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 | Apr 9, 2026 | Gallery, Get More From Your Tools, Handmade Cards, Step-by-Step Paper Crafts to Make, Tips and Tricks, Videos by Design with Jo, What Makes a Great Handmade Card?
Have you ever finished heat embossing an image and thought… “Why does this look so…off?” Maybe it’s a bit patchy. Maybe it’s dull instead of shiny. Or perhaps those random flecks showed up like uninvited guests at a party. Here’s the thing most people don’t... by Jo-Anne Rogers | Apr 2, 2026 | Gallery, Get More From Your Tools, Handmade Cards, Step-by-Step Paper Crafts to Make, Tips and Tricks, Videos by Design with Jo, What Makes a Great Handmade Card?
If you’ve been making cards for any length of time, I absolutely can guarantee you’ve got these. Those narrow strips of cardstock left over from trimming layers, panels and especially, card bases. Too good to throw away… but not quite big enough to feel useful. So... by Jo-Anne Rogers | Mar 26, 2026 | Gallery, Get More From Your Tools, Gifts and Non-Paper Projects, Handmade Cards, Step-by-Step Paper Crafts to Make, Tips and Tricks, Videos by Design with Jo, What Makes a Great Handmade Card?
If Easter snuck up on you this year… you’re not alone.🤦♀️ But before you go out and buy something new to make some treats… 👉 take a look at your punches and paper scraps. Because these little bits tucked away in your stash? They can turn into quick, adorable Easter... by Jo-Anne Rogers | Mar 19, 2026 | Gallery, Get More From Your Tools, Handmade Cards, Tips and Tricks, Videos by Design with Jo, What Makes a Great Handmade Card?
If you’ve been making cards for any length of time, you probably have a small mountain of patterned paper scrap strips somewhere around your craft desk. Right? Those narrow strips left after cutting full card bases, layers or panels? Too pretty to toss…but... by Jo-Anne Rogers | Mar 12, 2026 | Gallery, Get More From Your Tools, Handmade Cards, Techniques & Tutorials, Tips and Tricks, Videos by Design with Jo, What Makes a Great Handmade Card?
If you’ve ever wondered how to use patterned paper you don’t like, you’re not alone. Maybe you’re like me? You open a pack of designer paper and immediately fall in love with a few sheets while the others sort of actually…um…turn you off!? Maybe the... by Jo-Anne Rogers | Mar 5, 2026 | Gallery, Get More From Your Tools, Handmade Cards, Tips and Tricks, Videos by Design with Jo, What Makes a Great Handmade Card?
Want to know how to make ANY patterned paper look polished? Last week in Boss Your Paper Bootcamp, we tackled bold, busy patterned paper and let it take centre stage. If you missed it, you can catch up here:👉 Easter Card Ideas Using Patterned Paper This week, if...
