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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

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 Spellbinders, Blank Page Muse/Pam Bray and Scrapbook.com Products.

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.

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

A handmade card featuring a sunbather in a colorful swimsuit, holding an ice cream drink, with the phrase 'sunny days ahead' printed on it. The card has a floral background and decorative fringes at the bottom.

Supplies

Spellbinders: Amalfi Breeze Etched Dies

Spellbinders: Typewriter Adventure Sentiments Stamp Set

Spellbinders/Kelly Bangs: Just Saying Paper Collection

Diecut Machine

Various Plain and Patterned Cardstocks

MISTI Stamping Tool

Black Ink

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 sunbather in a colorful swimsuit holding an ice cream cone, with a background of floral patterns and the text 'sunny days ahead'.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your Tuesday was wonderful and enjoy creating!

A decorative graphic featuring a bird and floral elements with the name 'Tonya' in elegant typography against a soft, colorful background.

How to Make a Stunning Hand Sewn Strawberry Card

June 19, 2025

Hi there! I’m back with a card I created using the Felt Berry Blossom Etched Dies by Nichol Spohr and Spellbinders. You can use, fabric, felt, or in my case, cardstock with this set of dies. I love the versatility! Anyways let’s get started!

A handmade card featuring a large pink strawberry with a green leaf, accompanied by a small white flower with a yellow center and a sentiment that reads 'Find Beauty in the Simple Things,' set against a striped background.

I went with muted colored cardstock for this project. I cut one each of all the dies except the back die of the strawberry. There is no need since it will be glued to the card base. I also cut two dies each of the flower and button.

I did a back stitch around the strawberry, leaf and “cap” of the strawberry. If you don’t know how to do the back stitch research on your favorite search engine or YouTube. I glued the gray die behind the strawberry. I inked around the edges of the berry, cap and leaf with Pink and Green Chalk Ink.

Close-up of a pink paper strawberry with stitching details, a green leaf die-cut, and a sewing needle with thread. Background is a muted color.

The base of the card folded is 4 1/4″x 5 1/2″. I cut a mat slightly smaller than the base adhered to the card. I cut two strips of cardstock, one slightly smaller than the other and inked with green chalk ink. I glued off center of the card.

A handmade card featuring a vibrant pink felt strawberry with green leaves and small white flowers. The card includes the sentiment 'Find beauty in the simple things' in a decorative frame, set against a striped background.

I glued the strawberry and cap to the card. I shaped the leaf with a Stylus before adding to the cap. I stitched the button die in the center of each flower and tied off. I shaped the flowers with Stylus. I glued one flower to the cap of the berry.

I place the “Find Beauty” sentiment from the Field Notes Sentiments Stamp Set onto the MISTI Stamping Tool. I inked with Black Ink and stamped onto a piece of cardstock.

A colorful handmade card featuring a large pink strawberry, green leaves, and small white flowers. The sentiment 'Find Beauty in the Simple Things' is framed in green and pink. The background includes striped patterns and additional green accents.

I inked the edges with a pink chalk ink and matted with a green piece of cardstock. I added Foam Pop Dots to the back before placing onto the card. I glued the other flower to the edge of the sentiment to finish.

Colorful handmade card featuring a pink strawberry with stitched details, green leaves, and white flowers. The sentiment 'Find beauty in the simple things' is presented on a small card beside the strawberry. The background is a mix of patterned and solid cardstocks with strips of green ribbon.

Supplies

Spellbinders/Nichol Spohr: Felt Berry Blossom Etched Dies

Spellbinders: Field Notes Sentiments Stamp Set

Diecut Machine

Foam Pop Dots

DMC Floss Sampler Bundle

Needle

Paper Cutter

Scissors

MISTI Stamping Tool

Black Ink

Chalk Ink

Stylus

Plain and Patterned Cardstocks

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

A handmade card featuring a large pink strawberry with green leaves and white flowers, accompanied by a sentiment box that reads 'Find beauty in the simple things'. The card has a striped pink background and is accented with green ribbon.

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

A decorative graphic featuring a bird perched among colorful flowers with the name 'Tonya' artistically rendered in cursive.

