I “picked” these new 2-sided rose and dahlia flower dies by Crafters Companion and had some fun crafting these cute cards for late summer. These dies create layered flowers and leaves, and have a nifty trick of cutting on both sides, so all four layers can be cut in my die cutting machine all at once. They have such a cool paint-by-numbers, dimensional look! I inherited a big stack of Close to My Heart cardstock years ago, and this project was the perfect chance to use all the fabulous colors! I also found the weight of the…
For this year’s Christmas card, I used my new toy, the Gemini Die Cutting / Embossing Machine. It’s electric vs. the hand crank, so it’s easier to craft multiple and intricate dies. This was the first time I used it for a big project and I really like it! I made 30 cards using a set of embossing folders, a Merry Christmas die, and some extra stickers and embellishments I had in my craft stash. For the cards, I used 5 x 7 kraft paper cards and envelopes I bought at Hobby Lobby (I found a set of…
Here’s a crafty way to celebrate springtime – make some sweet cards with nature themes and pastel colors. These cards have a base of handmade paper in pretty colors to coordinate with vintage spring illustrations, natural elements and petite embellishments. Find more details how to make these collages in my first springtime cards post. I hope they inspire you to sweep away the winter chill and send a sweet note to family and friends…
Easter is obviously a special time at our church, and the beautiful spring flowers with our colorful stained glass windows creates an atmosphere of inspiration for all of us to enjoy while we celebrate. I recently took an extra minute to snap a photo of this beautiful scene, for a crafty card idea. I have made several of these and sold them during our Sweets Sale just before Easter. They are a little special gift, with our stained glass cross and homemade crafty touches, to give to another church member who recently moved or could not attend Easter service. This…