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 | Apr 14, 2025 | Gallery, Handmade Cards, Paper Crafting Q&A, Tips and Tricks, Videos by Design with Jo, What Makes a Great Handmade Card?
If you’ve ever found yourself debating whether to add just one more gem (or ribbon or twine or sequin…) to your card, you are definitely not alone! One of the most common questions I get asked is “how many embellishments is too many?” In my latest... by Jo-Anne Rogers | Mar 18, 2025 | Gallery, Get More From Your Tools, News You Can Use, Paper Crafting Q&A, Paper Crafting Tool Tips, Techniques & Tutorials, Tips and Tricks, Videos by Design with Jo
If you love mixed media and adding texture to your handmade cards, then embossing paste is a must-have in your crafting stash (and you’ll need these tips for embossing paste😉)! Whether you’re new to it or have dabbled a bit before, today I’m sharing... by Jo-Anne Rogers | Mar 14, 2025 | Gallery, Handmade Cards, Paper Crafting Q&A, Paper Crafting Tool Tips, Step-by-Step Paper Crafts to Make, Techniques & Tutorials, Tips and Tricks, Videos by Design with Jo, What Makes a Great Handmade Card?
Do you ever feel like your handmade cards could use just a little something extra? Something to make them POP off the paper and grab attention? Well, let’s talk about why you might add texture to your cards! Texture brings your card to life, adding depth and interest... by Jo-Anne Rogers | Mar 11, 2025 | Classes and Events, Gallery, Get More From Your Tools, News You Can Use, Paper Crafting Q&A, Paper Crafting Tool Tips, Techniques & Tutorials, Tips and Tricks, Videos by Design with Jo
Uh oh – dry embossing paste? Don’t throw it out! Embossing paste is such a cool way to add some mixed media to your design. It’s been around forever, is fun to play with and great for any paper crafters wanting to dip her toe into the... by Jo-Anne Rogers | Mar 9, 2025 | Classes and Events, Gallery, Get More From Your Tools, News You Can Use, Paper Crafting Q&A, Paper Crafting Tool Tips, Techniques & Tutorials, Tips and Tricks, Videos by Design with Jo
Have you ever looked at pre-printed ephemera and thought, “That’s nice, but I wish it matched my project better”? Well, grab your coloured pencils, because I’m about to show you how easy it is to customize your ephemera and make it truly yours! If you’ve been... by Jo-Anne Rogers | Feb 12, 2025 | Gallery, News You Can Use, Paper Crafting Q&A, Paper Crafting Tool Tips, Techniques & Tutorials, Tips and Tricks, Videos by Design with Jo
In my latest video, what’s the halo effect in rubber stamping (and how to fix it), I made a boo boo as I was stamping. You should’ve seen the gnashing of teeth and rolling of eyes when I did! But then I thought, “Hey, I bet others might like to know... by Jo-Anne Rogers | Feb 5, 2025 | Gallery, Get More From Your Tools, Paper Crafting Q&A, Paper Crafting Tool Tips, Techniques & Tutorials, Tips and Tricks, Videos by Design with Jo
Grab my double tip in this easy way to make a decorative envelope flap! Even if you’ve mastered this technique already, I’ve got a priceless little tip you don’t want to miss in the video! Should You Decorate Your Envelope? Absolutely, unequivocally,... by Jo-Anne Rogers | Jan 28, 2025 | Gallery, Handmade Cards, News You Can Use, Paper Crafting Q&A, Paper Crafting Tool Tips, Step-by-Step Paper Crafts to Make, Tips and Tricks, Videos by Design with Jo, What Makes a Great Handmade Card?
Grab your free cheat sheet for 8 beginner tips for layering on handmade cards, then layer like a pro! Have you ever felt your handmade cards looked a tad flat? Or maybe just not quite “put together”? Let’s pump up the volume with some clever layering!...
