All Occasion · Animals and Pets · Card Making · Made For Kids

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

Animals and Pets · Card Making · Encouragement

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

Autumn · Card Making

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

Card Making · Cards For Her · Mother's Day

Homemade Cards Fit for a Queen

"You can't wear a crown with your head down" - Beyoncé, from the trailer to her visual album Black is King. Sometimes, it's the spoken and written words that inspire our card designs. For one, Angie mentioned this quote that week. Liz received an email that wives are to be "cherished and treated like a… Continue reading Homemade Cards Fit for a Queen

Birthday · Card Making · Made For Kids

Neon Legos Bricks: A Birthday Card For Kids

Stepping on legos is the worst. Making neon paper legos, however, is the best! If you have time to try something new (while watching Netflix, etc.), this is the card for you. When Liz's son asked her to make a card for one of his friends' birthday, this idea popped up. Kids love legos. Why… Continue reading Neon Legos Bricks: A Birthday Card For Kids

All Occasion · Card Making · Cards For Her · Mother's Day · Valentine's Day

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

All Occasion · Card Making · Friendship

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

Card Making · Friendship

A Card for Friends Who Brunch With You

Pancakes, French toast, coffee, tea (or chocolate milk), hash browns, and more. Who doesn't love brunch on the weekend? Here is a card we made "just because" we love brunch. As friends, we love to have brunch with family and friends. Brunchtime truly makes for the best conversations. I have a feeling I will be… Continue reading A Card for Friends Who Brunch With You