Simple Doodles & Things Birthday Card Tutorial

 This week on Facebook I asked our followers...What craft do you do most in summer?

 The answer: Cards! Then I asked what kind of cards and 90% of the feedback was birthday cards!

The people have spoken...so birthday card it is!

Weirdly enough, it just so happens that my sisters birthday is tomorrow and I needed a card!

Sometimes I like to make very detailed cards with a lot of elements, but for today's card  I am keeping it quick and simple. (with the right tools of course!)

The Easiest DIY Gift Ever! Recycled Packaging Necklace Tutorial.

Today I am so excited to share with you the easiest DIY gift idea ever, Epiphany Craft necklaces!

OK...maybe not ever...but pretty close. Plus, it's affordable!

Here are some beautiful examples of necklaces made by our very talented designer Kala.

Craft Circle: DIY Gloss Embossed Embellishments.

 Earlier this week I featured a super simple distressed flower card I made using a circle punch and today the circle continues! I am officially adding Circle Punch & Embossing Powder to my must-have crafting supplies list! Today I will show you how to create simple and fun gloss circle embellishments! Once you get the process down they only take a few minutes!

 First choose a fun patterned paper with a simple background design. (Try not to use a paper that is too busy) Punch out a circle using a Circle Paper Punch. I used my EK Success 1.5" Punch.

Simple Circle Punch Flower Card Tutorial & Distressing Techniques

 Hello and HAPPY TUESDAY!

I Thought today was a perfect day for a 'Tuesday Tutorial' flower card!

Using only a simple circle punch and a few simple distressing techniques you can go from THIS....

to THIS! (below)

Let's get started!

Heat Embossing With Colored Ink & Thank You Card

Hi everyone! Guess what? Last night I heat embossed for my very first time, ever!

I know, I know, I am a little late in the game but it's never to late to try something new right?

You know when you hear a new song and love it so you play it over and over again? Well, that it how I am with heat embossing - totally obsessed!  

Here is a simple thank you card I made using a flower stamp, Megan Elizabeth Lush Ink & Tsukineko Sparkle Embossing Powder!

Wrap It Up! DIY Mothr's Day Gift Idea.

 Mother's Day is this weekend! Here is a simple DIY gift idea for mom!

So if you watch any TV, you might have seen the mother's day jewelry ads lately. Buy mom a diamond necklace or new diamond earrings, ONLY $200! (on SALE I might add) 

Crazy, right?

Not that mom doesn't deserve an expensive gift, but let's be honest, most of us cannot afford them.

 As a mother myself, I truly can say that all I want is to be shown that I am appreciated! A simple heartfelt "I love you mom, thanks for being YOU" means more than most know. 

Oh yea...and breakfast in bed wouldn't be such a bad idea either... (wink!)

 Here is a quick tutorial on a simple wire peapod necklace made by our designer Kala. Kala loves paper crafts, but had recently ventured into jewelry making and this is one of her first creations. 

Not to shabby if I say so myself!

Sparkle & Shine Scrapbook Layout & May The 4th Be With You Card Tutorial

Happy National Scrapbook Month! This past week we launched our huge National Scrapbook Month Sale along with a super fun Sparkle Scrapbook Challenge to WIN a scrapbooking bundle valued at over $100!!! Go check out the challenge and enter a layout HERE.

Although I cannot win, I wanted to do the challenge anyways. We all know I love anything that sparkle & shines! Here is a layout titled "Sparkle & Shine" featuring a silly picture of my daughter Lauren. (aka "Lo")

I used a super bright blue and orange color pallet with some fun trendy chevron and polka dot patterns from the oh-so-adorable Sunshine & Happiness Collection Kit! The perfect paper kit for summer!

Spring Alora Scrapbook Layout + Scrapbooking Tools & Techniques!

Did you know that May is National Scrapbook Month? The crafting world had gone scrappy and layouts and mini albums are all the rage right now! I am going to come forth and admit this up front...I do not scrapbook....that much....any more.

(GASP!)

I know, I know. I use to scrapbook in high school and have gotten away from the craft in the last few years. This only means ONE thing... this is the PERFECT opportunity to get scrapbooking once again. So here is one of my first attempts back in the ring. No judging please!

 

WIN!!! National Scrapbook Month Layout Contest

National Scrapbook Month Layout Challenge

May is National Scrapbook Month! All month long Craft-e-Corner will be celebrating with a CHALLENGE! We challenge YOU to create a scrapbook layout that "sparkles" for a chance to WIN a scraper's bundle valued at over $100!

The scrapper's bundle prize pack includes all of your favorite scrapbooking supplies including an album, papers, embellishments & more!

Make It Monday: You Rock Card Inspiration.

 Hi everyone. Happy Monday! I thought I would kick off the week with a card I made this weekend. I made this bright and fun 'You Rock' card for my 8-year-old nephew Alex for his first communion this weekend. Alex is all boy and I thought this card would be perfect for him! This card would be good for graduations, birthdays, & so much more!

I do apologize, I do not have a  full tutorial for this card, but hopefully you can use some of the fun images and ideas as inspiration.