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Free 4×6 Free Printable Chevron Backgrounds for Cardmaking – 5 Modern Designs

If you love clean, modern cardmaking, this brand-new set of Chevron Printable Backgrounds is going to become one of your most-used crafting essentials. Chevrons are bold, geometric...

Silver street trade

There wasn't much I needed from Al's boxes today, but these silver pack cards are always reliable. 2023 cards in the 1988 design. I like retro designs best when the cards look like...

Misfill, Thin Paper Edition

Wallet Card at Baker Brush

This was the receiving entrance (rear, freight entrance) for Baker Brush, a prominent manufacturer of paintbrushes c. 1915-1975. Old Baker brushes can be found on eBay today for $1...

Free Gingham Printable Backgrounds – 5 Clean and Classic Designs for Cardmaking

If you love creating handmade cards with a clean, classic look, this set of free printable gingham backgrounds is the perfect addition to your craft stash. Gingham is one of those...

Layer Pattern & Texture for a Stunning Thank You Card: Amore Laurafadora

Hi friend! Happy Thursday! Please join me in welcoming back special guest Laura Bassen with this pretty and colorful Thank you card […]

Transform Printed Card Fronts into Gorgeous Vintage Backgrounds

Hi friend! Happy Wednesday! We’re delighted to welcome back special guest Nichol Spohr for this really lovely inspiration showcasing our August 2026 Card […]

Card Duos with Slight Variations in Color

Hi friends! Heather Hoffman here with some fun inspiration featuring some of the newest release, and a fun way to […]

Sophisticated Foil Stamped Invitations

A swooping script font, gold shine foil, and decadently thick, 3-ply paper have us taking a moment to admire Stephanie and Michael’s sophisticated foil stamped invitations. The des...

RRD Decodes Complexity Of ‘Orange Pill Series 4’

Based Trading Cards worked with RRD to pack 15 different specialty techniques onto chase and parallel cards. The post RRD Decodes Complexity Of ‘Orange Pill Series 4’ first appeare...

Bold Floral Hello Card by Cheiron Brandon featuring Tim Holtz idea-ology Palette Paper!

Hi friend! Happy Tuesday! I’m delighted to welcome special guest Cheiron Brandon as our guest today showcasing the gorgeous bold floral card. […]

Try This Simple Background Technique on Your Next Handmade Card

Hi friend! Happy Tuesday! We’re delighted to welcome back special guest Nichol Spohr for this really lovely inspiration showcasing our September 2026 Card […]

The X Fold Flash Card That’s Pretty, Practical, and Easy to Mail

The X Fold Flash Card is one of those card designs that surprises everyone the first time they see it. It folds completely flat for mailing, pops open into a beautiful display, and...

One Card Kit, TWO Stunning Background Techniques by Laura Bassen

Hi friend! Happy Tuesday! We’re delighted to welcome back special guest  Laura Bassen with this FUN duo of cards featuring components of our August […]

Elegant Engraved Rehearsal Dinner Invitation with Monogram Tag

These invitations feel refined yet understated, combining soft color, classic typography, and luxurious details for an effortlessly sophisticated look. The couple, Carlyn and Timot...

Card Making Technique: Bold Florals on Dark Backgrounds: Making the Cut

Hi friend! Happy Wednesday! Please join me in welcoming special guest Nichol Spohr to our blog back in our monthly installment of Making […]

What Are "Uncut Trading Card Promo Sheets"?

"Uncut" Trading Card Promo Insert Sheets were used/intended to promote upcoming trading card releases from numerous brands/publishers, showcasing their card-stock, art an...

Poker Card Stock

So I was playing some hold em at Jamul Casino in San Diego yesterday. I noticed something in the playing cards. They seemed to a really low quality a very slim stock and cards...

Sculpted Embossed Invitations with Custom Envelopes and a Fun Die-Cut

Vintage-inspired botanical elegance, a formal layout, and a dramatic burgundy color palette give this wedding stationery suite a luxurious and traditional feel. Add in some fun, un...

Handcuff King signed promotional cards

My new book, Handcuff King: The Conquests of Harry Houdini, 1900-1909, will soon go to the printer, and by the end of the year you should have it in hand. I'm very proud of it and...

HOMETOWN USA DOODLE POP CARDS | with Karen

It's Doodle-pop time!!!! Today I decided that I was going to break into the beloved collection and use some of the darling Doodle-pops from the Hometown USA collection. Because re...

Last call for signed Handcuff King promo cards

If you are interested in grabbing one of my signed promo cards for Handcuff King: The Conquests of Harry Houdini, 1900–1909, this might be your last chance. I plan to bring my rema...

Card Kit Reveal and Inspiration: Simply Shabby

Prepare to fall in love with our gorgeous September 2026 Card Kit called Simply Shabby! This irresistible kit features beautiful textures, fonts, […]

Creative Ways to Use Shimmering Stripes Specialty Paper

Shimmering Stripes Specialty Paper is proof that sometimes a single sheet of paper can completely transform a handmade card. Whether you’re creating a quick thank-you card or addin...