How to Create a Tag with Color Wheel Stencils

June 18, 2025

Hi everyone! I’m back this week with a mix media tag I created using the Color Wheel Stencils by Eileen Hull. I used dies from the Rainbow Wheels Thinlits. Stamps from the Swatch Cards Stamp Set were also employed to complete this tag. Anyways, let’s get started!

A mixed media tag featuring two vintage black-and-white photographs of women, layered flowers, and embellishments, with the text 'FRIENDS FOREVER' and 'tried & true' on a colorful, textured background.

I found in my stash a tag I had cut from the Tag and Bookplates Diecut (retired). I had cut it out of Mat Board. Since it was a sturdy base I decided to use paint to cover the tag. I used an assortment of Ocean Breeze, Bright Mint and Celery acrylic paints.

A colorful tag with a mix of green and blue acrylic paint on a white plate, accompanied by a paintbrush.

Once dry I stamped the tag with the swatch stamp from the Swatch Cards Stamp Set. I used a blue ink to stamp onto the corner of the tag but the color started to disappear. I was able to reposition the stamp onto the MISTI Stamping Tool. I re-inked the stamp with a Black Ink and re-stamped the tag.

A colorful tag painted with green and blue acrylics, positioned on a stamping tool surrounded by a green ink pad, a black spacer, and a clear stamp block.

I used a Spatula and added a little Cloud Whip to a Styrofoam plate. I added a little water first to the Cloud Whip to thin it down. Next, I added Honeydew Pops of Colors to the cloud whip and mixed with the spatula.

A close-up image of a teal bottle labeled 'Pops of Color' next to a spatula on a styrofoam plate with mixed light green and white paint.

I taped the third stencil from the Color Wheel Stencils over the tag. I applied the Honeydew Cloud Whip mixture to a portion of the stencil. I added Sea Foam Pops of Color to the Cloud whip that was still in the plate and mixed. I applied that to a portion of the stencil. I did the same steps with the Olive, and Holly Green Pops of Color until the stencil was completed covered.

A stencil covered in a green mixture, partially placed over a colorful background, featuring texture and patterns.

I carefully removed the stencil and let it dry.

A multicolored tag featuring a circular stencil pattern with textured green and blue paint.

I lightly inked over the edges of the tag and the stenciled area with the green and blue Chalk Ink. I applied Adhesive to the back of a piece of cardstock. I cut a color wheel from the Rainbow Wheels Thinlits. I removed the backing from the adhesive and placed the color wheel onto the tag. I cut the excess off.

A colorful mixed media tag featuring circular stencil designs in shades of green and blue, alongside a die cut stencil placed next to it.

I cut a “v” in the ends of two strips of patterned cardstock and glued to the tag. I cut up some brown lace and added to the tag. Next I dug into my stash and found a flower chipboard piece, paper flower and leaf. I adhered all to the tag.

A handcrafted mixed media tag featuring a textured green background with stenciled patterns, adorned with a large brown flower, green leaves, and patterned paper strips.

I dug into my Mini Paper Dolls and selected these women and glued onto the paper flower. I picked the “Friends Forever” stamp, inked up and stamped onto a piece of cardstock. I went over the edges of the sentiment with a brown Chalk Ink. I adhered to the chipboard flower and I added a sequin under one edge of the sentiment.

A mixed media tag featuring two vintage-style women figures, layered floral embellishments, and the text 'Friends Forever' and 'tried & true'. The tag has a colorful background with various textures and materials.

I found in my stash the “tried and true” sentiment, leaf sprigs and an evergreen sprig. I glued all to the tag.

Close-up of a mixed media tag featuring two vintage-style photographs of women, layered flowers, and decorative elements with the text 'FRIENDS FOREVER' and 'tried & true' prominently displayed.

I made bows from thread and added. I cut two of the arrows from the Rainbow Wheels Thinlits and glued to the tag to finish.

I want to share a little. I struggle with stencils and I had put off using them. I think this tag turned out decent. Hopefully I will get over my fear of using them and will improve. What are your thoughts on stencils? Do you incorporate them in your projects? Let me know in the comments below.

