As 2016 draws to a close, I thought it might be fun to share with you my most popular blog posts of the year … so, starting of course with..
#10. Tiny Treat Boxes
I first received a tiny box of gift cards from Linda Heller many years ago and I have been making them ever since! They make great shower favors or little thank you gifts. See how easy they are to make here.
#9. Jars of Love 3 Ways
Its always fun to see a stamp set used in several ways. This is one of my favorite stamp sets in the catalog. Read the original post here.
#8. Christmas Pines – but not just for Christmas!
Such a beautiful stamp set and thinlits! See more.
#7. One Wild Ride Double Z Card
A fun fold card for motorcycles … or anything else. Find the directions here.
#6. Press & Seal
My video for this had more hits in the first few days than any other video I have ever done. You never know what you might find in the kitchen to use with your card making. See the video tutorial and written instructions.
#5. Pop & Twist Card
This fun fold has become so popular! Have you tried it yet? Detailed instructions are here.
#4. DIY Gift Bag
One sheet of Designer Series Paper makes this lovely bag in no time at all!!! Read all about it!
#3. Easiest Gift Card Holder Ever!
All you need is a 6″ Square of Designer Series Paper! See how easy it really is.
#2. My Favorite Handmade Gift to Give!
I have no idea how many of these I have given. (I gave 19 of them – each one different – as thank you gifts to my December customers!) If you love to make cards, this is a great way to package them for gifts. See how simple these are to make right here.
#1. Explosion Cards Made Easy with a Story
Stories help us remember how to do things – so, with this story, you will find it easy to make explosion cards!!!
Just click here to get the story!
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I would love to hear from you which of these is your favorite post! You can comment here or on my Facebook Page. (I will be sending out cards to some of you just for commenting)
P.S. Make that 20 Homemade Gifts (#2 above) as someone just placed a qualifying order through my online store this morning! There are still a few more days to get one!
#2 is my favorite……as it’s a classic!
#6 is my favorite.
It’s hard to pick between 2 & 3. I love them both!
Christmas Pines! Love that set
#6 I love that technique, what an awesome easy way to attach your layered pieces. Thanks Karen!!!
#2 is my favorite as well, though I have made several of #1!
Love love these cards! I have tried some and anxious to try the others. I love the jar of love. Guess that would be my favorite but, really love them all! Thanks for all your ideas. Happy 2017
My favorite is the Tiny Note set. When I was working as a teacher, I loved to leave a little note in another teacher’s “mailbox” for any reason…stressful day, thanks for sharing ideas, have a good day, etc. These are a perfect size and might encourage others to do the same!
#2 Explosion Card I liked it because it was different. Made several for the grandkids birthdays and they loved them.
I love the explosion card! The tutorial with the story about going camping was fun and helpful ???
#5 is my favorite.
i love the gift card holders #3
Karen, All your cards are lovely but by far the pop and twist one is my favorite.
Happy New Year.
Myrna
I love the #9 Jar of Love so easy to use and for oh so many things…
#9 Jar of Love is my favorite!!
#8 Christmas Pines.
Love the tiny treat box with tiny cards.
#2 is wonderful! But I really also love the press n seal idea!
#2 Is also my favorite. What a great idea for gifts.
#8…you can use the pines and pinecones for other holidays than Christmas…..they are so detail oriented…..
My favorite is the Explosion card! I only made 15 but everyone loved them. I will have to make more. My next try will be the pop and twist card.
I love to do the unusual. Thanks Karen and Tim!
# 1 the explosion card is my favorite…love it. The press n seal idea was great too.
My favorite is #3, the “Easiest Gift Card Holders”. These were great reminders of your posts. I think I’ll save this whole blog page.
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#8 is my favorite. I gave one to a dear friend as a sympathy card after her 16 year old daughter was killed in a car accident. That card just said peace and grace to me. Perfect card for a tough occasion.
Boy, it is difficult to choose just one favorite because I have several favorites! I like and use #2 the most but I like #3 because who doesn’t want a gift card holder idea! I haven’t tried the press and seal technique but I sure do like it! And the pop and twist is a great looking fun card! I have to try that one! So, if I have to pick my number one choice, I would go with #3. Thanks Karen for all the fabulous ideas!
#5 Is my favorite, although I like them all and have made several of them. Thanks for the great ideas!
#7. This is my first year with Stampin’ Up and it sure has been a ‘Wild Ride’.
#1 the explosion card is my favorite. Made some & got many good comments. Thanks for your great ideas! Happy New Year!!
#2 is still my favorite. Who wouldn’t love to receive that as a gift.
I love them all so much but if I had to pick one it would have to be #10. I love the little cards as gift cards. I have very little to say and these are just the right size for me. Thank you for this blog Karen. I can’t wait to see what ideas you bring to us in 2017. Also, I’m anxious to see what Tim will make out of the new catalog!
Kathy from NC
Love #3!
The explosion card! #1. You did such a great job showing us all how to do it that I made several of them and am getting ready to make some more. Love that card! Thank you!
Definitely love 3.
Actually I like them all but I think I would have to pick #5 although I haven’t tried it yet myself, I think it would appeal to kids which I make a lot of cards for.
It is very difficult to select a favorite but since me and my husband are Harley riders I like #7. I’m still waiting to try #1. Thanks for all your great ideas!!!
I love number #10, the tiny treat boxes of cards. They are just so darn cute!
#4. It’s just a fun, bright gift bag, However, I love the fold on #7!
# 1, is my fave. I made 70 for my grandaughtwrs b day invitations. I love the story that you put with the paper folding.
I just love hearing that you made 70!!! That is 50 more than I have ever made of these, Becky Wynn!
I really love #9, I use it a lot. And # 3 was a winner. My son had me make some for his gift cards at Christmas. But I would have to say #8 Christmas Pines is my favorite. Thanks, Karen, for all the helpful hints and great ideas you share with all of us.
It’s a difficult decision. It’s between #4 and #8. All were really nice!
Oh it’s difficult to choose! 1, 5, 9 and 10 are the ones I plan to try my hand at…
Like them all. If I had to pick I would go with number 8.
It is very hard to choose they all are just spectacular. Thanks for sharing.
Christmas Pines is my favorite bundle of 2016.
Wow!!!! It sure is difficult to decide which is the best. All are such great projects and so much creativity involved. I would have to say # 1 since I love miniture cards.
Love #10 & 3 but definitely like that you are kind to share how to make them thank you?
My favorite is #2, though I like many of the other choices too!!
I would have to say my favorite is the jar of love set
I am not good at making choices (hubby would agree), #1, 2, & 3 are all on the top of my favorites. I also love the special fold ones like # 5 & 7. Thanks for a year of great ideas Karen!