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From acorn-shaped card bases adorned with adorable foxes to scenes of stamped pumpkins and leaves, these cards are a visual feast of autumnal delights. The compilation promises inspiration for crafters of all levels, providing a delightful array of designs that … Read More ...
There are a couple of different ways to add color to die cutting, one is simply to cut them out from colored cardstocks, the other is to add color yourself. You can use just about any medium you enjoy using … Read More ...
From adorable and whimsical to hauntingly elegant, these handmade Halloween cards showcase the versatility of ghostly themes. Whether you’re a seasoned card maker seeking inspiration or someone looking to add a personal touch to your Halloween greetings, this collection offers … Read More ...
This card has wonderful rich Fall colors of orange, yellow and green. Carol used a coordinating stencil to color the stamps, this is an easy way to add color if you’re not totally comfortable with your coloring skills. Visit the … Read More ...
This summer Simon Says Stamp has once again offered the very popular “5 Ways in 5 Days” on-line video classes. This year they covered popular card making trends like layering stencils, embossing folders, fresh color combinations, handy crafty tools and … Read More ...
If you’re a Harry Potter fan like I am then you know the importance of September 1st. It’s the day that the Hogwarts Express train leaves Platform 9 3/4 at Kings Cross Station in London at precisely 11:00 to take … Read More ...
Welcome to a sunflower extravaganza! In this vibrant roundup, we explore the enchanting world of sunflower-themed handmade cards adorned with stamps and dies. Sunflowers, with their golden petals and captivating symbolism, serve as more than just a design choice—they embody … Read More ...
Fall leaves are the perfect background for just about any Autumn card. On this cute design the leaves are foiled and an adorable stamped hedgehog peeks out from behind some sunflowers. Learn more on the Pink and Main blog.
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Bees are a very popular design in card making and paper crafting recently. I love using them and seeing them used in designs because Bee’s are so important as pollinators, we wouldn’t have much of the food we eat without … Read More ...
Welcome to a world where elegance meets simplicity in the realm of handmade cards. CraftGossip has curated a delightful collection of 12 Monochromatic Handmade Card Ideas, proving that sometimes, less truly is more. In this blog post dated August 17, … Read More ...
Whether you call them Bubbles, Boba or Pearls, Milk Tea with Tapioca balls is super popular and super tasty too! I was so excited recently because a Sharetea opened up near us I because I LOVE milk tea with boba! … Read More ...
Sadly there’s been a Summer cold going around, I got it myself about a month ago. If you know someone who is sick sending them a handmade card can really brighten their day and help them feel better. Bobbi created … Read More ...
Embark on a journey through the enchanting world of card making with CraftGossip’s collection of “12 Handmade Cards with Dark Backgrounds Using Stamps and Dies,” published on August 9, 2023. This curated showcase unveils a symphony of creativity where the … Read More ...
Embrace Elegance with 17 Handmade Butterfly Card Ideas: A Stamping, Stenciling, and Die-Cutting Extravaganza
Fluttering into the world of cardmaking, butterflies bring a touch of grace and enchantment to your handmade creations. In this roundup, we present 17 exquisite Handmade … Read More ...
Looking to add a new dynamic element to your cards? I came across this amazing geometric wave design that was created by Catherine using circle dies over on the Stamp 101 blog.
Using concentric or stacking circles cut several from … Read More ...