Hello crafty friends! Today I’m sharing the results of an experiment to give paper a rustic blue ceramic effect, capturing the look and feel of handmade ceramic glaze using embossing folders. This project was inspired by the organic tones and textures of handmade pottery. The goal was to achieve a ceramic-like finish, similar to the glaze variations you see in…
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Argyle Gnome and Poinsettia Christmas Card Ideas
Hello Crafty friends, I’m obsessed with the Argyle Builder stencil by Simon Says Stamp, and today Im passing by to share Christmas cardmaking ideas. Look how gorgeous the background panels look when you add Altenew Mayan Relief Paste through the stitching layer of the stencil pack. For a very bold look and feel, you can use dark inks over coloured…
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Must Try – Cool Embossing Folder Technique | Altenew Wanderlust
Hello crafty friends! I’m passing by to share a video (at the bottom of this page) featuring the stunning Wanderlust Embossing Folder, along with creative die-cutting ideas using the Mini Delight: Enjoy the Flight. I also used dies from the new Floral Odyssey Project Kit and the World in Bloom die set. Card Recipe PAPER DIES, STAMPS, EMBOSSING: INKS EMBELLISHMENTS The process…
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Super Cute Stencilled & Die-Cut Cards |Daisies, Hands, and Argyle Backgrounds
Hello Crafty friends, Today I’m sharing two cheerful handmade cards featuring layered daisies, a hand motif, and a soft argyle stencilled background. I’m obsessed with the background pattern. It is super versatile, and I’ll be sharing more ideas soon. Today, cards are side-fold A2 cards, ideal for expressing gratitude and love with a personal touch. Each design combines stencilling, die-cut…
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Spellbinders Kits August 2025 Blog Hop | Under the Sea Card Ideas
Hi Crafty Friends! This month’s Spellbinders Club Kits are packed with dies, stamps, embossing folders, and charming under-the-sea–themed elements. I created two easy and quick cards to highlight the gorgeous textures from this month’s embossing folders, and I made 2 bonus cards to share extra ideas with the Splash Tales – Large Die of the Month and the Deep Blue…
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Altenew Mini Deligt – Enjoy the Flight
Hi crafty friends, Today I’m joining the Altenew Instagram Hop to celebrate the August 2025 Release!I’m featuring the Mini Delight: Enjoy the Flight stamp and die set, paired with the colourful Crafty Necessities Cardstock by Altenew( Listed below) Project Key Features: Super Simple Card Ideas with Altenew Mini Delight: Enjoy the Flight If you’re looking for quick, cheerful, and travel-inspired…
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Textured Holiday Cheer | Altenew Timeless Sled Card Inspiration
Hello Crafty friends, today I’m sharing a Christmas card full of texture and shine featuring the Timeless Sled Layering Dies and Elegant Bows 3D Embossing Folder and other goodies by Altenew. I’m also joining an Instagram Hop filled with ideas an inspiration using rom the Altenew July 2025 release Video Coming SOon Card Recipe This 6×6 inches card features a…
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SSS Happy Camper Release Blog Hop | Floral Dragonfly Card
Hello Crafty friends, We’re celebrating the Simon Says Stamp -Happy Camper Release with a fun blog hop and giveaways! I love die-cutting, so I’m excited to share a couple of card ideas using some of the gorgeous new products I received from the release. Starting with the new mini ink cube colours in rich reds and earthy browns, floral die-cuts…
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Altenew Elegant Bows 4 ways | Embossing + Stencilling + Die-Cutting Fun!
Hello crafty friends. I’m excited to share inspiration using the Elegant Bows bundle from the Altenew July 2025 Release Elegant Bows Elegant Bows is a versatile trio of an embossing folder, coordinating colouring stencils, and a zero-waste die set. This trio is perfect for making everything from bold backgrounds to dimensional focal points, and it’s ideal for all kinds of…
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