Author: Carrianne Banul

Hi! I live at the Jersey Shore with my husband and our two dogs, and we’re also blessed with a son, daughter-in-law, and a brand-new grandson who keeps us smiling every day. I’m a crafter and pet-sitter who loves exploring creativity through stamps, ink blending, coloring, and all kinds of paper crafts. When I’m not crafting or caring for pets, I enjoy strolling along the shore or savoring a warm cup of coffee. Come follow me on Instagram, TikTok, or visit my blog at CraftiCarri Handmade Cards!
How to Create an Ocean-Themed Octopus Card with Colored Cardstock

How to Create an Ocean-Themed Octopus Card with Colored Cardstock

Creating an ocean-themed octopus card with colored cardstock is a fun way to explore layering, texture, and dimension in paper crafting. Using CutCardStock cardstock makes it easy to achieve crisp die cuts, vibrant color, and sturdy layers for building detailed scene cards. Hi, I’m Carrianne, and in this step-by-step tutorial I’ll show how I created…

Soft Floral Layered Card with CutCardStock Cardstock

Soft Floral Layered Card with CutCardStock Cardstock

When it comes to handmade cardmaking, the right cardstock is the foundation of every design. In this soft floral layered card tutorial using CutCardStock cardstock, I’m sharing how smooth, high-quality cardstock can elevate ink blending, stenciling, and die-cut layering into a polished finished card. CutCardStock cardstock offers a durable, smooth surface that works beautifully for…

Gold Heat Embossed Christmas Card

Gold Heat Embossed Christmas Card

There’s something especially fun about blending holiday crafting with summer creativity, and this Christmas in July project is the perfect inspiration. This heat embossed Christmas card features a clean, elegant design with rich color, soft ink blending, and beautiful metallic detail for a timeless festive look. I’m Carrianne, and I designed a clean, elegant heat-embossed Christmas card…

Dinosaur Birthday Card Tutorial

Dinosaur Birthday Card Tutorial

A playful dinosaur, bold cardstock colors, and layered die cuts come together in this Dinosaur Birthday Card Tutorial to create a bright, dimensional handmade design that’s perfect for celebrating kids’ birthdays. Hi, I’m Carrianne, and I’m excited to share this project with you today. This card was created using premium cardstock from CutCardStock, and it’s a great example…

Hydrangea Floral Card

Hydrangea Floral Card

In today’s project, I’m sharing an elegant hydrangea floral card featuring layered die-cut florals, ink-blended edges, and a dimensional design using CutCardStock cardstock. Hi, Carrianne here! This hydrangea floral card is built step by step using stamped leaves, alternating petal layers, and soft ink blending to create depth, contrast, and a polished finished look. Supplies Used CutCardStock…