Stretching Your Dies – Create a friendship booklet that folds flat to mail

As part of the June card kit from the Stamps of Life, there was a bracket tag die set included in this jam packed craft box of goodies. While these dies are great all by themselves; what if we could use them for more? Here is an idea on how to stretch your dies to … Continue reading Stretching Your Dies – Create a friendship booklet that folds flat to mail

Stretching Your Dies – Create a Mini Book with the Rectangle Pop Out Insert Dies

Who doesn’t like to get more from your craft supplies? It is always fun to use your dies in other ways. have a really cute project to share with you that is so simple to make. In the May card kit, there was a die set included called the Rectangle Pop Out Insert dies that … Continue reading Stretching Your Dies – Create a Mini Book with the Rectangle Pop Out Insert Dies

Crafter’s Companion Subscription Box 47 – Edge Stamps and Dies

Get ready for a whole lot of cards!! This kit is so easy that I just kept making cards and I think they really look lovely. And I still have so many supplies left over that I could make another large batch for sure. This box includes over 180 elements, and will make 16+ cards. … Continue reading Crafter’s Companion Subscription Box 47 – Edge Stamps and Dies

Crafter’s Companion Subscription Box 46 – Iris Folding

I had forgotten how much fun iris folding was until I got this card kit. Once you complete a card it just looks so beautiful and it looks like you spent a ton of time getting the pattern right. Years ago I had made several cards with iris folding but with paper templates. Now after … Continue reading Crafter’s Companion Subscription Box 46 – Iris Folding

3 Different Ways To Use The Elegant Edge Dies from the Stamps of Life

Who doesn't want to stretch their crafting purchases these days..... I really love to find new ways to use my stamps and dies so I get more out the money I invest in crafting. In the below video I am going to show you how to make a Z-fold, Easel and Gatefold card from either … Continue reading 3 Different Ways To Use The Elegant Edge Dies from the Stamps of Life

Crafter’s Companion Subscription Box 45 – Create-A-Card Panels

This kit rises to the top of my favorites for sure!! I LOVE the papers and vellum and I LOVE the panel dies too!! So many options and definitely stamps and dies you will use over and over. This set has over 100 elements, and will make 16+cards. It includes metal dies, stamps, cards, envelopes, … Continue reading Crafter’s Companion Subscription Box 45 – Create-A-Card Panels

Craft Tools That Make A Deckle Edge

There are so many tools on the market you can use to create a deckle edge on your cards and paper projects, but how do you know which is best for you? I put together a 2 minute video that shows you some options and describes some of the good and bad features for each. … Continue reading Craft Tools That Make A Deckle Edge

Crafter’s Companion Subscription Box 44 – Sentiment Edgeables

Love, love, love this kit!! So many options and definitely stamps and dies you will use over and over. This set has over 195 elements, and will make 18+cards. It includes metal dies, stamps, cards, envelopes, patterned and solid cardstock, pearls and ribbons. Everything you need. You can check out the subscription box site for … Continue reading Crafter’s Companion Subscription Box 44 – Sentiment Edgeables

Crafter’s Companion Subscription Box 43 – Silhouette Stencils and Stamps

This kit is called "silhouette stencils and stamps" and wysiwyg. Bringing back the old what you see is what you get. I like this box because it is straight forward but the cards will look different based on the colors you choose. For example, most of the time when we think of silhouette cards we … Continue reading Crafter’s Companion Subscription Box 43 – Silhouette Stencils and Stamps

Crafter’s Companion Subscription Box 42 – November 2021

Yes I am posting the November kit on December 31.... due to all of the shipping delays, I didn't receive this kit until late December. It's all good, eventually things will all catch up. Trust me I am not short of craft supplies in the meantime (I don't know any crafter that is!!). This is … Continue reading Crafter’s Companion Subscription Box 42 – November 2021