Sunshine

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

I started by adding patterned paper to each of the front panels. I layered the sentiment panel with a piece of white cardstock, then adhered it to the front panel.

I added coordinating patterned paper to the inside folders.

Supplies: White cardstock, Designer Paper - Echo Park.

Did you know: Venus is the only planet to spin clockwise.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Good Vibes

Hello crafty fiends, I am using a unique card fold for the card today.

I started with multiple pieces of patterned paper and then added layers of black paper to the front and inside of the card.

A sentiment panel from the paper pad finishes the card. I layered it with black cardstock, adhering only half of the panel to the card front.

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

Did you know: Pineapples take two years to fully grow.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Lovely

Hello crafty friends, it is Washi Tape Wednesday. I used an easy layout for my card today.

I created a panel with some wide washi that was just waiting to be used. I layered that onto some black cardstock.

I also had a random leaf/branch die-cut from black in my stash, so I added that layered with foam tape. I added a sentiment strip to finish the card.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Graphic 45 - Washi tape, The Ton - sentiment strips.

Did you know: The Eiffel Tower can be 15 cm taller during the summer, due to thermal expansion meaning the iron heats up, the particles gain kinetic energy and take up more space.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Birthday Wishes

Hello crafty friends, I have a new favourite designer paper that I am playing with today. The designer is Canadian, which has me excited. If you are interested, you can find the designer HERE. I have made cards with this paper before and love it.

The layout for this card is very simple, I used a rectangle die to die-cut the section from the patterned paper I wanted to use.

I layered the panel with black cardstock, die-cut the sentiment, and finished the card with some gems.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer Paper - Simply Stated, Birthday Wishes - unknown, gems.

Did you know: The inventor of the Pringles can is buried in one. Fred Baur passed away in 2008—and had part of his ashes buried in a Pringles can.

Happy crafting,

Nina

Holiday Hello

Hello crafty friends - I am posting this card for Merry Monday.

This layout does not get much simpler. I started with a piece of patterned paper (I love the vintage look). I added a layer of black cardstock.

I then added some twine, layered a sentiment strip with black cardstock and foam to finish.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer paper - unknown, The Ton - sentiment strip, twine.

Did you know: Allodoxaphobia is the fear of other people's opinions. It's a rare social phobia that's characterized by an irrational and overwhelming fear of what other people think.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Birthday Planes

Hello Crafty friends, I have a fun masculine card to share.

I started with a piece of patterned paper, then added a layer of black cardstock I then a second vertical piece of patterned paper.

For the center panel I inked the edges on a coordinating piece of designer paper then layered it with black cardstock.

I finished the card with a sentimnet strip that is layered with a small piece of scrap designer paper then added some black dot stickers.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer Paper - Simple Stores, Sentiment Strips - The Ton, dew drops.

Did you know: There’s a town in Norway where it’s illegal to die. In Longyearbyen, burials are banned because bodies don’t decompose in the permafrost.

Happy crafting,

Nina

Hello Fall

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

I started by inking a panel of white card stock, I added some script with Brown ink to the card stock then I ran it through my big shot with an embarrassing folder.

I added ink to the edges of the embossed areas to highlight the design.

I use my Cricut Joy to cut the Hello Fall sentiment. I finished the card by adding an upside down sequin popped up with foam tape and a gem at the centre of the sunflowers.

Supplies: White and brown cardstock, Crafter's Companion - Nature's Garden Sunflower, Cricut Joy-Hello Fall, sequins and gems.

Did you know: There are thousands of tiny flowers that create a sunflower head each petal on the circumference of the sunflower is a flower itself.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Simple Birthday

Hello crafty friends - I have a quick and easy card to share today.

I started with a strip of pattered paper across the middle of the card base, I then added three pieces of coordinating cardstock the length of the card.

I added a circle die-cut from white cardstock then popped up with foam tape. I added a chipboard butterfly on top of that. I used a sentiment strip then finished the card with some dew drops.

Supplies: White cardstock, Designer Paper - Simple Stories, The Ton - Sentiment Strip, dew drops.

Did you know: Butterflies wings are often colourful to attract other butterflies or warn predators that they are poisonous.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Fish On!

