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Texture Makes the Magic | Cozy Critter Card with Embossing Folders (+ LIVE Video)

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 8 Comments

What happens whenembossing folders do more than just sit in the background?

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More Rainbow Floral Card Ideas Using Different Techniques!

Two rainbow floral cards using watercolor and ink blending techniques side by side by Therese Calvird
January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 18 Comments

Apparently, one rainbow card session leads to another 🌈

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Rainbow Floral Card Ideas & Embossing Folder Hack (+ Video Tutorial)

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 10 Comments

I can’t believe I’ve never ink blended a layered rainbow flower before… WOW!
Warning! This kind of rainbow floral card magic is a little addictive. 😉

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

January 16, 2026January 27, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 4 Comments

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

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Tired of Wasted Craft Supplies? This Summit Changes Everything!

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ Leave a comment

Put your hand up if you have cardmaking supplies sitting in your stash that you haven’t used in a while… or maybe ever 🙋‍♀️

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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 16, 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, 2026January 16, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 14 Comments

Looking for a new way to frame your florals?

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Bird Focal Point Card Ideas: Simple Techniques with Big Impact! (+ Video Tutorial)

December 19, 2025January 16, 2026 ~ 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 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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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 16, 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, 2025January 16, 2026 ~ 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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Jolly Christmas House Card – Craft Roulette Challenge #EncouragementCard

Jolly Christmas house card featuring a die-cut city building with a black cat at the front door by Therese Calvird.
November 8, 2025January 16, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 12 Comments

They spun the Craft Roulette wheel, and I got “Encouragement Card,” “Sophisticated”, “House Pets,” and “Thread or Twine.”
So naturally… I made a Christmas card with a black cat waiting by the door. 😄

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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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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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Eclipse Technique Christmas Card | My CASE from Anna’s Design! + Video

October 29, 2025January 16, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 8 Comments

There’s more to this card than meets the eye….

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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, 2025January 16, 2026 ~ 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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Creative Background Stencil Cards Using Two Techniques! (+ Video Tutorial)

October 15, 2025January 16, 2026 ~ lostinpaper ~ 8 Comments

One stencil, two techniques, and a BONUS idea… are you ready?

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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, 2025January 16, 2026 ~ 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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