Father’s Day is coming up and I’m happy to say that I’m on top of it this year! My video below is a showcase and not a full make. I only needed to make 3 cards, so I didn’t do a FLIP but rather just went wherever inspiration took me. 🙂 I did personalize these cards for the fathers in my life, so they may not be your standard father’s day cards, but that’s the benefit of handcrafting cards — being able to customize and personalize the card to the recipient.… Read the rest
If you’re looking for a quick gift idea, this Trinket Box mini album comes together very quickly and is a great gift for all ages.
Below is my showcase video, which walks through the mini album pages and afterwards I show you all the supplies I used – except I forgot to mention the Love from Lizi pinstripe stickers I used on the photo mat inserts.… Read the rest
I’m still researching which monthly card kit I want to subscribe to. It’s not getting any easier, folks. Not only have I discovered more card kits but I haven’t eliminated any! When I started my “in-depth analysis” of card kit subscriptions, I created a comparison chart (you can check it out on this blog post).
In my last post, I compared the card kits “on paper” to see how they stack up against each other. It’s hard to make a decision just on the “specs” of the kit. They all look so beautiful and quite frankly, I’d love to sign up for them all. However, card kit shopping isn’t like buying a laptop.… Read the rest
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
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 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
