Delight your friend, colleague or loved one with this handmade sunflower card. With delicately layered paper petals organized in various layouts, these sunflowers are sure to make someone pause and smile. The beauty of this project is that you can still do this even if all you have is paper, glue and scissors. We can't… Continue reading DIY Sunflower-Themed Cards
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How to Feature Magnolia Flowers on Cards
Hi friends. It may be a while, but can we make it up to you by sending you flowers? How about Magnolias on a card? OH. SO. PRETTY. We created a "Magnolia Series" comprising of three homemade cards on A6 brown kraft cardstock. Because these cards are about 4 by 6 inches, they are petite.… Continue reading How to Feature Magnolia Flowers on Cards
A Silhouette of Lavender Flowers For You
This post is an ode to Lavender. Calming and relaxing. And even more fragrant when dried. So let's capture a little piece of lavender today. Here, we combine two designs on this card: Crafting a paper silhouette of a lavender bouquet Adding a textured background by dying a paper towel For many months now, we… Continue reading A Silhouette of Lavender Flowers For You
Exhibit on a Card: How We Made This Abstract Art Piece
All that pretty paper, and nowhere to go? That's exactly the sentiment we had last weekend when we pulled out our craft stash. Indeed, after months of crafting, purchasing and using cardstock paper, we found ourselves with bountiful bags and bits of beautiful paper scraps. And in various sizes, no less. Every crafter's dilemma. That's… Continue reading Exhibit on a Card: How We Made This Abstract Art Piece
Preserving a Garden on a Card: Green Leaves and Heart Petals
"A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory." - Leonard Nemoy. We enjoy gardening. And we enjoy making cards. Summer may winding down, but the love of both these hobbies continue through the seasons. It may be the beauty of a new flower, the excitement of emerging… Continue reading Preserving a Garden on a Card: Green Leaves and Heart Petals
Make A Homemade Bear Card For Your Loved Ones
"How far is near, and how near is far? If you're looking up now, we see the same star." - Jack Piatt This was a poem (or quote) that was listed on the back of one of our key chains from many many years ago. And for some reason, it still sticks. Could it be… Continue reading Make A Homemade Bear Card For Your Loved Ones
How to Make Paper Roses For a Homemade Card
This rose card can be sent to your mom, a loved one, or anyone who enjoys flowers. Once you know how to make roses, you can go forth and design roses to place on top of any blank or upcycled card. Embellish with any pearl or gem stickers. The muse for behind this card was… Continue reading How to Make Paper Roses For a Homemade Card
How to Make a Simple “Hello” Card
Adele: "Hello, it's me...." Lionel Ritchie: "... is it me you're looking for?" Regardless of which song you love (both!), there's something about sending a homemade card just because you want to let the other person know you are thinking of them. In fact, sometimes we design a card for someone on a whim without… Continue reading How to Make a Simple “Hello” Card
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