Paper Wishes Blog

Hi everyone! Today I’m bringing you a beautiful set of stamps that are so versatile you will use them again and again. Stamp A Garden stamp set has everything you need to make beautiful bouquets and fields of flowers.

For this card I cut out some blossoms and foam taped them to give a 3-D look to the card.

For this 5″ square card I die cut a circle on the center of the Joy Ride paper overlay.

First I stamped the colorful images directly onto the white card front.

Then I added Gold Glitter Glue to the flower centers. 

This really was a quick and easy card to make.

Big news for our friends who live in the Pacific Northwest! Don’t miss our Giant Warehouse Sale!

Thanks for joining me today. Enjoy these summer days and make something pretty to share. Happy crafting!

LeNae Gerig

Hello everyone! I have some gorgeous new papers to show you today.

Joy Ride is perfect for summertime projects! I love the colors and bicycle details.

The coordinating Joy Ride Scrapbooking Dazzles™ Stickers include cute bikes and cameras and I love all of the fun words to add to my pages.

Susan made this adorable card. She used Rose Gold Triple Finish for the balloons. So cute!

Back Porch has a wonderful rustic look.

The Back Porch Scrapbooking Dazzles™ Stickers have darling details like tree branches and even a pick up truck! Back Porch Die-Cuts are a perfect pairing and include frames and flowers. 

Thanks for joining me today. Just a reminder that Paper Wishes is having a HUGE sale this week so be sure to check it out. Happy crafting!

LeNae Gerig

Hi everyone! Today I bring you adorable cards using NEW Practical Publishing cutting dies! And they are on SALE!

Don’t forget, Father’s Day is coming soon.

This Hat & Moustache Cutting Die paired with Design Tool Kit #7 is so cute!

Cut 2 moustaches and layer them to add dimension.

This Bicycle Cutting Die with the satchel is versatile and fun!

The Love & Romance Stitched Rectangle Cutting Dies are the sweetest! And look at the cute little stitches that have been highlighted with ink.

The Floral Stitched Rectangle Cutting Dies made this card a snap to make!

Fleur De Lis Stitched Rectangle Cutting Dies were used on pink paper and slipped behind the cut away flowers.

The Dots & Stars Stitched Rectangle Cutting Dies made this whimsical “hello” card bright and cheery.

Thanks for joining me today!

LeNae Gerig

Hi everyone! Hot Off The Press has some great new products! I begged for the 8 Squares & Scallops Metal Cutting Dies because I use the circle version nearly every day. The nested scallops and squares are the perfect size for your stamped cards. 

The “YOU” Cutting Dies and “You” Greetings Stamp Set make for a whimsical and bold card focal. I love them and think they will get heavy rotation among my card making tools.

The Easy Watercolor Butterflies Stamp Set is AMAZING! It’s a layering stamp set and truly easy to use because the images are meant to have a watercolor look.

Here’s how it works:

First stamp the outline image using brown or black ink.

Then stamp the largest solid image in the lightest ink color. Notice that the images are slightly offset?

Finally stamp a smaller butterfly image using a darker color, inking the entire surface of the stamp and another color on the outside edges.

That’s all for today. Remember to leave time to make something pretty and share it with a friend. Happy crafting!

LeNae Gerig

Hello everyone! This week cute embellishments have been on my mind and coincidently Paper Wishes is having a huge blow out sale on Queen & Company Paper Straw Stylish Stix. All for just .50 each!

Perfect for summer cards and crafts!

Don’t for get birthdays. Look at those cute candles!

Pinwheel cards or REAL working pinwheels using Playful Pinwheel Template.

And don’t forget about the holidays!

Sweet Halloween card and make a fabulous wreath!

To make your own 50’s inspired paper straw wreath you’ll need 5-6 packs of Stylish Stix (any color), and an 8″ cardstock circle base using Easy Circles Template and a hot glue gun. So easy!

For even more ideas using Stylish Stix, check out our Webisode (it’s an oldie but a goodie) here.

Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!

