A simple vellum bow wrap that instantly elevates a card front, plus my go-to approach for coloring bold peonies with alcohol markers. Hi crafty friends! If you love clean card designs with one standout detail, this finish is for you. The vellum bow over the Perfect Peonies adds softness and structure without covering up your…
Two clean and graphic Mother’s Day cards featuring bold sentiments, simple color palettes, and easy layout ideas from the In My Heart release. Hi crafty friends! Today I’m sharing two card projects featuring the new In My Heart release from Simon Says Stamp. I kept both designs clean and modern with lots of white space,…
Hi crafty friends! Today I’m sharing two card projects featuring the brand new Couture Edit Release from Pinkfresh Studio, and yes, this collection is every bit as fun as it sounds. Both cards were created with the coordinating stamp, die, and stencil combos, which means you get that crisp stamped detail plus smooth, no-stress ink…
I’m sharing a simple way to level up masculine cards with a shaped cover plate and a few strategic pops of dimension. Hi crafty friends! If you ever struggle with masculine card ideas, this one is such a good go-to. The Display Box A2 Cover Plate creates the perfect “compartments” for a themed layout, and…
I’m sharing an easy way to add instant dimension to a shaped card, plus a simple “write-on” insert trick for clean greetings inside. Hi crafty friends! Shaped cards look impressive, but they’re surprisingly approachable when the die set does the heavy lifting. For today’s project, I’m building a fishing vest shaped card, then dressing it…
Modern, Romantic, and Antiqued Cards In this tutorial, I’m showing how to make three completely different cards using the same supplies, just by changing your color palette, frame shape, and finishing details. If you love getting the most out of a kit, this one’s for you. I’m using the Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit:…
I’m sharing my go-to shortcut for shaker cards. No measuring, no fussing, and it looks so clean! Hi crafty friends! Shaker cards can feel intimidating, but this technique makes them surprisingly simple. I paired the Big Birthday word die with the It’s A Party layering stencils from Honey Bee Stamps for a bright, graphic background…
I’m sharing five fun (and very doable) ways to add sparkle to your handmade cards using sprays, paste, glue, embossing powder, and glitter cardstock! If you ever feel like your card needs “one more thing,” sparkle is the quickest way to get there. I used the Easter Basket Pop-Up Card Dies from Pink and Main…
Learn how to create a bold, glossy sentiment using sentiment word dies! Hi crafty friends! Today I’m sharing how to create this bold Valentine’s Day card using the Lovely Layers: Playing Cards dies from Honey Bee Stamps. I’ll walk you through the layered die cutting, how to get perfectly placed sentiment letters, and my go-to…
Create hilarious handmade cards with smooth ink blending and smart color combos! Hi crafty friends! Today’s post is a fun one—because who doesn’t love a little chaos in their craft room? In this video, I’m sharing how to create two cheeky cards using the Dumpster Fire Dies and Stamps from Spellbinders. You’ll learn how to…
