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The wonderful Once Upon a Dream stamp set from Simon Says Stamp is inspired by some of our favorite Disney Princesses. You’ll find Cinderella, Jasmine, Aroura (with her fairy godmothers), Ariel, Snow White and Pocahontas stamps to create cards that … Read More ...
If you love adding a personal touch to your paper crafts, these free zodiac digital stamps are such a fun find. Star signs are one of those themes that never really go out of style, and they’re perfect for creating … Read More ...
This week it’s the 4th of July in the USA, since our flag colors are red, white and blue I thought today would be a perfect time to share handmade card ideas using that color combination. These colors … Read More ...
The brand new Tunnel Scapes dies collection from Spellbinders allows you to design amazing cards that have lots of depth and dimension. There are three different sets of dies that create unique patterns for so many different types of scenes … Read More ...
Stenciling paste is fun way to add texture to your cards and other paper crafting projects, simply spread over a stencil, lift the stencil (clean it with water) and let dry. Most stenciling paste is white which can sometimes be … Read More ...
It’s getting hot, summer is in full swing so it’s a great time to incorporate a Tropical theme into your handmade cards. This bold, colorful style features images like palm trees, colorful blooms, beachy scenes and jungle animals and … Read More ...
Some of us might still be working on cards for Father’s Day or maybe you need a masculine card for a birthday or other special occasion? I know many struggle with card ideas for guys and I think a Nautical … Read More ...
Finding the perfect sentiment for a card design is the cherry on the cake, it’s the finishing touch. I like to add a sentiment on the front of the card and another inside so I’m usually adding two to each … Read More ...
Other than Holiday cards I’m sure most of us create more birthday cards during the year than any other type of card, right? So we’re always on the look out for fresh new birthday card ideas and here’s Simon Says … Read More ...
Bubble Tea is a very popular drink, it’s usually black tea with boba pearls made from tapioca, they’re lots of different types and flavors, Purple Taro is my personal favorite. But what does this have to do with card making? … Read More ...
Add some interest to your card making with a tri-fold design. A tri-fold card has three sections that overlap in a zig zag to create dimension and a little extra interactive element to the design instead of a traditional single … Read More ...
Of all the cards I made throughout the year birthday cards are what I make the most so I’m always on the look out for birthday card ideas and I bet you are too! Unless I’m doing mixed media my … Read More ...
Spring is the season when card making truly comes to life. Fresh florals, soft color palettes, and delicate details make spring handmade cards especially popular for birthdays, thinking-of-you cards, sympathy, and everyday encouragement. Stamps and dies are the perfect tools … Read More ...
Oh my goodness, how adorable is this card from Marine!? She used stamps and dies from Lawn Fawn to create this slimline card with an amazing scene of mice planting their garden. Their little tomato house is die cut from … Read More ...
Now that Spring is here it’s the perfect time to pull out those stamps and dies of pretty flowers, rainbows and cute baby animals to create cards with. If someone has a Birthday in Springtime it’s nice to use Spring … Read More ...