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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 ~ 31 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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Same But Different: Debossed Embossing Folder Pencil Technique (+ Video Tutorial)

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ Leave a comment

What? Debossing again….. 😉

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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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Embossing with Dies: Create a Trellis Background Card (+ LIVE Video)

Die embossed trellis background card with ink blended leaves and flowers arranged in a bouquet.
February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 6 Comments

No embossing folder? No problem.

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Reverse 3D Stencil Technique | Tropical Card with an Embossing Folder Twist (+ LIVE Video)

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 4 Comments

Are you ready to flip your stencil technique on its head?

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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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Embossing Folders Over Stamped Images: Add Dimension in a Different Way (+ Video Tutorial)

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 4 Comments

If flat and boring isn’t your thing, then today’s technique is for you.

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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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Embossed Vellum Florals Over Watercolor: A Soft Meets Bold Card Design (+ Video Tutorial)

January 16, 2026February 3, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 4 Comments

Vellum and embossing folders can work beautifully together – once you know what to watch for.

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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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Inked Embossing Folder: One Folder, Two Totally Different Looks (+ Video)

January 9, 2026January 16, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 4 Comments

What if one embossing folder could do more than you think… with a little ink?

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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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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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5-Minute Christmas Card Ideas – Quick, Clever & Stash-Friendly! (Same But Different Series 2025 + Video)

December 4, 2025January 16, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 149 Comments

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

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Festive Bird Christmas Card Ideas – Cute & Stash-Friendly! (Same But Different Series 2025 + Video)

November 27, 2025January 16, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 8 Comments

Reindeer are great… but have you tried chickens on a Christmas card? Let’s have some feathered festive fun with these Bird Christmas Card Ideas!

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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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