Hello crafty friends, this is another card left in the draft folder in 2023. This one is pretty easy to remember how it was made, as I was playing with a paper pack from Echo Park.

I started with a panel of designer paper and added a layer of black cardstock. Along the right side, I fussy-cut a sentiment flag.

The fish, fish on and fishing rod are all stickers from the pack. I finished the card with some half pearls.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer paper & Stickers - Echo Park, half pearls.

Did you know: Fish are incredible creatures, with complex mental, emotional and behavioural abilities.

Happy crafting,

Nina

Washi Tape Birthday

Hello craft friends, I used a fun pattern for the card for Washi Tape Wednesday. 

The fabric washi is a wide tape, so I laid it out on some cardstock, then used square die cuts to create panels.

I layered the panels on black cardstock, added a layer of white cardstock and foam tape to the sentiment strip, and finished the card with some gems.

Supplies: White and black card, Washi Tape - 49th and Market, Simon Says Stamp - sentiment strip, gems.

Did you know: People used to answer the phone with “Ahoy”. Thomas Edison preferred “Hello,” but Alexander Graham Bell pushed for “Ahoy.”

Happy crafting,
Nina

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

Just because

Hello craft friends, I love this layout; it makes for easy layers.

I started with a panel of designer paper and added a layer of black cardstock. I did the same for the other two layers.

I added twine, stamped the sentiment and layered it with black cardstock and foam tape.

Supplies: Wite and black cardstock, Designer paper - Simple Stories, GMH - Just Because, twine.

Did you know: A chicken once lived for 18 months without a head.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Mountain are calling

Hello crafty friends - I have a layered card to share today.

I started this card with a layer of designer paper that I inked the edges and layered with brown cardstock. I did the same with each of the other layers of designer paper.

I added a moose ephemera and a sentiment panel from the same paper kit. I used a sentiment strip that I layered with brown cardstock, then finished the card with brown embellishment dots.

Supplies: White and brown cardstock, Designer Paper & ephemera - Echo Park, Simon Says stamp - sentiment strip, embellishment dots.

Did you know: Wearing a tie can reduce blood flow to the brain by 7.5 per cent.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Sorry for your loss

Hello crafty friends, I started this card with a piece of matted paper, to which I added some texture and an embossing folder. I then layered it with navy cardstock and foam tape.

I added some floral pieces die-cut from navy cardstock, and I overlapped that with a piece cut from white cardstock backed with foam tape. 

I added a sentiment strip popped up with foam tape, and I finished the card with some gems.

Supplies: White and navy cardstock, Designer paper, floral die-cuts & embossing folder - unknown, gems.

Did you know: Giraffes are 30 times more likely to be struck by lightning than humans. Each year, about 0.003 lightning deaths occur per thousand giraffes due to their height.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Celebrating you

Hello crafty friends, I have a card created with Washi tape for Washi tape Wednesday.

The layout is simple. I laid down strips of washi tape, then layered the panel with white and black cardstock.

 
I added a greenery element die-cut from black and layered with foam tape.

I added a sentiment strip, layered it with cardstock, and then I finished the card with some gems.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Washi Tape - AALL Create, Simon Says Stamp - Tattered Leaves and Sentiment strip, gems.

Did you know: Your brain is constantly eating itself. This process is called phagocytosis, where cells envelop and consume smaller cells or molecules to remove them from the system.

Happy crafting,
Nina

New Home

Hello crafty friends, I used a simple layout for my card today.

I started with a piece of designer paper that I layered with black cardstock. I die-cut the cottage and tree leaving some space at the bottom to then layered the sentiment strip onto it.

I finished the card with gems.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer Paper & sentiment- Paper Rose, Poppy - Buddington cottage, gems.

Did you know: Humans can't walk in a straight line without looking at something.

Happy crafting,

Nina

Joy to the World

Hello crafty friends - I am back with another card created with this adorable paper.

I used a die-cut to cut a panel, then used black and white cardstock to create a multilayer frame before adhering it to a card base.

I used a sentiment strip layered with black cardstock. I finished the card by adding small gems to the snowflakes.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer Paper - unknown, Simon Says Stamp - sentiment strips, and gems.

