Today’s design for blue and white handmade Christmas cards is NOT your ordinary look – come get the details! Blue and white handmade Christmas cards are a classic design but today Ricky has put a stunning fresh new spin on this look and we are so here for it! His use of a split circle surrounded by easy to make die cut snowflakes in a assorted blues adds tons of texture and dimension with practically no extra effort. Let’s get […]
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Learn how to make a stamp with die cuts from any design you like – it’s so easy and fun and really stretches your craft stash! Today we get to see Melinda make a stamp with die cuts to make a pretty custom look. She also made her background with her gel plate and we love the look! We’ve seen some really fun things done with a gel plate and since they are relatively inexpensive, it might be time to […]
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Come see how to make this adorable die cut snowman card AND how easy it is! Yesterday we learned how to make a cute die cut reindeer card and, keeping with the theme, today we have this adorable die cut snowman card for you to try. There’s something so delightful about cards that are sweet and charming and we sure do have the goods for you to make these in so many different themes. Today Allison is using an unexpected […]
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Get all the little tips and tricks to make a cute die cut reindeer card that will give them the happy grins! Today we have Dawn to thank for sharing her steps to make a cute die cut reindeer card with a fabulous starry background to give them a peaceful place to plop down and pose. Dawn says “I thought these adorable reindeer needed a night sky to showcase their adorableness.” Who would have thought one of Melinda Stearns’ hand […]
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Learn how to make a layered dimensional paper poinsettia that will rival the real ones! Creating a beautiful layered dimensional paper poinsettia may look impossible and difficult, and today Carol is sharing with us her tips for making it totally doable. Carol says “For me, creating Christmas cards gives me total permission to go all out with the bling and glam as I have done here! Using previously released, but still loved, products can always be made in a new […]
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Here’s a great idea for another adorable handmade die cut snowman card! Yesterday we shared a super cute snowman card and today we have another idea for a handmade die cut snowman card that is so different but still so fast to create. Today’s project is from Kittie and she’s combined several dies to create this little vignette that can be changed up for lots of different occasions. Kittie says “I get such a kick out of this guy! I […]
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Today’s die cut snowman card has lots of adorable details but is easy to make and will give everyone the frosty grins! Today we have this absolutely adorable die cut snowman card from Dawn and we have to say that we just smile from ear to ear every time we look at it. While it’s clearly a perfect Christmas card, we can also see this card being used with a different sentiment in a different color story to be used […]
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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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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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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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Check out another one of the cute handmade polar bear cards our designers have made! Remember when we said that our Design Team was LOVING our new Polar Bear Friends collection? This playful, festive card from Dawn is another one of the super cute handmade polar bear cards we are seeing and we are SO here for it! That fun diagonal patterned paper on this vertical slimline card is the perfect background to show off the adorable little vignettes Dawn […]
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Come see another card that shows why our new polar bear stamps and dies are FLYING off the shelves! When we decided to change up the style of our new polar bear stamps and dies, we suspected that they would be a hit but we weren’t totally prepared for how MUCH of a hit they are! We sure are glad we ordered extras! Today, Carol is sharing another fabulous card using her awesome trick for custom color embossing paste and […]
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Check out all the incredible details on this gorgeous handmade polar bear slimline card! Today’s detail loaded handmade polar bear slimline card is from Sammi. She says when she first saw these characters, she envisioned them against a frosty night sky and all we can say is “WOW!” – we LOVE it! Let’s dive right in and see how she did it! Sammi started by cutting out her white card stock background piece with our Slimline Deckle Die and ink […]
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This might just be the cutest idea for handmade teddy bear cards for winter occasions! Cute and cuddly, despite the snow, these handmade teddy bear cards for winter are just so adorable and we really don’t think they are just for kids! Who wouldn’t love to imagine getting a little snuggle from this fuzzy little friend? And when it comes with a hug from you – well, that’s a bonus! Let’s see how Julie made this so we can send […]
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Check out this quick and easy – yet oh-so-cute – design for handmade winter cards for friends of all ages! After the holidays, we still have so many cards to send – birthdays keep rolling on up, events keep happening and certainly we send lots of thank yous! Today’s design for all occasion handmade winter cards for friends is so cute and you can just swap out the greeting and have an excellent all purpose winter card ready to go. […]
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This handmade toy train Christmas card is so adorable and has the most amazing details! We are known for our including all kinds of extra components in our die sets to allow crafters to make things that are incredibly detailed, giving them so much more creative opportunity on their projects. Today’s handmade toy train Christmas card is just so breathtaking in real life and we cannot stop looking at it. As you might guess this is from our Exclusive Associate […]
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Come see how to make this simple yet gorgeous card with silhouette stamping over ink blending. Melinda says “I love checking out older trends in card making. I was super inspired recently by some cards using silhouette stamps”. That inspired her to create this beautiful, moody, mystical card using silhouette stamping over ink blending. It’s so simple and we think an undersung technique, which you can appreciate when you see a card like this! Let’s see how Melinda made this […]
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Come see how to make an icy winter snowflake thank you card perfect for all season long! We are so excited that Carol is sharing her version of how to make an icy winter snowflake thank you card – it’s SO perfect for this season! Card says “there’s not a bit of stamping on this card! Just a stencil, and nesting dies, complete the card!” This sounds like fun – let’s take a look! Carol does such a great job […]
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Make a Christmas bib overlay card in less time with a handy pre-made card base. Recently Kittie shared this Christmas bib overlay card on her blog and we thought it was so unique and pretty. Then when we saw her post an learned that she’d used a pre-made base from our friends at The Paper Cut, we just knew we had to share it here too. Event though the decoration is super simple, it overall has some extra impact thanks […]
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You just HAVE to see this adorable handmade retro camper Christmas card! We love that so many fun retro looks are hot right now and that inspired some of our designs. Kittie Caracciolo took one from our latest release and created this over the top handmade retro camper Christmas card and we are just sitting her with our mouths open admiring all her details! Over on her blog, Kittie shares every little thing to help you be able to make […]
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Send the sweetest holiday message with this cute-enough-to-eat gingerbread man Christmas card! We are just loving this adorable gingerbread man Christmas card! It’s such a lovely, classic way to send a holiday greeting and is perfect for people for whom the holidays are all about the treats! This card also has a huge secret – it’s SUPER fast and easy to put together and ideal for batch making! Let’s take a look at how Allison put this together. First, she […]
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