Got DIY Birthday Cards for Dad? Need more masculine card design ideas? Make these easy cards with any papers and stamps you have. The dad in our lives deserves a special card. I started with DIY Birthday cards for Dad that features the ‘He’s All That’ bundle and ‘He’s the Man designer paper. We have so many awesome masculine sets…
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Paper Pumpkin Inspiration: How to Level Up Your Card Making Kits
I was thrilled by the Paper Pumpkin Inspiration that came my way and I set out to share a number of alternate projects to encourage you in your kit creativity too! I was inspired by the May 2022 Paper Pumpkin Kit. It’s fun to assemble the cards according to the instructions but like I tell you in Mystery Stamping….don’t be…
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Want a Cool Hack? Make A Greeting Card Using Craft Dies As Stencils
You can use craft dies as stencils and make really cool greeting cards, scrapbook pages, gift bags, and more! In my June Technique Card Making Class, I shared a stenciled card using the Stampin’ Up! Artistic Mix Decorative Masks. I stated that you don’t always have to use a mask for a stencil effect. I showed 2 finished cards (below)…
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Looking For Some Creative Cards to DIY? Try This Easy Card Layout
Want creative cards to DIY? I made 2 cards with the Happiness Abounds bundle with a card layout that is very versatile. I chose the Happiness Abounds bundle for several reasons Stamp set has greetings and images, which I always recommend The Blossoming Happiness Dies cut out the flowers on the “Hues of Happiness” Designer Paper It’s pretty! For the…
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Corner Fold Cards: How To Make Inspirational & Easy Handmade Cards
It’s been a while since I made corner fold cards so today I’m updating this handmade card tutorial and sharing alternate card designs too! These fun fold cards are unique and easy to make. I wanted to work with summer themes and colors so I was inspired by the Best Butterflies bundle and the coordinating Butterfly Kisses designer paper. Perfect…
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Beautiful Handmade Cards: How I Make 2 Cards at One Time
Why not make 2 Beautiful Handmade Cards at one time? Maximize your crafting time and double your creativity. I’ll teach you how! When you are cutting a piece of cardsock that measures 8 1/2″ x 11″ you need to cut it in half to make 1 card. Instead, use each half of the cardstock and make 2 beautiful handmade cards!…
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Card Making Techniques Vol 9
Are y’all as addicted to techniques as I am? We are up to card making techniques vol 9 now. Since last October I’ve been sharing techniques each month. It’s been fun to play with techniques that I have not used in years! There are so many card making techniques that it’s hard to remember them all so I wanted to…
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Want to Be Sending Smiles With A Beautiful Homemade Birthday Card?
Learn how to make a homemade birthday card with the Stampin’ Up! Sending Smiles stamp set. I’m sharing cards for other occasions too. Everyone loves to smile right? I know I do and it makes me feel good to make others smile! It’s only natural that I wanted to use the NEW ‘Sending Smiles’ bundle to make a homemade Birthday…
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Double Flap Fold Card: I Promise You Can Make This Greeting Card Quickly
Today I am sharing how to make a Double Flap Fold Card! Fun Folds are one of my favorite things besides Techniques! Anytime you can add more personality to a card I am in! And that’s what fun folds and Techniques do is add more personality! The colors in the New Butterfly Kisses Designer Series Paper is so bright and…
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