Discover my simple 3-step mixed media recipe for creating beautiful, layered tags. Learn how to build backgrounds, add depth with 4+ layers, and finish with a strong focal point — even if you’re a beginner.
Author: Karen Brown
The One Cardmaking Step That Saves Me the Most Time
Batch-making sentiment strips is one of the easiest ways to save time and elevate your cardmaking. In this post, I share my favorite Hero Arts sentiment stamps, tips for crisp heat embossing, and how I used premade sentiments on clean and modern sympathy cards featuring a partial inlay die-cutting technique.
How to Create Easy Mixed Media Tags for Beginners (Step-by-Step Tutorial + Video)
Video and How To Tutorial showing how to create a stunning mixed media art tag in 11 easy steps.
VIDEO: Zodiac Birthday Cards Made Easy with Hot Foiling (Pisces & Aquarius)
Some card ideas grab your attention… and others stick with you. With my birthday coming up this month (hello, Pisces ♓), I found myself completely drawn to Spellbinders’ Block Print Zodiac Series—a coordinated collection of 12 BetterPress and Glimmer Hot Foil kits, one for each zodiac sign. These kits create bold, graphic, and deeply personalized… Continue reading VIDEO: Zodiac Birthday Cards Made Easy with Hot Foiling (Pisces & Aquarius)
Card for Kids | Spellbinders February 2026 Large Die of the Month
Create a quick and charming spring card for kids using the Spellbinders February 2026 Large Die of the Month, Spring Specs, and the Spring Stripes Embossing Folder. This adorable bunny card features layered die cuts, soft spring colors, and easy texture for a high-impact design that comes together fast.
How to Make Mixed Media Tags in 9 Easy Steps | Tutorial
Create beautiful mixed media tags with this easy, step-by-step tutorial. Learn how to layer watercolor, stamping, ink splatters, and hot foil accents using the Partners in Brine stamp set. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike!
How to Design a Stunning Handmade Card | Process and Inspiration
I created a handmade die cut floral card using the Spellbinders Regal Blooms die set (S4-1465), featuring elegant purple flowers in a vase set against a sunlit window backdrop. This classic, feminine design is perfect for Mother’s Day, birthdays, or get-well cards.
Tips and Tricks for Making Two Playful Die Cut Card Designs | Packed with Love
Create 2 cheerful, modern carda using Hero Arts Big Mouth Sardine Tin Dies and the Wide Stripe background stamp from the Packed with Love Collection. The playful school-of-fish design features colorful die cutting, simple layout tips, and easy dimension—perfect for quick cardmaking with big visual impact. The bright modern watercolor geometric valentine is an artistic beauty for anyone you love.
Handmade Winnie the Pooh Cards with Spellbinders Classic Pooh Baby Collection
I created three handmade cards using the newly released Spellbinders Classic Pooh Birthday Collection, including two baby girl shower cards and one rustic birthday card. Featuring the Hundred Acre Wood BetterPress Plate, watercolor details, mixed media techniques, and timeless Pooh charm, these projects show just how versatile this collection can be. From soft pink baby cards to an aged, masculine map design, there’s something for every Pooh fan.
14 Best Cardmaking Products & Supplies for 2026 (Must-Have Craft Room Staples)
Looking ahead to a creative 2026, I’m sharing the 14 cardmaking tools and supplies I use most — from favorite subscription kits and die-cutting machines to cardstock, inks, organization tools, and texture essentials. These are tried-and-true favorites that truly earn their place in my craft room and are perfect for cardmakers looking to stock up wisely this year.
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