Tutorial - Make Toddler Art Greeting Cards

Create refrigerator-worthy cards with kids art

Tutorial at Just Measuring Up Blog

"There are so many cards out there that creatively use kids' hand and footprints. Although cute, I always had trouble getting one decent hand or footprint from my son. As soon as he was old enough to paint, I had him use cotton swabs, instead of paint brushes, so he could easily dab the paint onto the paper. (Now he uses paintbrushes, sponge brushes and foam stampers). As you can see, his paintings are quite abstract".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Stitch Embellished Cards

Use fabric scraps to make a birthday (or any occasion) card

Tutorial at Joys Jots, Shots & Whatnot Blog

"After I made the graduation cards, I made a couple of birthday cards.  I did download a clip art, but as you can see, you can draw a box like you learned in first grade. The ribbon was in my collection of things made of fabric that come in packaging".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a New Home Greeting Card

Easy to follow photo tutorial containing 6 steps, and only a few craft supplies needed

Tutorial at Crea Bea Cards Blog

"This card can be crafted for a dear friend who has moved to a new house recently. You can send the card by mail or give it during a housewarming party which is even more fun.  Moving into a new house is something very special. You only do it a few times in your life. Bit by bit, this new house becomes your home.  A friend of me recently got her very own house. I’m so happy for her! She’s put a lot of effort in making it her home with her own style. Recently she organized a housewarming party, so I made her this card".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Gift Card

A quick card to enclose with a gift, fast and easy

Tutorial at From My Carolina Home Blog

"This stamp set is really cute, and just the right idea for the card I needed. I wanted to send my cousin something fun. I also wanted to have some fun with my new embossing machine. It wasn’t a big expensive one, just a small one, but it works really well. So, I got out some blue cardstock and one of the embossing folders".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Motorcycle Greeting Card

Make a handsome card for a special someone

Tutorial at Craft Concoction Blog

"Today I am here with a tutorial for making a simple and quick Masculine card. I made this card for a friend recently. I am using some supplies that scream masculine for me. Burlap, Corrugated paper which I got from Itsy Bitsy. The die-cut is from a local store. Using neutral colours is the safest and simplest way to create a masculine card".... Read more

Tutorial - Gold Foil and Watercolor Cards

Video tutorial combines two papercrafting trends

Tutorial at Smiling Colors Blog

"Trim the gold foil sheet and place on top of the tacky glue with the shiny side facing up. You can see that I am reusing the left over foil from the last card, there is no need to waste that. Press foil firmly onto the paper using your finger or a dry paintbrush. Lift foil up carefully from one edge to reveal the foiling. If in any area the foil didn’t cover completely, simply press the foil onto that area again and only the exposed glue areas will re-foil".... Read more

Tutorial - Upcycled Tie Shadow Box Framed Art

Gift giving for boys craft idea

Tutorial at Carina's Crafts Blog

"You may recall this post – I had an idea to combine these words with a tie. These instructions are for a 13 x 18 cm [5 in x 7 in] shadow box frame that I had. You can adjust the tie size and card stock to suit your frame.  Cut a 15cm [6in] and 7cm [3 in] piece the thin end of a pre-loved tie.  Sew the edges at the top of the 15 cm piece together".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Thinking of You Card

Send a heart felt message via snail mail

Tutorial at From My Carolina Home

"Several people I know are having some health challenges facing chemo, rehab or surgery.  I wanted to send just a Thinking Of You card with best wishes for a speedy recovery, or just a message of support.  So, I got out my stamping stuff and got creating".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Heart Shaker Card

Create for upcoming Valentine's Day or other romantic occasions during the year

Tutorial at Crea Bea Cards Blog

"A heart is the ultimate symbol of love. This heart is full of love, just like the butterflies you feel in your stomach when you’re in love. You can make this card for the one you love so much, for Valentine’s Day or any other romantic occasion. This is actually my very first shaker card. I’ve “discovered” shaker cards some time ago on Youtube and thought it would be nice to create one by myself. It reminds me of snow globes which are pretty awesome".... Read more

Tutorial - Make Donut Stickers with Labels

Cute stickers that are fun to make

Tutorial at Shades of Tangerine Blog

"I really enjoy a good donut.  I even enjoy a not-so-good gas station donut.  I'm not picky.  I think about them often, especially at work because donuts happen to be a frequent visitor in the staff lounge.  Since I stopped eating gluten, this has become distressing for me.  Seriously, I don't know who keeps bringing them but you need to stop. Do these reinforcement labels ever conjure up the image of donuts for you?  No? Is it just me?  I've always entertained the idea of sketching some pink frosting and a scattering of sprinkles on them, and today I did just that!  Now, donut stickers aren't as good as the real thing buuuut they're gluten free and super cute, so that's a win".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Christmas Candle Card

