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Creative Framed Background Card Designs for Your Florals – Altenew Blog Hop + Giveaway!

tropical stencil card with negative space frame and toucan design by Therese Calvird
January 10, 2026January 1, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 77 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, 2026January 7, 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 1, 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, 2025December 18, 2025 ~ 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 1, 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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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 1, 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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5-Minute Christmas Card Ideas – Quick, Clever & Stash-Friendly! (Same But Different Series 2025 + Video)

December 4, 2025December 4, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 149 Comments

Do you think it’s possible to make a beautiful Christmas card in just five minutes?

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

November 8, 2025October 26, 2025 ~ 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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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, 2025December 8, 2025 ~ 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, 2025October 28, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 6 Comments

Raise your glass – it’s cardmaking time!

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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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Make WOW-WORTHY 5 Minute Stencil Backgrounds for Cardmakers! + Video

October 23, 2025October 25, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 4 Comments

Are you ready to release the power of the single stencil?

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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 ~ 86 Comments

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

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Stencil Hacks: Turn Plain Cardstock Into Instant Masterpieces LIVE! (Video Tutorial)

October 9, 2025November 13, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 8 Comments

Do your cards feel a little… flat? Let’s fix that with some simple stencil card ideas!

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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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Turn 10 EASY Stencil Techniques Into Stunning Christmas Cards | Same But Different Series 2025 + Video

October 2, 2025October 2, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 10 Comments

What if your holiday cards could be made with just one simple supply?

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

September 1, 2025September 2, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 6 Comments

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?

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How to Make a Z-Fold & Gate Fold With a Twist – 5×7 Fun Fold Cards (+ Video)

August 20, 2025August 21, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 5 Comments

Have you ever wanted to make a big, beautiful statement with your card design?

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Small Details, Big Impact: Step Up Your Card Design with These Travel-Inspired Ideas!

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August 8, 2025September 10, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 69 Comments

Did you know just a few small tweaks can step up a card design? Today, I’m sharing three travel-themed cards where details make all the difference…

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