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Making your own background card stock
Why buy patterned papers when you can create your own unique background papers for your cards!
What to know about foiling
Foiling has enabled us to add an extra dimension to our card creations but, there is more than one way to foil. Here’s a summary of two of those methods.
Basic colour theory (and how that helps your cardmaking choices)
Having a basic understanding of colour theory definitely informs your colour choices for cardmaking. A colour wheel is a great tool to have in your craft room.
Essential supplies for a beginner cardmaker
It can be a bit daunting starting a new hobby and, with cardmaking, your dilemma is…what do I need to buy first? Check out this post for the information you need.
Step up your cards with easy design tips
One of the most important things to learn in order to present your cards in the best possible way is design principles. Read on for the recommended 8 Basic Design Principles.
Cardmaking collaboration
Are you able to meet up with a friend for a cardmaking day on a regular basis? If the answer is yes, then make the most of your day. You can learn so much from each other.
What to do when you’ve lost your mojo!
Everyone loses their creative mojo at some stage. This is normal. Here are some ideas to get you out of your creative slump!
A simple watercolour technique for cardmaking
I post some of my cards on a couple of Facebook Groups. A few people have asked me about one of the watercolour techniques I use in my cardmaking, so I want to share the process here.
Black is black is black or is it?
Are black inks all the same? The short answer is ‘no’, they’re not. Before you use black in your cardmaking, you have to decide what you want to do with it, and what other mediums you want to use.
Getting the Most of a Die Set
Die sets can be an expensive outlay in cardmaking so, in order to get the most value from them, you need to think of different ways in which to use them.
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