There’s something about a shaker card that instantly makes a project feel extra special. The movement, the sparkle, and the little surprise inside all add a fun interactive element that catches the eye right away. But if you’ve ever felt intimidated by shaker cards, you’re definitely not alone. They often look much more complicated than they really are, and that can make them feel out of reach—especially if you’re newer to cardmaking. For this Spring Hey Shaker Card, I wanted

There’s something so satisfying about creating a clean and simple handmade card that still feels rich with detail. Sometimes, the easiest layouts are the ones that really let your coloring shine, and that was exactly the goal with these two cards. I wanted each design to feel polished and complete without relying on lots of embellishments or layers, so I focused on combining alcohol marker coloring, colored pencil shading, and a few simple scoring details to add depth and tex

Pattern paper is one of those supplies that many of us love to collect, but it can sometimes be tricky to know how to use it in a way that feels polished instead of overwhelming. I often find myself reaching for patterned papers when I want to create a card with lots of visual interest but still keep the design clean and balanced. That was exactly the inspiration behind today’s card.

Have you ever sat down to make a card, looked at your supplies, and suddenly had no idea what to create? I think every cardmaker has been there. Sometimes the hardest part of making a handmade card isn’t the stamping or die cutting—it’s simply deciding where to begin. That’s exactly why I created my Draw Four Make a Card series. It’s a simple, practical way to take the guesswork out of designing by using four prompts to guide the process.

Clean and simple cards are always a favorite because they allow a beautiful focal image to shine, and this sweet design does exactly that. For today’s project, the The Hoarding of Wildflowers Stamp Set and 8-in-1 Essential Masking Stencils from Unity Stamps come together to create a cheerful handmade card with soft detail and plenty of personality. The whimsical floral image takes center stage, brought to life with bright alcohol marker coloring that contrasts beautifully aga

Today’s project features a clean and simple tea-themed Mother’s Day gatefold card created with products from Pixi Dust Designs. Using the My BEST-TEA Die Set, You're A Cute Tea 6x6 Paper Pad, and Lemon Shaker Bits, this design combines soft pastel colors with a sweet teapot and teacup focal point for a card that feels cheerful and heartfelt.

Sometimes the simplest cards can have the most charm, and this one-layer thank you card is the perfect example. I wanted to create a clean and simple design that still felt playful and eye-catching, so I paired the adorable critters from the Animal Notes Stamp Set with the postage stamp image from the Sticky Notes Sayings Stamp Set . With just a little masking and thoughtful placement, this easy design turns a plain card front into something fun, colorful, and full of person

There’s something so satisfying about creating a card that has that “wow” factor the moment it’s opened, especially when the design is much easier to make than it looks. That’s exactly what I love about this Trifold Hidden Door Fun Fold Card. It has the charm and dimension of an interactive card, but the structure is simple enough that beginner and intermediate cardmakers can enjoy making it without feeling overwhelmed...

Creating layered mixed media backgrounds can be one of the most rewarding parts of cardmaking—but it can also feel like one of the easiest ways to ruin a project. When there are lots of bright colors, textures, and stamped details involved, it’s easy for the focal image to get lost in the background. That’s exactly the challenge I wanted to solve with today’s mixed media castle card.

There’s something about spring projects that always pulls me toward soft colors, delicate patterns, and interactive designs—and this card checks all those boxes. I wanted to create something that felt a little extra special when displayed, but still approachable enough that you could recreate it with supplies you already have on hand. That’s where this lantern pull-up fun fold design really shines. It looks intricate, but once you understand the structure, it becomes a layout

Hi Crafty Friends! Today I have a fun stencil technique video for you! I played with the Whodunnit stamp set from the March 2026 release from Miss Ink Stamps along with the April 6x6 Free With Purchase Stencil and the April 4x4 Thank You Stencil (both from Miss Ink Stamps) to create two cards which both feature a boho inspired color palette. The first card features an interior scene and the second is a clean and simple birthday card. I hope that you enjoy!

There’s something really satisfying about creating a card that looks polished and complete… without adding a single layer. I’ll be honest—one layer cards used to feel a little limiting to me. I love dimension, texture, and all the extras. But over time, I’ve come to appreciate how much impact you can create with just thoughtful stamping and simple coloring.

Sometimes the best cardmaking ideas come from looking at your supplies a little differently. That was exactly my goal with this project—I wanted to see how far I could stretch a few die sets and turn them into something completely new. Instead of using each set as intended, I mixed elements together to create a shaped shaker card… and this adorable little pig backpack design came to life.

I’ve been in one of those “use what I already have” moods lately… you know the kind where you start digging through your cardstock scraps and suddenly feel like you’ve discovered a hidden treasure. That’s exactly where this card began. I had a pile of colorful scraps on my desk and wanted to turn them into something cheerful, playful, and a little unexpected—and these adorable Juju characters from The Rabbit Hole Designs were the perfect fit.

There’s something about spring that makes me reach for bright cardstock and floral dies almost automatically. After months of cooler tones and holiday themes, I’m always ready for color again. This handmade card started with that exact feeling — I wanted something fresh, layered, and cheerful, but still balanced enough to feel polished instead of busy. If you’ve ever looked at a detailed floral die set and wondered how to keep it from overwhelming your card front, this projec

Sometimes the challenge in cardmaking isn’t what to use—it’s how to make what you already have feel fresh and interesting. I wanted to explore how stencils can do more than just add a background… how they can actually create depth and guide your entire design. For today’s project, I created two clean and simple handmade cards using stencil techniques in completely different ways. One leans soft and floral, while the other goes bold with a rainbow clover design. I walk through

Sometimes the best backgrounds come from the supplies you already have—you just need to look at them a little differently. That’s exactly what happened with today’s card. I started with the Stay True Stamp Set and instead of using the sentiments as a focal point, I challenged myself to turn them into the background. The result is a bold, encouraging handmade card that feels layered and detailed, but is actually built on a very simple idea. Creating a Background with Sentimen

Have you ever pulled out a product that was clearly designed for one season… and wondered, could this work for something completely different? That was exactly my thought when I reached for this train die set ( Christmas Train Die Set ). It’s one I would normally associate with winter and Christmas cards—but with a few thoughtful changes, it turned into the sweetest little Easter scene. And honestly, this is one of my favorite ways to craft—finding new life in supplies I alr

Every once in a while I like to look at a die set and ask myself, “What else could this do?” Not just what it was designed for, but how it might be used in a slightly different way. That curiosity is exactly what inspired today’s project—a handmade shaped card created with dies instead of a traditional rectangle card base. For this project, I used the Shabubu Head Mini Album Die Set from Scrappy Boy Stamps to build a playful character-shaped card. The die set is designed f

Every now and then I like to create a card that has a little extra movement and dimension, but still feels approachable and practical to make. Fun fold cards are perfect for that. They add visual interest without requiring a lot of complicated techniques, and they’re a wonderful way to showcase beautiful patterned paper. For today’s project, I designed a nautical-themed accordion fun fold card using pieces from the Seaside Memories Collection from Paper Rose Studio . The go