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DIY Tags from Scrap Cardstock: Quick and Easy

April 13, 2026

Hi everyone! I’m back with my first project of the month for Eileen Hull. I created two quick tags using the largest tag die from the Waterfall and Tags Thinlits. Tags are a great way to use up scraps of cardstock and those random bits of lace or embellishments that cover your desk. Anyways, let’s get started!

A decorative tag featuring a butterfly illustration, the text 'W is for wings', and 'DO NOT CRUSH' prominently displayed. The background includes colorful patterns and a vintage label.

First I gathered up scrap of cardstock that coordinated with the color of the tag. I inked the edges of the scraps with a combo of blue and brown chalk inks and adhered to the tag.

A decorative tag featuring a butterfly illustration, the text 'W is for wings', and a label reading 'DO NOT CRUSH'. The tag has a colorful background with polka dots and floral patterns.

The “W is for Wings” is a printable, the butterfly is a chipboard piece and the “do not crush” sentiment is from one of Tim Holtz’s collections. I glued all to the tag to finish.

A decorative tag featuring a vintage black-and-white photo of a woman in a white dress, embellished with colorful paper layers, floral accents, and a round clock with the text 'Five-O'clock'.

The second tag I used an assortment of cardstock and a little piece of ledger paper which I inked with blue chalk ink. I adhered all to the tag.

An artistic tag featuring layered colorful papers, floral embellishments, and a vintage black-and-white photo of a woman in a white dress. A decorative clock with the text 'Five-O'clock' is prominently displayed.

I added a Mini Paper Dolls, a clock face and floral chipboard pieces, oval scalloped frame and the “five-O’clock” sentiment to the tag. I used thread to create a bow and adhered underneath the sentiment to finish. Oh how I love creating tags and have already started more! I’ll be sharing those soon.

If you have any comments or questions please leave them below. If you haven’t been by Eileen’s blog lately you can find the latest post HERE.

A decorative tag featuring a large butterfly illustration, layered graphics including the text 'W is for wings', and the warning 'DO NOT CRUSH' in bold letters, designed by Tonya Trantham for Eileen Hull.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Waterfall and Tags Thinlits

Diecut Machine

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Tim Holtz: Collage Strips

Tim Holtz: Mini Paper Dolls

Various Plain and Patterned Cardstocks

Embellishments

Thread

Blue and Brown Chalk Inks

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

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DISCLAIMERS

This blog is compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites, and various other topics. Even though the owner(s) of this blog receives compensation for our posts or advertisements. I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, or quote should be checked with each manufacturer. Verify other representations about a product or service with the provider or party in question.This blog contains affiliate links. Clicking these links helps to support Tonya Trantham Designs – Creative Paper Addiction. It’s at no additional cost to you. Today’s features are Sizzix and Eileen Hull Products.

A decorative tag featuring a vintage black-and-white photograph of a woman in a white dress, surrounded by colorful patterned papers, a clock embellishment, and various floral designs. The phrase 'Five-O'clock' is prominently displayed.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your Monday is awesome and enjoy creating!

A beautifully designed graphic featuring a bird, colorful flowers, and the name 'Tonya' in elegant script.

Join the Eileen Hull Dies Card Bonanza Fun

January 19, 2026

Hi everyone! I hope everyone had a great holiday. I took time to enjoy family and I wound up with a nasty cold that took awhile to get over. But I’m back with my first Eileen Hull project of the month and the theme is Card Bonanza. I used an assortment of dies, stamp set and an embossing folder to come up with this uplifting card. Let’s get started!

A handmade card featuring a charming illustration of a lamb surrounded by floral and leafy embellishments. The card has a soft pink background and includes hearts and the text 'I'M HERE FOR YOU.'

I used a piece of cardstock and the Mini Album Diecut to create the base for my card. All I had to do was fold the diecut in half. Next I cut a piece of patterned cardstock slightly smaller than the base. I inked the edges with a hot pink chalk ink before gluing to the card.

A handmade greeting card featuring a painted lamb surrounded by floral embellishments, with the text 'I'M HERE FOR YOU' at the top.

I used an assortment of patterned cardstocks along with a plain piece of cardstock which I embossed with the Lacy Leaves A5 Embossing Folder. I lightly inked the embossed cardstock with a mix of hot pink and regular pink chalk inks before adhering all strips of cardstock to the base of the card.

