Category Archives: Card Making

 

10 (or more) Ways to Use: Hexagons

Hexagons are so popular right now.  Here are some different ideas on how to use them on scrapbook pages and cards:   1.  Misted background:   2. Behind a photo:   3.  Inside a frame:   4.  As a focal point:   5.  Patchwork background:   6.  As photos:   7.  Around a sentiment:   […]

10 Ways to Use: Pennants

Everywhere I look, I see pennants on paper crafts.  Here are some different ways to use pennants in your next project:   1.  Make a medallion:     2.  Behind a photo:     3.  In a title:     4.  For a greeting:       5.  For journaling:     6.  On a […]

How to Mail Highly Embellished Cards

1.  “Cheat” the measurements – If you want your finished card size to be 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (standard A2), and you want the embellishment to hang off the edge, cut the card size down.   In this example, if the pinwheel hangs off 1/2″ on the top and left side, cut your card base to […]

10 Great Ways to Use: Baker’s Twine

We all wanted it.  We all have it.  Now, we need more ideas of how to use it!  Baker’s Twine, that is!   1.  Wrap around a sentiment:     2.  Make a pom pom flower:     3.  Wrap around an entire layer:     4.  Behind a layer:     5.  Create textured […]

Altered Brad Technique

Next up is this lovely and fun tutorial that Arlene created. You can see that she used Graphic 45 Metal Button Staples on her Little Darlings altered dresser. She used this great technique to add a splash of color and vintage charm to the Metal Button Staples. Learn how it was done in this great […]

Fall Sports are Here: Card Idea

Are you ready for the sports season this fall?  This is a perfect die set for creating a custom invitation, thank you, announcement or table decoration (you know, for that sports banquet!).     New from My Favorite Things, this jersey die has a coordinating stamp set.  My imagination is running wild with possibilities – […]