Christmas card making in July is always a great idea. Winter is upon us so the weather is perfect for it. It’s exactly what we did for our July Catch-Up. We used the stamp set called Christmas Season on the day and each attendee also took it home. One of the projects was the card […]
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Cards shaped like paper houses is a fun-fold technique that’s easy and only require simple basic measurements and fold lines. Here’s how: First, you’ll need a piece of 4 x 11-1/2 inch Basic White Thick Cardstock. Fold it in half and use this score line to form the roof. Measure 1-1/2 inch out from the […]
We used the Butterfly Brilliance stamp set on our November Stamp Club and everyone loved it. It was also the take-home product for Stamp Club. Stamp Club is a monthly creative catch-up where attendees receive a stamp set and also materials for projects that I prepared for us to assemble. Each month is different so […]
Here’s a Campology card inspiration for Day 7 of our series. Today we are using the Toile technique for our Christmas card. Toile is a fabric printed with a repeating pattern. The standard for Toile is single colour and the theme is usually the scenic French countryside. It is usually printed in black, blue or […]
Let’s use the Mini Curvy Keepsakes dies for Day 4 of our series. We’ll be using the star and the sprigs to make a clean & simple Christmas card. We’ll also make a cute box for treats. Did you know that a Ferrero Rocher fits perfectly in this box? You can also put little gifts […]
Let’s learn the Diaper Fold Technique. It’s not for the baby and it’s also not an actual diaper because well, you know, eww. Instead, we’ll use the concept and turn it into something extraordinary. We are making a purse for Mother’s Day using this fun-fold technique. It’s called Diaper Fold because it’s like putting a […]
Let’s learn the Embossing and Paper Piecing Technique. Do you have scraps of left-over Designer Series Paper? (DSP). One of the ways to use them up is a technique called paper piecing. I recommend DSP printed with dainty or small details for this project. I’m using the Beautiful Moments stamp set for my card. I’m […]
The Eclectic Expressions stamp set is free during Sale-a-bration when you reach a qualifying purchase amount. I love how perfect it is when paired with the Just Add Color Designer Series Papers (DSP). Here’s how I made the card above: First I selected and fussy cut (cut out) the teapot and cup from one of […]
Party Pandas cards are fun and easy to make. I received the Party Pandas stamp set for free because it’s Sale-a-bration once again. I paired it with the 6 x 6 Picture Perfect Party Designer Series Paper (DSP) for fun and festive cards. Here’s how to make the cards: 1. Cut your 6×6 Picture Perfect […]
So what are the basic essentials in card making? And how much does it cost? It’s a question I often get asked. You don’t need a lot and it doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. I have narrowed it down here for you so that once you have them you can keep going for […]
Birthday shaker cards are easy and fun to make with the kids during the school holidays. Take this opportunity to make a few and stock up. After all, there’s always a birthday that’s coming up. I love boredom busters like this, and so will you. First gather your materials: Basic White Cardstock Coloured Cardstock Acetate […]
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Patchwork Card Technique
Patchwork card technique is a creative way of using Designer Series Paper (DSP) or any printed paper that you may have. This is another great boredom buster during the school holidays and a great opportunity to stock up on beautiful cards for birthdays and special events. Here’s how to make the house patchwork card: Using […]
A papercraft party is an opportunity to invite your crafty besties for a night-in of good food and company. It’s also a great weekend afternoon catch-up during your quiet time at home, if you prefer. I thought I’d share with you the projects we made during Stamp Club. The banner is a fun project and […]