Did you know: The term "gnome" is believed to have originated from the Latin "gnomus," meaning earth dweller, or the Greek "gnosis," meaning knowledge of hidden treasure.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Celebration

Hello crafty friends, I had fun making this card.

I started with some collage paper and layered that onto some cardstock, I ran that through with a an embossing folder to add texture then added a layer of black cardstock.

I die cut daisies then add them as well. I layered the sentiment strip with white cardstock and foam tape. I finished the card by adding gems to the center of the daisies.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Tim Holtz - Collage paper, Etched layered daisy, embossing folder, the ton - sentiment strip, gems.

Did you know: Daisies are actually two flowers in one, with a central disc of tiny florets surrounded by petal-like ray florets.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Sweet Birthday Wishes

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

I started with a piece of patterned paper and layered that with black cardstock.

I layered a sentiment strip with white cardstock and foam tape. I finished the card with some gems.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer Paper - Unknown, Simon Says Stamp - Sentiment Strips, gems.

Did you know: Roses are related to apples, raspberries, cherries, peaches, plums, nectarines, pears and almonds.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Welcome - Baby

Hello crafty friends, I am sharing a baby card today.

I started with a piece of designer paper and added a layer of kraft cardstock, I did the same with the center and sentiment panels. I added a layer of foam tape to pop up the sentiment panel.

I finished the card with some gems.

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

Did you know: newborns have more bones than adults, can swim instinctively, and have a highly developed sense of smell. 

Trout

Hello crafty friends, I have a perfect card for someone who loves to fish.

I started the card with a piece of designer paper that I layered with black cardstock. I added a codinating piece of patterned paper that I cut in a large flag.

I added a retangle piece of another piece of patterned paper. I used a chipboard element and added some black cardstock. I used some stickers from the same paper pack then finished the card with some sequins.

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

Did you know: Trout can rapidly change colour, getting darker when being aggressive, lighter when being submissive or in response to changing background colour.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Another Year

Hello crafty friends, its Washi tape Wednesday and I have a monochromatic card to share.

I started with a piece of cardstock that I layered with strips of washi tape, then onto a panel of black cardstock.

I die-cut some greenery from black cardstock and added a sentiment strip layered with cardstock and foam tape.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, washi tape, greenery die-cut - Unknown, gems.

Did you know: The Universe's average colour is called 'Cosmic latte'.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Summer on my mind

Hello crafty friends, I love how fun this card is.

I started with a piece of patterned paper and added a layer of black cardstock. I cut a strip from the paper for a sentiment strip along the bottom. I finished with some gems.

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

Did you know:

Happy crafting,

Nina

Warm Holiday Wishes

Hello crafty friends - I am posting this card for Merry Monday.

I started with some panels of designer paper, added a layer of black cardstock to each, and added some die-cut holly pieces.

I trimmed the center sentiment panel and added some foam tape.

I cut some sentiment strips from the patterned paper and added foam tape. I finished the card with some gold sequins.

Supplies: Cream and black cardstock, Designer paper - Graphic 45, misc die-cut, sequins.

Did you know: Holly bushes with berries are female.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Hello There

Hello crafty fiends, I am playing along with Crystal's 5 days...5 cards, day 5.

I started with two pieces of patterned paper, and I added a layer of black cardstock to each of the panels.

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

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

Did you know: Mona Lisa has her own mailbox at the Louvre because of all the love letters she receives.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Waving Hello

Hello crafty fiends, I am playing along with Crystal's 5 days...5 cards, day 4 .

I started with sections of designer paper, and I added a layer of black cardstock to each of the panels.

I layered the sentiment strip with black cardstock and finished the card with dew drops.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer paper - Simply Stated, Simon Says Stamp - Sentiment strip, dew drops.

Did you know: The yellow pigment on bird feathers is UV reactive. They can absorb ultraviolet (UV) light and then re-emit it as visible light, often appearing to glow.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Butterfly birthday

Hello crafty fiends, I am playing along with Crystal's 5 days...5 cards, day 3 .

I started with pieces of designer paper, and I added a layer of black cardstock to each panel.

