As you hopefully saw in my Getting Started post, you can make really beautiful cards with basic tools. However, if you have decided you like making cards and are interested in some additional tools, these are some of the tools I would invest in: Misti Stamping Tool (I had a different stamping platform when IRead More
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Interactive Cards
What Makes an Interactive Card Special?
Interactive cards are a lot of fun to make and add a little something extra for the recipient. There are all kinds of interactive cards and I personally love making shaker cards, which involve using layers of paper or foam tape to create a well that you put sequins, glitter, and/or gems in, and typicallyRead More
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Getting Started
If cardmaking is something that interests you, but you are not sure if it’s something you will love or stick with long term, here are the items I would recommend to get started (if you’re crafty, you may already have several of these items): Good quality cardstock for card base Colored or printed cardstock forRead More
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Personalized Wine Glasses
For some reason, July is one of the busiest birthday months for me. I typically start stockpiling birthday cards months in advance because I have… 18 birthdays in July! This year, I am so excited to actually see some of my friends for their birthdays and I decided I wanted to make some personalized gifts.Read More
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Where to find free SVGs?
Here are some great sites to get free SVG files for Cricut projects.Read More
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How to Pick a Stamp Set
When I first started making cards, I bought a stamp set that I still go back to again and again. The Avery Elle Ellie Stamp Set is cute and the elephant can be used for everything – birthdays, thinking of you, thank you, congratulations, baby showers… basically, it’s an all-purpose stamp set and I loveRead More
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My Favorite Websites
Here are some of my favorite sites to check out when you are starting to make cards and as you get deeper into your cardmaking: www.jennifermcguireink.com Jennifer McGuire’s site is incredibly organized and well-formatted. She regularly posts card tutorials that are in-depth and easy to understand. She is what I would definitely callRead More
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Hello world!
I have always enjoyed making things and being crafty. In the last few years, I have really loved making cards and decided to start this blog to keep track of what I am making and I hope others might gain some inspiration for your own craftyRead More