How to Make 3 Easy Card Backgrounds Using Vellum and Ink
These vellum techniques create interesting card backgrounds and texture. Vellum paper or cardstock has a translucent finish to provide subtle appearances and texture. I’m providing three vellum cards, each with a different them and color palette for a birthday...
How to Make an Amazingly Easy Alcohol Marker Card Background
Break out your alcohol markers! These card backgrounds will change the entire look of your card in minutes! These DIY card making techniques don’t require a stencil, embossing folder or die, just alcohol markers. But if that wasn’t enough, I’ll teach...
Easy 5 Minute Cards for Men with Die Cuts and Masking
I’ll admit, creating cards for men is my most challenging card making task. I love flowers, butterflies and bling so masculine cards take me outside my comfort zone. But great card techniques give me a place to start and the rest is easy! The handmade cards for...
Spruce Up Your Greeting Cards With These 5 White Ink Pad Ideas
If you think you can only do one thing with a white ink pad, think again! Today’s techniques all use white ink and each creates a different on your handmade cards. A single pigment ink pad and a paper craft idea can take a simple card into a technique with a few...

