These adorable paper strip bookmarks are incredibly easy to make and are perfect for gifting. They're quick, beginner-friendly, and a great way to turn leftover paper scraps into something both beautiful and useful. They're also a proven hit at craft fairs. I like to display them on my checkout table and they always get a lot of attention. I also include them as freebies with online orders, which customers love. Whether you’re an avid reader, a crafty parent, or just looking

Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than with a handmade card that literally grows with love? 🌸 In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a cheerful spring greeting card featuring a pretty floral design and a pocket on the inside — perfect for tucking in a packet of flower seeds. Whether you’re making it for Mother’s Day, May Day, or just to brighten someone’s day, this card is sure to plant a smile (and maybe a garden!). Let’s gather our supplies and m

I created these cute Elmo thank-you cards for my daughter's second birthday party. She absolutely LOVES Elmo, so I went all-out with a fun Sesame Street theme. I loved making the decorations and party favors, and I'll be sharing tutorials for those soon. Follow me on Pinterest and stay tuned! These Elmo cards would also work well as birthday invitations or a fun "just because" greeting card. Once you have all the pieces cut out, they are easy to assemble. If you are making

Dude! I'm going with an 80s theme for this totally awesome birthday card. My brothers are hitting the big 4-0 this year, and I knew they needed something fun and retro to mark the occasion. Infinity cards, aka never-ending, or endless cards, are fun to make. They are folded and glued in a way that will allow you to flip through four different designs before returning to the front of the card. They are always a big hit, especially with the men in my life who aren't really int

This card is mostly about cutting and gluing (or double-sided taping). It utilizes the small illustrated tags that were included in my cardstock pad. I'm keeping this design simple to showcase the fun outdoor themed paper. This would be perfect for Father's Day! Setup: If you would like more room to write a message inside this card, you could swap out the pattern for another white cardstock square. I'm using another Echo Park Paper Company pad today. They offer a selection o

You've just poured your heart (and glitter, sequins, and die-cuts) into a gorgeous handmade card... only to worry it'll arrive looking like it survived a wrestling match with the postal service. Or worse- it gets returned because you forgot to add extra postage for your non-machinable masterpiece. The good news? With the right packaging and postage, you can send them safely and confidently every time. In this post, I'll walk you through everything I do to protect my cards whi