St. Patrick's Day Shaker Card

Shaker cards are always a favorite, and this festive St. Patrick’s Day design is full of lucky charm! Judy here sharing my latest project for Clear Scraps. This leprechaun hat shaker card features layered cardstock, sequins, and a clean sentiment window.

I’m using St. Patrick’s themed Chipboard Shaped Embellishments.

Create the card base. I am using a 5 x 6 1/2 inch white card. Cut a piece of green cardstock to 5 x 6 1/2 inches.  Patterned paper measuring 4 3/4 x 6 1/4 inches will be the top layer of the card base.

Add color to the hat and shamrock with acrylic metallic markers.

Back the hat with black cardstock.

To create the shaker I am using 3 chipboard frames pieces that shape embellishments were attached to. I save these from other projects. 

Remove the chipboard pieces the shapes were attached to.

Add color to the frame that will be the top layer.

Assemble the frame by gluing 2 of the pieces together. Back with a piece of white cardstock.

 Die cut the “Good Luck” sentiment.

Add the shaker bits. I’m using green and gold sequins.

Adhere acetate to the back of the top frame piece. Add this piece to the shaker base. 

Adhere shaker to the card base.

Add glue to the lower left corner to adhere the hat.

 

Add the hat and shamrock to finish.

This shaker card is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, good luck wishes, or encouragement cards. Changing the sequins or sentiment easily transforms the design for other occasions.

Thanks so much for stopping by—happy crafting and may your day be full of luck and creativity! 

Elegant Leafy Wreath Card

There’s something timeless about a leafy wreath paired with soft neutrals and a touch of shine. This elegant thank you card uses layered cardstock foliage to create beautiful depth while keeping the design clean and classic. 

This card is perfect for weddings, showers, or anytime you want a heartfelt handmade note.

Supplies Used

• Cardstock:
  • DCS Canvas Textured Bonsai Green
  • Lessebo Hunter Green Cardstock
  • DCS Textured Pearl Green Curry Cardstock
  • Lessebo Moss Green Cardstock
  • DCS Canvas Textured Mantis Green Cardstock
  • Royal Sundance Linen Emerald Cardstock
  • Bright Foil Gold 10 pt Cardstock 
  • Cougar White Smooth CardStock
• Dies:
  • Foliage dies
  • Script “Thank You” sentiment die
• Die-cutting machine
• Liquid glue
• Gems
• Paper trimmer

Step 1: Create the Card Base

Cut Cougar White Smooth CardStock to 5 1/2 x 11 inches. Score at 5 1/2 inches and fold to form a top fold 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch square card base.

Trim a piece of Lessebo Hunter Green Cardstock to 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches.

Cut Bright Foil Gold 10 pt Cardstock  to 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches

Another piece of Cougar White Smooth CardStock is cut to 5 1/8 x 5 1/8 inches.

Adhere the gold panel to the green mat, then attach both to the white card base.

Step 2: Die Cut the Foliage

Die cut the leafy elements multiple times using different shades of green cardstock. Mixing tones adds dimension and keeps the wreath from looking flat.

For extra elegance, die cut the small berry accents from Bright Foil Gold 10 pt Cardstock .

Step 3: Build the Wreath

Trace a circle onto the 5 1/8 x 5 1/8 inch piece of white cardstock as a wreath template. I used a circle die.

Lightly arrange the leaves in a circular wreath shape on the white panel before gluing. Once you’re happy with the layout, adhere the leaves one at a time, slightly overlapping them to create fullness.

Tuck the gold berry accents throughout the wreath for subtle shine and detail.

Step 4: Add the Sentiment

Die cut the “Thank You” sentiment from gold cardstock.

Adhere the sentiment to the center of the wreath. Add this panel to the card base

Step 5: Finishing Touches

Scatter a few green gems or sequins around the wreath to balance the design and add a soft sparkle. Keep embellishments minimal so the foliage remains the focal point.

Final Thoughts

This card design is easy to customize by changing the color palette or sentiment. Try soft pastels for spring, rich jewel tones for fall, or silver accents for winter projects.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope this step-by-step tutorial inspires you to create your own elegant leafy wreath cards.

Join us over on the CutCardStock Facebook Page and the Facebook Group Creating with CutCardStock for more inspiration. And check out our CutCardStock YouTube Channel too!

Happy Meowentine's Day Card

 Valentine’s Day cards are the perfect excuse to mix cute images with bold patterns, and today’s card is all about playful hearts and a sweet kitty sentiment. Today I'm sharing my “Happy Meowentine’s Day” card created using stamps, dies, patterned paper, and embellishments from Pajama Crafter Stamps for a clean yet eye-catching design.

Products Used

• Meowentine Stamps
• The Cat’s Meow Paper Pack
• Scalloped Circle Die
• Banner Die Set
• Red Hot Rhinestone Mix Embellishment
• Black, white, and red cardstock

Card Assembly Instructions

Step 1: Create the Card Base

Start with a 5 x 6 1/2 inch card base using white cardstock. Layer a piece of 5 x 6 1/2 inch black cardstock onto the base. 

Step 2: Stamping

Trim a white panel to 4 3/4 x 6 1/4 inches. Stamp a border using one of the small stamps from the Meowentine Stamp set. Color in the tiny hearts with a marker.

