Happy New Year! I always love the clean slate the fresh new year has to offer. I’m not one for a lot of resolutions, but one thing I’ve been wanting to do for a while is get a bit better at sending cards to friends and family. I mean, I’m a card maker, so it…
What is it about this time of year that makes gift-giving so much fun? Hi there! It’s Annie and I’m back with a fall-inspired gift bag that would be perfect for a small gift or even a little Thanksgiving treat. I have been saving this navy, cream, and rose gold color combination for the right…
The honour of your presence is requested…. Crane Lettra paper and envelopes With the dawning of the age of the internet, wedding invitations have become as unique as the couple planning their big event. Trendy invitations boast interesting designs, colors, motifs and printing combinations. As a wedding invitation designer, I have enjoyed working with my…
5 Tips for Proper Envelope Addressing As a professional calligrapher, a large percent of my job consists of envelope addressing for formal events. With over fifteen years of experience, and sending out thousands of envelopes literally, there are several questions about addressing which come up time and time again. Below are a…
7/17 was a horrific day for our country and for Louisianians. As a native of Baton Rouge and presently living a few miles outside of the city, our community was shattered to learn the news of three of our local policemen, and three others (one gravely) wounded by the cowardly actions of a lone gunman….
We are sharing lots of inspiration for masculine cards and projects this month on the blog! Amber here, and I thought I would show an easy way to add some pizzazz to a tag; you can easily make this and share with a special man in your life…. I started by stamping my images on…
Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler – “Let the good times roll” Living in south Louisiana it was no surprise to have Mardi Gras chosen as our theme for my daughter’s High School Graduation earlier this month.I was in charge of creating 30 table centerpieces for some of the graduates’ after party. While the center piece…
I’m back with a colorful new project that I hope inspires you to not only create with paper but create with your pen as well! A few years ago I began a meditation practice. If you’re new to meditating, there are hundreds of ways to effectively calm your mind,…
I have a completely unhealthy obsession with coffee! Cold, hot, dark brew, flavored makes no matter to me. I love coffee so much that for Christmas last year my husband surprised and built me my very own coffee center (yup I am absolutely spoiled!). So I wanted some cheerful artwork to hang on the wall….Coffee…
Hi again! Annie here with a quick and simple Valentine’s Day card and matching envelope made using Savoy 100% Cotton Cardstock. With a pre-cut card panel perfectly sized for an A7 envelope, this easy valentine is ideal for mass production or last-minute card-making. Start by wetting your Savoy 100% Cotton A7 Flat Card with clean water…
We are in the holiday spirit here on the CutCardStock blog! Amber here with you today, and I wanted to share a tag I made using ink blending. I’ve seen some amazing backgrounds created using Tim Holtz Distress ink, and I wanted to try them on CutCardStock’s Savoy 100% Cotton cardstock. I used some precut…
Halloween is knocking on our door (trick or treat!) and Fall colors are beautiful and inviting. I wanted to see how well Distress Inks handle a watercolor treatment on Savoy 100% Cotton cardstock. I’ve used this cardstock with other watercolors, here and here, so I was pretty confident I would continue to love the Savoy!…