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MOTIVATION MONDAY Carolina Craftin'

April 27, 2026

Today I’ve used a simple template but made a beautiful card by featuring some designer series paper.

Template measurements:

Basic White Cardstock

8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/2″ (cardbase)
4 1/2″ x 3 1/4″

Basic Black Cardstock

5 1/4″ x 4″
4 1/4″ x 3″

Products featured in my card:

SCRAP CARD SATURDAY Carolina Craftin'

April 25, 2026

USE YOUR SCRAPS TO MAKE CARDS

Don’t toss it! Turn those scraps of paper into beautiful handmade cards.

If you’re anything like me, you probably have a growing pile of paper scraps sitting on your craft table. Too pretty to throw away…but too small or too random to know what to do with. Sound familiar?

Here’s the good news: those scraps are actually little pieces of creative gold. With just a bit of intention, you can turn them into stunning, one-of-a-kind handmade cards!

Why save your scrap paper?

1. It saves money – cardstock and designer series paper add up quickly. Using your scraps helps stretch your scraps and make every purchase go further.

2. It sparks creativity – working with limited pieces forces you to think outside the box. some of the most unique designs come from “making do” with what you already have.

3. It reduces waste – crafting is more enjoyable when it’s a little more sustainable. Using scraps means less waste and more purpose for every piece of paper.

Follow along with me each Saturday as I start Scrap Card Saturday. I will give you ideas from the simplest to more advanced ways to use those scraps of paper and cardstock.

day’s card features 2″ x 3″ scraps of designer series paper. Measurements and products used are listed below…

Thick Basic White Cardstock – 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″ (cardbase)
Lost Lagoon Cardstock – 5 1/4″ x 4″
Basic White Cardstock – 5″ x 3 3/4″, run through Soft Waves 3D Embossing folder (available in Last Chance products).
Painted Illusions 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper – 3″ x 2″, cut 3 pieces (February 2026 product of the month – still available).
Words & Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set (available May 4th).
Scrap of Basic White and Flirty Flamingo Cardstock to stamp your sentiment and matte it.
I used Faceted Snowflakes to embellish the front of the card (available on the Last Chance product list).

MOTIVATION MONDAY Carolina Craftin'

April 13, 2026

Here’s a pretty spring combination of colors…Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight, and Flirty Flamingo…to spark you creativity.

I used the Gallery Blooms and Beautiful Motifs stamp sets and featured the colors with Stampin’ Blends markers.

A HANDMADE GOODBYE Carolina Craftin'

April 3, 2026

This card was made for a sweet coworker who is moving away. This is a larger A9 card which uses a full sheet of cardstock folded in half so it would be big enough for everyone in my office to sign. It features the Lovely Arrangement Photopolymer Stamp Set and dies. The sentiment is from a retired stamp set.

COMING TO NEWSLETTER SUBCRIBERS Carolina Craftin'

March 29, 2026

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MARCH CUSTOMER THANK YOU CARDS Carolina Craftin'

March 19, 2026

I used cards from the Delicate Dreams Suite Collection to make my March customer thank you cards. I love the way all the products coordinate and work together in the suites!

Crumb Cake cardstock – 5 and ½ inches x 8 and ½ inches, score at 4 and ¼ inches
Secret Sea cardstock – 5 and ¼ inches x 4 inches, scrap to punch shape with Modern Oval Punch and emboss with Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder
Delicate Dreams 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper – 5 inches x 3 and ¾ inches
Basic White Cardstock – scrap to punch with Three Banner Punch

COMPLETE ARROWFOLD CARD INSTRUCTIONS Carolina Craftin'

March 18, 2026

FAVORITE SPRING CARDS Carolina Craftin'

March 10, 2026