I’m sharing how to get a loose alcohol ink look using markers, vellum, and blending solution. Hi crafty friends! You do not need bottled alcohol inks to get that soft, organic, inky look. For this card, I used the Summer Smiles from Honey Bee Stamps, alcohol markers, heavyweight vellum, and gold embossing powder to create…
I’m sharing how to turn one stenciling session into three finished cards with extra shading, repeated colors, and the right background paper. Hi crafty friends! Batch stenciling is such a great way to save time, but the real trick is making the finished cards feel intentional instead of repetitive. For this card trio, I used…
Three clean and colorful card ideas featuring bright ink blending, bold die cuts, and easy ways to add dimension. Hi crafty friends! Today I’m sharing three cards featuring the new Shine On release from Simon Says Stamp. I played with soft ink blended scenes, bold blue and purple florals, and a graphic die cut background…
I’m sharing five simple design principles that make die cut scene cards feel more dimensional, balanced, and polished. Have you ever looked at a die cut scene card and wondered why some feel full of depth while others fall a little flat? For this project, I used the Flamingo Pop Up Card Dies from Pink…
I’m sharing how to turn a regular die cut into a tiny hinged door with a hidden surprise underneath. Hi crafty friends! At first glance, this looks like a sweet birdhouse card, but the magic is hidden inside the die cuts. I used the Tweeties stamps and dies from Honey Bee Stamps to create two…
How to use your shaker mix as the starting point for your entire card design so everything feels intentional, colorful, and cohesive. The difference between a good shaker card and a great shaker card usually comes down to what is inside. For this project, I used the Pretty Pink Posh Summer Drink Shaker and let…
Two simple ways to make layered florals look bolder and more finished with just a few small contrast tweaks. If your floral cards ever feel a little flat, contrast is the fastest way to fix it. In this live replay, I use the Sweet Bouquet Bundle from Altenew to create two different looks that come…
Stencils, strategic shading, and a 3D embossing folder can create incredible dimension on one sheet of cardstock. This card looks like it is built from layered die cuts, but it is almost entirely created on a single A2 panel using Altenew products. The trick is using multiple ink colors in each stencil layer so the…
I’m sharing my favorite way to make a wallet card that feels like a gift all on its own, plus an easy trick for cutting large dies. Hi crafty friends! This is one of those projects that looks impressive, but it is very doable once you see the order of operations. The Lovely Layers: Wallet…
Three bright and heartfelt cards featuring clean layers, bold color, and easy ways to add texture and sparkle. Hi crafty friends! Today I’m sharing three cards featuring the new Always There release from Simon Says Stamp. I leaned into bright ink blending, clean white space, and a few high-impact details (like a peekaboo shaker and…
