If you love making simple cards with designer series paper, this project is for you. Today I’m sharing an easy shape card with a fun fold that looks impressive—but really, the paper does all the work! This is a perfect go-to design when you want something quick and beautiful without pulling out a lot of … Read more
If you ever need a card in a hurry, this quick and easy card idea using note cards is the perfect place to start. Using pre-made note cards makes card making simple and stress-free, while still giving you a beautiful handmade result. With just a few stamps, a little designer paper, and a simple layout, … Read more
If you’re looking for an easy fun fold card that you can make with supplies you already have, you’re going to love this design. Fun fold cards are a great way to add a little extra interest to your handmade cards while still keeping the process simple. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to … Read more
Sometimes the most beautiful cards come from the simplest ideas. Today I’m sharing a simple card making technique that gives you soft, stunning results — without extra tools, complicated steps, or a pile of supplies. It’s one of those techniques that looks like you spent way more time than you actually did… and I love … Read more
If you have scrap paper sitting on your desk, this easy card front template for scrap paper is the perfect way to use it up. This simple 10-square layout turns 1” pieces of patterned paper into a clean, eye-catching design. It’s beginner friendly, easy to customize, and works beautifully with any stamps, ink, and paper … Read more
If you’re looking for an online card making class that’s simple, inspiring, and easy to follow, you’re in the right place! Each month I offer two exclusive tutorial collections designed to help you create beautiful handmade cards without needing a lot of supplies. The Creative Card Collection includes step-by-step video tutorials for 16 creative cards, … Read more
If you’re looking for an easy SIP card that takes the guesswork out of card making, you’re going to love this project. By pairing a simple template with a clean SIP design, you can create a beautiful handmade card in minutes — no complicated measurements, no overthinking the layout. This step-by-step tutorial is perfect for … Read more
If you’re looking for a simple way to create beautiful handmade cards, the Stampin’ Up! kits collection is the perfect place to start—especially if you’re new to card making. These all-inclusive kits are designed with beginners in mind, giving you everything you need—pre-cut pieces, coordinated supplies, and step-by-step instructions—so you can sit down and start … Read more
Get ready to refresh your creativity this spring! Mark your calendars for April 17–18, 2026, and join me and the Creativate team for our Spring 2026 Card Making Retreat. Registration is officially open, and we can’t wait to gather together for a weekend filled with stamping inspiration and creative fun. The Creativate Retreat is all … Read more
Fun fold card templates are one of my favorite ways to take the guesswork out of card making. Once you understand the layout, you can use it again and again with different stamps, papers, and colors to create completely new designs. Don’t let the layers fool you — when you start with a solid template, … Read more
Simple cards don’t have to look plain. With one easy card making technique, you can elevate even the most basic no-layer card and give it a polished, finished look—without adding extra supplies or complicated steps. This technique is perfect for beginners, quick card makers, and anyone who loves keeping things simple while still creating beautiful … Read more
If you’ve ever sat down to make a card and thought, Why does this feel harder than it should? — this project is for you. Today I’m sharing one simple card template that always works. It’s an easy layout you can rely on again and again, whether you’re brand new to card making or just … Read more