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Ink Blending

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 ~ 7 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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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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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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Make WOW-WORTHY 5 Minute Stencil Backgrounds for Cardmakers! + Video

October 23, 2025January 16, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 4 Comments

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

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Woodgrain Card Ideas: 4 Bright & Fun Cards Inspired by Nature!

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September 19, 2025January 16, 2026 ~ 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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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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5 Quick and Easy Stamped Card Ideas You Can Make in 5 Minutes + Video!

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 12 Comments

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!

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2 Fun Cardmaking Techniques to Highlight Your Sentiment + Video!

June 18, 2025June 19, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 6 Comments

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

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3 Easy Ink Blending Techniques to Build Beautiful Blooms!

May 9, 2025June 29, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 104 Comments

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

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ZERO Waste to Make a QUICK Floral Notecard Set!

March 16, 2025May 14, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 104 Comments

Do you like to make notecard sets? I love to mix and match, but did not realise how just one die could speed things up!

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Time for a BONUS Challenge Card with Tropical Vibes (+Video)!

March 2, 2025May 14, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 14 Comments

Do you really like flowers? I just had to play the wheel again, and can you guess what I added…

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How to Add Details to FLOWERS the EASY Way!

February 23, 2025February 23, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 12 Comments

Do you have any pencils? If you said Yes, then why not try today’s techniques!

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4 EASY Ways to Use Shimmer Paste on Cards!

Altenew - Shimmer Paste Pearl - Garden Whispers - Patterned Petals - Ornate Emblems EF - Timeless Sentiments - Be Strong - Tropical Vibes 1
February 8, 2025March 19, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 112 Comments

Do you like a bit of shimmer and shine? I do, and I’m here to help you get your SHINE on!

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How to Use Stencils for FUN & EASY Backgrounds!

January 10, 2025March 19, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 68 Comments

Do you like a stencil background? Did you know that if you are lacking in mojo, then, this can be a great place to start… let me show you how!

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2 Surprising Ways to STEP UP 3D Embossing Folders (+ Video)!

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 ~ lostinpaper ~ 18 Comments

Put your hand up if you have any 3D embossing folders… and if so, grab them out because I am sharing 2 fun ways to add some colour to your world!

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