Seasonal Inspiration

Christmas

* Made using dies from ScrapDiva. Use code CREATIVITYIAI for 10% off at ScrapDiva.

Medium Size Gift Pouch—perfect for holding treats or hand sanitizer*

Shaker Gift Tags—made with cardstock, foam, sequins, ribbon, and rub-ons

Gift Tags—mix and match for extra fun!

Sometimes, we just want cards that are whimsical and fun.

Halloween

To make these the quick and easy way, use small zip lock baggies for the sequins. Fold the baggie over the paperclip and secure with double-sided tape.

* Made using dies from ScrapDiva. Use code CREATIVITYIAI for 10% off at ScrapDiva.

Coffin Treat Boxes—lots of room for treats!*

Little Gift Boxes—perfect for holding lip balm or Hershey's Kisses*

Small Gift Pouches—perfect for holding 2 pieces (squares) of Lindt Chocolate*

Valentine's Day

To make the "froth" on the top of the candle, heat up the wax, and then beat it in a bowl with electric beaters until frothy. While still hot, spoon it into a piping bag, and carefully pipe over the candle. You'll have to work quickly and may have to do it in several passes. Add sprinkles to the top while the wax is still hot.

This is an easy mix and match technique that showcases your paper while making it easy to create several cards at once.

Card kits are a quick and easy way to get started making cards. All the pieces are there for you. All you have to do is assemble.

This fun 4.5" × 4.5" notebook is cute and easy to make. Just add in patterned paper alternated with lined paper and blank white paper. Add ribbon, a charm, and a pen to the front, and you have a cute gift ready to go.

Hearts are always fun to use for Valentine's Day.

The chocolate treat boxes hold a king-size candy bar and are simple to make with a die set. Cute paper does all the work.*

* Made using dies from ScrapDiva. Use code CREATIVITYIAI for 10% off at ScrapDiva.

I can't get over how cute these sticky note pad holders are. And they are super easy to make. Made with Alinacutle Memo Pad & Pen Holder Post It Note Holders Metal Cutting Die

Easter

Water coloring on cards is a fun technique to add interest to a card. Make sure to to use an ink that won't smear with water to stamp the outline image. As you can see with the ducks, you can go lighter or darker by varying the ink to water ratio.

Make your own background or "designer paper" by stamping all over a piece of white paper with multiple stamps and colors. Turn the stamps different directions to add visual interest.

Popping a few items up on dimensionals or foam tape helps add dimension and interest to a card. You can also use embelishments and ribbon to add dimension and interest.

Paper Easter eggs large enough to hold a small stuffed animal as well as candy.