Category Archives: Tutorials & Techniques

1-2-3 Easy: Make an Easel Sticky Note Holder

By | August 20, 2021

  Here’s a cute and useful project that’s 1-2-3 EASY to create! This Easel Sticky Note Holder makes a sweet favor to share. The Penguin Place stamp set includes adorable images and greetings for winter and the holidays AND it has a coordinating punch! Purchase both and SAVE 10% on the bundle. You will next want to step-up… Read More »

Make a Center Pleat Fun Fold Card that Stands

By | July 24, 2021

This is the easiest fun fold card EVER! Just four scores and a standard size 5 1/2 x 8 1/2″ card base create a Center Pleat Fun Fold card that stands. It’s an instant display to help make the greeting linger long after the first peek. The fun and easy card features a sneak peek of the all-new… Read More »

Adorable Pet Cards for the Holidays

By | July 16, 2021

  To the pet or from the pet, these adorable pet cards will have tails wagging this howliday season. Minimal supplies and a clean and simple design make these easy-to-make cards paws-a-tively fetching. With only 160 crafting days ’til Christmas, NOW is the time purr-fect time to leap into the creative zone. Christmas in July means no inter-ruff-tion… Read More »

Pinwheel Fun Fold Thank You Card

By | July 4, 2021

Express your gratitude with not just a handmade card, but a Pinwheel Fun Fold card. They’re quite trendy, yet super easy to create — anyone can give it a whirl. And like any handmade card, it will move the recipient beyond words. As the recipient turns the card, they catch the parts of the story of the sentiment.… Read More »

Color and Ink Techniques for Cardmaking

By | June 25, 2021

I’m super excited to share today’s project. Six-plus color and ink techniques for cardmaking are showcased to create one pretty thank you card. Handmade cards are the BEST! Who wouldn’t love to receive this thank you note? It’s certain to make the recipient feel extra special. Techniques Anyone Can Do Blending/Sponging a background Faux Bleaching with water Stamping… Read More »

Hats Off to Cards for Grads and Dads

By | June 11, 2021

‘Tis the Season for Grads and Dads It is June — time to celebrate the huge accomplishment for anyone completing school milestones. Some scholars are completing Kindergarten, Middle School, High School or College. Regardless of the level, it’s cause for celebration. Grad Cap with a Twist This mortar board looks like a grad cap, but it’s extra special.… Read More »

May 2021 Batter Up Paper Pumpkin with Alternate Projects

By | June 8, 2021

May 2021 Paper Pumpkin | Batter Up! America’s favorite summer pastime was the theme for May’s Paper Pumpkin kit. The all-inclusive monthly kit included supplies for nine full-size cheery cards along with a Night of Navy Stampin’ Spot and 13-piece stamp set. The kit cards are perfect snail mail greetings for any Baseball lover. They not only make… Read More »

Easiest Go-To Gift Card Holder for All Occasions

By | May 7, 2021

  Today’s project is my Go-To Gift Card Holder that is literally perfect for all occasions when you want a special way to present a gift card/certificate or cash with pizzazz. I have created and recreated this holder for birthdays, Christmas, thank you’s — you name it! It’s my Go-To because  it is simply easy to make. Today… Read More »