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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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Crack It Open: A Fun & Festive Christmas Cracker Shaker Card!

Christmas Cracker card with shaker filled with bright confetti and sequins, festive holiday design
September 19, 2025September 12, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 13 Comments

Ever wondered what happens when a Christmas Cracker turns into a card… and then gets ‘cracked’?

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Holiday Wreath Cards with a Sweet, Modern Palette!

September 17, 2025September 11, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 11 Comments

Who says holiday wreaths have to be green?

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Tree-Mendous Holiday Cards: Traditional Colors, Modern Style!

September 15, 2025September 10, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 8 Comments

Classic reds and greens, or a twist on the traditional – which side are you on?

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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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What IGNITES Your Creativity? Finding Unique Inspiration for Greeting Card Ideas + Video!

July 16, 2025July 17, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 10 Comments

Have you ever wondered where the best greeting card ideas come from? Sometimes the answer is simpler than you think…

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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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3 Ways to Add EASY Dimension to Backgrounds!

April 11, 2025June 29, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 84 Comments

Want to add some quick WOW to your backgrounds? Then, check out these ideas to pump it UP!

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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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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 EASY MonochromaticTechniques for Cards!

Altenew - BAG Dreamy Dahlias - Elegant Sayings - Tranquility Fresh Dye Inks - Lovely Flowers - Ornate Nesting Dies - Milky Way Gem Sparkles (cards) (1)
December 12, 2024March 19, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 85 Comments

Do you want some monochromatic inspiration? Today, instead of seeing in black & white… you may want to enjoy some of my favourite blues!

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2 EASY Alcohol Marker Techniques!

November 7, 2024August 15, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 69 Comments

Do you want some colouring inspiration for alcohol markers? Today I have 2 SIMPLE ideas to share with you…

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3 EASY Single Daisy Card Ideas!

October 4, 2024March 19, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 83 Comments

Do you want a QUICK card idea, but still want something versatile and sweet? Then I say, bring on the daisies… or is it ONE daisy?

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How to Use BIG Greetings on Cards 3 WAYS!

August 30, 2024March 19, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 53 Comments

Do you have any BIG Sentiments, and do you struggle to use them? If so, then check out these 3 ideas to inspire you!

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FUN FLoral Card Idea: Let’s Create a Still Life!

August 9, 2024March 19, 2025 ~ lostinpaper ~ 88 Comments

Do you have any flower stamps? Maybe a vase? Then, you can create a card like this!

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How to Master the Art of Masking in Cardmaking (+ Video)!

August 3, 2024July 31, 2024 ~ lostinpaper ~ 14 Comments

Do you like to create a scene? Well, you may know already that I definitely do… a stamped scene that is 😄! Today we are getting Back to Basics, and I have 5 Hacks to share, to help you Mask like a Pro.

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Christmas Critters in JULY, Join Me at the Alex Syberia Instagram Hop!

July 11, 2024July 9, 2024 ~ lostinpaper ~ 14 Comments

What is your favourite Christmas critter? I’d be very surprised if you chose the one that is on my card today…

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