Quick & Easy Fun Fold Card with a Gift Card Holder Inside!
Looking for a fun way to give a gift card? This quick and easy fun fold card has a gift card holder pocket inside! Paper Sizes: Pretty Peacock base: 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” Patterned Paper: 4” x 5-1/4” (from A Walk in the Forest designer series paper) Pretty Peacock for fun...read more
How to Make Patterned Paper Birthday Cards
Patterned paper is one of my favorite things to use when making a card because it adds instant interest and helps you choose the colors for your card in a snap. One of my favorite ways to use this paper is to make patterned paper birthday cards! (3) Patterned Paper...read more
How to Heat Emboss the Edges of your Card Stock
Add a little WOW to your cards by learning how to heat emboss the edges of your card stock! Pretty Peacock card base: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″ Pretty Peacock: 4″ x 5-1/2″ Floral paper: 2″ x 5-1/4″ Circle Size:...read more
My Top 10 Card Making Tools for Beginners
Ever wonder what card making tools you need if you want to start making your own greeting cards? Of course, the main things we think about are stamps, ink, and paper, but there are some additional tools that are necessary and/or make things easier. I’ve been making my...read more
Easy Thumping Technique for Cards
The Thumping Technique is a fun way to add multiple colors to your rubber stamps to create a unique look every time! This can be done on a stamp with more detail (my favorite stamp ever for this technique was from the very old Lovely as a Tree stamp set) or on a...read more
Hi I’m Jessica Taylor, your card making mentor! I love the instant gratification and sense of accomplishment I get when creating a card. It’s also a great way to brighten someone else’s day. Who doesn’t love to find a handmade card in their mailbox? Whether you’re just getting started making your own cards or you’ve been making them for years, I’m here to help and encourage you to make and send more cards.