Fractured cards—sometimes also called faux shutter cards —are such a fun way to create something that looks intricate but is actually surprisingly simple to put together. I love how this technique breaks up your Designer Series Paper into sections, creating lots of visual interest while still keeping a clean, structured design. This style is perfect […]
3 Easy Pocket Cards—And One You Didn’t Expect!
There’s something extra special about a card that holds a little surprise inside. Today I’m sharing three easy ways to make pocket cards—and once you try these, I think you’ll find yourself coming back to them again and again. Each one starts with a simple idea, but just a small change in how you fold […]
12 Different Papers = 12 Beautiful Cards (Quick & Easy Card Idea!)
I’ve got something really fun to share today—a little sneak peek of some beautiful new papers, and we’re putting them right to work! We’re using one simple card layout and making a whole dozen cards, each one with a completely different look. It’s amazing how just changing the paper can take a card from elegant… […]
Super Fun (and Easy) Barn Door Card Layout
This barn door card layout is such a fun one to make! The front panel opens up just like a barn door to reveal the inside of your card, adding a sweet interactive element. What I especially enjoy about this design is how simple it really is once you get the hang of it. You […]
No Fancy Tools Needed—Beautiful Color Techniques for Cards.
Coloring is one of my favorite ways to bring a handmade card to life. A little bit of color can add depth, personality, and so much interest to even the simplest design. The fun part is that there isn’t just one way to do it—there are so many techniques that can create completely different looks. […]
Simple Outside, Wow Inside—Slide-Out Card
This fun fold looks completely simple on the outside—but when opened, a hidden message slides right out for a sweet little surprise. It’s such a clever way to add movement and personality to your card without making the design complicated. What I love about this fold is how versatile it is. You can dress it […]
One Technique, Endless Looks—with Paper Piecing!
Paper piecing is one of those techniques that looks detailed and impressive, but once you try it you’ll see how simple it really is. Instead of coloring your stamped image, you stamp it onto patterned paper and cut or punch out the pieces you want to highlight. Then you layer them back onto your base […]
Six Simple Designs for Batch Cardmaking with One Paper Pack!
Since we were traveling when the new Online Exclusives were released, I decided to try something a little different. Instead of spreading my creativity across multiple products, I challenged myself to use just one suite to make all six of my card swaps. I chose the Homemade Sweetness Suite—and what a fun experiment it turned […]