What is the difference between construction paper and cardstock? And the pros and cons of using either? Construction paper is easy to cut & fold and cheap to buy. You can get so many different, solid colors. It is easy to manipulate, and any misfolds made are easy enough to fix or hide depending on… Continue reading Cardstock vs. Construction Paper
Here is my how-to video for the Bride and Groom card I posted last week. It's rough I admit. I never made something like this before but it was fun. I learned a lot from it and I got a lot of help from my brother who was my director and cameraman. It was his first… Continue reading How-To: The Bride & Groom Card
As you have seen in some of the cards I've posted, I'm a big fan of stickers. I use stickers for lettering and accents to the designs. Instead of using and gluing individual pearls, I got a pack of beads that have an adhesive side which makes it quicker and cleaner. I am not a… Continue reading Why Stickers Make Life Easier
For a lot of the cards I make, I need to use something stronger than a regular glue stick. For cards that use heavier cardstock or any other kind of material that isn't paper, I use my handy hot glue gun. Here are 5 tips I've learned using one in no particular order. 1. Always… Continue reading My 5 Tips For Using A Glue Gun
This was a companion piece I made for the Bride and Groom card. It went with a gift from another relative who was unable to attend the wedding. I made it with the same material as the Bride and Groom, I just made it smaller and simpler. The card is a gray cardstock cut to… Continue reading Simple Wedding Card
This is a congratulatory card I made for my cousin's wedding a while ago. It's pretty simple, although the dress might take a little practice. The dress is made of a paper doilies with small silver gems along the bottom of the dress and on the top as buttons. Then I placed a blue ribbon… Continue reading Bride & Groom Card
Last week I posted a fun and easy flower design. This time I wanted to share three of my top designs for flower-themed cards. These are simple and quick to make. 1. Tissue Paper Flowers This is a very fun and simple design that can be made for any occasion. All you need is tissue… Continue reading Top 3 Simple Floral Card Designs
This is a simple and fun floral design you can use for many occasions, but this time I used them for thank you cards. These are pretty easy to do and one card takes only a few minutes to make. These bouquets were made by basically crushing pieces of tissue paper into little balls and then,… Continue reading Friendship & Gratitude Cards
Crafting Cards with Love 