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Heat Emboss Like a Boss With These Tips and Tools
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Add dimension to your paper crafts with heat embossing. Discover everything you need to know to get started, including essential tools & a quick tutorial. View Content Arrow Forward Icon
This Watercolor Egg Garland Is the Perfect Easter Decor
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Looking for a fast & fun Easter craft project the whole family will enjoy? This egg-cellent DIY Easter garland comes together in just 3 simple steps, and is super kid-friendly... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Make Mother's Day Pop With This Fun DIY Card
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A simple pop-out card process! Add to any project to make great cards for all the gifts you need to give this spring. View Content Arrow Forward Icon
This Cool Shaker Card Is Easy to DIY
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Shaker cards are all the rage right now in the world of card making. In this FREE tutorial, we'll show you three different ways to make your own. So, grab... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
7 Card Making Supplies All Beginners Need
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Start your paper crafting journey with the right supplies! Learn what to look for in paper cutters, adhesives and more, and get expert suggestions for the best brands. View Content Arrow Forward Icon
17 Creative Ways to Decorate Handmade Cards
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Need a little something extra to spruce up your card designs? Embellishments are your answer! Learn how to add 11 types of embellishments and get inspired to make your projects... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
10 Hacks to Make Paper Quilling Easier, Faster and More Fun
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Make quilling easier, faster and more enjoyable with these brilliant quilling tips and tricks, from getting perfect coil centers with no crimp to fixing mistakes with unexpected tools. View Content Arrow Forward Icon
DIY a Sweet Watercolor Mother's Day Card
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Mama and baby birds are a first sign of spring — and the perfect way to celebrate Mother's Day. This card is fun to customize to your family, and it'll... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
10 Craft Party Ideas Even Non-Crafters Will Love
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Craft parties are a great excuse to host a fun get-together. We hope this list of craft party ideas inspires you to dig out that never-ending stash of supplies and... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
How to Make Color-Edged Stationery
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Looking to update a paper stack at your desk? Or to gussy up your latest batch of business cards and invites. Grab a set of markers and get coloring to... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
12 Materials to Play With Using Your Die Cutting Machine
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Sure you've used your die-cutting machine to create interesting shapes out of paper — but have you considered using it on other materials? From wood veneer to felt and many... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Embroider a Mother's Day Card for a Special Way to Celebrate Mom
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Nothing says "I love you" like a handmade card, especially for Mother's Day. With some simple supplies that you likely already have around the house, you can stitch a card... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
This DIY Father's Day Card Is a Tie-riffic Weekend Project
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Father's Day is fast approaching! We're going to show you how to make a quick and easy (and fun!) Father's Day card using patterned papers, dies and stamps. Follow along... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Make Easy, Elegant Tree Ornaments With Die Cuts and Paper Punches
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Learn how to make easy, elegant paper Christmas tree ornaments with a few simple die cuts and a paper punch in this fun (and free!) holiday tutorial! View Content Arrow Forward Icon
How to Make Christmas Gift Boxes For the Prettiest Packaging
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This holiday season, skip the buying the overpriced wrapping paper and pre-made gift boxes and learn how to make your own gorgeous gift boxes with serious WOW-factor instead! View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Make Easy Paper Ornaments With These 11 Fast and Fun How-Tos
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Personalize your Christmas tree with these DIY ornament ideas. You can whip them up in a matter of minutes, leaving you plenty of time to enjoy the most important things... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Decorate Your Tree With 3 Unique Quilled Christmas Ornaments
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The smallest of tweaks can completely change a project — and that's what you'll love about these quilled Christmas tree ornaments. With just a few variations, you'll make three different... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Yes, You CAN Practice Calligraphy Without a Special Pen
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Technically, calligraphy, requires special tools — usually a pointed pen and dip ink. But if you're just dabbling and haven't invested in calligraphy tools, don't fret: we've got some work-arounds... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Paper Crafts Meet Embroidery in This In-The-Hoop Valentine Card
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Paper and machine embroidery collide in all the best ways in this DIY project that's perfect for Valentine's Day. Just find your fave machine embroidery design, have some paper on-hand... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Make Your Present More Personal With a DIY Gift Card Holder
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Feeling a little underwhelmed when giving a gift card as a holiday present? Make the gift a little more special by wrapping it up in a handmade Christmas tree ornament!... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
A DIY Pennant Banner Is an Easy Way to Decorate for Your Big Event
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Learn how to make easy Thanksgiving decor with this step-by-step pennant banner tutorial. All you'll need is pretty paper and ribbon—no sewing skills required! View Content Arrow Forward Icon
These Quilled Acorn Napkin Rings Add Fall Flair to Your Table
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We've got the perfect project to add a little Thanksgiving spirit to your table: a set of quilled napkin rings with adorable acorn embellishments. Quill up a few for yourself... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
3 Quick and Easy Easter Cards You Can Craft This Year
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Pair Easter sentiments with common images to create cute, trendy Easter cards for your friends & family, and pick up a few card making tips along the way with these... View Content Arrow Forward Icon
Add Embroidery to Your Christmas Cards for Extra Holiday Cheer
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Learn how to translate your stitching skills to spread one-of-a-kind cheer. Special, hand-sewn accents with embroidery thread will give your holiday card a unique flair! View Content Arrow Forward Icon
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