Easy Cardmaking Ideas · Spanner Fold Cards

Swinging Spanner Panel Card Tutorial

Hi friends, a few weeks ago my wonderful Nan visited again, she stayed for 10 days and had a lovely time. She really loves making a card with me when she comes to visit. She wanted to make a Christmas card for her sister with a wow factor. I found a Spanner card tutorial by…… Continue reading Swinging Spanner Panel Card Tutorial

Accordion Cards · Concertina Fold Cards · Showstopper Cards

SHOWSTOPPER Expanding Accordion Cards!

Hi friends, a couple weeks ago I made this amazing Expanding Accordion Card! This showstopper card has been really popular, and I’ve really enjoyed seeing all your beautiful versions over on my Mixed Up Crafters Facebook group. I was inspired after seeing a smaller version by Michelle Pepper here. I made this Christmas version during a…… Continue reading SHOWSTOPPER Expanding Accordion Cards!

Book Fold Cards

4 Page Bookbinding Cards

Hey friends, recently I made the Bookbinding cards which I had seen around. There are many wonderful designs but I wanted to add multiple pages so it looked more like a book. I made this nautical version during a Facebook live. I remembered during the live that I had a lovely stamp with a paragraph…… Continue reading 4 Page Bookbinding Cards

Gatefold Cards

Pop-Up Gatefold Cards

Hi everyone, recently I shared how to make these Pop-Up Gatefold Cards. This is a fun take on the normal gatefold style, with the triangular sides and hidden pop-up piece. These are a 6 x 6 size, but you can easily adjust the measurements for any size card. I love this cute birthday version using…… Continue reading Pop-Up Gatefold Cards

Floating Cards · Retirement Cards

EASY Floating (POP-UP) Shadow Box Cards

Hi everyone, last week I showed you how to make these easy Floating Shadow Box Cards. I have a few of these on my channel already in different designs, but I thought I would revisit it again. I think this style works well with the cute layering bird stamps. These cards fold flat and will…… Continue reading EASY Floating (POP-UP) Shadow Box Cards

4 Step Cards

Festive 4 Step Cards

Hi friends, here’s a nice fun fold card for you to try. These 4 Step Cards are really effective and will work well for many occasions. I made 2 styles using these cute gnome stamps. I stamped Ho, Ho, Ho on the steps of one card… And used patten paper on the other. These all…… Continue reading Festive 4 Step Cards

Christmas Workshop 2020 · Made To Surprise

Elegant Spinning Tower Cards

Hello everyone, earlier this week I shared these beautiful Spinning Tower Cards. I have a soft spot for this style card, as it’s one I designed a few years ago and now it has its own die, AMAZING!!! I launched this a couple of months ago, after being asked by many others to turn it…… Continue reading Elegant Spinning Tower Cards

Bridge Fold Cards · Christmas Workshop 2020

Hello friends, today I’m sharing these beautiful Acetate Bridge Fold Cards. I wanted a card to show the Snowman flying, so I decided to make a Bridge fold card and add a sheet of acetate to cover the entire front of the card. I love the shadow created behind the snowman, this gives depth to…… Continue reading

Christmas Workshop 2020 · Pee-A-Boo Cards

Fun Peek-A-Boo Cards

Hi friends, here are the Peekaboo Cards I made recently. These cards still make me smile, I think it’s Horace’s cheesy grin! When you open these cards, the image changes inside. You have room on the back to write your message. MATERIALS USED TO MAKE THESE CARDS Animal stamps, papers & prop stamps available here.…… Continue reading Fun Peek-A-Boo Cards

Christmas Workshop 2020 · Slide & Stand Cards

Hello everyone, I recently made these very fun Slide & Stands.   I’ve made these before in the past and thought it was time I made one again. I choose this funny Hobby Art stamps I purchased last year, and I think this style card worked perfectly with them. It has a great look when…… Continue reading