If you haven’t been by Eileen’s blog lately, you might want to check it out. You can see what her creative team has been up to and find that latest post HERE.

A colorful mixed media tag featuring a black-and-white photo of two women, adorned with floral embellishments, leaves, and text that reads 'FRIENDS FOREVER' and 'tried & true'.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Color Wheel Stencils

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Rainbow Wheels Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Swatch Cards Stamp Set

Sizzix/Tim Holtz: Tag and Bookplates Diecut (retired)

Diecut Machine

Mat Board

Cloud Whip

Spatulas

Pops of Color: Honeydew, Sea Foam, Olive, and Holly Green

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Mini Paper Dolls

Adhesive Roll

MISTI Stamping Tool

Black Ink

Chalk Ink

Various Patterned Cardstocks

Lace, Brown Thread and One Sequin

Paper Flower, Leaf Sprigs and Greenery Diecuts

Craft Smart Acrylic Paints: Ocean Breeze, Bright Mint and Celery

Paint Brush

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

Mixed media tag featuring a turquoise background with a texture, adorned with layered flowers, leaves, and a sentiment reading 'Friends Forever'. Two vintage-style black and white photos of women are prominently placed, along with decorative embellishments and the phrase 'tried & true'.

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

A decorative graphic featuring a colorful bird amidst vibrant flowers, with the name 'Tonya' artistically written in a stylish font.

Using Diecuts in Ways Not Intended for Cards

June 9, 2025

Hi everyone! I’m back with my first Eileen Hull project of the month. I used the Handbound Journal Diecut and Rainbow Wheels Thinlits, along with a few other products all by Eileen to create a card. Anyways, let’s get started!

A handmade card featuring a layered design with various patterned yellow cardstocks. The card includes an oval shape with the phrase 'GO FOR IT!' in the center, and three golden embossed pie/wedge shapes adorned with sequins.

I folded a piece of Kraft Cardstock in half. I placed it slightly below the cut line of the spine of the Handbound Journal Diecut. Then, I ran it through the Diecut Machine.

A handmade card featuring a layered design with yellow and patterned cardstock, three triangular die-cut embellishments, and the text 'GO FOR IT!'

I gathered an assortment of yellow and one rainbow patterned cardstocks. I cut five strips in different sizes to fit the base of the card. I glued all in place.

A card decorated with patterned yellow cardstocks, featuring a large circular shape and three wedge-shaped diecuts with gold gems, and a stamped message that says 'GO FOR IT!'

I cut one large and two small circles from the Rainbow Wheels Thinlits and adhered to the card. Side note, the pie/wedge shape diecut looks like an explanation point…if you add a dot to it. I thought it would be the perfect addition to the “Go For It!” stamp that I will be using.

A handmade card featuring layered yellow patterned cardstocks, an oval focal point with the text 'GO FOR IT!', and three embossed pie/wedge shaped elements adorned with gold gems.

I cut three of the pie/wedge shaped dies from the Rainbow Wheels Thinlits. I embossed all three with the Lace Embossing Folder. I lightly applied Gold Luster Wax over the embossed areas.

A handmade card featuring yellow and patterned cardstocks, with a large circular base, three pie/wedge shapes, and a stamped message that reads 'GO FOR IT!' adorned with gold gems.

I placed the “Go For It!” stamp from the Swatch Cards Stamp Set onto the MISTI Stamping Tool. I inked the stamp with Black Ink and stamped onto a piece of cardstock. I used the Gold Luster Wax and lightly inked the edges of the saying.

Close-up of a handmade card featuring embossed yellow pie/wedge shapes, gold gems, and the phrase 'GO FOR IT!' on a colorful background.

I adhered the pie/wedges dies and sentiment to the card. I added Gold Gems to the bottom of each pie/wedge. I also added smaller gold gems to the center of each embossed flower.

I can’t wait to make more cards with these dies and stamp set. If you haven’t been by Eileen’s blog lately you can find the latest post HERE.

