Learn five simple ways to make paper die cuts look more realistic by thinking about materials, texture, shadows, transparency, and shine. Hi crafty friends! Have you ever looked at your card and thought, “This still looks like paper”? For this project, I used the Lovely Layers: Picnic Table dies from Honey Bee Stamps to build…
Two cheerful card designs featuring bright florals, sweet critters, and easy ways to add texture, dimension, and sparkle. Hi crafty friends! Today I’m sharing two cards featuring the new Every Happiness release from Simon Says Stamp. I created one card with a bright floral frame and shaker-style sparkle, and another with the sweetest tea-themed critters…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
