You may be thinking I need to take a chill pill. Don’t worry; I’m chill. I’m very chill. Actually, no, I’m super excited!
This is my introduction of FLIPPED projects. What’s a FLIPPED project? It’s how I approach my card making sessions. When I sit down to make cards, I think about how I can “FLIP” the motif I’m working on.… Read the rest
I’ve never subscribed to a monthly cardmaking kit. Every once in a while I think about starting up a subscription and the urge has struck again. This time, I decided to do a more in-depth comparison. Not only did I create a spreadsheet (I do love a good spreadsheet and pivot table) but I also started ordering past kits to get a sense for what comes in a kit before I commit to a subscription (if I do).… Read the rest
Do you make more cards than you know what to do with? If you’re anything like me, the answer is YES! The perfect solution I’ve found is to give away my cards as gifts. I get to clear out my “inventory” of cards and best of all have reason to make even more!… Read the rest
This list of supplies are what I’d consider “nice to have”. There are certainly other ways to achieve the same thing, but these items are time-savers, money-savers or just make your life easier. You may not use them all the time or on all your cards, but when you need them, they can be quite handy!… Read the rest
There are a few “big ticket” items I’ve invested in that I use quite often in my card-making. These won’t necessarily break the bank, but they are $100+, so they aren’t cheap either. You don’t necessarily need all of these, but they are certainly worth it depending on what kind of maker you are and how many cards you create.… Read the rest
If you’re ready to take your handmade cards to the next level, the following list of supplies are centered around finishing touches. These small details help refine and polish any card. I like to recommend this as the next set of supplies to get because it’s not a lot of money, but it really does improve your cards.… Read the rest
If you want to invest in making all your greeting card, this post is for you! (If you haven’t made any cards yet, check out my post on how to Start Making Handmade Cards for under $10.) I’ll give you recommendations for handmade card supplies you may want to invest in and why.… Read the rest
I’ve been scrapbooking for over 25 years, but making handmade cards is a new love. I get to use all the same materials and techniques and best of all I get to share my creations with friends and family. Personalizing cards make them so much more special. In some ways the card is a gift in and of itself because it’s one-of-a-kind and made with love just for the recipient.… Read the rest
Hi and thank you for discovering my blog. This is new to me, so I welcome your support and tips for making this blog more fun and hopefully even useful.
I have always been crafty, but as a woman in technology (software and video games), I put much of that aside.… Read the rest
