I wanted to do this tutorial because although gift giving season isn’t here quite yet, it is definitely on the horizon. And that means we are all going to be busy, busy, busy and more busy! So, I’ve decided to take care of business well in advance—I will thank myself later once all of the […]
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This is a fun card that is simple and easy to make. Yet at the same time, it’s very classy looking! Â I decided that this would be a good fit for this year’s Mother’s Day card! I hope she loves it! How to make an Aperture Card I started with a 6”x10” piece of
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I’ve been in a weird mood all week which can be seen in my latest card posts! There are so many intricate folds cards can take on but I wanted to go back to the basics on this one. If you’re new to card making or if you’re simply in a hurry, one simple fold
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A special person’s birthday is coming up! That person is my mom! I wanted to make her an extra special birthday card this year and thought the Wiper Fold Card would be a great choice! This card is so fun due to the element of surprise. Pull the sides apart and up comes the wiper
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This is one of my favorite go-tos for family functions! It’s a recipe that can be prepared quickly and it creates satisfaction all the way around. Partner this one up with some tortilla chips and you’ll be all set! An unusual tool I always use to mash up the avocado is a muddler. Yes, that’s
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With Spring weather here–or at least on the horizon, Easter cannot be forgotten! This is one of the most therapeutic times of the year for me. Cool morning dew, slightly warm afternoons, green hills and blooming flowers everywhere. It’s almost surreal at times. It’s the type of season you really just hope never ends. Everything
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This is another one of those great cards to have handy at all times . . .just in case! The Z fold card is super easy to make and can be decorated in so many ways! I learned this by accident when I just happened to make a ton of these one day. I expected
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Saint Patrick’s Day! At last! It is visiting us once again! Hooray!! When I was in elementary school I wouldn’t be caught dead not wearing green for fear of being pinched every March 17th!! Wearing green was absolutely vital for us young people! Sometimes we would get green foil wrapped candy or some kind of
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The Flap fold card. It can be made in so many different ways and sizes. So simple yet classy. It’s always great to have some of these on hand in case you find that someone you know really needs it. There is nothing wrong with keeping a small stack of these off to the side
Three Sweet Cards to Let Someone Know You’re Thinking of Them Read More »
This is one of my favorite type of cards to make! All you need are three cuts of cardstock, a few easy folds and some glue. Then you can immediately go into decorating! Today I wanted to make this design into a Thanksgiving card. I am sending this to some very special people out of
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This card fold tutorial is a little tricky but with some patience you can create a beautiful card. These days, it doesn’t seem too difficult to find someone who is struggling with something in their life or someone who is unwell. Sometimes sending something unexpected with a pop of surprise can help make someone smile
I have a birthday card to make for someone special. It is for an old friend I’ve had for many, many years. He is the one who has encouraged me to make this website for the last couple of years or so. I had always declined due to time constraints or lack of confidence to
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Accordion Fold Card Begin with a 12” x 6” piece of cardstock. Score from top to bottom every 4 inches creating three 4-inch sections. From the left fold the first section forward and then fold the second section back creating a valley and a peak. Now you’ve created a basic Accordion Fold card that can
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