Create this card in approximately 10 minutes

Tutorial at Crea Bea Cards Blog

"Let’s get cozy with this Christmas candle card. Candles are a great way to make your home feel warmer, especially during Christmas time.  Candles can be part of a Christmas decoration piece, for example a Christmas candle ornament. It consists of pretty Christmas plants (such as holly, ivy and pine) and a candle. You can put it on a table and light the candle when you’re having dinner for example. How nice is that".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Happy Halloween Card

Tutorial in both video and photo instruction format

Tutorial at Crea Bea Cards Blog

"With this greeting card you will have a very Happy Halloween for sure! This card is suitable for Halloween events, including birthdays of family & friends on or close to Halloween.  The first thing to do is to stamp the text “Happy Halloween”. You will do that on the bottom area of the card front. Personally I prefer using clear alphabet stamps which can be attached on an acrylic block or stamp press".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make an Elephant Bunting Card

Personalize a card with a bit of embroidery

Tutorial at Carina's Crafts Blog

"Here’s a quick little tutorial for a card I made for a friend’s sons Baptism last week. It was my first Instagram tutorial.  I love this colour combination. Orange and navy blue were used on Luke’s Baptism invitation – as it turned out it was carried right through, coordinating chocolate favours given at church, the balloons, centre pieces and party favours".... Read more

Tutorial - Add Acetate to a Greeting Card

Use a stencil or your own doodling/zentangle

Tutorial at Craft Concoction Blog

"Hello dear crafters, As promised, I have a tutorial for the card I posted here...I love incorporating acetate on my cards...Its gives the card such a different and cool look...First things first...let me show you how the card looks. And it is pretty easy...and you don't need Staz-On for it.  Things you need".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Friendship Cards

Use stamps, papers, and punches to make personalize cards

Tutorial at From My Carolina Home Blog

"Recently I had a bit of a hard time, and I wanted to tell a couple of people how much I appreciated their support and friendship.  You know, one can never have too many true friends, but I am not talking about the social media kind.   Real friends are there for you when you really need a word of support, listen to your rants on the phone, and give you a hug when you need one.  I found these little books at the bookstore with friendship quotations and poems, perfect for a special little gift.   Pulling out my cardstock, I had the perfect colors to go with the covers".... Read more

Tutorial - Protective Pallet Box for Handmade Cards

Protect and transport fragile quilling cards

Tutorial at Carina's Crafts Blog

"A couple of months ago I made a quilling card for a friend’s wedding. Here is a reminder of the card [and of how I wrapped the boxed card]. In addition to being pretty they are fragile cards. So I decided to make a box to protect the card, I call it my pallet box. It’s easy and super quick Here are the steps to make the pallet box".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Stitched Card

All you need is a needle and thread

Tutorial at Life & Lisa Blog

"Around 2 years ago I helped plan my friend's wedding. It was high pressure. Don't get me wrong she wasn't a Bridezilla, although I could tell the temptation was strong. It was a stressful time and organisation was key. One of our fears was that people would open the envelope and see the invitation but not the additional information such as maps, as this was on another piece of card. Ultimately we decided to stick the cards back to back. Looking back, I wish I'd used this tutorial to connect the information. It ensures that all information was connected. Birthdays, weddings, celebrations of any kind- it's perfect for any event".... Read more

Tutorial - Recycle Cards into a Tic Tac Toe Game

Tuck into a baggie for a quick travel game

Tutorial at Simply Shoe Boxes Blog

"I always save my greeting cards to find ways to incorporate the bright images in my Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes.  A friend passed some on this past holiday season and I had some poker chips left over from my Drawstring Tic Tac Toe Games so I decided to make a super simple tic tac toe game".... Read more

Tutorial - Reindeer Footprint Christmas Cards

Make a cute card with your children

Tutorial at Emma Owl Blog

"These DIY Christmas cards are very very cute! They look great and because little feet have participated, they are also very special.  Materials:Card or thick paper, Paint (we used brown), a marker – or other antler drawing materials, Eyes – we used googly eyes, you can make your own, draw them on, use buttons".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Fabric Cards

No sew project - great for kids or adults

Tutorial at A Spoonful of Sugar Blog

"Our fabric scrap pile is growing out of control. We have recently started sorting our scraps by colour into shoeboxes in an effort to organise them better and hopefully use them in more projects. We seem to generate scraps faster than we can use them!  Our quick craft this week, is a great scrap buster project. We have made fabric cards featuring letters cut from our favourite fabric scraps, and fused to cardstock with double side appliqué web (such as steam a seam or vliesofix".... Read more