LeNae Gerig

Hi everyone! This week Paper Wishes has 20% select Crafter’s Companion Cutting Dies and Embossing Folders! Click here to see it all.

Take a look at these cute cards!

Using Happy Birthday, Flourishing Frame, Sassy Shoe and Charismatic Clutch Cutting Dies

Using Ornate Lattice Cutting Die

Using Sew In Love Cutting Die

The Friendly Elephant Cutting Die and Patchwork Embossing Folder and Baby Stamps and Wood Clothespins

Using The Gentle Giraffe Cutting Die, Patchwork Embossing Folder,  Baby Stamps and

Thanks for stopping by. Share a card and brighten someone’s day! Happy Crafting!

LeNae Gerig

Hello everyone! Today I’m happy to bring you the Spice Market Collection! This collection has a gorgeous look that is both unique and versatile!

The Spice Market Paper Pack features a beautiful mandala theme and rich colors.

Debbie made this page featuring her grandson. Adorable!

The Spice Market Scrapbooking Dazzles™ Stickers include amazing details.

For this card, I backed areas of the Dazzles™ Stickers with paper and added  embellishments from the Spice Market Embellishment Bottle, Ribbon Set 

and these amazing Acetate Dimensional Butterflies Stickers!

Thanks for joining me today. Don’t forget to make something pretty and share it with others. Happy crafting!

LeNae Gerig

Hello everyone! Today I’m excited to bring you Paper Wishes Blog readers a great offer. Paper Wishes is offering you this card making kit for 50% OFF RETAIL PRICE of $49.95! So that makes it only $24.98 Exclusively for Paper Wishes Blog readers!

2 packs of beautiful Triple Finish Self Adhesive Sheets (Rose Gold and Gold), 2 packs of Interlocking Die-Cut cards (Frames & Hearts) and 1 Botanical Butterflies Cutting Die!

Simply click here to get this exclusive deal. Don’t let this one get away and happy crafting!

LeNae Gerig

Linda Holt is our 2018 Paper Wishes Sketch Challenge Winner! Congratulations Linda, your page will be featured in our Inspired Newsletter and you win a $25 Gift Certificate for Paper Wishes!

Thank you everyone for all of your submissions! They were great and it was hard to choose.

Paper Wishes has a BIG Mother’s Day Sale this week! 20% off of EVERYTHING! Check it out: https://tinyurl.com/y7afdhz7

Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful day and happy crafting!

LeNae Gerig

Hi everyone! I have some sweet shaker cards for you today!

Our friends at Creative Expressions brought us this darling Fairy Snow Globe Scene Cutting Die Set, Snow Globe Cutting Die Set and finally the cut Domed Treat Cups that are perfect for sequins, beads or candy!

For the card I used Illuminate Paper Pack, Embellishment Bottle and Ribbon Set.  I die cut the fairy scene from Purple Triple Finish and the globe from Silver Triple Finish Self Adhesive Papers, then used Gold Tiny Words & Phrases Dazzles™ for the “Happy Birthday” greeting. 

Here’s a fun card using only the Snow Globe Cutting Die Set and Domed Treat Cups. To create the card I covered a Center Step Die-Cut Card with Blue Circles and Green Circles Holographic Papers. 

To make the dome opening I traced the inside of the globe opening (from the cutting die) onto the card inside back and used scissors to cut it out. Then I used Extra Sticky Tape to secure the dome into place and added candy.

Then I backed an Octopus Hugs Dazzles™ Sticker with Blue Circles Holographic Paper and foam taped the cute octopus onto Green Circles Holographic Paper and taped it to cover the dome edges on the inside of the card (with the octopus now centered inside the dome).

Now to finish the outside of the card I used the Snow Globe Cutting Die and Stencil Tape to die cut the globe and base from Pewter Triple Finish Self Adhesive Papers. I peeled the backing from the self adhesive paper and placed the snow globe base around the dome.

Thanks for joining me today. I hope you give shaker cards a try. They are so fun to make and receive! Happy crafting!

LeNae Gerig