Happy Birthday

Hello crafty friends, I have a masculine birthday card to share today.

I used one of my favourite layouts for the card. I used three different pattern papers and cut them into panels. I added the panels to a piece of black cardstock, leaving a small edge around each panel.

I used a circle die to cut out the bear. I added a layer of black cardstock and popped it up with foam tape.

I added some sequins and the sentiment strip to finish.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer Paper - Photoplay, sentiment strip, sequins.

Did you know: In ancient Rome, urine was used as mouthwash. Because of the ammonia, urine was used for teeth whitening and cleaning.

Happy Crafting,

Nina

Merry Christmas

Hello crafty friends, Merry Monday, I have a card with a simple layout to share.

I layered a large panel of patterned paper with black cardstock, then did the same with the second layer, adding a layer of foam tape to adhere it.

I added some twine and a bow. I finished the card with a sentiment strip layered with black cardstock.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer Paper - Simple Stories, twine.

Did you know: The sun looks bigger in the winter because it is much lower in the sky.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Monocromatic Birthday

Hello crafty fiends, I have a monochromatic card to share today.

I started with a piece of patterned paper and added a layer of black cardstock to the panel.

I die-cut a couple of circles from coordinating cardstock, added foam tape to one of them, added a sentiment strip, and finished with gems.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer paper - Honey Bee, Simon Says Stamp - Sentiment strip, gems.

Did you know: The blue whale has the largest heart of any living creature, weighing around 400 pounds.

Happy crafting,

Nina

Outdoor Hunting

Hello crafty fiends - I have a masculine card to share today.

I started the card with a layer of black cardstock. Then, I cut strips of coordinating designer paper and laid them on the black cardstock.

I layered the sentiment panel with black cardstock and foam tape.

I added a sentiment strip, which was also layered with foam tape.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer Paper - Echo Park, Simon Says Stamp - Sentiment strip, gems.

Did you know: Apples float because they are 25% air. That's why they're perfect for bobbing.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Sending Thanks

Hello crafty Friends, I have a simple layout for my card today.

I started with a layer of designer paper and layered that with blue cardstock. I did the same with the sentiment panel, then adhered it with foam tape.

I layered the sentiment strip, then finished the card with gems.

Supplies: White and blue cardstock, Designer Paper - Echo Park, Simon Says Stamp - Sentiment Stamp, gems. 

Did you know: The global arts and crafts market is experiencing substantial growth, with a projected value of US$102.2 billion by 2030, This growth is fueled by factors like increased awareness of the mental health benefits of crafting, the rise of DIY culture, and the influence of social media and content creators.

Happy crafting,

Nina

Good Ideas

Hello crafty friends, coffee anyone?

I started this card with a layer of designer paper layered with black cardstock, and I did the same with the second layer.

I die-cut a tag, added some twine and foam tape. I fussy-cut a few elements from the designer paper, and added some gems to finish.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer Paper - Echo Park, tag, twine, gems

Did you know: The seed of a coffee cherry is technically a fruit, and the world consumes a staggering 2.25 billion cups of coffee daily.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Paper Hug

Hello crafty friends - it is time for Washi tape Wednesday.

I used wide fabric washi tape for the base of this card. I added thin strips of gray washi tape through the middle and some die-cut dandelions.

 

I layered the sentiment strip with black cardstock and foam tape. I finished the card with silver gems.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Graphis 46 - Washi tape, Dandilion - unknown, Simon Says Stamp - sentiment strip, gems.

Did you know: The name "dandelion" comes from the French word "dent de lion," meaning "lion's tooth," referring to the jagged edges of the leaves.

Happy Crafting,
Nina

Home

Hello crafty friends, I have a fun fold to share today.

I had fun with this card. I cut pieces of designer paper for each of the panels, then added black cardstock before adhering them.

I cut the sentiment square panel and added black cardstock, gluing it to the front panel.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer Paper - Echo Park.

Did you know: The first found painting of a hat was found in a cave in France.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Warm Wishes

Hello crafty friends, I have a Merry Monday card to share.

Using one of my go-to layouts, I started by die-cutting a couple of squares and rectangles from coordinating cardstock.

I layered the small panels onto black cardstock. I cut a sentiment panel from the paper pad and layered it with black cardstock and foam tape.

I finished the card with some small snowflake embellishments.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer Paper - Echo Park, Her Arts Infinity die-cuts, snowflake embellishments.

Did you know: The world's tallest snowman, built in Bethel, Maine, reached a height of 122 feet and 1 inch.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Safari

Hello crafty friends, this is one of my favourite layouts.

I started with a layer of black cardstock. I cut equal-sized squares and retangled them to create a panelled layer with broad borders.

I layered a panel from the paper pack with black cardstock and foam tape. I finished the card with some gems.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer Paper - Graphic 45, gems. 

Did you know: Despite their enormous size, hippos are great swimmers and can hold their breath for up to five minutes underwater.

Happy crafting,
Nina