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.
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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.
BetterPress vs. Glimmer: Which Technique is Better for Vintage Cards?
See how one vintage press plate creates two completely different elegant card styles using BetterPress letterpress and Glimmer Hot Foil techniques. This post includes tutorials, tips, and side-by-side comparisons for creating luxurious vintage-inspired cards.
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.
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.
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.