by Jo-Anne Rogers | Jul 21, 2026 | Gallery, Get More From Your Tools, Handmade Cards, News You Can Use, What Makes a Great Handmade Card?
Have you ever talked yourself into buying something, then talked yourself right back out of it? That was me with the new Hot Foil System from Stampin’ Up! I must have looked at it ten times. I watched videos, read reviews, added it to my cart, took it out, added... by Jo-Anne Rogers | Jun 29, 2026 | Gallery, Handmade Cards, News You Can Use, Paper Crafting Q&A, What Makes a Great Handmade Card?
Does this happen to you – you sit down to make a card and spend more time choosing colours for handmade cards than actually creating? 🙋♀️ You start with one piece of cardstock. Then another. Then perhaps a third. Before you know it, your desk looks like a... by Jo-Anne Rogers | May 27, 2026 | Gallery, Handmade Cards, News You Can Use, Paper Crafting Q&A, What Makes a Great Handmade Card?
“I’m just not creative.” Have you ever said that while sitting at your craft table? Maybe it happened while looking at a card that isn’t quite coming together. Or perhaps while scrolling online and wondering how someone else made theirs look so effortless. I hear that... by Jo-Anne Rogers | May 7, 2026 | Gallery, Handmade Cards, News You Can Use, Tips and Tricks, Videos by Design with Jo, What Makes a Great Handmade Card?
Do you ever stare at a card you’re making and think, “Why does this just…not work?” This cluttered cards fix might be exactly what your crafty brain needs. Because sometimes the answer isn’t adding another die cut, embellishment or layer. Sometimes it’s grabbing... by Jo-Anne Rogers | Apr 30, 2026 | Gallery, Get More From Your Tools, Handmade Cards, News You Can Use, Tips and Tricks, Videos by Design with Jo, What Makes a Great Handmade Card?
Stop rearranging and start creating faster with card layouts that work! This is your permission slip to stop fussing, second guessing and sliding pieces around your card like a puzzle that just doesn’t click. You know when it happens. You’ve got beautiful paper.... by Jo-Anne Rogers | Apr 23, 2026 | Gallery, Get More From Your Tools, Handmade Cards, News You Can Use, Tips and Tricks, Videos by Design with Jo, What Makes a Great Handmade Card?
Feeling Stuck Using the Same Colour Combos? It’s time to stop playing it safe with colour – try a colour wheel Instead. Because if your cards are starting to feel a little… predictable…same-same…boring? You’re not alone. But rest assured there are... by Jo-Anne Rogers | Apr 16, 2026 | Gallery, Get More From Your Tools, Handmade Cards, News You Can Use, Step-by-Step Paper Crafts to Make, Tips and Tricks, Videos by Design with Jo, What Makes a Great Handmade Card?
Have you ever pulled out your cardstock, started putting colours together…and then thought: “Why does this just not look right?” Too bright.Too flat.Or just…something ‘off’. Here’s what most card makers don’t realize: 👉 Choosing colour combinations isn’t... by Jo-Anne Rogers | Dec 15, 2025 | Gallery, Get More From Your Tools, Handmade Cards, News You Can Use, Paper Crafting Tool Tips, Techniques & Tutorials, Tips and Tricks, Videos by Design with Jo
If you want a holiday project that brings instant giggles and a tiny bit of chocolate-powered joy, this snowman treat holder is your new best friend. And yes, this idea works with both Lindt balls and Ferrero Rocher. Already a winner, right? Imagine handing someone a... by Jo-Anne Rogers | Dec 8, 2025 | Gallery, Get More From Your Tools, Handmade Cards, News You Can Use, Paper Crafting Tool Tips, Techniques & Tutorials, Tips and Tricks, Videos by Design with Jo
Elegant shaker cards for card making don’t always get the spotlight. Most of the time, shaker cards are cute, playful or downright glitter-explosion! Fun, yes. Sophisticated? Nah, not always. But what if your shaker card could be soft, stylish and completely grown-up?... by Jo-Anne Rogers | Dec 1, 2025 | Gallery, Get More From Your Tools, Handmade Cards, News You Can Use, Paper Crafting Tool Tips, Techniques & Tutorials, Tips and Tricks, Videos by Design with Jo
If you’ve ever wished your Stampin’ Blends could magically turn into soft, artsy backgrounds (and basically do the heavy lifting for you on your card), today’s your lucky day. Because that’s exactly what this technique does. And nope, you don’t have to be an artist....
