Papercraft Haven and More

Thinking of you cards can be for so many different things - because someone is having a hard time, or just because you want them to know you care and are "thinking about them".   This is one of the final categories I tend to create cards for, other than holidays and my new design "Hello/Hi" - being created now!  I love different type of cards to send to people...thinking of you is no different! Each of the cards here are different, but can be used for different reasons!     With the blue daisy card at the top, I added a white "thinking of you" stamp randomly across the top and the bottom of the card.  A simple border, created from scraps - and a simple daisy flower with a brad to complete the card! When you stamp like this - grab another color, set them side by side, and stamp on the other color at the same time.  With the pink card - I used a stamp in cursive in black ink at the top portion of the card.  The pink patterned paper at the...

Have you ever thought about "thank you" cards?  Do you like to receive them - or is it simply a forgotten "thing" from days long ago, because we have Facebook, and Twitter, and other ways to converse with people?!?!  I think it is simply a "thing of the past" - yet something that is so important - to simply say "thank you" for a job well done!  With today's cards, we are going to go over some fun "thank you" cards in different styles!  Lets get started!      With the top card - one fun example using rub-on's, with punches, buttons, brads, and scrap paper to complete the look! Simple card, without having to get stamps! With the second card - scraps of paper were used with square brads, along with a rub-on saying (or you can use a stamp) to finish up this card!   With the purple card - looks a bit more complex, but done using 2 stamps, a button, floss, and scrap paper.  The sayings are embossed in white to complete th...

Note cards are probably my favorite type of cards to create, for many reasons.  You can use background papers - adding die cut shapes, punches, stamps if you have them, stickers, as well as ribbon, brads or eyelets, buttons, or other fun items to create your cards!  They don't have to be works of art all the time, and by using scraps - your cards are truly one of a kind and more personal!  Plus you can simply add a stamped saying if you need to turn any of these cards, into a Thank You card lets say!   Great to be able to personalize to the person receiving the card - especially creating the card in their favorite colors!  Easy enough to do, using stamps, punches, die cuts, or whatever you happen to have - in order to create one of a kind cards!  The orange card was created with scraps of paper from other projects, adding the blue and white flowers, with the green brads to create more color!  The flower pot is a CTMH stamp, Radiant Pearls pain...

Cards made "just because" - the funnest cards to make for sure!  You don't have to worry about a "theme" - just make fun cards...for people when you want to give them a card!  Different than note cards, these cards have a bit of everything - fun embellishments with something to say!  With the top card - a very simple card, can be easily done with different stamps you have.  3 squares at the top, using 1 saying stamp, and an image stamp, stamped twice - with the corners rounded at the top.  Add ribbon, and an embossed soda pop buckle, and you are done.   With the 2nd card, another great card using a simple saying stamp, plus die cuts to create a simple, fun card.  This card can be done using any type of scrap papers you have available and on hand. The 3rd and final card, can be recreated with any rub-on's you might have available, and die cuts!  Add your scraps of paper - and your card is done!  Great if you are just starting out, or...

It's not fun to get sick - we all know THAT!  Life also doesn't give you a notice, oh hey, by the way - next Tuesday you are going to wake up and be as sick as a dog...or have something happen, life usually happens when it happens!  By making up a few cards, and keeping a few on hand at all times, you can always get a card to someone quick!   The top card, was done with scraps of course - and 2 different stamps to complete the look.  I embossed the saying in white - and used a teal color for the pill bottles - it truly turned out cute in person! With the 2nd card, a simple "Get Well Soon" saying is on the background, with a yellow background and yellow brads to complete the look.  The bear is in blue - which is the same ink color as the saying on the first blue color!  A bright and sunny "get well soon" card that anyone would be happy to get!     This last card is my personal favorite - also using scraps of paper, so some of the pieces are a...

For me, my friends mean the world to me...they are those who get phone calls when I am mad, or upset - and I get their calls.  They are the ones who put you in your place - nicely of course...and they know you are okay with it!  They are the ones who pick up the pieces when you can't!  Friends are really important, so why not make fun cards for just them!  With the first two cards I am sharing - made with the same papers, just added a bit of pink cardstock to one of the cards - and made the flowers a bit differently! The "friends" saying is perfect for these cards, and as a die cut can be used in different ways!  Buttons in the middle of the flowers complete the look for both of the cards here!  With this next card, I used scraps for everything - the background paper is actually two sided, I just didn't like the pattern on the other side, so I used the solid side instead!  For some reason I have been into teal and red lately, this ca...

