Sending Hugs: The Power of Handmade Cards

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The power of handmade cards is they can connect and uplift. Have you ever received a handmade card in the mail? There’s something special about knowing that someone took the time and effort to create something just for you.  And that’s exactly what you can achieve with a card like the one I’ve created featuring […]

Paper Scraps: Beautiful Cards on a Budget

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Making cards with paper scraps can be a fun and budget-friendly way to create unique and personalized cards. As you can see, one-inch strips from the Texture Chic Designer Paper collection is a great choice for creating lovely homemade cards as it has a variety of subtle patterns that can add interest to your designs.  […]

Make a Simple Card

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You can make a simple card using the Dainty Flowers Designer Paper Collection.  And the best part?  You can select this paper pack FREE with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration. Full of gorgeous hand-painted designs, these are ready to use right out of the package to make a simple card!  Just cut out the section […]

Thanks Card Idea: What Can You Do With a Circle?

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I designed this thanks card idea for Easy Paper Craft Friday this week.  I decided to step it up by created a raised circle to highlight and view the focal image through. It’s an easy way to add interest to your homemade cards. What is Easy Paper Craft Friday? Each month I’ll focus on one […]

Tiny Violins

As many handmade cards as I make and hand out or mail out, it’s rare I receive a handmade card.  I know, tiny violins, right? My sister buys Stampin’ Up! products from me, and every time I receive a card from her I get all excited, thinking THIS will be the time I’ll get a […]

Doodling and Making Birthday Cards

You can have a lot of fun making birthday cards when you add whimsical doodling to your designs.  I’ve always been a doodler, so using it on my homemade cards just seems natural! A selection of patterns from the Floral District Designer Paper collection was cut in random patterns and then assembled on a Basic […]