We are so pleased to have another guest post from our friend Tina at CraftedLiving.com to share with our readers! Her previous guest post How to Make a Handmade Birthday Card Out of Paint Chips made our list of top posts from 2021. Thanks again Tina for sharing the below!
Flowers, abstract or not, are a very common theme with greeting cards. This floral card can be given for a birthday, Mother’s Day or anniversary. Or, mail it to a friend or loved one as a thinking of you card.
If you don’t have circle punches, then use what you have on hand. Coins, jar lids or other circular objects can be traced to make a template. Trace onto a cereal box or thick plastic packaging to make circle templates of different sizes.
Patterned paper would be a fun alternative to mix with the solid cardstock to create unique flowers. Embellishments like buttons, sequins or gems would make fantastic flower centers.
Tina also creates fun word search puzzles which we featured as a unique party favor idea in this post Five Fantastic Favors Your Party Guests Will Love!
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In the hustle and bustle of daily life, finding nutritious and satisfying snacks can often be a challenge. Snacks have always been a temptation for me, so having delicious options I can reach for that can keep me on track with my health goals but are still delicious is a must! I’ve learned that, with…
Taking time to think about how to personalize a bridal shower makes an already special time in a bride’s life even more memorable. Details do truly make the difference. When those details are personalized for the guest of honor, it takes any event to the next level. Read on to find out five easy ways…
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I love the spring curly wreath!!!