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

A handmade card featuring a circular design with a 'Go For It!' sentiment, adorned with yellow pie-shaped diecuts and gold gems on a patterned cardstock background.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Handbound Journal Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Rainbow Wheels Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Lace Embossing Folder

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Swatch Cards Stamp Set

Diecut Machine

MISTI Stamping Tool

Black Ink

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Various Patterned Cardstocks

Kraft Cardstock

Gold Gems

Gold Luster Wax

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

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 runs at no additional cost to you. Today’s features are Sizzix, Eileen Hull and Scrapbook.com Products.

A colorful handmade card featuring layered yellow and patterned cardstock, a circular element, and a sentiment that reads 'GO FOR IT!' with decorative pie-shaped embellishments.

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

A stylized graphic featuring a bird and colorful floral elements with the name 'Tonya' prominently displayed in green, against a soft blue background.

Spellbinders Crafty Tools Dies: Color Me Happy Card Tutorial

May 27, 2025

Hi everyone! I’m back with a quick and easy card I created. I used the paint brush from the Crafty Tools Etched Diecuts. This set of dies are from the Spellbinders and Simple Stories Crafty Babe Diecut Bundle and Crafty Babe Collection. Anyways, let’s get started!

A handmade card featuring five colorful paintbrushes and a sentiment that says 'you color me happy' centered on a white panel, framed by a navy blue card base.

First, I cut a piece of Blue Cardstock in half. I folded what I had cut in half, 4 1/4″x 5 1/2″, to create the base of the card. I cut a piece of White Cardstock slightly smaller than the base and glued to the card. I cut out five individual paint brushes and five different paint drips.Side note…I applied Adhesive Roll to all the different pieces of cardstock before cutting out all.

A colorful greeting card featuring cut-out paint brushes in various colors, with the phrase 'you color me happy' prominently displayed in the center.

I put each paint brush together and placed on the card. I used the “you color me happy” stamp from the Typewriter Adventure Sentiments Stamp Set. I placed the stamp onto the MISTI Stamping Tool. Then, I inked with Black Ink. Finally, I stamped onto a piece of White Cardstock.

A handmade card featuring five painted brushes in various colors arranged vertically, with a sentiment in the center that reads 'you color me happy'.

I cut a mat for the sentiment from Blue Cardstock and glued both together. I placed Foam Pop Dots to the back before placing onto the card to finish. If you have any questions or comments please leave them below.

A handmade greeting card featuring five colorful paint brushes arranged horizontally, with a stamped sentiment 'you color me happy' in the center.

Supplies

Spellbinders/Simple Stories: Crafty Tools Etched Diecuts

Spellbinders/Simple Stories: Crafty Babe Diecut Bundle

Spellbinders: Typewriter Adventure Sentiments Stamp Set

Diecut Machine

Simple Stories: Crafty Babe Collection

Simple Stories: Color Vibe Bright Paper Pad

Foam Pop Dots

White Cardstock

Blue Cardstock

Black Cardstock

Silver Cardstock

Scraps of Tan Cardstock

Adhesive Roll

MISTI Stamping Tool

Black Ink

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

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 runs at no additional cost to you. Today’s features are Spellbinders and Scrapbook.com Products.

A handmade card featuring five paintbrushes with colorful bristles and a sentiment that reads 'you color me happy' against a white background.

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

A colorful digital artwork featuring a bird perched among vibrant flowers, with the name 'Tonya' elegantly written in stylized letters.

Creating a Just a Note Shaker Heart Card

May 22, 2025

Hi everyone! I’m back this week with another card I’ve created for Spellbinders. I used the Labels and Icons Etched Diecuts and the Typewriter Adventure Sentiment Stamp Set to create this card. These diecuts are in collaboration with Simple Stories: Crafty Babe Collection. If you didn’t see my post using this collection you can find it HERE. Anyways, let’s get started!

A handmade card featuring a central pink heart with the sentiment 'just a note', surrounded by smaller heart icons with clear seed beads, all set against a patterned pink background.

First, I cut in half a piece of Antique Ivory Cardstock. I folded what I cut in half, 4 1/4″x 5 1/2″, to create the base of the card. I cut a piece of patterned cardstock slightly smaller than the card. I lightly inked the edges of the cardstock before adhering to the base.

