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Jolly Christmas House Card – Craft Roulette Challenge #EncouragementCard

Jolly Christmas house card featuring a die-cut city building with a black cat at the front door by Therese Calvird.
November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 12 Comments

They spun the Craft Roulette wheel, and I got “Encouragement Card,” “Sophisticated”, “House Pets,” and “Thread or Twine.”
So naturally… I made a Christmas card with a black cat waiting by the door. 😄

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3 Creative Focal Point Card Ideas with Embossed & Stenciled Backgrounds – Altenew Blog Hop + Giveaway!

November 8, 2025October 26, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 59 Comments

Did you know there are many ways to create a focal point that makes your card really stand out? Let’s take a look at 3 fun ideas!

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Create 5 Sweet Gingerbread House Christmas Cards Using Dies! | Same But Different Series 2025 + Video

November 6, 2025November 8, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 14 Comments

Warning: today’s post may cause cravings! 🍭

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3D Embossed Background with Rainbow Flower Focal Point – Handmade Card Ideas!

Handmade greeting card featuring a watercolor rainbow flower die cut layered with leaves, centered on a 3D embossed background, with the sentiment attached to the focal point.
November 5, 2025October 26, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 12 Comments

Is it weird to want to make a rainbow flower?

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Sparkly Drink Card Ideas: A Margarita Birthday & a Golden Wedding Toast!

Two handmade celebration cards by Therese Calvird — a sparkly margarita birthday card and a gold wedding toast design, featuring glitter paper, metallic cardstock, and rhinestone accents.
November 1, 2025October 28, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 6 Comments

Raise your glass – it’s cardmaking time!

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Let’s Craft a GORGEOUS Floral Shaker Greeting Card Together! (Video Tutorial)

Floral shaker card made by Therese Calvird from Lostinpaper, featuring layered die cut flowers with acetate and sequins.
October 30, 2025October 30, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 2 Comments

Are you ready to shake things up? 💃

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Step Up Your Clean and Simple Cards the Easy Way!

Two clean and simple handmade cards — one with a die-cut ice cream and the other with a birthday bird and balloon — created by Therese Calvird.
October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 10 Comments

Simple doesn’t have to mean boring! Today I’m sharing my favorite easy ways to step up clean and simple cards – and yes, they’re totally doable.

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Creative Background Stencil Cards Using Two Techniques! (+ Video Tutorial)

October 15, 2025November 8, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 8 Comments

One stencil, two techniques, and a BONUS idea… are you ready?

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From Full Bloom to Focal Point: Two Creative Cosmos Card Designs!

Two handmade cards showing Cosmos layering flowers: one with a full floral background and one with a focal point on a textured background
October 13, 2025November 4, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 84 Comments

Do you prefer a card full of blooms or a clean focal point with a pop of flowers?

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Add Instant Drama to Your Cards with Shimmer Paste & Stencils!

October 9, 2025November 4, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 10 Comments

So many stencil ideas – so little time, but now… it’s time to Shimmer! 😉

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Create a Layered House Shaped Card – Perfect for Holidays or Any Occasion!

Layered house card showing festive color combinations and decorative elements
September 21, 2025September 12, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 12 Comments

Ever wanted a card as unique as your ideas? Imagine creating a tiny house… on a card!

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Woodgrain Card Ideas: 4 Bright & Fun Cards Inspired by Nature!

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September 19, 2025October 6, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 119 Comments

‘Wood’ you like to step up your card designs with woodgrain? Let’s bring some nature-inspired charm into your creations!

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One Die, Two Seasons: Winter & Summer Card Inspiration (+ Video Tutorial)

September 17, 2025September 18, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 8 Comments

Did you know you can control the seasons? I wish it were that easy…

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Floral Pop-Up Card Design: DIY Tips & Creative Inspiration!

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July 12, 2025June 29, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 10 Comments

Looking for a way to add stunning dimension to your cards without the bulk? It can be done…

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Make Your Christmas Cards Shine with Simple Triangle Dies!

Cozy Christmas scene with playful triangle die-cut tree design for a festive card
July 11, 2025August 15, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 182 Comments

Want to make your Christmas cards stand out this year? Did you know that simple triangle dies could be the key to creating modern and stylish holiday designs?

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2 Fun Cardmaking Techniques to Highlight Your Sentiment + Video!

June 18, 2025June 19, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 6 Comments

Ready to make your sentiment the star? It’s time for these dies to shine!

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How to Use Large Sentiments with Impact!

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June 8, 2025June 29, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 108 Comments

What’s louder than a bold sentiment? A bold sentiment with florals to match!

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3 Acrylic Marker Techniques You’ll Love for Cardmaking (+ Video)!

May 21, 2025May 23, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 13 Comments

Do you struggle with colouring? Then, you need to try these… (mic drop!)

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Make Your Own UNIQUE Kokeshi Doll Greeting Cards with Dies!

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 8 Comments

Looking for a fun way to add a little culture and charm to your cardmaking?

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Crafting an 80th Birthday Card with a Handyman Twist! (+Video)

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 6 Comments

Struggling with masculine card designs? You’re not alone!

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