If you love adding lots of layers to your cards but don’t like or want all the bulk and thickness try some of these fun faux layering techniques from Jennifer McGuire. These cards appear to have several layers of cardstock … Read More...
Paris Inspired Mini Album using 8×8 Paper Pad
If you’re creating a mini album one of the best ways to keep the entire project cohesive is to use coordinating products. Vicky used almost an entire 8″ x 8″ pattern paper pad to create this pretty Paris inspired Mini … Read More...
11+ Handmade Card Ideas with Sewing and Stitching plus Freebies
Imagine the joy of receiving a handmade card adorned with intricate sewing and stitching details. As you explore the 11+ creative ideas presented by Heather Holbrook, you’ll uncover a treasure trove of inspiration to elevate your card-making skills. The added … Read More...
12 Summer Floral Scrapbook Layout Ideas
Photos in the sunflower field are accented with pattern paper strips cut to different lengths and distressed on the edges on this pretty layout design. Dimension is added from flower die cuts and puffy little stickers. Learn more on the … Read More...
New Letterpress Machine from Spellbinders
Letterpress is a printing technique that’s been around for quite a long time. The best way I can explain it is it’s a combination of stamping and embossing, actually more like reverse embossing or impressing into the paper. You ink … Read More...
6 FREE Book Lover and Reader Quotes
If, like me, you’re a big reader and lover of books you’ll want to download these 6 fun quotes! These will go so well on reading themed scrapbook layouts, planner or memory pages, handmade bookmarks or greeting cards or you … Read More...
3 Woven Paper Cards
Wow, how amazing are these woven paper cards!? They might seem intimidating and time consuming but with the new Weaving Fancy Die from Hero Arts they are really easy to create. There’s no need to cut strips of perfectly sized … Read More...
3D Scrapbook Layout with Rolled Paper
This beautiful layout from Kerstin has so many interesting elements! There’s loads of depth and dimension from several rolled tubes of different colored papers and the photo is also curved upwards. There’s texture from gems scattered about and the holes … Read More...
6 FREE Butterfly Coloring Pages
I love butterflies! With all the flowers blooming I’m expecting to see lots of butterflies soon. I even bought a little butterfly house this year to hang on the fence near some of my flowering plants in the garden. If … Read More...
12 Ideas for Mini Scrapbook Albums
Check out the cute little triangle shape on this sweet mini album! The cover is made with squares cut on the diagonal and tied shut with ribbon and the pages are pattern paper folded into triangles. Learn more over on … Read More...
12 Ideas for Handmade Birthday Cards
Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a newcomer to the world of handmade cards, this curated selection offers something for everyone. Each idea is a testament to the artistry and passion that goes into creating personalized and memorable birthday greetings. … Read More...
Mini Accordion Scrapbook Album Tutorial
This beautiful mini album was created by Jess using a class tutorial from American Crafts. The album has a chipboard cover tied closed with twine and inside is a pull out accordion attached to the spine that is double sided … Read More...
4 Techniques for Using Dry Wall Tape for Card Making
I love seeing unconventional materials used in paper crafting. The very talented Dina Kowal has used an unusual product to add some amazing elements to her cards, it’s dry wall tape! This fiberglass mesh tape comes in different widths, … Read More...
8 FREE Vintage Wall Paper Pattern Papers
If you’re working on vintage or heritage scrapbook layouts these beautiful vintage wall paper pattern papers will make for amazing backgrounds, layers or photo mats. The subtle colors and floral patterns are so pretty and would also work for creating … Read More...
15 FREE Summer Digital Stamps
It’s getting really hot where I live and I feel like Summer has officially started! If you’re working on paper crafting projects for summer like greeting cards, planner pages, party decor items or scrapbook layouts then these super cute summer … Read More...
12 School Graduation Scrapbook Layout Ideas + a Freebie
Using the grads school colors is the easiest way to coordinated a graduation layout. Caps, stars and diplomas accent this layouts from Mendi. Visit the Doodlebug blog for more details.
With summer upon us that means the kids and teens … Read More...
16 More Masculine Card Ideas for Guys
This post is a treasure trove of inspiration for those seeking to craft unique and thoughtful cards tailored specifically for the gentlemen in their lives.
Crafting cards for men often presents a delightful challenge, and this post provides a … Read More...
Travel Memory Cards Mini Album in an Envelope
Here’s a really fun and unique way to document your vacation and travel memories. The bases of these “pages” look like vintage library cards, each one decorated with pattern papers, cute printed stickers and dies and strips of gold foil, … Read More...
8 FREE Safari Animals Digital Stamps and Cut Files
These adorable safari animals are all ready for a sunny day in their cool sun glasses. These cute critters would be awesome on cards and paper crafting projects for Father’s Day or any time you need to make a masculine … Read More...
Scrapbook Layout Ideas with Kraft Cardstock plus Inspiring Words
I love kraft colored cardstock, it has a nice neutral quality that works so well with many other colors, it can be elegant or rustic or anything in between and is so versatile and easy to work with. The design … Read More...