Welcome to a creative journey through the world of card making, where backgrounds take center stage! In the blog post “18+ Handmade Cards with a Focus on Backgrounds,” crafting enthusiasts are in for a treat as they delve into the … Read More ...
Spring Pocket Fold Gift Card Holder
Needing to send someone a gift card this Spring? Try creating a beautiful handmade card like this Pocket Fold Card from Amanda. She used products from Catherine Pooler including decorating the outside with stamps and adding different pattern papers on … Read More ...
Mary Poppins Interactive Card
I’m huge a Disney fan and I love seeing creators design cards using stamps that aren’t Disney themed but turn them into a Disney Card. This Mary Poppins themed card from Chari is so amazing with stamps and dies from … Read More ...
12 Different Styles of Interactive Cards
Interactive cards add an extra layer of charm and surprise to your handmade creations. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting, this collection of 12 distinct styles will ignite your creativity. From shaker cards that incorporate pre-made acetate pouches … Read More ...
3 Pull N Pop Interactive Cards
The brand new Pull N Pop dies from Lawn Fawn make for really fun and unique interactive cards. Allowing you to design a card that when the tab is pulled a large section lifts and pulls up away from the … Read More ...
12+ Bunny Rabbit Cards for Spring
This stunning card features no line coloring on stamps from Picket Fence. I love the bold colors on the grey cardstock, it makes them really pop! Visit the gallery at Scrapbook.com for a closer look.
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Birthday Gift Bag Shaped Gift Card Holders
OMG, how cute are these little gift bags? I love anything that is miniature! Using dies from Pretty Pink Posh Nina created the little bags, added color and pattern using stencils and she also made little round gift tags to … Read More ...
12+ Shamrock Card Ideas for Spring and St. Patrick’s Day
Shamrocks are one of the most iconic symbols of St. Patrick’s Day — but they also transition beautifully into spring card making. With their simple shape, fresh green tones, and endless creative possibilities, shamrock designs are perfect for handmade cards … Read More ...
Interactive Magnetic Castle Card
Wow, how magical is this Castle Card from Sharon!? This wonderful scene is created with stamps and dies from Art Impressions. But the best part is she made all the main elements magnetic so the scene can be moved, changed … Read More ...
10 Stamped Floral Cards for Spring
This lovely slimline card uses a no-line stamping technique for a wonderful hand painted watercolor look. Visit the Studio Katia blog for more info.
Yes, I know the groundhog said 6 more weeks of Winter but I’m ignoring him. 🙂 … Read More ...
17 Valentine’s Day Card Ideas with Foiling
Foiling adds a touch of elegance and sparkle that makes any card extra special—perfect for Valentine’s Day! If you’ve been curious about working with foil in your card-making projects, you’re in for a treat. Foil can give your creations a … Read More ...
Interactive Floating Balloons Card
This fun interactive Card from Lydia is sure to put a smile on anyone’s face! Using stamps, stencils and dies from My Favorite Things she created a slider card that lifts the cute bunny and bear into the air when … Read More ...
Floral Card with Foam Glitter Sheets
Wow, check out the cool sparkle of gold and purple on this beautiful floral card from Yana Smakula! She didn’t actually use any loose or liquid glitter she used foam glitter sheets from Spellbinders. Combined with die cut cardstock images … Read More ...
DIY Card and Envelope with Faux Dip Dye Technique
How pretty and colorful are this card and envelope duo? Kristina Werner used watercolor to create a faux dip dye design on both. She created her DIY envelope using a punch board and for the card she die cut the … Read More ...
3 Techniques All Card Makers Should Know
There are so many stamping and card-making techniques to learn and play with but there are a few that are sort of essential and will take your designs to the next level. Jaycee is on the Altenew blog teaching 3 … Read More ...