Looking for an easy way to add the “wow” factor to the coloring on your cards? 3D decoupage is the process of layering a series of flat images to create one super-dimensional focal point for your project. This relatively clean and simple congratulations card comes alive with multiple layers of stamped floral images that I…
Years ago, I noticed that a few select family members were saving the handmade cards I had sent them and displaying them on their bookshelf or mantle for a long time after the occasion had passed. Since then, I started to send larger cards with extra embellishments to these special loved ones several times a year…
As we near the end of January, my mind is focused on Valentine’s Day which will be here before you know it! Birgit here with you today with some flowers that will last, to give to your Valentine. Here’s a snapshot of the products I used: I started with an A2 sized card front which…
I hope you had a fabulous holiday season with a lot of food, folks, and of course, new crafty toys! I got a Lettermate Companionin my stocking, and I was itching to try it out. So today I have for you a wintry envelope art idea that you can quickly whip up for thank you…
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…
Happy Thanksgiving to you! I hope you’re having a day filled with food, friends, family, and fun! For today’s installment of the Holiday Countdown Series here at the CutCardstock blog, I decided to jump on the contemporary bandwagon and create these rose gold holiday swag tags. I love to make cards for friends and family…
We’re nearing the end of October but there’s still time to take advantage of the awesome sale on all Royal Sundance products. Birgit here with you today with a project featuring hidden die cut messages using these wonderfully textured cardstocks. Here’s a snapshot of the products I used today: I started by creating two A2 size,…
Good morning crafters~ This month at Cut Cardstock they are having a sale on all their Royal Sundance Cardstocks. Have you seen or tried their Linen cardstock? It has a wonderful texture and is just perfect to show off your stamping. I tried to capture the detail of the cardstock in the photo’s but my…
Warm days, cool nights and turning leaves have welcomed fall in abundance here in Maine! One of the things I love about fall and cooler weather is burning my favorite candles. Here’s a project using a battery operated candle, so it’s beautiful to look at and not a safety issue. Here’s a glimpse at some…
Today we’re making an Anniversary card using white and ivory card stock, and a crayola watercolor resist technique that utilizes floral stamps. I started with my DIY stamp press which is really just a modified Ikea HEMMINGSBO front opening picture frame. The stamps I’m using are from a couple different sets from discount bins that…
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…
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…