A handmade card featuring a watercolor lamb surrounded by floral embellishments and hearts, with the text 'I'M HERE FOR YOU' on a decorative banner.

I found in my stash a wreath from the Wreath and Snowflake Thinlits and a garland from the Winter Garland Thinlits (retired) already cut out. I glued both to the center of the card. The lamb is a leftover piece I had fussy cut from cardstock. I shaped the leaves and made an indention in the center of the largest flower with a Stylus before adding Foam Pop Dots to the back of the lamb. I placed that off center of the wreath and garland.

A handcrafted greeting card featuring a cute lamb illustration surrounded by flowers and hearts, with a pink and floral-patterned background and the text 'I'M HERE FOR YOU.'

Next I cut one large and two of the medium size hearts from the Envelope, Folder and Flowers Thinlits. I inked the edges of all the hearts with a pink chalk ink before adhering all to the card.

I cut three small flowers and a large flower with center flower from the Windowsill Flowers and Vase Thinlits. I cut four leaf sprigs from the Home Sweet Home Thinlits. I shaped with a Stylus and glued all to the lamb. I placed Yellow and White Gems to the center of each flower.

A decorative card featuring a cute illustration of a lamb, surrounded by floral elements, hearts, and a sentimental message that says 'I'M HERE FOR YOU'.

I placed the “I’m Here for You” sentiment from the Swatch Cards Stamp Set onto the MISTI Stamping Tool and inked with Black Ink. I stamped onto a piece of cardstock, cut to size and inked with pink chalk ink. I adhered to the upper edge of the wreath and garland along with a mini flower to finish.

If you haven’t been by Eileen Hull’s blog lately to see what the team has been up to you can find the latest blog post HERE. Also if you have any questions or comments please leave them below.

A handcrafted card featuring a watercolor illustration of a lamb surrounded by floral embellishments, hearts, and the text 'I'M HERE FOR YOU' on a pink background.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Mini Album Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Lacy Leaves A5 Embossing Folder

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Home Sweet Home Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Windowsill Flowers and Vase Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Swatch Cards Stamp Set

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Wreath and Snowflake Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Envelope, Folder and Flowers Thinlits

Sizzix: Winter Garland Thinlits (retired)

Diecut Machine

Paper Cutter

Black Ink

Scissors

Yellow Gems and White Gems

Foam Pop Dots

MISTI Stamping Tool

Various Plain and Patterned Cardstocks

Hot Pink and Pink Chalk Inks

Stylus

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

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DISCLAIMERS

A handcrafted card featuring a watercolor lamb surrounded by flowers and leaves, with the text 'I'M HERE FOR YOU' prominently displayed. The card has a pink background with decorative patterned paper in pastel colors.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your Monday is awesome and enjoy creating!

A decorative graphic featuring a bird and colorful flowers with the name 'Tonya' elegantly displayed in cursive font.

Turning Trash into Treasure: Comfort and Joy 2025 Recycled Christmas

November 21, 2025

Hi everyone! It’s my turn to share my quick and easy Comfort and Joy project for Eileen Hull! I’m on a recycle kick and choose to use corrugated cardboard to create a Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer Tag.

A festive graphic featuring the text 'Comfort & Joy' along with event details. The background has a red and green plaid pattern with a branch of pine on the left side.

Since I have a lot of corrugated cardboard laying around I decided this would be a great way to keep it out of the landfill. The reindeer head I used the largest arch die from the Tunnel Arches Thinlits. The first time running it through the Diecut Machine it would not cut through the corrugated chipboard. So I ran it through the diecut machine three times and it cut the die out with no problem.

A handmade Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer tag made from corrugated chipboard, featuring painted details, black buttons for eyes, a red gem for the nose, and twigs for antlers adorned with leaves and threads.

I used the Sunflower Diecut and cut out a couple of the sunflower from the corrugated cardboard. I cut the petals off to create ears for the reindeer. With a pencil I free handed the face onto the die. The face, the center of the ears and spots I painted with white acrylic paint.

Various die-cut pieces made from corrugated chipboard, including reindeer faces and sunflower shapes, alongside a bottle of white acrylic paint and a paintbrush on a plastic surface.

I glued the ears to the face and lightly inked the edge with white and brown chalk inks.

Four cut-out reindeer heads made from corrugated chipboard, featuring brown tops, white facial markings, and adorable ears.

