Author: Judy VanZandt

I am a married mother of 2 adult children, grandmother of 1 and an avid crafter. I've indulged in many different types of crafts, but paper crafting is really my passion and has been for more than 20 or so years. I love making cards, scrapbooking, altering frames, bottles, notebooks and just about anything else you can put paper to. I would love for you to follow me on my blog Created Just 4 U Designs or on social media Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest

Elegant Wedding Card with Stamping, Embossing & Die Cutting

Handmade wedding cards are always a treasured keepsake, and combining elegant techniques like stamping, heat embossing, dry embossing, and dimensional die cutting creates a design that’s both timeless and sophisticated. Judy here. For today’s CutCardStock project, I paired shimmering cardstock with layered florals, gold accents, and a beautifully embossed bridal image to create a romantic card perfect…

DIY Home Decor

Paradise Memories: Create a Tropical Themed Altered Frame

Vacation memories deserve to be displayed! Judy here. For today’s project, let’s transform a simple wood frame into a tropical themed altered frame that’s perfect for showcasing a favorite photo. To start, gather some beautiful cardstock in tropical colors from CutCardStock. DCS Pearlized Textured Splash BluePop Tone Jellybean GreenDCS Canvas Textured Galax Olive GreenDCS Textured…

Papercrafts

A Rainbow of Love: A Pet Sympathy Card with Layered Die Cuts

Losing a beloved pet leaves a space in our hearts that never truly disappears. Judy here and today’s project is a heartfelt pet sympathy card design that combines bright hope with gentle remembrance. The colorful rainbow peeking through soft layered clouds symbolizes the love and memories that remain long after our furry friends have crossed…

Cards | Papercrafts

Tackle Box Pop-Up Card

Looking for a fun and unexpected way to celebrate a fishing enthusiast’s birthday? Hey there, Judy here and this Tackle Box Pop-Up Card is packed with personality and plenty of dimensional details! Created with colorful cardstock from CutCardStock with no special equipment needed. This fun design is the perfect handmade card for anglers of all…

Papercrafts

Elegant Layered Floral Congratulations Card

Looking for a sophisticated handmade card design that combines texture, metallic accents, and dimensional florals? Judy here sharing how to create this elegant layered floral congratulations card featuring layered cardstock, embossed details, a beautiful die-cut flower, and luxurious gold accents—all created with papers from CutCardStock. This versatile design is perfect for weddings, graduations, promotions, retirements, anniversaries, and many…

Papercrafts

Music Themed Card & Coordinating Envelope

Music, roses, and elegant vintage details come together beautifully in today’s music themed card and coordinating envelope project! The striking design combines bold black and red tones with delicate stamped imagery. This makes for a dramatic card perfect for birthdays, encouragement, or anyone who loves music and classic style. Judy V here using a variety…

Papercrafts | Scrapbooking

All Boy Scrapbook Layout Tutorial

Boys and cars go hand in hand, and this playful “All Boy” scrapbook layout captures that energy with bright colors, layered cardstock details, and fun road-themed embellishments. Judy V here sharing how to create a 12×12 layout using cardstock from CutCardStock to frame a favorite photo and add bold dimension. This layout is perfect for documenting those little moments…

Cards | Papercrafts

Uplifting Umbrella Shaker Card

Do you find that everyone, from time to time, needs a little encouragement and/or reminder that even a rainy, dark day can be turned around? Hey, it’s Judy V here with my latest CutCardStock project. It is an uplifting umbrella shaker card that is sure to add a little sunshine to a rainy day! This…

Gift Idea | Papercrafts

Pretty & Practical Notepad Holder

There’s something so satisfying about creating a project that’s both beautiful and useful. This handmade notepad holder checks all the boxes! With soft florals, a touch of shimmer, and a dimensional design, this piece makes a perfect gift or a lovely addition to your desk. Hey, it’s Judy V here and I’ll show you how easy…

Cards | Papercrafts

Simple Quilled Floral Card

Have you ever tried paper quilling? This technique adds such a unique dimension to handmade cards, and pairing it with quality cardstock makes the details really stand out. Hey there! Judy here today sharing a simple quilled, floral thank you card featuring beautiful cardstock from CutCardStock. Each flower has a bright yellow quilled center, purple outline petals, and flowing…

Papercrafts

Altered Fairy Frame

Do you enjoy creating unique home decor pieces? If so, I have a great idea for you! Judy here sharing a sweet and sparkly altered fairy frame project created with beautiful cardstock from CutCardStock. This frame is filled with soft pink layers, shimmer and dimension. It’s the perfect decor piece for a bedroom, craft room or…

Cards | Paper Piecing | Papercrafts

Paper Pieced Music Card

There’s something so timeless about a music-themed card—especially when you pair it with bold cardstock and clean paper piecing! Judy here today and I’m sharing this birthday card featuring a stylish musician, golden notes, and a classic acoustic guitar—all created with beautiful cardstock from CutCardStock. Supplies Used Create the Card Base This is a large A9 size…