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Alex Syberia Designs March Release & Giveaway!

Handmade shoe themed cards featuring layered shoes and leopard print shoes by Therese Calvird.
March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 39 Comments

Are you ready for some fun Handmade Shoe Card Ideas?

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Nesting Die Card Ideas with Frames and Shaped Cards- Altenew Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Two handmade cards using nesting arches with layered frames and a shaped card design by Therese Calvird
March 8, 2026February 25, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 106 Comments

Nesting dies don’t have to stay flat or predictable – today’s cards take them in a slightly different direction.

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Nesting Die Ideas for Clean and Simple Handmade Cards!

Clean and simple handmade card using nesting arches die with ombre ink blended background by Therese Calvird
March 5, 2026February 25, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 12 Comments

If your nesting dies usually stay in neat little stacks, this post is for you.

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Framing Techniques: Picture Frame Card Ideas Two Ways – Altenew Blog Hop + Giveaway!

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February 9, 2026January 29, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 92 Comments

How many ways can picture frames level up a card design? Here are two you might not have tried yet!

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Framing Techniques: Ornate Details & Blue Watercolor Floral!

Handmade card featuring an ornate picture frame with glitter paper and a large blue watercolor bloom by Therese Calvird
February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 14 Comments

Could framing be the easiest way to add instant elegance to a card design?

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Texture Makes the Magic | Cozy Critter Card with Embossing Folders (+ LIVE Video)

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 10 Comments

What happens whenembossing folders do more than just sit in the background?

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Creative Framed Background Card Designs for Your Florals!

tropical stencil card with negative space frame and toucan design by Therese Calvird
January 10, 2026February 18, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 82 Comments

Ready for more frame ideas?

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Bold Floral Card Using a Reverse Frame Card Technique!

reverse frame card technique with bold floral stencil design by Therese Calvird
January 7, 2026February 18, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 14 Comments

Looking for a new way to frame your florals?

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Cardmaking Techniques 2025: My Top 5 Wins in One Card! (+ Video)

January 1, 2026January 16, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 16 Comments

I picked my winners… and then combined them into one pastel floral card. What could possibly go wrong?

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Bird Focal Point Card Ideas: Simple Techniques with Big Impact! (+ Video Tutorial)

December 19, 2025January 16, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 10 Comments

Ready to give your bird images a moment in the spotlight?

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Two Birds, One Post! Bird Card Ideas Using Alcohol Markers & Layered Stamping!

December 14, 2025January 16, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 80 Comments

I’ve got two feathered friends to share today – one’s all dressed up in marker magic, and the other’s rocking layered stamping chic!

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How to Create a Faux Shadow-Box Card with a Layered Bird Design! (+ Video & Winner)

December 11, 2025January 16, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 6 Comments

Are you ready to fake it ’til you make it?

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Ink Blended Layered Bird Die Card – From Feathers to Florals That Soar!

Ink blended layered bird die card inspired by the Australian Sacred Kingfisher with a soft floral background and bold circle sentiment by Therese Calvird
December 11, 2025January 16, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 14 Comments

Ever tried adding a bird to your card design? They bring instant charm, colour, and a little personality – and today’s card is no exception!

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Two Bee-Inspired Card Ideas Using Coordinating Dies in Clever Ways! (+ Video Tutorial)

November 20, 2025January 16, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 6 Comments

Do you only use your coordinating dies for cutting? What if I told you they could do more…

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Bring on the Merry & Bright – A Fun Twist on a Classic Wreath Card! (+ Video)

November 13, 2025January 16, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 8 Comments

Is there such a thing as too bright? Today… we’re putting that to the test!

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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, 2025January 16, 2026 ~ 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!

November 8, 2025January 16, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 69 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, 2025January 16, 2026 ~ 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, 2025January 16, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 14 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, 2025January 16, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 6 Comments

Raise your glass – it’s cardmaking time!

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