See how you can make layered die cut poinsettia cards that will knock their fuzzy socks off – easier than you might think! There are lots of ideas out there for layered die cut poinsettia cards but we are venturing a huge bet that there aren’t many as spectacular as this one from Melinda! Melinda says “For today’s card I wanted to use some scraps from a large mixed media panel I created recently. I also had a few green […]
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This quick and easy fun fold Christmas card could just be your ideal holiday card this year for lots of reasons – check them out! We love seeing projects that use the designs from our Paper Pads in flexible ways and this quick and easy fun fold Christmas card is perfect! You can use any of the patterns from any of our holiday or winter themed Paper Pads with this card design and that simple fun fold adds just enough […]
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Wait until you see the effect you can get using Chroma Glaze with Rubbernecker stencils! Sammi – today’s designer – says “As soon as I seen this hanging bird, I just fell in love with him! I imagined him hanging outside a house so I went with the idea of a brick house.” We are so thrilled that she decided to show off what kind of amazing look you can get using Chroma Glaze with Rubbernecker stencils. In this case, […]
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Get today’s secret ingredient to making handmade cards with TONS of sparkle! Especially around the holidays, handmade cards with tons of sparkle are always popping up. There’s nothing quite as festive as something that glitters in the light, whether it’s a traditional metallic or a pretty color. Today Julie is sharing her idea for a card that can be adapted so many different ways using that impact of sparkle. And she does that with an item you may already […]
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Check out some PRO TIPS on using slimline insert dies from Rubbernecker on this adorable Christmas card! We remember when we launched the then-new slimline insert dies from Rubbernecker, people went bananas over these innovative mix and match dies. People still do, judging by how many times we have to reorder all the different designs. Today Dawn is using a couple from our collection along with our ever-popular Christmas Inchies and our brand new Snowflake Fun Slimline Paper Pad to […]
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Learn how to make a snowman shaker card with lots of sweet, easy details! There are SO many cute things going on with this project and we are so glad that Carol is sharing all her details for how to make a snowman shaker card with all those sweet touches. Carol said she wanted to use previously released products with new products for a fresh look. We think she hit this out of the park! Let’s get the steps in […]
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Today’s handmade red and aqua Christmas card will totally stand out among all the others! Unconventional color combinations are always a treat at the holidays and the cards that use them tend to really stand out. Today’s handmade red and aqua Christmas card from Julie features such classic motifs and in these gorgeously complimentary colors with that touch of silver, this card is one that will be admired and remembered! Shall we check out her steps for making this together? […]
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Learn to create gorgeous oxide ink mixed media backgrounds with these easy tips! Today Melinda is sharing her take on making oxide ink mixed media backgrounds that add so much excitement, color and texture to any project. And it’s so much easier than you would think when you use the tips she shares right here in the post. Melinda says “I have been so inspired by mixed media ever since I created the 6 X 6 Watercolor Beauty Paper Pad […]
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These country style hand stamped Christmas tags are so colorful and so EASY to make! When we saw these country style hand stamped Christmas tags from Allison, our jaws fell open. They are so colorful and loaded with darling details! And of course, as we all know, tags are a twofer project because you can use them as little add-ons for gifts but you can also pop one on a card base and have an instant card ready to send. […]
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Today’s design for poinsettia cards for batch making is genius! We’ve been talking a lot lately about batch making holiday cards. It’s such a good feeling when mailing time rolls around and your cards are all ready to go! Today’s poinsettia cards for batch making are both absolutely gorgeous AND make very clever use of die cut and patterned paper panels which make putting these together super fast and easy. Let’s learn from Jamie, today’s card creator, how she put […]
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If you are looking for ideas for poinsettia cards to make this year, this one is stunning and can be done in your favorite colors. Every year, we love to see all the ideas for poinsettia cards to make with our three different poinsettia dies and our gorgeous Poinsettia Set stamps. Today Sammi has taken that stamp set and done this card in beautiful shades of dusty pink accentuated with the sparkle of classic silver. Sammi says “I absolutely love […]
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Check out this easy way to make a shaker card – it’s brilliant! We love this adorable winter shaker card from Julie and think it’s so cute that with a simple sentiment swap it could be an ideal holiday card for someone special. And even though it features this trending interactive element, you COULD batch make these using Julie’s easy way to make a shaker card that you will want to use all the time. Let’s get the details! First, […]
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Right on trend and oh so pretty, this idea for pink and silver holiday cards is also quick and easy! Today Melinda is serving up an idea of one of the prettiest pink and silver holiday cards we’ve seen. With pastels being one of this year’s holiday card trends, this soft pink with a metallic neutral – also on trend! – creates a soft look that will stand out on that mantle! Melinda says “I wanted to create a card […]
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You won’t be able to resist making this cute hand stamped snowman card! Perfect for all season long, this cute hand stamped snowman card is perfect for just about any occasion. If you love to color, this card is for you! And if you REALLY love to color, it could be an awesome card to make multiples of. Just stamp all your images, grab your markers and plop down in front of a movie and color your heart out. We […]
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The answer to why add layers on cards is for easy impact – come get the details! If you’ve ever made a card that is just so cute but you feel like it is missing that little something-something you might be experiencing the question of why add layers on cards. Adding layers in colors that compliment your design creates a sense of visual depth, allows your detail elements to be shown off and creates a beautiful cohesive look that makes […]
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Who says you can’t use neon colors for Christmas cards – this one proves you CAN! In yesterday’s post, we learned that neon colors for Christmas cards are totally on trend this year and just in time, Sammi has this one for us. It is SO fun and bright and while totally unconventional in its color story, is loaded with adorable classic elements. We just love it and are happy to be able to share Sammi’s directions here so you […]
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For those last minute rushes, check out this almost instant slimline Christmas card! This “instant” slimline Christmas card is so stinkin’ adorable and truly does come together in single digit minutes. The secret is our beyond adorable Winter Train Slimline Paper Pad, the available coordinating dies and our oversized Merry and Christmas Word With Shadow Dies. With twelve pages of the winter train and 12 pages of backgrounds, you can make a dozen cards so quickly, you might feel like […]
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Did you know you can pop a handmade tag on a card for an instant greeting ready to send? Today, Ricky is share how he used a handmade tag on a card for an instant two-in-one project and we are so here for it! We love projects that are double duty and this one is perfect for the holidays. We can see us making a big stack of these adorable handmade tags and then having them at the ready when […]
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Looking for gnome Christmas cards to make this year – look no further! If you’ve been searching for ideas for gnome Christmas cards to make for your friends and family, this card is practically perfect! It is ideal for batch making, uses just a handful of supplies and if you want to streamline it even further, there a couple of steps you can skip and no one will be the wiser. Jamie made this for us today and she, as […]
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Grab this idea for super cute handmade slimline holiday cards that you can adapt to your favorite theme. There are lots of people looking for ideas for cute handmade slimline holiday cards this year. There’s something about all that extra space to write (or fold that family update into) AND when you send a slimline card, you know yours will stand out on the mantle! Now you would think that we are selling only one stamp set this year – […]
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From the designer herself, check out this gorgeous card made with Rubbernecker’s Scenic Route Paper Pad. Last month, we released two brand new 6 X 6 Paper Pads designed by our very own Design Team member Melinda Stearns. Today we have Melinda herself sharing a card she created using her own designs she created for our own Rubbernecker’s Scenic Route Paper Pad. Melinda says “I was so inspired by the Tree in Oval for this post. It really spoke to […]
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