almost here. This year, Easter comes a bit early so it's time to start getting busy making cards for friends and family.

Today I made a dimensional spring/Easter card. I love the soft pastel colors accented by greens. Perfect for spring! This card is decorated with Colored Egg Brads, Chick Brads, and Easter Bubble Brads. They make this card very sweet and special.


Thanks for stopping by today. Please stop by the Eyelet Outlet store to stock up on your brads, bling, washi tape, and paper flowers.


Happy Creating!

 

Sunday, March 1, 2026

A Sweet Cherry Pie Birthday Celebration

 
There is something inherently joyful about a card that moves. While a standard card is a lovely gesture, an interactive card is an experience. Today, I sat down at my craft desk to play with one of my favorite layouts: the Interactive Swing Card.

It’s such a whimsical style—as the recipient opens it, the center elements "swing" or flip, adding that perfect "wow" factor. For this project, I leaned into a theme of pure celebration: all things sweet and festive!

To bring this card to life, I focused on classic birthday icons—pie, balloons, and candles. Here is how the details came together:

  • The Main Attraction: In the first swinging circle, I featured a delicious-looking slice of cherry pie topped with a dollop of whipped cream. To give it a 3D pop, I used Glitter Enamel Dots and a Cupcake Swirl Brad as a garnish. It looks good enough to eat!

  • Up and Away: In the second circle, I placed three Balloon Brads. To tie them together, I hand-drew delicate black balloon strings and anchored them at the bottom with a Burnished Star Brad.

  • The Sentiment: No birthday card is complete without a wish! I embellished the sentiment with two Birthday Candle Brads to keep the theme glowing.

  • The Finishing Touch: I couldn't resist a little sparkle. I added Red Jewel Bling across the card to catch the light and add that final festive flair.

Swing cards are surprisingly sturdy despite their movement, and they provide the perfect "window" to showcase two different focal points. Whether it’s a slice of pie or a cluster of balloons, this layout keeps the viewer engaged from the moment they pull it out of the envelope.

Pro-Tip: When using brads on a swing card, make sure to flatten the prongs completely or cover them with a small piece of decorative paper on the reverse side to ensure a smooth "swing" every time!

Thanks for stopping by today. Please stop by the Eyelet Outlet store to stock up on your brads, bling, washi tape, and paper flowers.

Shopping List

Happy Creating!

 

Sunday, February 22, 2026

A Special Gift of Grace: Custom Bible Verse Card Box

Sometimes the most meaningful gifts are the ones that help us share our faith with others. I recently finished this custom handmade box for my Pastor, and I’m so excited to share how it came together! Products from Eyelet Outlet makes this box beautiful and sturdy.

I wanted to create something functional and beautiful that would allow my Pastor to keep her favorite Bible verses organized. This box is perfectly sized to hold verse cards, making it easy for her to keep the ones she loves most or pull one out to give to someone in need of a little extra encouragement. 

I started with sturdy white cardstock to ensure the box had a solid structure. Before cutting the base and top, I covered the cardstock in a gorgeous Floral Collage Washi Tape This doesn't just look pretty—the tape actually provides a naturally moisture and grime-resistant surface, making it durable enough to be carried in a purse or briefcase. Once the cardstock was "laminated" with tape, I cut and fashioned the box base and lid to my custom dimensions. To finish the top, I added a collection of symbolic brads from Eyelet Outlet to include a Lion, Sheep, Red Rose and three delicate Mini Butterfly Brads.

I absolutely love how this turned out! It feels personalized and sturdy, and most importantly, it serves a beautiful purpose in spreading God's love. It’s a small way to support someone who spends so much time supporting others. If you'd like the cards I used here, they can be found on the Art Impressions Web site.

Thanks for stopping by today. Please stop by the Eyelet Outlet store to stock up on your brads, bling, washi tape, and paper flowers.

Shopping List


Happy Creating!

Sunday, February 8, 2026

Sweet Treats & Sparkle: A DIY Valentine’s Twix Wrap

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and sometimes the best gifts come in the smallest (and sweetest) packages. If you’re looking to elevate a simple store-bought snack into a shimmering token of affection, this handmade candy bar wrap is the perfect project!

Today, I’m showing you how to dress up a standard Twix Bar using some of my favorite supplies from Eyelet Outlet.

The beauty of this project is that it is 100% customizable. While I designed this specifically for a Twix Bar, you can adapt this technique to any treat.