Stamp the sentiment from the stamp set, on the upper left part of the white panel.

Adhere the panel onto the card.

Step 3: Add the Patterned Paper Sections

From The Cat’s Meow Paper Pack, select several heart-themed patterns.

• Cut one piece on a diagonal. Add a strip of black cardstock along the diagonal side. Adhere to the left side of the card.
• Add a coordinating patterned strip horizontally across the lower portion of the card that is matted with black cardstock.

Step 4: Create the Banner Detail

Die cut 3 banners using the Banner Die Set. One is cut from patterned paper, one from red cardstock and one from black. Layer them slightly offset and adhere them toward the upper right of the card for added vertical interest.

Step 5: Make the Focal Image

Stamp and color the sweet kitty image. Die cut with a stitched circle die.
Layer it onto a scalloped circle created with the Scalloped Circle Die, using red cardstock for a bold pop of color. Mat the scallop circle die cut with a red stitched circle. Adhere the layered circle with foam tape near the lower right corner, overlapping the patterned paper sections.

Step 6: Embellish

Finish the card by adding a few gems from the Red Hot Rhinestone Mix around the sentiment and focal area for sparkle and dimension.

This design is a great way to showcase patterned paper while still keeping the card clean and balanced. The mix of bold black borders, playful hearts, and an adorable kitty makes it perfect for Valentine’s Day—or any cat lover who deserves a little extra love.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this Happy Meowentine’s Day card inspires you to pull out your Pajama Crafter Stamps supplies and create something sweet. 

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Pearly Sparkles - Hearts

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Always "Ear" for You

 Hi there. 

Sharing my latest inspiration card for this month's

Polkadoodles Craft & Card Making Challenge.

This week's card was created with 

Cute Elephant Printable Digital Stamp 

from the Tons of Love Collection. 

I coloured the black and white image with Prismacolor pencils and fussy cut. 

The background papers are from Hearts and Happiness Papers. 

I printed the sentiment from Spring Tons of Love Greetings. 

The sweet elephant was popped up with foam onto the sentiment panel. 

I added ribbon, a bow, and some confetti embellishments to complete my card design.

Thanks for stopping by!

Someone Special Card

Hello all!

I hope we are having a good week.

I've been busy outside of the crafting realm this week.

But, did manage to get this sweet card put together.

Using Sophie and Kitty/Puppy Bundle by

Conie Fong Art & Design. 

She and her little puppy are so adorable, just ha to color her up!

Prismacolor pencils used before fussy cutting.

A pretty simple background of white cardstock with

a patterned paper rectangle on top with an added handcut banner.

I popped Sophie with foam tape onto a smaller white rectangle,

with embossing added to the bottom.

The stamped sentiment was fussy cut and adhered with foam.

3 red pearls were added for a simple embellishment.

I appreciate you stopping by and hope you have

a great weekend ahead!

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Wallys Love Letters

Hey there!

Today I'm sharing a cute card created with

Wally's Love Letters

from Digi Doodle Studios.

This sweet little guy is one of the new 8

Valentine Digi Stamps.

I love digi stamps because of the versatility.

You can adapt the size to your project and they

are easy to download, print and color.

This one was colored with Prismacolor Pencils which is

my usual go to for coloring.

I die cut with an oval stitched die.

Then printed the sentiment, which is included with the image, on the top.

The oval was added to

a background of linen paper with 2 patterned paper rectangles.

The red dot embellishments were punched.

I often do this if I don't have enamel dots or other embellishments on hand.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Friday Night Lights Card

There’s nothing quite like the magic of Friday night lights! Sharing my Pajama Crafter Stamps inspiration card for this week. Combining ink blending, stenciling, die cutting and a stamped sentiment create a fun football stadium scene with lots of depth and movement. This card is perfect for kids, teens, or anyone who loves game night.

Pajama Crafter Stamps Products

Friday Night Lights Stamps

Dang, Whoa, Yikes! Word and Shadow Die

Legends Born Stencil

Create Background and Base

Starting with a piece of 4 3/4 x 6 1/4 inch piece of white card stock, stencil and ink blend the sky, using the top part of the Legends Born Stencil. Use a yellow marker to color the lights. For a little sparkle in the sky, add some stars and dots with a gold metallic marker.

To create the stands, add color, with markers, beneath the lights Small gold and dark blue dots represent the crowd.

Download clip art for the football field, print, trim and adhere below the stands.

Mat the background piece onto a piece of 5 x 6 1/2 inch card stock. Adhere to a side folding, white card base measuring 5 x 6 1/2 inches.

Stamp and Color

Stamp and color the football player from the Friday Night Lights Stamps with your favorite medium. My favorite is Prismacolor Pencils. Fussy cut and adhere with foam.

Add Sentiments

Die cut “WHOA” 3 times, 2 of a darker color and one with a lighter. Adhere the 3 together with the 2 darker pieces slightly offset behind the lighter. Add to a die cut shadow. Adhere to the card with foam tape.

Stamp the “You’re Brighter Than The Friday Night Lights” sentiment. Trim down and mat. This sentiment is also added to the card with foam tape.

The background and bold sentiment really bring this card to life, while the football player adds action and personality. This design works great for birthdays, encouragement, or just cheering someone on.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope this project inspires you to create your own Friday night lights card using products from Pajama Crafter Stamps.

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