Quick Notecard idea with the Banner Sayings bundle

January 20, 2026

I needed to send a few special cards to my Team members this weekend and so I created these cute notecards:

The large piece of designer paper is 4″ X 3″ and the bottom strip is 4″ X 1″. I added a 1/4″ strip of textured Coastal Cabana between them (I found it in my scraps).

I chose to make notecards because the package I was sending their prizes in was narrow and these fit perfectly.
Did you know we carry pre-scored notecards with envelopes? The package includes 20 cards and 20 envelopes for just $10. You can see them here.

I chose the Hobby Haven designer paper because of it’s colors and ‘hobby’ themed prints. See it here. It’s part of our Online product selection.

I decided to feature the Banner Sayings bundle for a few reasons. It’s quick with the coordinating punch and the greeting I chose fit my needs perfectly. Click here to see it. The new Triple Banner punch was out of stock for weeks! But now it’s back.

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Encircled with Love meets Extraordinary Washi tape – video & free project sheet too!

July 22, 2025
Here is one of the cards I shared on last week's Live video:

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There are quite a few products involved for such a simple card:
- Encircled with Love stamp set
- 2 circle punches – 1 3/4" & the new 1 7/8" circle punch
- Banner dies seen here
- Extraordinary Washi Tape & coordinating die-cut seen here
- Eyelet Embossing folder
I have two versions to share with you; which do you prefer?

Fresh Freesia/Petunia Pop/Lost Lagoon or Strawberry Slush/Flirty Flamingo/Old Olive?

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The Extraordinary Washi Tape has been out of stock for awhile now; it should be back this week! See it here.

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Here's the free project sheet for these cards: Click on the following link to print or download it. Download Encircled with Love Banner cards

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Below is the video tutorial for this card and one for a shaker card tutorial. Watch to get the tips for success on making shaker cards!

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Best Tips for successful Shaker Cards with video tutorial!

July 21, 2025

Who wouldn't like to receive a shaker card?! They're fun, shakable and hard to resist playing with.

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I made a bunch of these for our July Team card swap featuring 'window sheets'. I love the fact that I could get multiple, colorful die-cut flowers with the Extraordinary Floral Washi Tape and the coordinating die-cut. Just add it to another piece of cardstock and die-cut. So fast & EASY!

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Notice the sponged green designer paper above. That is the Irresistible Designs 12" DSP seen here. I added Olive ink to it with a Blending Brush; the printed embossed designs 'resist' the ink. Pretty cool!

I used the Paper Tags stamp set – stamping the greeting directly onto the window sheet with Black Stazon ink. Then I turned it over to add a bit of Flirty Flamingo blends marker on the 'celebrate' part.

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My colors include Flirty Flamingo, Old Olive and White for a fresh floral card design. Want to know the steps to achieve a shaker card? Best to grab the free project sheet below or watch the video tutorial.

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Here's the free project sheet with measurements for you. Click on the following link to print or download it. Download Paper Tags Shaker Card

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Below is the video tutorial for this neat shaker card. Watch to get the tips for success on making one plus another pretty card featuring the Extraordinary Floral washi tape.

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Another ‘WOW’ card swap with the Beautiful Butterflies stained glass technique

July 18, 2025
Today I have another stunning Team card swap made by Tracey featuring Window Sheets. She featured the Beautiful Butterflies bundle seen here:

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Her colors include Shy Shamrock with Petunia Pop, Black, White & Gold embossing.

Here's how she made this card:
1. Texture the White layer with the Hybrid embossing folder; add to the Petunia layer and the card base.
2. Ink the butterfly image in Versamark and stamp on the Window sheet. Heat emboss with Gold embossing powder. Die-cut with the coordinating die. *she did say some of the embossing powder on the edge frayed off when it went through the die-cut.
3. Color the back of the butterfly with Blends markers. Adhere to the White cardstock layer with Foam Strip adhesive in the center only. Add the center 'body' die-cut.
4. Heat emboss the greeting onto the Black strip with White embossing powder. Finish with gems.
Here's the full bundle that includes stamps, dies and a Hybrid embossing folder. What is a 'Hybrid Embossing folder? It's where you can cut AND emboss/texture at the same time!

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And look how she finished the inside! She used the Baby Wipe technique to achieve a multi-colored butterfly.

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Thanks so much for your gorgeous card Tracey!

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