Every once in a while (when time permits), I really enjoy building complex three-dimensional pieces out of just paper and glue, like this Easter egg decor that doubles as a candy dish. But I’ve found that the key to constructing beautiful papercrafts is choosing high-quality and sturdy cardstock as your foundation, like the Curious Metallic […]
Distress Inks
Springtime Encouragement Card
Love coloring with alcohol-based markers but looking for a way to amp your artwork up? Curious Metallic Cryogen White Cardstock allows for seamless blending while enhancing pretty images like this one with a touch of subtle shimmer. Start by stamping the daffodil image (“Sending Love” by Gina K. Designs) in Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto […]
Framed Nursery Art
It’s been almost a year since I moved and about five months since I unpacked 90% of the boxes, so I’m finally getting around to adding a few personal touches to my new home. My son isn’t getting any younger (are any of us?), so I’ve been focusing on his room first. A few weeks […]
Warm Wishes with Pie
Now, I’m going to say something that might be a bit controversial…I’m not really a fan of pie. ? Pie filling? Yes (most). Pie crust? Nope. I need a pie with either a crumb topping or no top crust…and I’m so sorry if saying that means I’m letting you down. I do, however, love looking […]
Heartstrings Shaker Card
I’ll be honest…I usually spend all my time focusing on creating a card and forget to pay attention to much else. When a friend is going through a rough time though, I like to think about ways to send a little extra love. Coordinating envelopes are a fun way to amp up a simple card […]
Simple Stenciling on Cards
With less than two weeks until Thanksgiving (for my US friends), I think I’m going to set aside the Christmas posts for a while. I made this decision last week while being bombarded with Black Friday ads…I love autumn and I’ve hardly had a chance to enjoy it this year! Ok, so today’s post isn’t […]
Tiled Thank You Cards
Looking for an easy way to create a large set of thank you cards quickly or even use up some of the scraps of cardstock you may have laying around your craft space? Today’s technique builds up many layers of subtle texture to create cards with big impact. Start by stamping a random leaf pattern (Simon Says […]
Easy Gift Card Holder
Between the neighbors’ kids and my own nieces and nephews, I’ve had a ton of teen and tween milestones to celebrate lately. And the new “rock-style” stamps being released today by Crafter’s Companion are perfect for these kinds of handmade cards and gifts. Yesterday, I shared the full tutorial for making this easy gift card […]