A pink cardstock featuring a lace pattern design, with a gradient effect transitioning from light to darker shades of pink. The top and bottom edges are slightly darker, while the center displays the intricate lace detail.

I cut twelve heart icons from Foam Sheets. I backed each heart with cardstock. I placed clear seed beads inside of each heart. I cut Acetate to fit over each heart. Last but not least, I cut from patterned cardstock twelve of the heart icons and glued to each foam heart.

A collection of heart-shaped foam diecuts, some with holes and one filled with clear seed beads, alongside a tube of the seed beads on a white background.

I adhered all twelve heart icons onto the card base. I cut both the solid and the heart with holes out. I inked around the edges of both hearts and then glued both on top of the heart icons. I stamped the “just a note” sentiment from Typewriter Adventure Sentiment Stamp Set onto a piece of cardstock. I adhered to the heart. I finished by placing White Gems onto the sentiment.

A handmade card featuring a central pink heart with the sentiment 'just a note', surrounded by smaller heart-shaped frames filled with clear seed beads.

This card would be the perfect pick me up to someone that needs encouragement. Or you can change out this sentiment for birthday wishes or a get well. There’s endless possibilities. If you have any questions or comments about this card please leave them below.

A handmade card featuring a large pink heart with the sentiment 'just a note' and twelve smaller heart-shaped frames filled with clear seed beads, arranged on a patterned background.

Supplies

Spellbinders/Simple Stories: Labels and Icons Etched Diecuts

Spellbinders/Simple Stories: Crafty Babe Bundle Diecuts

Spellbinders/Simple Stories: Typewriter Adventure Sentiment Stamp Set

Diecut Machine

Simple Stories: Crafty Babe Collection

Paper Cutter

Foam Sheets

Acetate

Clear Seed Beads

Scissors

Antique Ivory Cardstock

MISTI Stamping Tool

Black Ink

Pink Chalk Ink

White Gems

Various Patterned Cardstock

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

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 runs at no additional cost to you. Today’s features are Spellbinders and Scrapbook.com Products.

A handmade card featuring pink patterned die-cut hearts, a central larger heart, and the text 'just a note'. The card has a layered design with clear seed beads visible within the hearts.

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

Artistic design featuring a bird and colorful flowers with the name 'Tonya' elegantly scripted across the image.

DIY Card Tutorial Using Labels and Icons Dies

May 16, 2025

Hi everyone! I’m excited to be sharing my first card as a design team member of Spellbinders! I used the Labels and Icons Etched Diecuts and Typewriter Adventure Sentiments Stamp Set to create this card. These dies are in collaboration with Simple Stories:Crafty Babe Collection. But I used what I had on hand in my stash of craft supplies. Anyways, let’s get started!

A handmade greeting card featuring a pink background with patterned cardstock, an orange heart adorned with sequins, and the phrase 'thinking of you' on a cream label, decorated with a small flower and twine.

First, I cut in half a piece of Antique Ivory Cardstock. I folded what was cut in half, 4 1/4″x 5 1/2″, to create the base for the card. Next I cut a piece of patterned cardstock slightly smaller than the card. I lightly inking the edges of the cardstock before adhering it to the base.

A softly colored cardstock featuring a lace pattern with pink and white tones.

I cut the heart with holes and the background heart and the flower from the Labels and Icons Etched Diecuts. I lightly inked the edges of the heart with holes. I placed a sequin over each hole and created a French knot in the center. This secures them in place.

A flat lay image featuring an assortment of orange and pastel sequins in containers, a pink die-cut heart with holes, and a needle with orange thread laying nearby. The background is light and neutral.

I glued the solid heart to the back of the heart with sequins. I cut three strips of plain and patterned cardstock, each slightly smaller than the other. I glued each on top of each other and adhered to the card base. I placed the “thinking of you” sentiment from the Typewriter Adventure Sentiments Stamp Set on the MISTI Stamping Tool. I inked with Black Ink and stamped onto a small piece of Antique Ivory Cardstock.

