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…
Two Heart to Heart card ideas featuring stenciled backgrounds, cute critters, and a bold love-filled focal point. Hi crafty friends! Today I’m sharing two heart-filled card ideas featuring the new Heart to Heart release from Simon Says Stamp. I have a soft friendship card with the sweetest little critters and a bold, graphic “love” design…
I’m sharing how to make a heart-themed stitched bookmark that is perfect for gifts or your own cozy reading time! This project combines die cutting, ink blending, stitching, and layered detail all in one satisfying design. I used the In Stitches: Bookmarked base die set along with the Love & Light add-on to create this…
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…
