Learn how to shape your die cuts for realistic floral dimension using the new Altenew Petal Shaper Tool Set. If you’ve ever admired floral cards with lifelike curves and depth, but weren’t sure how to achieve that look—this tutorial is for you! In today’s video, I’m sharing how to create dimensional flowers using Altenew’s Petal…
Three clean and layered card ideas featuring the DieCember 2025 collection! Hi crafty friends! I am so excited to celebrate DieCember® 2025 with three projects featuring new dies from Simon Says Stamp. I reached for bright colors, clean layers, and lots of detail to create a pastel birthday card, a graphic snowflake design, and a…
Hi crafty friends! Charlene here, and I’m so excited to share this month’s Hero Studio release from Hero Arts. The December collection, You’re Souper, is a celebration of comfort, kindness, and cozy creativity. Think handmade cards that feel like a warm bowl of soup on a chilly day. Disclosure Compensated affiliate links may be used…
Learn how to create festive, shimmer-filled gift tags! Looking to mass-produce handmade tags this holiday season? In today’s video, I’m sharing a fun way to turn one stenciled panel into a set of quick and easy holiday tags—with a little shimmer and a lot of charm. These tags come together quickly using the Very Merry…
Tips for inking, layering, and adding realistic shading to create a beautifully dimensional sleigh bell card for the holidays. If you’re a fan of warm tones, nostalgic textures, and cozy seasonal touches, this project is for you! In today’s video, I’m using the Lovely Layers: Sleigh Bell dies from Honey Bee Stamps to create a…
Create a dreamy Botanical Plaid background with layered stenciling. Hi crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a soft, floral card featuring the Botanical Plaid layering stencils from Altenew. This set is perfect if you love the look of plaid but want something a little more delicate and feminine. I followed the layering guide to build a…
Get ready to light up your cards—literally! In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a magical light-up holiday card with stenciling, die cutting, and interactive twinkle lights. If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at an interactive light-up card but didn’t know where to start, this project is for you! I’m joining…
Three festive projects, from a retro wreath to a charming holiday window tag. Hi crafty friends! I’m excited to share a trio of clean and classic Christmas projects featuring the And Everything Nice release from Simon Says Stamp. I kept the color palette traditional with red, green, white, and a touch of gold, and focused…
Short on time but still want to make something fun? In this tutorial, I’m sharing two quick layouts you can use again and again! When you’re working with small die cut characters, figuring out how to place them on a card can sometimes slow you down. In this video, I’m sharing my two go-to layouts…
Say goodbye to flat florals! In this tutorial, I’m sharing my favorite tips for adding depth and wow-factor when stenciling! If you love the ease of stenciling but wish your results had a little more depth and realism, this one’s for you! In today’s video, I’m sharing how to add simple shading when using stencils…