A handmade card featuring a large pink heart adorned with orange sequins, a flower embellishment, and the sentiment 'thinking of you' in black ink on a patterned background.

I glued the sentiment to the center of the card base. I placed Foam Pop Dots to the back of the sequin heart and placed next to the sentiment. I shaped the flower with a Stylus and adhered to the side of the heart. I placed a Flat Back Pearl in the center of the flower. I glued a bow made from thread underneath the flower to finish. If you have any questions or comments about this card please leave them below.

A handmade card featuring a large heart made of sequins, a sentiment that reads 'thinking of you', and a decorative flower embellishment on a patterned background.

Supplies

Spellbinders/Simple Stories: Labels and Icons Etched Diecuts

Spellbinders/Simple Stories: Crafty Babe Bundle Diecuts

Spellbinders: Typewriter Adventure Sentiments Stamp Set

Diecut Machine

Simple Stories: Crafty Babe Collection

Antique Ivory Cardstock

Foam Pop Dots

Paper Cutter

Scissors

MISTI Stamping Tool

Black Ink

Stylus

Various Patterned Cardstocks

Sequins

Flat Back Pearl

Thread

Pink Chalk Ink

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

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DISCLAIMERS

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A decorative handmade card featuring a large embellished heart filled with sequins, a flower accent, and a printed sentiment that reads 'thinking of you' against a patterned background.

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

A vibrant graphic featuring the name 'Tonya' in an elegant font, surrounded by colorful flowers and a bird, set against a soft blue background.

Create a Stunning Swatch Book with Eileen Hull’s Diecuts

May 14, 2025

Hi everyone! I am back with the complete reveal of my swatch book. I created it using the Hardbound Journal Diecut, Swatch Cards Stamps and a few other dies, all by Eileen Hull. This was a fun journal to create. It was a great way to showcase lace, ribbon, and trim that I have in my stash. Anyways, let’s get started!

Close-up of a handcrafted journal cover featuring floral fabric, lace, and decorative elements such as bookplates, flowers, and embellishments.

I didn’t take any step out photos of how I layered the covers and spine. So I did bullet points to break down the process. A side note… when creating the cover cut two covers and a spine with the diecut.

I cut a piece of cardstock to fit the Hardbound Journal Diecut.
I cut from the Adhesive Roll strips of adhesive and applied to both sides of the cardstock.
I cut two pieces of felt the same size as the cardstock. I place the felt on either side of the cardstock.
I did the same steps as above and applied strips of adhesive to both sides of the felt and burnished.
I cut fabric and placed over the applied adhesive strips that’s covering the felt. I burnished well before placing onto the Hardbound Journal Diecut and running through the Diecut Machine.

A collection of colorful and patterned die-cut pieces and covers for a journal, featuring floral designs and polka dots.

I glued the end flaps to each straight side of the journal cover.

An assembled journal featuring a floral cover with shades of pink and green, and a gray spine with polka dots and pierced details.

I cut a total of six papers for the journal. I folded in half and made holes in the fold before sewing two papers in per signature. A side note…I had actually sewn in more pages but had to remove them. The extra pages would have “bulked” up the journal too much.

Open journal featuring grid pattern pages with a decorative spine.

I used the MISTI Stamping Tool to stamp the “swatch card” stamp from the Swatch Cards Stamps onto White Cardstock. I hand cut each of the swatches with Scissors.

An assortment of stamped swatch cards on a workspace with an archival ink pad and a ruler.

I went through my lace, ribbon and trim and glued to the swatches. I also used the Journal Hardware Diecut to create labels for the larger lace and trim in my stash.

An array of swatch cards featuring various lace, ribbon, and trim in different colors and patterns, displaying the crafting supplies organized for easy access.

I adhered cardstock to each page before adding a swatch card.

A swatch book page featuring various ribbons and trims displayed in a creative layout with colorful embellishments, including a flower and the phrase 'I PICK YOU'.

This is a great way to use those bits and pieces of random embellishments.

