Today marks the release of the gorgeous Autumn Morning Collection from Crafter’s Companion and I’m celebrating with a tutorial for this quick and inexpensive décor piece. Hoop art is trending again, so I thought I’d make some using lots of items from the new collection and my favorite medium – paper! Start by turning a […]
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Romantic French Anniversary Card
Wedding and anniversary cards can be tough to create because of their often intricate and elaborate designs…but with thick and high-quality cardstock (like the stuff I love from CutCardStock!), a simple and pretty card like this still makes a big impact. Start by trimming a piece of Basis Black Cardstock to 5.5″ x 8.5″ and […]
Creating Multi-Colored Foil Designs With Foil Transfer Sheets
I was unpacking a box of craft supplies a while back (yes, it’s been over a year since I moved and there are still some unopened boxes!) and I came across this little ceramic plate that I had bought years ago with the intention of decorating it with vinyl. Well, now I have these gorgeous […]
Simple His and Hers Birthday Cards
I always seem to be in need of last minute birthday cards, so when I settle on a simple design, I like to make several to have on hand. This time, I thought it’d be fun to make a masculine and feminine version of the same card design with the same supplies – white cardstock, […]
Foiled Floating Snow Globe Ornament
I promise that I tried to hold off on the holiday crafts for as long as I could, but there are a ton of new Christmas stamps and dies for sale during the 24-hour Craft Event on HSN today, so it would be unkind not to show you one of the ways I chose to […]
Hand Decorated Wedding Gift Bag
Weddings are the kind of occasion where I really like to personalize a gift…all the way down to the packaging. Decorating a plain kraft gift bag with a couple’s wedding colors or flowers is the perfect way to add a unique touch to that ordinary registry item. Start by trimming a piece of foiled patterned […]
Summer Melon Picnic Pockets
Looking for a cute and simple way to dress up your next summer barbecue? Watermelon decor is super trendy right now and these melon-themed picnic pockets are perfect for holding utensils or some summer treats for your guests. Start by trimming pieces of Emerald and Fairway Stardream Metallic Cardstocks to 5″ x 11″. Trim Gold and Pink Sapphire Mirrisparkle Glitter Cardstock to 3.5″ […]
Butterfly Circle Easel Card
Missing a friend or loved one and looking for a special way to let them know you’re thinking of them? This circle easel card is bright and cheery and easy to make with some gorgeous new stamps and dies coming to HSN on July 11th from Crafter’s Companion! To create the easel card base, start by […]