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…
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…