An open swatch book page featuring vintage black and white photos of four men sitting around a table, with decorative lace and ribbon swatches displayed alongside. One side includes a swatch card labeled 'swatch card' with various trims, while the opposite side features colorful painted background with additional lace designs.

Even though it’s fun seeing all the lace, ribbon and trim I included in this journal. It’s kind of alarming that I didn’t even make a dent in what I still have in my collection.

An open journal page featuring decorative swatch cards with lace, ribbon, and a bird illustration. The left side displays swatch cards labeled with various embellishments, while the right side shows fabric swatches accompanied by a floral embellishment.

The cover I added a piece of lace and three bookplates in different sizes. The first bookplate, I adhered onto the lace. The second bookplate, I glued a piece of light blue lace inside the plate. I also added Foam Pop Dots to the back edge. I added a scrap of fabric to the third bookplate. Then I stacked all three on top of each other and glued them to the cover.

A handcrafted journal with a floral cover, featuring lace, ribbons, and decorative bookplates. The journal showcases a combination of various textures and colors, emphasizing creativity in design.

I added Gray Flatback Pearls to the ends of each bookplates. I also glued a flower with a leaf and a bit of pink seam binding to the bookplate. The finishing touch was adding mini pom pom trim to the edge of the spine and cover of the book.

A beautifully crafted swatch book featuring multiple layers of colorful fabric and cardstock. The cover is adorned with decorative lace, ribbons, and a decorative metal label holder, showcasing an intricate design and variety of textures.

I can’t wait to make more of these types of journals. Maybe the next journal will be swatches of all the Washi tape that I own?

A handcrafted swatch book featuring a floral fabric cover, decorative lace, and various embellishments like bookplates and trim.

Anyways, if you haven’t been by Eileen Hull’s blog lately you can find the latest post HERE. Also if you have any questions about this journal or comments in general leave them below.

A side view of a colorful handmade journal with various patterned pages and embellishments, showcasing the creative layout and design.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Hardbound Journal Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Swatch Cards Stamps

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Journal Hardware Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Rainbow Wheels Thinlits

Diecut Machine

Paper Cutter

MISTI Stamping Tool

Black Ink

Scissors

White Cardstock

Gray Flatback Pearls

Grid Paper

Various Plain and Patterned Cardstock

Fabric, Felt and Thread

Various Lace, Ribbon and Trim

Various Diecuts and Embellishments

Foam Pop Dots

Adhesive Roll

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

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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 runs at no additional cost to you. Today’s features are Sizzix, Eileen Hull and Scrapbook.com Products.

A colorful handmade journal cover featuring floral fabric, lace, and layered embellishments, including frames and a flower accent.

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

A decorative image featuring a bird among colorful flowers with the name 'Tonya' artistically displayed.

Eileen Hull New Release Crafting Essentials: Must-Have Tools

April 30, 2025

Hi everyone! It’s that time again and the May Release by Eileen Hull is here! I will be sharing sneak peeks of my projects and will do blog posts later.

The Handbound Journal is a ScoreBoards XL die designed to cut and score thick materials like matboard, leather, and felt. It includes built-in score lines, holes, a spine piece, and large labels—no measuring needed! The book measures 6″ x 5″. You can customize its thickness. You can also choose hand or quick binding. It comes with a pretty scalloped edge. One of the most versatile designs yet.

The Bigz Journal Hardware Die offers latches, hinges, and pen loops. These components are perfectly sized to coordinate with the journal. It also cuts a variety of materials.

The Color Wheel Stencil is a three-layer stencil that creates a continuous color wheel—use traditional ROYGBIV or customize your palette. Pair it with the Rainbow Wheel Die, which cuts the framework, segmented circle, and arrows for a functional color wheel.

The Swatch Card Stamp Set includes a round palette, rectangular and pie-shaped swatch cards. Plus color-themed phrases perfect for cards or journals.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Handbound Journal Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Bigz Journal Hardware Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Rainbow Wheel Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Color Wheel Stencil

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Swatch Card Stamp Set

Diecut Machine

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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 runs at no additional cost to you. Today’s features are Sizzix, Eileen Hull and Scrapbook.com Products.

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