If you don’t want to make the same Christmas card over and over again for all the people on your list this year you can still use the same stamp but just use it in different ways. Suzy used one … Read More...

Looking to make Holiday cards with a more modern look? A chevron makes the perfect pattern for a trendy Christmas card. I love the gold embossing over the top too! Crystal will show you how to get the perfect lined … Read More...

You don’t need a wreath stamp to make a wreath. Using a donut shaped mask Ardyth filled in the open spaces with stamps and ink blending to create a fun wreath shape. This ideas can be used for many seasons … Read More...

These sweet Christmas and New Year cards hold a surprise inside. Using adorable holiday stamps and dies from Mama Elephant Nichol Spohr created these fun cards with a pop up insert that holds a gift card inside.

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I’m seeing the acrylic pour technique popping up on mixed media art projects, it adds a really interesting marble effect. Janette has used this same idea for card making and it’s so beautiful. It makes terrific backgrounds or use it … Read More...

Glitter makes the perfect snowy background for this cute Penguin shaker card! And I love the tip of using two markers to color the sentiment for a nice two tone look.

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Anna-Karin transformed an altoid tin into a magical winter wonderland scene with stamps from Simon Says Stamp. Small tins like this are gift by themselves but you can also slip in gift cards, cash or small presents for gift giving.… Read More...

When making lots of cards for the holidays having one layout you can repeat, even with different images, can help make things a little easier. Jill Foster created 3 amazing cards using the same window frame opening layout idea using … Read More...

I love the bow tie and real buttons Emma used on her Christmas Bear card! And the other embellishments and stitching give her card a great rustic touch as well. Perfect for that vintage holiday look.

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I love mixing paper crafting with other crafts like sewing. Lots of companies have dies that have holes to include cross stitching on your hand made cards and tags, including Marianne Designs. To get you in the holiday spirit they’ve … Read More...

When I was little my Mom took me every year to see the Nutcracker ballet and I loved it so much. I’m really excited to see the new Nutcracker movie coming out soon too. I’m also excited to see Dover … Read More...

Who wouldn’t love a stocking full of gold? This fun shaker card is filled with gold glitter for a festive holiday look. Jen Gallacher shares step by step photo directions for making this card with new products from Jillibean Soup.… Read More...

Distress Ink are very popular for techniques like ink blending but don’t forget it’s an ink pad too and you can just plain ol’ stamp with them. Kristina Werner used several wonderful fall shades of Oxide Inks and leaf stamps … Read More...

The combination of bold red and gold embossing makes this Christmas card from Erum Tasneem so elegant. The water colored stamped images and splattered background also make this card really on trend too.

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Pat Huntoon added a lovely vintage hint of gold gilding to her Santa card with Nuvo Embellishment Mousse. It’s easy to apply with a sponge and adds such a nice finishing touch.

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