CraftGossip invites you to explore a variety of card-making techniques that capture the essence of our four-legged friends. From playful kittens to loyal dogs, each handmade card is a testament to the artistry and imagination of the creators. Whether you … Read More ...
Ideas for Peep Hole Cards
Looking to add extra interest to your card designs? Try a fun and unique peep hole design. This style of card has a window on the front flap that allows you to see inside the card. You can have an … Read More ...
Card Making – 10 Masculine Card Ideas
Crafting cards for men can be a delightful challenge, and Craft Gossip is here to make it an enjoyable journey. Whether you’re celebrating birthdays, milestones, or simply expressing appreciation, these 10 card ideas offer a diverse range of styles, themes, … Read More ...
18+ Handmade Cards with a Focus on Backgrounds
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 ...
How To Make 20 Handmade Easter Cards with Stamps and Dies
Celebrate Easter with Creativity: 20 Handmade Card Ideas
This Easter, add a personal touch to your greetings with these 20 inspiring handmade card ideas. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or looking for a fun project with the family, these Easter … Read More ...
6 Valentine’s Day Card Ideas with Animals
Get ready to infuse a touch of charm and playfulness into your Valentine’s Day greetings with our roundup of 6 heartwarming handmade cards featuring adorable animals. From cute sayings to creative designs, these cards are perfect for expressing your affection … 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 ...
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 ...
Happy Hanukkah Card
I love the mix of metallic silver and deep blue on this elegant Happy Hanukkah card from Kristina Werner! She used an embossing diffuser from Tim Holtz which leaves a flat space when you emboss with an embossing folder so … Read More ...
Christmas Cards with Pearlized Ink Blending
Jennifer McGuire has taken the very popular ink blending technique and stepped it up by adding shimmering Perfect Pearls powder over top. And then of course she had to take it even further and dry emboss the panels too for … Read More ...
Mistletoe Wreath Christmas Card
Who says you can’t use blacks and greys on a Christmas card? This card from Svitlana has such an elegant look with the pops of green and red on the dark background. For this cards background she embossed dark cardstock, … Read More ...
Floral Embossed Christmas Cards 3 Ways
Michelle used the Holiday Floral Swag Embossing Folder from Spellbinders to create 3 totally different cards for Christmas. On one card she embossed on white cardstock, leaving it plain for a white on white card, on another she ink blended … Read More ...
Daisies and Sunflowers One Layer Cards
Nichol is using products from the latest monthly kit from Simon Says Stamp to create two beautiful floral one layer cards. A one layer card can be a quick and easy design to make with no layering required. For her … Read More ...
Thank You Card with Color and Texture
I love the blend of colors with all the bumpy texture on this Thank You Card from Cathy Z.! For her wonderful background she ink blended onto white cardstock with shades of green, purple and blue ink pads and then … Read More ...
Botanical Card with Inked Embossing Folder
Erum has a fun technique to add lots of ink and a bit of shine to a dry embossed card. Using an embossing folder from Altenew she added several colors of inks directly to the raised portions of the folder … Read More ...