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
The “Be Brave” Princess Card
"Creativity takes courage." - Henri Matisse. Be brave! This "Be Brave"" princess card is a dainty gift we mailed to one of our nieces. This niece of ours loves painting, drawing and other forms of mixed media art. We thought it was fitting that we honor that spirit. We also duplicated the working parts of… Continue reading The “Be Brave” Princess Card
A Tale of Two Bridal Shower Cards: Part 1 (The Origami Dress)
"Learn to bend and not break" is advice from Married for Life: Inspirations from those married for 50 years or more published by Hallmark. Liz picked up the book from a local CVS store more than 5 years ago. And this past weekend, we put the book to good use when we made this this… Continue reading A Tale of Two Bridal Shower Cards: Part 1 (The Origami Dress)
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
How to Make a Gratitude Owl Card
This 10-step tutorial will show you how to make a homemade owl card from start to finish. This greeting card is for all the teachers, mentors, and loved ones who have made a difference. If you are heading back to school or want to thank someone for their influence in your life, this is the… Continue reading How to Make a Gratitude Owl Card
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
A Card Dedicated to a Dog Named Bruno
To a gentle, loving and loyal dog named Bruno. Bruno is a peaceful and loving dog owned by two of our friends from church. Every time we saw Bruno, he displayed such calm and gentle behavior. Whether he was at the beach or lounging at a picnic. He was really special. Just a great companion… Continue reading A Card Dedicated to a Dog Named Bruno
Crafting in August: Write and Send a Poem
Yes, yes, we know. Fall is a few weeks away (at the time of this writing). But we think writing a poem on a homemade card is a beautiful way to honor the changing of seasons. Are we the only eager crafters out there that want to jump-start the season? By the way, we haven't… Continue reading Crafting in August: Write and Send a Poem
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