Are you a fan of all things shiny? Hot foiling can be a great way to alter the look of lots of different types of cardstocks you might have. To create this birthday card, I’ve used three types of white cardstock in beautiful finishes from the CutCardStock store and I love the subtle differences in…
Do you have summer birthdays approaching and you’re looking for inspiration? I love the look of metallic gold and silver in the heat of the summer and today I’m using alcohol inks on Bright Foil Cardstock to create a shiny ocean background for a cute birthday card. Start by trimming Neenah Classic Crest Solar White…
I love making quick and simple floral cards that can be used for a variety of occasions. With a show-stopping metallic background thanks to the high shine of the Bright Foil Cardstocks from CutCardStock, your card projects can come together quite quickly because they won’t need much embellishment. Start by trimming a piece of Neenah…
With summer holidays, special birthdays, and BBQs ahead, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate over the coming months. Personalized cake toppers are one of my favorite ways of making an occasion extra special and quality cardstock from CutCardStock can make these pieces really shine. Start by cutting the large unicorn shape out of Gold…
Do you have a favorite season? I absolutely love Spring because of the flowers, the smell of fresh-cut grass, and the hope for summer! If you’re attending a party (or even hosting!) here is a fun project you can make that holds treats for 4 people, and you can customize it any way you’d like!…
If you’re throwing an enchanted forest birthday party (or wedding) like me, you’ll probably need magical fairy jar centerpieces. And if you love working in paper and cardstock like I do, then this is the easy way to create them along with just a few other materials that you may already have on hand. Start…
With my daughter’s first birthday approaching, I am up to my ears in butterfly wings, wisteria, and pink and purple tulle. She’s a girly-girl for sure (the first time I put her in a fluffy floral dress she squealed), but she also loves the outdoors. So I figured there was no better theme for her…
Having a graduation party soon and looking for some quick favors to make? These graduation cap treat boxes are super easy to assemble and a cute way to say thank you to a guest or to congratulate a recent grad. Start by die-cutting the box topper shape from some Basis Cardstock. Basis Cardstock is perfect…
Need to send a bright and cheery card to a new mom or soon-to-be graduate? Coloring on intricate glitter die-cuts is a sure way to pack a punch in an envelope, and the smooth finish of Mirrisparkle Glitter Cardstock is perfect for this technique! Start by trimming a piece of Silver Mirrisparkle Glitter Cardstock to…
With Mother’s Day just around the corner and nature finally starting to wake up from its long winter’s nap (in my area anyway!), I thought it was the perfect time to create a bold floral card. This project is clean and simple but boasts a bit of elegance thanks to the gorgeous glitter and shimmer…
Running low on time and need some quick holiday décor? These 3D Easter egg ornaments are super simple to make, require minimal supplies, and can even be a fun project for kids! Start by choosing several colors of pastel cardstock and some coordinating patterned paper for each (I am loving all things plaid right now!). …
Looking for a way to beat the late winter blues? Let’s break out the bright colors and shiny metallics and create a fun springtime hello card! I don’t really send cards out for St. Patrick’s Day, but I love any reason to celebrate so why not say hello to a friend with lots of spring…