Brighten someone’s day with the art of handmade card making. At Smiling Colors, we believe a DIY card is more than just paper—it’s a heartfelt connection. Find beginner-friendly card designs to advanced layered paper techniques
I think of all the holidays out there, Mother’s day is my favorite! It’s spring the air is fresh and the flowers are out. Here are a few of my favorite Handmade Mothers Day Cards. ALSO READ: FREE PRINTABLE MOTHERS DAY CARD TO COLOR, PRINT THESE AT HOME NOW! handmade mothers day cards 1. Use…
Sharing quick 10 minute card decorating ideas today because sometimes you need a card in a jiffy! Make a handmade card today! 10 minute card decorating ideas: 1. Large doodled word: You can write the word “thanks” onto your blank card front in a large script handwriting, and to make it colorful fill it in…
These encouragement card ideas are a great way to show support and send a note to a friend or family member. These cards always make me smile! ALSO READ: Birthday card ideas! encouragement card ideas To make this card, I used watercolors to letterpress those polka dots in the background using the FUSE. I then…
Sharing easy Creative Christmas cards for you to make a handmade holiday. Time to pull out those papers and glue! It’s time to start thinking about Cardmaking for the holidays! Whether you’re sending them out or just keeping them around as inspiration, here are some creative Christmas Cards Ideas and designs to help you create…
An everyday basic craft supply put to creative use! I’ll share a few button card ideas here that will help you use up that buttons galore collection! Button card ideas Add a column or row of buttons onto your card: This adds an instant element of texture and interest to the card. Try choosing buttons…
Bring texture, pattern and colors together to make some special Mixed Media Cards today! Pull out your Mixed Media Art supplies and lets get crafting! This one is all about using your stamps differently. Sure, we all pull out our stamps but think differently. But here I talk about using watercolors to stamp. And while…
Sharing a sympathy card idea today- using mute and somber colors to convey our sorrow. Sympathy card idea I first painted my background ombre on a kraft cardstock using thick acrylic paint. If you observe closely you will see the background ombre goes from (top to bottom) a dark grey color to a white color….
Add an unique debossed look using your card making and embossing supplies! This heat debossing on cards works well with simple and small words, let me show you how. Card making is a great way to share an handmade item while expressing gratitude. This card creates an almost opposite effect of heat embossing with stencils…
Sharing a few beautiful Thanksgiving Card Ideas to inspire you! Create a colorful handmade card to make the hostess feel special. A handmade card is a great way to be creative with your art supplies to create something that is gift-able and will bring joy. Looking for more ideas for this Thankful season? Check out…
You know that feeling when someone gifts you a bunch of flowers, you can kind of recreate that and gift a Handmade card with flower! I’m sharing a few different ideas to inspire you! 5 Handmade Card with Flower Ideas For this first card, I used a combination of teal and pink here. The flower…
Whether you’re crafting a heartfelt note for a friend, teacher, or loved one, these DIY thank you cards are a beautiful way to express gratitude. These simple ideas use basic paper-craft supplies and are perfect for crafters of all skill As a Card Maker, My all-time favorite card to make is a thank you card….
Hello dear crafters, today I am pulling things from my stash to create Washi Tape Cards. I challenged myself to get a card made in 10 minutes, and below is one of my first ever YouTube videos. Enjoy these easy to make Washi Tape Card and also check out this button card ideas and these…
Learn how to use scrap watercolor paper for cards with this easy paper punch technique! Turn paint test swatches into a beautiful handmade grid card layout. Have you noticed how popular watercolor textures have become in scrapbooking and card making? I love seeing fine art techniques embraced in paper crafting, especially with beautiful collections like…
A quintessential paper crafting supply- we all have a Border Punch or two in our stash! Today I’m sharing a few ideas, some easy some unique that will make you want to pull out those border punches and start crafting! fiskars border punch system The old-style border punches (remember Threading water?) are also available as…
Hello friends! Today I’m sharing a whole bunch of fun halloween card ideas that I’ve made at home! It’s time to pull out that black ribbon! halloween card ideas Subscribe to my YouTube Channel 1. Punch spider or other spooky shapes from paper 2. Make a party invite set! Planning a Halloween party soon? Here…