Need to craft a batch of quick cards? Check out these cards using Splendid by Paige Evans from American Crafts with a fun colorful theme. I put together 18 cards in one afternoon and gave little packs of them as gifts. I placed two of them in cellophane bags and added a pretty ribbon bow. After coming up with a design I like, I made two – making it double easy. This cute set included die cut embellishments, and I added a Happy Birthday stamp to finish them off. I hope my friends enjoyed their little gift and can use…
These cards use the beautiful Vintage Butterflies paper from Crafter’s Companion. It pairs well with the Letters of Love collection (postcard, postage, and writing themed) and almost any butterfly die. I cut out a few flower and foliage embellishments, added some glitter and inked edges, and I just love how the looks came together…
I had so much fun crafting my Easter cards this year using the Crafter’s Companion Easter card kit and Hunkydory Forever Florals Spring Melody papers. The card kit had some cutesy little bunny and lamb stamps, and also had a pretty cross and sentiments to create both fun and spiritual cards. I also brought out my favorite spring floral papers that have a faded spring color palette that complemented the idea of new beginnings and Easter blessings. I practiced coloring the stamps with my Aqua Markers for a faux watercolor look, by creating dimension with varying pigment saturations…
While spending a lot of time at home in 2020, I crafted a LOT of cards – probably about 400 – trying new dies and stamps in fun themes, and all kinds of new techniques. It has really been a lifesaver for me, keeping my mind and hands busy, and keeping the worry away. And I hope the cards brightened the day of people who received them. Crafting with dies and stamps is definitely a different direction than my handmade paper cards and crafty projects, but I’m really enjoying how all the intricate shapes and beautiful colors come…