Creating backgrounds for handmade cards is one of the simplest ways to add interest, texture, and polish to your card designs. A thoughtfully designed background helps anchor your focal images and brings everything together in a cohesive, finished way. In today’s post, I’m sharing three techniques for creating backgrounds for handmade cards using stenciling, embossing,…
Creating stamped backgrounds is one of my favorite ways to add instant “wow “to handmade cards. Today’s project features the Concord & 9th All-In-One Turnabout Jig paired with the gorgeous Wild Meadow Turnabout Stamp Set. If you’ve ever felt intimidated by Turnabout stamping or how to use the All-In-One Turnabout Jig, this tutorial will walk…
If you’ve ever handed someone a gift card and wished it felt more personal, this project is going to be your new favorite. Today, we’re making a unique gift card holder using the Spellbinders Essential Envelope, along with the Essential Envelope Everyday and Christmas Add-Ons. These dies make it easy to turn a practical gift…
For today’s project, I chose Design Layout # 11 from my Design Layouts card classes. I’m featuring the Gina K Designs Thankful and Blessed Stamps & Dies along with the Autumn Splendor 6″ x 6″ Paper Pack. This is a beautiful collection of warm fall patterns that work perfectly for Thanksgiving cards to make. I…
Fall is one of my favorite times to stamp — the colors, textures, and cozy tones of the season are simply irresistible! In today’s post, we’re exploring techniques for stamping fall leaves that capture the beauty of autumn using just a few simple supplies. Each of these three methods adds unique color and depth to…
Looking for the best fun fold card, ever,? One that’s quick to make and easy to customize? This is my absolute go-to! In today’s tutorial we’ll create one card start-to-finish, then I’ll share three additional samples to show how effortlessly this fold adapts for all occasions: birthdays, thank yous, holidays, and more. It’s clean, fast,…
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