I am finished making the handmade birthday cards for March. I have lots of celebrations to prepare for so I try to get an early start. Some of the techniques are easier than others and take longer to dry. I prefer to let my projects air dry rather than using a heat tool to speed […]
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Following up on my previous handmade valentines post. I continued to work with the junk envelopes and supplies from my previous post. I arranged them differently. This technique works well when you need to make multiple cards and want them to be slightly different from each other. You maintain the theme while creating something different
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Here’s a fun way to recycle old envelopes in your handmade valentines. My envelopes have a variety of patterns and shades of grey. While doing this project I also discovered some envelopes with a blue pattern. A handmade valentine is a fun way to let family and friends know that you are thinking about them.
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Three techniques for your handmade thank you cards. Handmade cards are one of my favorite projects. I am beginning 2026 with gratitude for family and friends. Actually, we also began the year with eating out, movies and meeting at farmer’s market. However, I was busy eating and enjoying family time and completely forgot to photograph
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As the holidays get closer, here are some easy techniques for Christmas cards. Besides painting my own cards, I like to make cards using recycled items as much as possible. These are quick and easy projects that can be part of a fun family night activity. As you can see, these cards come together fairly
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I enjoy making Halloween treats to distribute at work. Sometimes homemade treats are not a popular item to give to trick-or-treaters. However they do work well for folks that know the giver. The treat bags were a hit at work and I took the extra cookies for folks to come by and indulge. Coffee and
These easy techniques for sticker cards are handy when you need a quick handmade card. You can prepare the stamped card blanks ahead of time and add the stickers later. I have a lot of stickers from the 80’s; it’s time to use them. These techniques work well with magazine cut-outs If you do not
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These easy techniques for Halloween cards are a follow up to my last post. I hope you were able to apply those ideas to your card making adventures. Upcycling and recycling are wonderful for making your creations unique. I enjoy seeing what other creatives add to their projects especially when they reside in a different
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Here are some Halloween card ideas to help you brighten someone’s day. It is fun to receive cards in the mail. And when it is handmade there is an additional personal touch. A nice break from the junk mail and bills that usually show up in the mailbox. Handmade cards are also a fun family
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The final watercolor kimono card is ready for me to share with you. These are the card blanks that I posted about in a couple of previous posts. My intention with both the kimono and paper lantern cards is to demonstrate various techniques to make your projects different from each other. In the interest of
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