Recently, a friend of mine fell upon some bad times and I thought she could use a little pick-me-up. We used to love going to the shore together, so I thought a nice girly, beach-y card would be right up her alley. I used one of the new Die’sire Card Base dies (“Emma”) being released […]
Summer
DIY Drink Umbrellas
Hosting a party this summer and looking for a quick and easy way to dress up your drinks? These fun handmade drink umbrellas can be customized to fit the theme of any party or backyard barbeque. Combine them with the beautiful metallic finish of the Bright Foil Cardstocks from CutCardStock for a super trendy look! There […]
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 […]
Camouflaged Die-Cut Card
Sometimes you see a technique you want to try and it takes months and months for you to get to it…and that’s definitely what happened with this one! I have been admiring camouflaged sentiments on cards for so long, and when I saw this pretty “Hello Die” from Pink & Main, I decided it was […]
Father’s Day Photo Mat
Still looking for crafty gift ideas for Father’s Day? How about a personalized double photo mat? Today I wanted to show you a way to take any photo and dress it up with a just a few sheets of Classic Linen and Basis Cardstocks from the CutCardStock store and your Silhouette. Start by trimming two pieces of Classic […]
Father’s Day Gift Tag
So, the minutes are ticking down on Father’s Day and you still need a quick and easy gift idea…no problem! I’m back today with a simple handmade gift tag project for those of us with dads who love snacking. Let’s start with the materials. I’m using Basis Cardstocks in Navy, Natural, and Green because they […]
Just For Men Collection Release
I wouldn’t consider my style overly feminine, but I can still sometimes have trouble crafting for the men in my life. The newest collection from Crafter’s Companion called “Just For Men” being released today just might be the answer to a few of my crafty prayers. My favorite part is that there are tons of different elements […]
Sending Sunshine Card
Are you ready for a new challenge over on the Pink & Main Challenge Blog? With a theme like “summer”, I’m sure you have a project you can enter for the chance to win some great prizes! I used the new “Sunny Hello” stamp set with my Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens to create this bright and […]