I layered the sentiment strip and finished the card with gems.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer paper - Simply Stated, Simon Says Stamp - Sentiment strip, gems

Did you know: A group of butterflies is called a kaleidoscope

Happy crafting,
Nina

Sunshine

Hello crafty fiends, I am playing along with Crystal's 5 days...5 cards, day 2.

I started with pieces of designer paper, and I added a layer of black cardstock to each panel.

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

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

Did you know: The world’s oldest dog lived to 29.5 years old. While the median age a dog reaches tends to be about 10-15 years, one Australian cattle dog, ‘Bluey’, survived to the ripe old age of 29.5.?

Happy crafting,
Nina

Beautiful as a rainbow

Hello crafty friends, it is Washi Tape Wednesday and I am playing along with Crystal's 5 days...5 cards.

This is an interesting fold. I don't often make horizontal cards, so this is perfect for shaking things up a little.

I started with cardstock panels and laid down washi tape. I added a layer of black cardstock to each panel and adhered the larger panel with foam tape.

I layered the sentiment strip and added foam tape. I finished the card with gold half pearls.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Washi tape, Simon Says Stamp - Sentiment strip, pearls.

Did you know that gold is a 'noble' metal, meaning that it does not rust or lose its shine?

Happy crafting,
Nina

Make a Wish

Hello crafty friends, this card was sitting in the draft section of my blog. I think it was made in mid-2023. I am going to guess how I made it.

I started with a piece of black cardstock to which I added texture with an embossing folder. I then die-cut four rectangles of patterned paper with a postage die-cut and layered them with black and blue cardstock.

I die-cut a leafy branch from blue cardstock and popped it up with foam tape. I used a sentiment strip layered with foam tape and completed the card with some tiny gems.

Supplies: White, blue and black cardstock, Designer paper - unknown, Sim Says Stamp - Privet Branch & postage die-cut, embossing folder, gems.

Did you know: Cap'n Crunch's rank was wrong for decades - The cereal mascot wore only three bars (Navy commander) until May 2024, when it was corrected to four bars (proper Navy captain rank).

Happy crafting,

Nina

Snow much fun

Hello crafty friends & Merry Monday, it is so much fun.

I started with a panel of black cardstock and cut small panels of patterned paper to create a four-section design, leaving a small frame around each.

I cut a piece of coordinating cardstock and added a layer of black cardstock and foam tape. Then, I die-cut a snowflake from silver paper, popped it up with foam tape, and added a gem.

I used a sticker popped up with foam tape for the sentiment.

Supplies: White and black cardstock, Designer paper and sticker—Simple Stories, Echo Park—Snowflake, and gem.

Did you know: Snow is not white, but rather translucent.

Happy crafting,
Nina 

Best Wishes

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

I started with a piece of patterned paper and then added a layer of brown cardstock.
I added a strip of coordinating cardstock on the lower half of the panel.

I die-cut the paw with the bear and popped it up with foam tape. I added a sentiment strip and some stickers from the paper pack to the panel. I finished the card with some half pearls.

Supplies: White and brown cardstock, Designer paper-Echo Park, die cut-unknown. Simon Says Stamp—sentiment strip, half pearls.

Did you know: There are eight recognized species of bears worldwide. These include the polar bear, brown bear, American black bear, Asiatic black bear, giant panda, spectacled bear, sloth bear, and sun bear.

Happy crafting,
Nina 

A day at the beach

Hello crafty friends, this card is packed with layers.

I started with a piece of patterned paper, and I layered that with black cardstock.

I cut a square of designer paper and layered it with black cardstock and foam tape. Then, I added the postage stamps, also layered with black cardstock and foam tape.

I added a strip of shell-patterned paper down the middle. I used a sentiment panel layered with black cardstock along the bottom and added gems to finish.

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

Did you know: The Pope can not be an organ donor.

Happy crafting,
Nina

Beautiful Things

Hello crafty friends, I have a bright and fun card to share today.

I cut 3 pieces of patterned paper and layered them on navy cardstock, leaving a small strip of cardstock to show through with each piece.

I used a sentiment panel from the same paper pad, added navy cardstock and foam tape, and finished the card with gems.

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

Did you know: The human circulatory system is more than 60,000 miles long.
Happy crafting,
Nina