Category Archives: Tutorials & Techniques

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 »

Peek-a-Boo Fun Fold Card for Mom

By | May 1, 2021

Mother’s Day is around the corner! On May 9, make every mother on your list feel extra special by presenting her with a one-a-kind peek-a-boo fun fold card. It’s beautiful on the outside, but the surprise in the inside takes this little folded paper to the next level. You can choose to stamp a heartfelt message inside, or… Read More »

Simple, Quick & Cute Dog Cards

By | April 24, 2021

Every dog has its day! A simple, quick and cute card in the snail mail from/for the dog will have tails wagging. When it’s not a happy day, a quick, simple and cute dog card can express heartfelt condolences as well. Algorithm for Simple, Quick & Cute Cards Making the SQ&C card is a simple equation. Pre-cut, pre-scored… Read More »