Easel cards have always been one of my favorite fun folds because they look so impressive when they’re standing up, but they’re actually easier to make than you might think! I’ve shared quite a few easel card ideas over the years, and one of the things I love most about them is that there’s always […]
Pooh Party on the Back Porch!
Cards, Conversation & a Silly Old Bear. One of the messages I come back to again and again is this: We are more creative together than we are individually. That’s what makes our cardmaking community so special. We inspire one another, encourage one another, and often discover ideas we never would have found on our […]
Simple Card Layout that Makes Small Accents Shine
This simple design lets small accent pieces or a narrow accent strip take center stage, making it a perfect way to show off a favorite paper, color, or small detail. It’s quick to make, easy to customize, and works for just about any occasion. Sometimes the simplest layouts are the ones we reach for again […]
Quick and Easy Card Layout to Highlight your Designer Series Paper
Some days you have lots of time to create, and some days you just need a card. That’s where today’s idea comes in. This simple layout uses just two pieces of patterned paper and a card base, but it leaves plenty of room for creativity. Keep it simple, add a sentiment, layer on a few […]
Scandinavian Woven Hearts Card Version!
There’s something so charming and nostalgic about a woven heart design. This project is inspired by the Scandinavian woven fabric hearts I used to make years ago—but this time, we’re swapping fabric for paper! The same cozy, handmade feel is still there, but with a fun cardmaking twist that lets Designer Series Paper take center […]
Center Panel Z-Fold Card – The Easy Fun Fold Every Card Maker Needs!
We’re making one of those fun fold cards that I think every card maker needs in their collection. It’s simple, quick to make, and works for just about any occasion. Just a couple of folds and some pretty paper, and suddenly you have a card that feels a little extra special without a lot of […]
Easy Weaving + Pretty Paper = Cardmaking Fun
Paper weaving is one of those techniques that brings back instant memories of grade school projects—but it turns out it makes beautiful handmade cards too. Using simple strips of patterned paper, you can create woven backgrounds that add texture, color, and interest without needing complicated tools or techniques. What I love most about this idea […]
Easy Trifold Card in Minutes! Use Up Your Designer Series Paper
Fun fold cards are always a favorite because they add a little something extra while still being simple to make, and this tri-fold design is such a great one to keep in your card-making rotation. What I especially love about this card is how efficient it is for using up Designer Series Paper. This design […]