I adhered two Black Buttons for eyes and added a red gem for the nose to the face. I drew a black line with a fine tip black marker under the nose. I used a pink pastel to add color to the cheeks.

I sent my husband outside to round up some twigs to use as antlers. He came back with a couple of sticks. I cut all of those with a pair of scissors since they weren’t that thick. I glued to the back of the head.

A handmade reindeer tag featuring a brown corrugated chipboard face with black button eyes, a red gem nose, and twigs for antlers. Decorated with green leaves and red gems on the head.

Since I had several of the hollies cut from the Funky Festive Thinlits (retired) I added those to one of the antlers. I also added a leaf sprig which are from the Home Sweet Home Thinlits, loops of thread and red gems to finish.

Close-up of two crafted reindeer tags made from corrugated cardstock, featuring black button eyes, red gem noses, and leaf decorations on top. The tags have a light brown color with white accents for the face and pink chalk for cheeks.

Even though the plan is to use these reindeer as tags. I could easily add a mini clothes pin to the back to use as a closure to a bag. Or string them up to create an adorable banner. Also if you don’t have the supplies listed below you can change out with brown and white cardstock, hand draw or use a circle pinch for the eyes, pipe cleaners for the antlers, etc. There’s endless possibilities. Let me know in the comments below what you would use these reindeers for or if you have any questions.

Four festive reindeer tags made from corrugated chipboard, each featuring a painted face with black button eyes, a red gem nose, twigs for antlers, and decorative holly leaves.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Tunnel Arches Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Sunflower Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Home Sweet Home Thinlits

Sizzix/Tim Holtz: Funky Festive Thinlits (retired)

Diecut Machine

Scissors

Corrugated Cardboard

White Acrylic Paint

Pink Pastel

Paint Brush

Fine Tip Black Marker

White and Brown Chalk Inks

Black Buttons, Red Gems and Thread

Twigs from a Tree

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

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DISCLAIMERS

Two handcrafted reindeer tags featuring corrugated cardstock with twigs for antlers, black buttons for eyes, and red gems for noses, decorated with leaves and a light pink blush on the cheeks.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your Friday is great and enjoy creating!

A decorative graphic featuring a bird amidst colorful flowers, with the name 'Tonya' artistically displayed in a flowing script.

Explore the Beautifully Imperfect Collection for Card Making

October 29, 2025

Hi everyone! I want to share two quick cards I created using the Deckled Edge Script Etched Dies, Tangled Threads Etched Dies and Tattered Stripes Stencils from the Beautifully Imperfect Collection by Spellbinders. I also used a few other dies and stamps from Spellbinders which I will list below.

A handmade greeting card featuring a blue stenciled background, gold zigzag patterns, and the sentiment 'love from all of us' with a heart cutout.

I haven’t many step out photos of each card because I was in the moment when creating these. Both cards measure 6″x4 1/2″ folded. I used the Tattered Stripes Stencils and stenciled the card with two different colors of blue ink from my stash.

A handmade card featuring blue and green striped patterns created with stencils, placed next to several thin stencil sheets.

I used the outer die from the Deckled Edge Script Etched Dies on the stenciled image. I inked the edges with a blue ink and backed with a mat which I also inked. I placed the “love from all of us” stamp from the Christmas Memories Enclosed Clear Stamp Set onto MISTI Stamping Tool, inked with Black Ink and stamped onto the stenciled image.

A handmade card featuring a blue watercolored background with gold zigzag patterns and a small blue heart, captioned 'love from all of us'.

I added Foam Pop Dots on the back and placed onto the card base. I cut three of the zip zag dies from the Tangled Threads Etched Dies and glued to the card. I cut and used the heart center from the Crafty Babe Die Bundle to finish the first card.

A handcrafted greeting card featuring a blue and green striped background, adorned with golden zigzag patterns and a white heart, with the sentiment 'LOVE FROM ALL OF US' printed below.

The second card I cut a background from Gold Cardstock and the script from an Alabaster Cardstock from the Deckled Edge Script Etched Dies. I inked over the script die with a brown ink. I adhered the script to the background. I added onto the card base.

Two decorative cards featuring intricate die cuts and stenciling, showcasing a blend of textured papers and gold accents.