Creating your own personalized, handmade cards isn't all that tough...If you scrapbook, you can make cards...and if you make cards...you can scrapbook!  The supplies are the same, and a lot of times, your die cuts - added with a simple saying stamp can make a quick and easy card!  Or using your stamps to create one of a kind embellishments for cheap!   To start out, you will want to add a few extra supplies to your existing tool kit.  And make sure you watch for coupons for your local craft stores for anything on this list you can get there!  A basic stamp set or two.  I like sayings and basic shapes such as hearts and flowers for me personally.   Basic ink pad - black, brown or white Colored pencils, markers or chalks Card packs w/envelopes Embossing gun and embossing powder (optional) Corner punches both decorative and a corner rounder (optional) The only other thing I would be adding is die cuts or cute stickers that you use for scrapb...

Each week, you will get at least 1 beginner project idea - whether it is a card, scrapbook layout or gift idea that you can make with little "supplies"!  A great "beginner project" for you to try and create yourself!  Then, move on to other fun ideas that you can make!  Last week, we created a beginner scrapbook layout - make sure you check it out if you are just starting out creating layouts!   For today's project, we are going to create a basic card!  Cards are so much fun - and you can use up a lot of the supplies and leftovers you have from your scrapbook projects in things like cards, tags and bookmarks - which we will be showing you here!   Supplies used: Card base w/envelope Die cuts (balloons) Happy Birthday stamp White ink pad Scraps of paper  Directions:   Step one:  Decide the colors you want for your card - looking at the scrap's of paper you might have available.  I used a white card base, with the pink - and t...

I love making cards...it is what I started with - what I really love to do!  I love EASY cards...  I am not one to sit down and make a one of a kind card that might take me hours on end...  Give me something easy so that when I am done, it looks good, and didn't take me forever to create it!  With these two cards, I made a simple note card and a Thanks a bunch card...here is the supply list for all 3 days worth of projects: Supplies I used: For the "file" - 8.5 x 11 sheet of cardstock Background paper - 4 different coordinating paper 4 cards w/envelopes Border punch Embossing powder - clear and white Ink pad - brown and white Brad 3D flowers Stamps - flower, basket, various sayings Crimper (if you have one) 3D dots Directions Note card: Step one:  Start with the background colors - the brown, then two of the colors. Adhere to the card. Step two:  Using a border punch, use it down each of the sides. Adhere to the card. Step thr...

Make sure you check out yesterday's post - for the directions to creating the folder for these, and tomorrows set of cards!  Supply list is for the folder and cards, using up what I have at home first, before shopping at the stores! Supplies I used: For the "file" - 8.5 x 11 sheet of cardstock Background paper - 4 different coordinating paper 4 cards w/envelopes Border punch Embossing powder - clear and white Ink pad - brown and white Brad 3D flowers Stamps - flower, basket, various sayings Crimper (if you have one) 3D dots The first two cards we are going to do is a Happy Birthday and Thinking of You card to go with the folder!  All of the papers are the same - I just used different variations of each set of colors, and different techniques on each as well! Directions Happy Birthday card: Step one:   Matt the flower paper on brown cardstock, adhere to the card itself. Step two:  Matt two of the colors left in a smaller squar...

Portfolio of cards  I love making cards...and I love giving gifts to my family, especially things they will use, like   this idea!   Inside is 4 different cards and envelopes in a fun folder made out of cardstock!  Great way to use up some of those fun patterned papers and extra supplies you have around or scraps in the same set of colors.  This was actually a really fun project - let's get started with the supply list and directions to create this fun little folder today, and the next two days will be the individual card ideas!!! Inside portfolio with cards  Supplies I used: For the "file" - 8.5 x 11 sheet of cardstock Background paper - 4 different coordinating papers 4 card bases w/envelopes Border punch Embossing powder - clear and white Ink pad - brown and white Brad 3D flowers Stamps - flower, basket, various sayings Crimper (if you have one) 3D dots Bone folder Ruler Directions for basic folder: Step one: Take t...