Nothing says summer like brightly colored pinwheels to me, and with Fourth of July weekend coming soon I thought I’d share this quick and fun project perfect for decorating your garden for that barbecue or handing out to your tiniest guests. Using silver, ice blue, red, and gold mirror card from the beautiful new Luxury […]
Simple One-Layer Notecards
Sometimes I get so caught up in all of the beautiful dies, fancy tools, and coloring media available these days, I forget how nice it is to just sit down with some stamps and ink. And truth be told, most of the people I give cards to could care less how much dimension, texture, and […]
Handmade Summertime Notebook
Looking for a cute way to reuse some of those printer paper scraps this summer? This handmade notepad, created with elements from the May 2017 My Monthly Hero Kit and gorgeous cardstock from CutCardStock, is a great way to recycle partially-printed pages and makes a nice little gift to tell someone you’re thinking of them too. Start […]
3D Embossed Thank You Card
There’s something to be said about a crafty product that allows you to crank out a quick project and also looks elegant and like you spent forever making it. One of the items I was looking forward to trying the most after the last 24 hour craft event on HSN was the 3D Embossing Folder […]
Father’s Day Envelope Art
If your dad is anything like mine, he’s happy with a card made of printer paper and a handwritten sentiment…but that doesn’t mean you can’t deliver it in an extra fancy envelope. This rustic, masculine envelope is easy to create with a few simple tools and Basis Cardstock from CutCardStock. Start by trimming a piece of […]
Mother’s Day Daffodil Card
Happy Mother’s Day! In honor of this important holiday, I thought I’d share a frilly and feminine card featuring a couple of new products from Crafter’s Companion. My mom has been liking ornate floral cards and muted tones lately, so it was the perfect time to break out my 48 new colors of Spectrum Noir […]
Easy Masculine Pillow Box
Every year around Father’s Day, my dad tells me not to get him anything. I’ve never listened to him, but in an attempt to honor his wishes, I try not to go overboard. I get him something small that lets him know I’m thinking about him and concentrate my efforts on pretty (yet manly) packaging […]
Doily Edge Thank You Card
I probably send thank you cards more than any other type…so while I like them to be pretty, I also need them to be easy to create so I can make sure I thank everyone within a reasonable window of time. This doily edge card is composed of mostly die-cuts, taking no time at all […]