Hot Foiling · Stenciling

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.

cardmaking · Hot Foiling

Elegant Wedding Cards | Spellbinders Copperplate on Your Wedding Day Collection

Looking for elegant wedding card inspiration? The Spellbinders Copperplate on Your Wedding Day Collection by master calligrapher Paul Antonio is pure romance! I used BetterPress plates with my Glimmer System to create beautifully foiled cards in a soft monochromatic peach color scheme. With embossed backgrounds, delicate die-cut flowers, and scripty sentiments, these designs feel timeless and sophisticated. Plus, I’m sharing foiling tips to help you get that flawless finish!

cardmaking · papercrafting

Fast, Fun & Fabulous: Cardmaking with Printed Paper & Stickers

Creating layered, dimensional cards doesn’t have to be complicated! With printed paper and chipboard stickers, you can design stunning, multi-layered cards in no time. In this post, I’m sharing three beautiful designs that are perfect for beginners—and a blast to make. Grab your favorite patterned paper, mix and match stickers, and let’s create!

cardmaking · Video

VIDEO | Spring Floral Stenciling & Color Theory: Create with Confidence!

Love playing with color? In this post, we’re diving into floral stenciling three ways using the Hero Arts Friendship Blooms Collection! I’ll share a shimmering Byzantine Green background with a Plum ‘Congrats’ sentiment, a dreamy Mother’s Day card with layered florals, and a refreshing aqua gradient stenciled design. Plus, we’ll chat about color theory and how the color wheel can help you pick bold, eye-catching combos! Join me for some stenciling, die-cutting, and plenty of crafty fun!