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.
Which Subscription Card Kit Did I Re-Subscribe To? 3 Summer Card Ideas from One Kit
Hero Arts My Monthly Hero July 2026 "You're the Zest" combines citrus-themed dies, stamps, and scene-building elements into one versatile subscription kit. See why I re-subscribed after a six-month break and explore three summery card ideas featuring lemons, a scooter with sidecar, and a relaxing lemon tree scene.
9 Reasons I Love Spellbinders July 2026 All Crates Club
Discover three festive Christmas projects created with Spellbinders July 2026 All Crates Club, including a swinging penguin card, a teddy bear gift tag, and a whimsical retro Christmas tree. I'm also sharing nine reasons I love this coordinated subscription kit and ideas for creating fun handmade Christmas cards and tags.
5 Steps I Use on Almost Every Handmade Birthday Card
Learn the 5 practical steps I use on almost every handmade birthday card. This colorful floral birthday card features Spellbinders Whimsical Blooms dies, rainbow colors, die-cutting tips, and simple design principles that help create memorable handmade cards.
Cute Dog-Themed Birthday Card Ideas
Learn how to create playful DIY birthday cards featuring adorable dachshund stamps, punny sentiments, and easy scene-building ideas. This beginner-friendly handmade card tutorial uses simple coloring, die cutting, and limited color palettes to create cheerful, memorable cards that are sure to make recipients smile.