I placed a tangled thread die from the Tangled Threads Etched Dies onto the card. I also added a flower from the Crafty Babe Die Bundle. I stamped “a little something”sentiment onto a piece of cardstock. I inked the edges and placed one edge of it under the flower. I added a Gold Gem to the center of the flower to finish.

If you have any comments or questions about both of these cards please leave below.

A decorated greeting card featuring a handwritten script design with gold accents, a pink flower embellishment, and the sentiment 'a little something' displayed prominently.

Supplies

Spellbinders: Deckled Edge Script Etched Dies

Spellbinders: Tangled Threads Etched Dies

Spellbinders: Tattered Stripes Stencils

Spellbinders: Beautifully Imperfect Collection

Spellbinders/Simple Stories: Crafty Babe Die Bundle

Spellbinders: Christmas Memories Enclosed Clear Stamp Set

Diecut Machine

Black Ink

Foam Pop Dots

MISTI Stamping Tool

Gold Cardstock

Alabaster Cardstock

Gold Gem

Paper Cutter

Beacon Adhesives: Zip dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

A handmade greeting card featuring a blue watercolor background, three rows of gold zigzag designs, and a heart shape with the sentiment 'LOVE FROM ALL OF US' stamped below.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your Wednesday is wonderful and enjoy creating!

A decorative graphic featuring a bird among colorful flowers, with the name 'Tonya' artistically displayed in a cursive font.

Easy DIY Cards with Shadow Joy Etched Dies

August 29, 2025

Hi everyone! I want to share a couple of quick and easy cards I created. I used the Shadow Joy Etched Dies from the City Holiday Collection by Yana Smakula and Spellbinders.

Two handmade greeting cards featuring the word 'joy' in pink, embellished with gold stars and gems, displayed on a lace tablecloth.

For both cards, the base is a 4 1/4″x 5 1/2″ folded. The first card I cut a mat slightly smaller than the base of the card and added. I cut out the joy and the joy shadow dies in two different colors of red cardstock and adhered together.

A handcrafted card featuring the word 'joy' in vibrant pink letters, adorned with gold star embellishments, set against a patterned background and a green border.

I glued the joy dies to the card. I cut three star dies from Gold Cardstock. I adhered all three stars to the card to finish.

A handmade greeting card featuring the word 'joy' in layered pink cardstock with two small gold glitter stars on a decorative background.

The second card I cut two mats. One mat was slightly smaller than the other. I glued both on top of the other and glued to the base. I cut out the joy and five star dies. I glued all to the card.

A greeting card featuring the word 'joy' in bold red letters, adorned with yellow stars and gems on a patterned background of holly leaves.

I added six Gold Gems to the card to finish.

If you have any questions and comments about these cards please leave them below.

A holiday card featuring the word 'joy' in bold pink letters, adorned with yellow gems and golden star embellishments on a patterned background with holly leaves.

Supplies

Spellbinders/Yana Smakula: Shadow Joy Etched Dies

Gold Cardstock

Gold Gems

Diecut Machine

Color Wheel Cardstock

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Adhesive

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DISCLAIMERS

Two handmade greeting cards featuring the word 'joy' in red with gold stars and embellishments on patterned backgrounds.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your Friday is great and enjoy creating!

A decorative image featuring a bird amidst colorful flowers with the name 'Tonya' stylishly displayed in the center.

9 Unique Card Designs from Merry Moments Kit

August 1, 2025

Hi everyone! I want to share nine cards I created from the Merry Moments Limited Edition Holiday Cardmaking Kit by Spellbinders.

Decorative box featuring holiday-themed illustrations, including a snow-covered porch, a Christmas tree, gifts, and festive decorations.

The outside of the box is a work of art!

A beautifully wrapped box containing the Merry Moments Limited Edition Holiday Cardmaking Kit, featuring tissue paper and a circular sticker.

The inside was wrapped with tissue paper and a sticker.

An open box containing various cardmaking supplies, including a contents sheet and colorful embellishments, suitable for holiday card creation.

I carefully removed the sticker which will be added to my December Daily later. The kits is packed full of everything you will need to make cards. But you could definitely use some of the embellishments for other projects besides cards. The kit contains the following items:

13 A2 Cards & Matching Envelopes
12 5 x 7 in. Cards & Matching Envelopes
14 Sheets of 8.5 x 11 in. Cardstock
Four Sheets of 8.5 x 11 in. Foil Paper
One 6 x 6 in. Paper Pad (40 sheets)
Die Cut Shapes
Chipboard Embellishments
Sticker Sheets
Clear Stamp Set
Wax Seal Embellishments
Sequins
Foam Stickers
Foam Squares
Adhesive Tape
Instruction Sheet

I love how everything is included in the kit! The only thing you will need is a Paper Cutter, Scissors and possibly extra Adhesive. I sat down and knocked out these cards quickly.

