Category Flowers

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

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

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

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

How to Add Color to Handmade Cards – 5 Fun Techniques to Try!

How do you choose how to add color to your card designs?Do you reach for ink pads, blend with brushes, or head straight into your alcohol markers like a crafty rebel?

Is This the Easiest Embossing Folder Technique Ever? (+ Video)

Have you ever seen a card and thought – WOW, I need to try that?

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

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

5 Quick and Easy Stamped Card Ideas You Can Make in 5 Minutes + Video!

Do you think it’s possible to make beautiful stamped cards in just 5 minutes? Stick around, because I have card ideas that will prove it’s totally possible!

2 Fun Cardmaking Techniques to Highlight Your Sentiment + Video!

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

lostinpaper
Jun 18, 2025
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How to Use Large Sentiments with Impact!

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

Interactive Cardmaking: Create a Pleated Cascade Card With Me! (LIVE Video + Cut Instructions)!

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Do you like trying new kinds of Fun Fold Cards? Me too… and this one has triple the fun!

lostinpaper
May 30, 2025
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3 Acrylic Marker Techniques You’ll Love for Cardmaking (+ Video)!

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

3 Easy Ink Blending Techniques to Build Beautiful Blooms!

Are you a fan of ink blending? It’s one of my favourite ways to build beautiful…

Create Versatile Cards for ANY Occasion: Easy Techniques for Personalization (+ LIVE Video)!

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Do you want to be ready for any occasion? Then, let’s make the MOST versatile Card possible…

lostinpaper
Apr 24, 2025
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The Secret to PERFECT Press Plate Placement (+ Video)!

Do you struggle to get images exactly where you want them? Today, I share how perfect placement is possible!

lostinpaper
Apr 17, 2025
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Altenew 11th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 2 + Giveaway (over $3,600 in Total Prizes)

This is an Anniversary worth celebrating and it’s kind of in reverse, because YOU are the one who has so many chances to WIN! And, can you guess which stamp set I just HAD to use today….?

3 Ways to Add EASY Dimension to Backgrounds!

Want to add some quick WOW to your backgrounds? Then, check out these ideas to pump it UP!

5 Minute Card Ideas: Easy & Elegant Foiled Flowers (+ Video)!

Are you short on time but still want to create gorgeous handmade cards? Welcome to 5 Minute Card Ideas, where I share quick, creative techniques to elevate your cardmaking-FAST!