I have to admit, there is something especially fun about making a card that is just a little bit unexpected. Not every friendship card needs flowers, hearts, or a sweet sentiment, and this true crime friendship card is a perfect example! When I saw the possibilities in the True Crime Stamp Set from Miss Ink Stamps, I knew I wanted to keep the design clean and simple while letting the stamped images do most of the storytelling. The result is a card that feels sassy and a littl

One of my favorite things about cardmaking is finding that sweet spot between a background that adds interest and a stamped image that still gets to be the star of the show. Patterned paper can be beautiful, but it can also compete with your focal point if we're not careful. On this friendship card, I wanted to use a fairly bold patterned paper while still keeping the little dragon front and center.

Learn how to use bold pattern paper without overwhelming your handmade cards.

There's something about a humorous friendship card that never goes out of style. Whether it's celebrating a lifelong friend or sending a little encouragement to someone who appreciates your sense of humor, a card that brings a smile is always worth making. I love creating cards that combine playful images with witty sentiments because they're memorable, personal, and often become keepsakes.

There's something special about creating a card that makes someone laugh before they even open the envelope. Friendship cards don't always have to be elegant or heartfelt—sometimes the best ones are a little quirky, a little unexpected, and full of personality. That's exactly what inspired this project featuring the August New Release from The Rabbit Hole Designs.

There’s something about a bright, cheerful friendship card that never goes out of style. Whether you're celebrating a lifelong friendship, sending a little encouragement, or simply letting someone know you're thinking of them, a handmade card has a way of making those moments feel even more meaningful.

For today's card, I was inspired by an underwater theme and wanted to create a design that felt cheerful, whimsical, and full of movement. Using products from The Rabbit Hole Designs along with some of my favorite coloring supplies, I combined stamping, alcohol marker coloring, ink blending, and patterned paper to create a card that feels layered and detailed without becoming overwhelming.

There’s something about a “just because” card that feels extra special. No holiday. No deadline. Just a simple reminder that someone matters. When I sat down to create this handmade card using the Bouquet of Purrs Stamp Set from Unity Stamps, I knew I wanted the focus to be warmth, softness, and personality. Not fussy. Not complicated. Just heartfelt. Sometimes we overthink friendship cards. We add layers, embellishments, extra techniques… and before we know it, the message

Sometimes the hardest part of cardmaking isn’t the stamping or the blending… it’s deciding where to start. For this handmade friendship card, I let my Creative Card Deck do the decision-making for me. I pulled four prompts: Occasion: Friendship Color Prompt: Soft/Subtle Technique: Heat Embossing Design Rule: Use Something Neglected That combination immediately gave me direction. Instead of staring at my supplies wondering what to create, I had a framework. In the video,

If you’ve ever sat down to make a card and gotten stuck before you even started because you couldn’t decide on colors, you’re not alone. I hear this all the time from cardmakers—especially those who love clean and simple designs but feel unsure about color theory. That hesitation can take the fun right out of crafting. For this spring card, my goal was to remove that roadblock entirely. Instead of starting with a stamp or die, I started with a color palette —specifically a s

Some cards come together because you planned every detail… and some happen because you just needed a card for that one friend . You know the one—the friend who appreciates a little sass, a little humor, and a whole lot of heart. That’s exactly where this card started. I wanted something clean and simple, but not boring. Polished, but still playful. And most importantly, flexible enough that the design could work again and again with supplies I already love. This project is a

Today I’m sharing a set of simple one layer cards that completely stole my heart. These sweet little pups from the Puppy Paws Stamp Set by Unity Stamps look absolutely adorable on kraft cardstock, and I love how the warm tone makes the colored pencils pop. I started by creating top-folding A2 card bases from 110 lb Kraft Cardstock , then stamped each puppy in Memento Tuxedo Black . A little soft shading with colored pencils brought each image to life, giving them that cozy

Creating a heartfelt and personalized congratulatory card for a friend is a wonderful way to show your love and support. In this blog post, we'll explore a clean and simple design using the Oversized Friend Print Die and the Infinite Petals Stencil from Waffle Flower Crafts. With these versatile tools, you can craft a beautiful card that captures the essence of your friendship while highlighting your friend's achievements.