A handmade holiday card featuring decorative stars in various colors and a 'SPARKLE & SHINE' message.

Handmade holiday card featuring a reindeer illustration and the phrase 'Jingle All The Way' on a textured white background.

A handcrafted holiday card featuring a red background with white polka dots, adorned with a floral arrangement and the word 'Love' in an elegant font.

I challenged myself to use every piece of cardstock that was cut so nothing went to waste.

A handmade holiday card featuring a pink patterned background, a decorative snowflake in white and gold, and the word 'Joy' in an elegant script font.

A holiday card featuring a white dove and the word 'Peace' in a decorative style, set against a green patterned background with gold accents.

A holiday card featuring a nutcracker character, decorated with plaid patterns, and the text 'Holiday Wishes'.

A festive handmade holiday card featuring Santa Claus, a mail box labeled 'Santa Mail,' and decorative elements like poinsettias and a striped background.

The last two cards I created are 5″ x 7″.

A decorated holiday card featuring a colorful train, text reading 'NORTH POLE EXPRESS,' and festive elements like holly and ornaments against a patterned background.

This card I added a hidden flap to the front to leave a special note.

A decorative holiday card featuring festive illustrations, including ornaments, nutcrackers, and animals, with the text 'CHRISTMAS MAGIC' prominently displayed.

I still have over half the cards left in the kit. I will be sharing them in the next couple of months.

I love how everything is included in the kit and it keeps all your supplies contained in this beautiful box!

If you have any questions or comments please leave them below.

A holiday card designed with a 'Dear Santa' theme featuring festive decorations such as a sleigh, a sign saying 'Welcome to the North Pole', and colorful embellishments.

Supplies

Spellbinders: Merry Moments Limited Edition Holiday Cardmaking Kit

Scrapbook.com: Merry Moments Limited Edition Holiday Cardmaking Kit

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

A festive illustration on the outside of the Merry Moments Limited Edition Holiday Cardmaking Kit box, featuring a decorated Christmas tree, wrapped gifts, a snowy front porch, and a welcoming red door with a wreath.

Thanks for stopping by, hope your day is awesome and enjoy creating!

Stylized graphic featuring a bird among colorful flowers with the name 'Tonya' in an elegant font.

Make Quick and Easy Snowflake Cards in Minutes

July 31, 2025

Hi everyone! I want to share two quick and easy cards I created. For these cards, I used the Merry Moments Dimensional Snowflakes. I also incorporated one of the stamps from the Christmas Memories Enclosed Clear Stamp Set by Spellbinders.

I was in the moment and I didn’t get any step out photos. These cards took less than 10 minutes to create. Anyways let’s get started!

A greeting card featuring a snowflake design with the text 'SEASON'S GREETINGS' at the bottom.

For this card and second I will be showing, the bases measures 4 1/4″x 5 1/2″ folded.

For the first card I cut three squares each slightly smaller than the other.

A holiday greeting card featuring a layered design with a snowflake embellishment centered on a blue square. The text 'SEASON'S GREETINGS' is prominently displayed below the snowflake.

I inked the edges with a blue chalk ink and glued all together.

I placed the “season’s greetings” sentiment stamp from Christmas Memories Enclosed Clear Stamp Set onto the MISTI Stamping Tool. I inked with Black Ink and stamped onto the card base.

I placed one of the snowflakes from the Merry Moments Dimensional Snowflakes in the center of the matted squares. I added a Flatback Pearl to the center of the snowflake to finish.

A handmade greeting card featuring layered squares in shades of green, a decorative snowflake, and the text 'SEASON'S GREETINGS' printed in brown.

The second card I cut stripes of cardstock, one slightly smaller than the other. I glued one on top of the other before adhering to the card.

A greeting card featuring three dimensional snowflake embellishments on a light blue and white background.

I added three of the snowflakes from the Merry Moments Dimensional Snowflakes and called it finished! These two cards have been by far the easiest to make!

