Looking for handmade Halloween card ideas? I created three completely different cards from one Hero Arts kit—a bubbling shaker cauldron, a pretty pastel witch and a silly jack-o'-lantern topped with a frog. Along the way, I’m sharing easy ideas for interactive cards, unexpected Halloween color combinations and simple design choices that can give your die-cut cards more personality and polish.
9 Tips and Tricks for Creating Die-Cut Scene Cards
Learn how to build a die-cut scene card that tells a story! I’m sharing nine of my favorite scene-building tips, including choosing a focused color palette, creating a strong focal point, grounding and layering your die cuts, balancing your composition and adding a frame. You’ll also see how a few personalized details can turn a collection of die cuts into a charming little world created especially for your recipient.
Mixed Media Cards Made Simple
Mixed media cards don't have to be complicated. Discover my beginner-friendly 3-step recipe, favorite background techniques, layering ideas, and design tips to create beautiful mixed media cards with confidence.
My 3-Step Recipe for Beautiful Mixed Media Cards
Mixed media doesn't have to feel intimidating. In this step-by-step tutorial, I'm sharing the simple three-step recipe I use to create layered, vintage-inspired handmade cards. You'll learn my favorite background techniques, Karen's Fab 4, tips for building thoughtful layers, and why mixed media is one of the most forgiving and rewarding styles of cardmaking.
3 Completely Different Cards from One Hero Arts Kit
Can one card kit inspire three completely different designs? This month I challenged myself to find out! From a heart made with tiny die-cuts to a stand-up book card and a layered mixed media design, I'm sharing the creative decisions that helped each project come together—plus plenty of finished card photos, process photos, and beginner-friendly tips along the way.
Halloween Cards for Kids: 4 Design Ideas Kids Will Love
Learn four simple design ideas for creating Halloween cards for kids that are fun, memorable, and full of personality. In this article, I'll share how friendly characters, playful storytelling, texture, and bold colors work together to create handmade cards children will love—not just at Halloween, but all year long.
My Favorite Ways to Batch-Make Christmas Cards | 4 Versions
How to Mass Produce Christmas Cards + tips and tricks with four creative card designs using the same set of Hero Arts products — the Snowflake Stencil, Christmas Sentiment Strips, and more — for easy, coordinated holiday crafting. Perfect for crafters who love efficiency with a handmade touch.
Interactive Cards Made Simple | How to Make Cards for Kids
Learn how to create an interactive Christmas card children will treasure using the Spellbinders Spectacular Christmas Collection. In this beginner-friendly workshop, I'll share seven design ideas for creating memorable cards for kids, explain why interactive elements capture a child's imagination, and show you how a simple spinning cupcake transforms a handmade card into an experience they'll remember long after Christmas.
How to Use Layering Stencils to Create Beautiful Christmas Cards
A Beginner-Friendly Tutorial Featuring a Cozy Front Door Scene, Effortless Ink Blending, and a Stunning Die-Cut Wreath Layering stencils are one of my favorite ways to create beautiful Christmas cards. There is something so satisfying about ink blending. It's calming and centering while also feeding your creative soul. For me, it's one of the most… Continue reading How to Use Layering Stencils to Create Beautiful Christmas Cards
How to Create Funny Christmas Cards That Tell a Story
What makes a handmade Christmas card memorable? For me, it starts with a story. In today's tutorial, I'm sharing how I created this playful Christmas scene featuring Yana's Christmas Cats Collection and the Vista View Window die. More importantly, I'm taking you behind the scenes to explain the thoughtful design decisions that transformed a handful of adorable die cuts into a card that tells a story. We'll talk about storytelling, scene building, color choices, meaningful details, and a few little habits I've developed over the years that make creating scene cards more enjoyable. Whether you're new to scene cards or you've been making them for years, I hope this project inspires you to create a Christmas card that makes someone smile before they even open the envelope.