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Samantha created her own pretty pink stripes using colored cardstocks for the background of this darling lion card. The stamped lion colored in orange tones really pops against all the pink. Visit the My Favorite Things blog for a closer … Read More ...
This amazing Triple Pop Up card will surely win anyone’s heart on Valentine’s Day! For the front of this card Connie used double sided pattern paper to die cut a heart, flipping it over to show the backside and matted … Read More ...
If you’re creating handmade Valentine’s Day cards or projects you’ll want to grab this adorable set of digital stamps. These four FREE designs feature cute animal couples: bears, swans, cats and birds. You can download them and use them on … Read More ...
Layering stencils and colored ink pads allow you to create lovely roses in any colors you’d like for sweet Valentine’s Day cards. Add some subtle inking and stamping for the background and a bold sentiment to finish off. Hannelie shares … Read More ...
Sewing and stitching whether by hand or with a machine can add so much interest and texture to your handmade cards. Each month Spellbinders releases a stitching die set that includes dies with holes for easy sewing. This month it’s … Read More ...
Do you remember when we were kids and made fun little mailboxes for our desks and would pass out Valentine’s Day cards to our classmates? This still happens in many schools and would also be a fun work activity for … Read More ...
These cool cards from Laura are a throw back to the 70’s with groovy, colorful die cut letters that spell Love, backed with vellum. The background uses a wavy heart stenciled for ink blending and dry embossing. Watch her … Read More ...
The latest release from Lawn Fawn features lots of adorable Pandas. Samantha used several Pandas hanging out in a Bamboo grove celebrating a belated birthday for a fun interactive card.
When the tab at the top is pulled a Panda … Read More ...
Ok, who doesn’t just totally love Dolly Parton!? Even if you aren’t a country music fan how can you not love this woman? She’s got an amazing talent, she’s an award winner and she’s got a huge heart, donating so … Read More ...
This darling card from Janet has a stamped snowman bundled up for winter with his bird buddy. There’s glitter paper die cut snow at his feet with snowflakes and sequins falling all around too. Find more info at the Art … Read More ...
If you’re creating cards for Winter birthdays, anniversaries or just Thinking of You during these cold months then you’ll want to grab this set of 9 adorable snowmen face digital stamps! Each guy or girl snowman has on a … Read More ...
Send someone a Happy New Year card that really “explodes”! Karen created this amazing interactive card full of Fireworks inside and out. For the front background and inside panels she used a firework embossing folder with some ink brayering for … Read More ...
Jenn created a wonderful snowy background with die cut trees and hills and interactive pearls on string for moving snow on this adorable Winter card. Find details on how to make a rainfall style card on the Mama Elephant blog.… Read More ...
I love absolutely everything about this Christmas card from Samantha. I love the cute mice, I love the rainbow color scheme, I love the 3D interactive elements, it’s all just too darn cute! She used stamps, dies and pattern paper … Read More ...
If you’re stuck on what to give someone this Holiday season maybe just slip them some cash. But of course do it in a fun and crafty way with a handmade card! These five different cards have loops that fold … Read More ...