As always if you have any questions or comments please leave them below.

A close-up of a winter-themed card featuring three dimensional snowflakes on a soft green patterned background.

Supplies

Spellbinders: Merry Moments Dimensional Snowflakes

Spellbinders: Diecut Machine

Spellbinders: Christmas Memories Enclosed Clear Stamp Set

Paper Cutter

White Cardstock

Various Plain and Patterned Cardstocks

Flatback Pearl

MISTI Stamping Tool

Black Ink

Blue Chalk Ink

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

Greeting card featuring a snowflake design, layered on teal and white backgrounds, with the text 'SEASON'S GREETINGS' printed below the snowflake.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your Thursday is awesome and enjoy creating!

A decorative image featuring a bird perched among colorful flowers with the name 'Tonya' elegantly scripted in a stylish font.

Create a Quick Christmas Card with Merry Moments Collection

July 29, 2025

Hi everyone! I’m back with a quick card I created from the Merry Moments Collection by Spellbinders. I used the Christmas Cameos 3D Embossing Folder. Also a few diecut shapes and a chipboard piece from the Merry Moments Limited Edition Holiday Cardmaking Kit.

A handcrafted Christmas card featuring an embossed green background, a red poinsettia die cut, holly leaves, and a 'Season of Wonder' sentiment in red and white.

The first thing I did was lightly spritz the cardstock with a Mister Spray Bottle. I cut to size the cardstock and placed inside of the Cameos 3D Embossing Folder. Once dry I lightly inked with a combination of white, greens and blues chalk inks.

Embossed cardstock featuring a decorative pattern of ovals and bows in shades of green.

I selected a poinsettia and a holly branch die cut. I also picked a chipboard sentiment from the Merry Moments Limited Edition Holiday Cardmaking Kit 2025. I shaped the holly branch with a Stylus.

A gold and white tool labeled 'Spellbinders Tool in One' next to a die-cut holly branch featuring green leaves and white berries.

I glued the embossed cardstock to a 5″x 7″ card base. I placed Foam Pop Dots on the back side of the poinsettia die cut and placed onto the card. I adhered the holly branch underneath the poinsettia.

Close-up of a Christmas card featuring a poinsettia and holly branch die cuts, with a gold thread accent and a red tag that reads 'Season of Wonder' against a textured green embossed background.

I looped Gold Thread around my fingers and tied off. I glued underneath the raised poinsettia and added the Season of Wonder chipboard piece above the die cut.

Close-up of a festive Christmas card featuring an embossed green background with a poinsettia and holly branch die cuts. A red and white chipboard sentiment reading 'Season of Wonder' is prominently displayed.

I finished by adding two White Gem Stones to the sentiment. Tada! A Christmas card made in less than 10 minutes!

If you have any questions or comments about this card please leave them below.

A handcrafted Christmas card featuring a green embossed background, adorned with a poinsettia and holly branch die cuts, along with a chipboard sentiment reading 'Season of Wonder'. Gold thread accents add dimension.

Supplies

Spellbinders: Cameos 3D Embossing Folder

Spellbinders: Merry Moments Limited Edition Holiday Cardmaking Kit 2025

Gold Thread

Mister Spray Bottle

Diecut Machine

Foam Pop Dots

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Stylus

White Gem Stones

Olive Green and Black Cardstocks

White, Greens and Blues Chalk Inks

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

A Christmas card featuring an embossed green background, decorated with a layered poinsettia and holly branch die cuts, and a chipboard sentiment reading 'Season of Wonder'.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your Tuesday is awesome and enjoy creating!

An artistic banner featuring a bird surrounded by colorful flowers and the name 'Tonya' in elegant typography.

Create a Quick Sunshine Card in Under 10 Minutes

June 26, 2025

Hi there! I’m back with a quick and easy card today. I used the Under the Sun Etched Dies and the La Dolce Vita Banners Etched Dies by Spellbinders. This bright and happy card came together in less than 10 minutes. Anyways, let’s get started!

A colorful handmade card featuring a smiling sun face with rays, set against a polka dot background, and a banner reading 'HELLO SUNSHINE'.

I cut out two sun rays and one each of the following: face, sun, background for the eyes. I also cut two of the following: eyes, cheeks and lips. I did apply Adhesive to the back of the cardstock of the smaller pieces before cutting out. All cuts are from the Under the Sun Etched Dies.

