Let’s face it, pretty much after the 21st birthday, there’s not much fun in celebrating a birthday anymore! I took this opportunity to point that simple fact out to my brother after he teased me on my last birthday for being old. I used some bright colors from CutCardStock’s basis pack as well as plain…
It’s back to school for most families which means trying to stay organized. A planner is a great way to stay organized. I have been working on personalizing my planner. The tabbed pages are were from a previous year and are on a thin paper. I have a few months that needed to be finished….
Have you ever tried quilling? It’s very relaxing! I used to do a lot of custom quilling orders back in the day. Now, I only do it for fun or for special occasions. Today’s card features a quilled balloon design that, with the right tools, is pretty easy to make. Make the Quilled Pieces…
Neenah Classic Crest is such a reliable card stock for so many techniques. There’s a reason why so many card makers and paper crafters recommend it across the board for things like stamping, Copic coloring, and even watercolor techniques – it is truly great quality. I have a pack of 80 lb Classic Crest in…
Hi Friends!! kel here today 🙂 Hope everyone is having a wonderful summer (or winter!). We’re in our last week of summer break so spending as much time together as a family as possible before fixing our routine back to a school-oriented one!I made a quick and easy card today using a paper punch and some super…
We’re well into wedding season and since this month’s sale at Cut Cardstock includes Gold & Silver Cardstock, I thought I’d inspire you with an elegant wedding card. Here’s a snapshot of the products I used in today’s project: I started by cutting the largest frame die out of Cougar White Super Smooth 80lb Cardstock and then…
Do you like dots? I like dots. It’s a classic pattern on home decor, clothing, paper… you name it. I needed to make a congratulations card today for a younger friend of mine since she received a promotion at work. Pretty sweet, right? But the usual “congrats” sentiment didn’t really suit the recipient – I…
Who doesn’t love a good sundae on a hot summer night? Me personally, add a banana, throw on some hot fudge, scoop in the classic vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream with a dollop of whip cream, a cherry to top and I am good to go! For this card, I dipped into two of…
If you’ve ever made a quantity of goody bags, whether for a wedding, or shower, or whatever party, you’ll surely appreciate the simplicity of these sparkly DIY favors. Simple, but shiny–it doesn’t get any better than that! You’ll only need a few supplies:1. glitter paper, I used silver, and optional stars either cut or punched2. little…
I have always admired the tin can lanterns found at craft fairs and have wanted to make my own. I just haven’t attempted it until now, or at least a paper version of them. I used a sheet of Bright Foil Cardstock in Silver. It is a nice heavy cardstock that with stand up when…
I am in love with the traveler’s notebook (TN) journaling system, as it’s built around this idea of individual inserts that you can use together and swap out when you’re done with them. I was once more into using a TN for all my planning needs. Lately, I’ve regressed to using my phone calendar and…
Weddings are the kind of occasion where I really like to personalize a gift…all the way down to the packaging. Decorating a plain kraft gift bag with a couple’s wedding colors or flowers is the perfect way to add a unique touch to that ordinary registry item. Start by trimming a piece of foiled patterned…