Flat Cards

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

If you're looking for a card style that's beginner-friendly yet looks advanced, pocket cards are perfect! They are surprisingly easy to make, yet deliver a delightful pull-out surprise that turns a simple greeting into something special. Feel free to let the beautiful patterns of your paper do most of the talking and to keep your decorations simple- you will create a beautiful card that will truly wow your recipient. In this tutorial, I'll guide you through constructing the b

Want to get into papercrafting, but don't know where to start? This beginner-friendly paper strip greeting card technique is the perfect place! You don’t need fancy tools — just paper, glue, a paper cutter, (or a pair of scissors & ruler) and some simple embellishments. It’s also a fantastic way to use up your paper scraps so nothing goes to waste. These cards can be dressed up or kept simple with basic embellishments and sentiments. The best part? Using themed pads of patter