Assorted die-cut pieces featuring a yellow face, sun rays, and a background pattern for crafting a card.

Side note, both yellow cardstocks, the face and sun ray are from Tattered and Worn Paper Collection. My friend Pam Bray created this collection and I’m so excited to include in creating this card.

I lightly inked all the pieces with Brown Chalk Ink before assembling the sunshine face.

A bright and cheerful card featuring a sun design with facial features, set against a polka-dotted background. The card includes a banner that reads "HELLO SUNSHINE."

I cut and folded a piece of cardstock, 4 1/4″x 5 1/2″, to create the base for the card. I cut a polk-a-dot mat from the Just Saying Paper Collection slightly smaller than the card base. I adhered to the base of the card along with the sunshine face.

A cheerful card featuring a sun design with a face, surrounded by sun rays and a polka dot background, with the text 'HELLO SUNSHINE' on a banner at the bottom.

I cut a banner and the “hello sunshine” sentiment from the La Dolce Vita Banners Etched Dies. I lightly inked with Brown Chalk Ink before gluing the sentiment off center of the banner. I adhered to the card base to finish.

If you have questions of comments about this card please leave them below.

A colorful greeting card featuring a smiling sun face design on a polka dot background, with the text 'HELLO SUNSHINE' on a banner at the bottom.

Supplies

Spellbinders: Under the Sun Etched Dies

Spellbinders: La Dolce Vita Banners Etched Dies

Spellbinders/Kelly Bangs: Just Saying Paper Collection

Diecut Machine

Blank Page Muse/Pam Bray: Tattered and Worn Paper Collection

Various Plain and Patterned Cardstocks

Chalk Ink

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Adhesive Roll

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

A handmade card featuring a cheerful sun face with yellow rays, set against a polka dot background, and a 'Hello Sunshine' banner.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your Thursday is great and enjoy creating!

A decorative graphic featuring a bird among colorful flowers with the name 'Tonya' elegantly scripted across the image.

Create a Summer Card with Amalfi Breeze Dies

June 24, 2025

Hi everyone! How is everyone’s summer going? We are in the last week of June and it has turned scorching hot! We went from rain everyday to 90 degree + weather. I like warm weather but not this warm. It has turned the swimming pool into what feels like bath water. But I wouldn’t mind if I was enjoying the sun on a beach with my toes in the ocean.

Anyways, I would like to share a card I created. I used the Amalfi Breeze Etched Dies from the La Dolce Vita Collection by Spellbinders. I also used the Typewriter Adventure Sentiments Stamp Set and a sheet of cardstock from the Just Saying Paper Collection.

A handmade card featuring a woman in a bathing suit, holding a drink, surrounded by decorative paper and embellishments, with the text 'sunny days ahead' prominently displayed.

The first thing I did was cut all the pieces of the sun bather out. But before doing that I applied Adhesive to the back of each piece of cardstock. I used a sheet of cardstock from the Just Saying Paper Collection for the bathing suit. I removed the backing from the adhesive and put the sun bather together.

A colorful die-cut piece of a woman in a swimwear pose, accompanied by a matching die template for cutting additional pieces.

I cut and folded a piece of cardstock, 4 1/4″x 5 1/2″, to create the base of the card. I cut a floral mat slightly smaller than the base and adhered to the card. I applied adhesive to the back of two small pieces of cardstock. I cut two fringes from the die set. Next I cut a piece of cardstock the same width as the fringe and longer than the sunbather.

A handmade greeting card featuring a paper cutout of a woman in a colorful bathing suit holding an ice cream cone, with a sentiment that reads 'sunny days ahead'. The card has a floral background and decorative fringes.

I placed the fringe on either end of the piece of cardstock and glued at an angle onto the card. Next I added the sun bather on top of the “blanket”.

A handmade greeting card depicting a sunbather in a colorful swimsuit, holding a drink. The background features floral patterns in pink and yellow. The phrase 'sunny days ahead' is prominently displayed on the card.

I placed the “sunny days ahead” stamp from the Typewriter Adventure Sentiments Stamp Set onto the MISTI Stamping Tool. I inked with Black Ink and stamped onto a piece of cardstock. I cut a mat slightly larger than the sentiment and lightly inked with Pink Chalk Ink. I glued the sentiment onto the mat and placed on the card to finish.

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