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Hi Friends!! kel here today 🙂 with some shiny, sparkly snowflake cards! I started with some BEAUTIFUL Stardream Metallic Cardstocks. I absolutely LOVE the shine to this cardstock, but wasn’t 100% sure my inks would dry nicely because of the sheen to it. So I decided to try and make some almost-white-on-white cards with a winter twist!…
It’s not too late to build a snowman. I always have the best intentions of getting my Christmas cards out before Christmas, but it doesn’t always happen. Instead, I end up sending out winter greetings. These may just make it to the mailbox before Christmas. This quick and easy card in full of shimmer. I…
Do you ever paint? I used to, quite a bit, but haven’t much recently, until a friend encouraged me to try these pretty winter watercolor cards. The simple wet-on-wet watercolor trees are a perfect pairing with shimmering Stardream Metallic papers. I used pan watercolors. Even basic school grade watercolors work well for this project. No…
After the three snowstorms that have hit the East Coast in the last couple of weeks, I’ve been in quite a wintry mood lately! Beautiful, shimmery Stardream Metallic Cardstocks are perfect for winter crafts, and I was inspired by my own frosty backyard to create this easy northern lights holiday card. Start by trimming a…
Hello everyone! Today I’ll be taking you through a hand made wintery card design using metallic card stock, calligraphy, digital die cutting, and manual die cutting techniques. This design is pretty simple and mostly focuses on creating your own typography, so I’ll be taking you through my process of nailing down how I want the sentiment…
Welcome back! Over the past couple of weeks we have been focusing on more winter-themed projects, but I have one more Christmas card up my sleeve! I hope you don’t mind if I share it with you today. It’s the perfect project if you have 30 minutes and a cup of your favorite hot beverage,…
I’m always running a day late and a dollar short and when it’s crunch time for Christmas gift shopping, I turn to gift cards. They fit all sizes and tastes, especially when you’re gifting them to teenagers. Today’s project is quick and easy to whip up for last minute Gift Card Holders. Here’s a snapshot…
So if you’ve been checking the blog this month, you probably already know that Stardream Metallics are on special. But do you know how shimmery pretty they are? Perfect perfect PERFECT for some Christmas crafting. While I can’t seem to manage a shimmer showing photo, this one of the rose quartz from the CutCardStock website…
For today’s project, I used 1 full sheet of Stardream Metallic Coral, 1/2 sheet of Stardream Metallic Silver, and 1/2 a sheet of Stardream Metallic Lagoon. Once I picked out my lantern pattern and cut it, I decided to adhere all layers while it was flat. Fold along the score lines, and boom a lantern…
Snowmen are snow much fun. Even though it hasn’t snowed yet, I am having fun with some snowman cards. I wanted a few cards for the holiday season that would be great for all occasions; Christmas, a thank you, thinking of you, or even for a birthday. I started by stamping the Frolicking Frosty from…
Looking for a unique gift or décor idea for the holidays and think you don’t have enough time left for a handmade item? This simple wintry pinecone ornament is easy to make and super festive thanks to gorgeous shimmery Stardream Metallic Cardstock. Start by cutting the pieces for your 3D pinecone from Stardream Metallic Bronze…
Today, we wrap up this year’s Holiday Countdown series. We hope you’ve enjoyed this display of talent and inspiration from our Design Team! You’ll certainly see more inspiring projects during December, so be sure to check back often. I love this time of year… the cooler (or cold!) weather, the excitement and the giving of…