Graduation season seems to have become another holiday juggernaut. You can go to most stores and find pre-packaged balloons, pre-baked sheet cakes, and pre-printed cards. But none of that ready-made stuff will make the experience special for the graduate in your life. To celebrate this milestone with them, give them a graduation card made with…
Handmade Card Tutorials
31 Days of Handmade Cards – Day 11
Welcome to Day 11 of 31 Days of Handmade Cards! Flowers, abstract or not, are a very common theme with greeting cards. This floral card can be given for a birthday, Mother’s Day or anniversary. Or, mail it to a friend or loved one as a thinking of you card.
31 Days of Handmade Cards – Day 26
Welcome to Day 26 of 31 Days of Handmade Cards! I love to combine fonts to create cards that are beautiful and graphically appealing. I am in love with the simplicity of this design that can be recreated in countless ways.
31 Days of Handmade Cards – Day 17
Welcome to Day 17 of 31 Days of Handmade Cards! Paper flowers on a birthday card last longer than a floral arrangement. It is the thought that counts so why not create this beautiful birthday card for the flower lover in your life.
31 Days of Handmade Cards – Day 31
Welcome to Day 31 of 31 Days of Handmade Cards! It is the last card in this series and I wanted to end with a love you card. My husband and I recently celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary and he is my biggest supporter of my creative endeavors.
31 Days of Handmade Cards – Day 20
Welcome to Day 20 of 31 Days of Handmade Cards! If I neglected to mention it before, I love hearts. Anytime I can use them when I create, I am a happy camper. Originally created as an anniversary card for my husband, this card would also be appropriate for Valentine’s Day or any celebration of…
31 Days of Handmade Cards – Day 14
Welcome to Day 14 of 31 Days of Handmade Cards! I love hearts and I am always looking for reasons to use them when creating cards. This heart die cut is my absolute favorite and it brings a smile to my face every time I use it.
31 Days of Handmade Cards – Day 2
Welcome to Day 2 of 31 Days of Handmade Cards! Birthday cards should be cheerful and fun. It is a party after all and time for celebration. The rainbow color way lends itself to birthday cards because seeing a rainbow is pure happiness.
Block Get Well Soon Card
Recently, I needed a get well soon card for both my nephew and a dear friend. I created this Block Get Well Soon Card that is appropriate for anyone, young or old, male or female. Gather the following tools and supplies to create the Block Get Well Soon Card: (These next 6 links are affiliate…
31 Days of Handmade Cards – Day 18
Welcome to Day 18 of 31 Days of Handmade Cards! Candles are appropriate for birthday cards so why not use colorful paper straws as candles. I am so in love with these paper straws and know you will be too.