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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 ~ 73 Comments

Ready for more frame ideas?

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

January 9, 2026January 14, 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, 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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How to Create a Faux Shadow-Box Card with a Layered Bird Design! (+ Video & Winner)

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 ~ 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 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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Two Bee-Inspired Card Ideas Using Coordinating Dies in Clever Ways! (+ Video Tutorial)

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 ~ 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, 2025November 13, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 8 Comments

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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