Create quick and cheerful handmade cards using pre-printed supplies from the Pink Lemonade collection. This beginner-friendly cardmaking tutorial shows how to design bright layered cards with minimal tools and simple layouts.
3 Easy Mixed Media Cards for Beginners | Line of Being Die
Explore three mixed media “lite” cards featuring the Line of Being die set. From hand-painted watercolor backgrounds to gel press prints, see how one dramatic focal point transforms three completely different artistic styles.
How to Create a Stunning Foiled Floral Card with Ink Blending (Frame-Worthy Results!)
Create a vibrant, eye-catching handmade card using hot foiling and stencil blending. This colorful windmill and tulips design is perfect for Mother’s Day, birthdays, or sympathy cards. See how black foil and satin gold foil create two completely different looks — plus tips for masking stencils, fixing crafting mishaps, and achieving beautiful foil results.
2 Easy Stenciled Masculine Cards | Beginner-Friendly Jean Jacket Design
Create two easy stenciled masculine cards using layered jean jacket stencils and classic blue inks. These beginner-friendly designs are perfect for birthdays, Father’s Day, graduation, and more — just change the sentiment!
Ink Smooshing 101 — My Favorite Mixed Media Background Starter
Ink Smooshing 101 — the easiest way to create beautiful mixed media backgrounds. In this post, I walk you through five beginner-friendly variations, color tips, layering ideas, and how to turn two simple panels into a stunning hexagon birthday card.
1 Die Set, 2 Moods: Coffee Shop Chalkboards & a Lemonade Easel Card
Looking for a die set you’ll use again and again? Today I’m sharing two very different looks using the Spellbinders Lemonade Stand Collection—a trio of dramatic black chalkboard thank-you cards with heat embossing, plus a bright, cheerful lemonade easel card that’s made to be displayed. Along the way, I’m sharing a reliable heat embossing tutorial, easel card tips, and ideas to help you get the most from this versatile die set.
How to Create Die Cut Scene Cards: Easy Design Tips That Work Every Time
Learn how to create die cut scene cards using simple design principles that work every time. This masculine Spellbinders card features layered backgrounds, grounding foregrounds, and a playful focal point inspired by backyard cookouts. I used the Spellbinders March 2026 Large Die of the Month Club Kit called Classic Kicks.
Mixed Media Made Simple: My 3-Step Recipe for Fun & Easy Tags
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.
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.