How to Measure: 

Simply decide on the height you want for your wrap. Then, wrap your paper around the bar to measure the width, ensuring you leave enough overlap in the back to glue it securely.

The Base: 

For this project, I used a gorgeous shimmer paper as my main base. It provides a sturdy structure and that essential holiday glow.

Step-by-Step Design

Once your shimmer paper is cut to size, it’s time to layer on the love:

  1. Add a Pop of Red: I cut a piece of red cardstock to act as a focal mat. I sized it so that when it’s centered on the wrapper, there is about a 1/4" border of shimmer paper peeking out from the edges.

  2. Washi Wonder: Before gluing the red cardstock down, I covered the entire piece with Heart Washi Tape. It’s an instant pattern-maker!

  3. Sentiments & Shapes: I stamped and fussy-cut a sweet Valentine sentiment along with a heart ephemera piece to serve as my centerpieces.

The "Bling" Factor: Eyelet Outlet Accents

The real magic happens with the embellishments. To give the wrap dimension and personality, I used a variety of Eyelet Outlet brads. I love using these because they act as both a fastener and a decoration!

The Brads: I used two of each to create a balanced, whimsical look:

Heart Brads (because you can never have too many hearts!).
Mini Ladybug Brads for a tiny, "love bug" surprise.
Butterfly Brads for a touch of fluttery romance.

The Finishing Touch: To catch the light, I added two Heart Jewels for that final bit of Valentine’s sparkle.

Ready to Share!

Just wrap your decorated shimmer paper around the Twix bar, secure it with a bit of adhesive in the back, and you have a custom gift that looks far more expensive than a candy bar! It’s an easy, thoughtful way to show someone you care.

I hope I inspired you to try a simple candy bar wrap that is so simple that you don't need any dies. Just sprinkle a little Eyelet Outlet magic and you'll get a special treat someone will get double-delight out of.

Please stop by the Eyelet Outlet store to stock up on your brads, bling, washi tape, and paper flowers.

Shopping List

Happy Creating!


Sunday, February 1, 2026

Lavender Luxuries: The Card & Box Duo

 

Hi everyone! Well, it's pretty cold across the US and Canada but it didn't stop me from putting a little spring into my life. Today's project is a card and matching gift box. Eyelet Outlet paper flowers, brads, and bling bring these projects to life and tie them both together. 


Today's card is a double-flip style. When closed, it's 6" square with paper flowers, bows, and bling. When you open it, the front circles with the flowers flip to the back revealing the sentiment and beautiful wide fancy wide purple strip of glorious jeweled bling.


Because this card is bulky, I made a matching envelope box that is 1/2" deep. Then I decorated it with coordinating cardstock, a purple flower and a bow with heart bling in the centers. Then I used purple strip bling to outline the border of the paper mat on the box. A sentiment finished this box and thanks to EO's products, it's a matching set that perfect for a special gift-giving experience.
 

Happy Creating!


Sunday, January 25, 2026

Cheerful Spring Teacup

Some cards feel like little keepsakes the moment they come together, and this delicate square teacup card absolutely fits that description. It’s a charming blend of soft colors, layered textures, and—of course—plenty of Eyelet Outlet sparkle.

The foundation of the card is a rich dark purple square, which gives the entire design a sense of depth and elegance. On top of that sits a sunny yellow embossed mat. After embossing, the edges were inked and the raised areas brushed lightly to bring out the pattern. That subtle highlighting adds just the right amount of dimension without overwhelming the softer elements layered above it.

In the center of the card, a pink round doily creates a sweet, lacy backdrop. It softens the bold purple and yellow beneath it and sets the stage for the focal point: a lavender teacup. The teacup was stamped, colored, and fussy-cut before being placed on a small lace doily, giving it a delicate, almost porcelain-like presence.

This is where the magic happens. The teacup becomes a tiny garden thanks to a cluster of Eyelet Outlet embellishments:

The charming Eyelet Outlet embellishments transform the teacup into a miniature spring vignette, full of life and charm.

To ground the circular focal point, a large white-and-gold plaid bow sits at the bottom of the doily. It adds a soft, elegant flourish and ties the entire palette together beautifully.

This handmade card is a lovely example of how Eyelet Outlet brads and bling can elevate a simple stamped image into something truly special. It’s delicate, cheerful, and full of personality—perfect for sending a warm hello or a thoughtful note to someone who appreciates handmade beauty.

Please stop by the Eyelet Outlet store to stock up on your brads, bling, washi tape, and paper flowers.

Happy Creating!