by Jo-Anne Rogers | Jul 26, 2021 | Gallery, Handmade Cards, News You Can Use, Paper Crafting Tool Tips, Techniques & Tutorials, Tips and Tricks, What Makes a Great Handmade Card?
If you haven’t tried an emboss resist background card, you will be after you see today’s card! Such a simple technique with gorgeous results! You’ll be able to pat yourself on the back and hang up your artist in residence shingle right away!... by Jo-Anne Rogers | Jul 18, 2021 | CASE the Cattie, Gallery, Handmade Cards, News You Can Use, Paper Crafting Tool Tips, Techniques & Tutorials, Tips and Tricks, Videos by Design with Jo, What Makes a Great Handmade Card?
Today I’ve CASEd the Cattie again to show you how to tear paper for handmade cards. Plus I’m making one of my first Christmas cards for 2021. If you love evergreen trees, I bet you’ll love it too! Have You Heard About CASE? CASE is short form for... by Jo-Anne Rogers | Jul 4, 2021 | Gallery, Get More From Your Tools, Handmade Cards, Paper Crafting Tool Tips, Tips and Tricks, What Makes a Great Handmade Card?
Have you ever wondered how to colour handmade cards fast? So fast, you’ll have time to make your card and get it in the mail even if you’re running behind? In fact, it’s so fast, it’s really the... by Jo-Anne Rogers | Jul 1, 2021 | Gallery, Handmade Cards, Paper Crafting Tool Tips, Tips and Tricks, What Makes a Great Handmade Card?
Happy Canada Day 2021 from Central Alberta! Today is our 154th birthday. And I have to say, we don’t look a day over 29! Whether you also live in Canada, or are visiting my site from another country, I’m happy to share my Canadian-esque birthday card with... by Jo-Anne Rogers | Jun 27, 2021 | Gallery, Get More From Your Tools, Gifts and Non-Paper Projects, Handmade Cards, Paper Crafting Tool Tips, Tips and Tricks, Videos by Design with Jo
Today I want to show you how to make a belly band to add a little something extra to your handmade designs! Has someone mentioned the term “belly band” and you thought it was what happened when you visited the buffet line one too many times? You’ll... by Jo-Anne Rogers | Jun 25, 2021 | Gallery, Get More From Your Tools, Handmade Cards, Paper Crafting Q&A, Paper Crafting Tool Tips, Tips and Tricks, Videos by Design with Jo, What Makes a Great Handmade Card?
I bet you’ve heard the term, but have you ever wondered “What is hinge step stamping?” I’m going to give you all the details in my new Crafty Questions feature! Video answers to your paper crafting questions! Maybe you’ve seen cards like... by Jo-Anne Rogers | Jun 15, 2021 | Gallery, Handmade Cards, News You Can Use, Techniques & Tutorials, Tips and Tricks, What Makes a Great Handmade Card?
Let’s see how gorgeous your designs can be once you know how to use a background stamp to make a card! Which background stamp am I using today? The Wild Roses. Isn’t it stunning? The Wild Roses Background Stamp is Beautiful with a Watercolour Wash I paired... by Jo-Anne Rogers | Jun 10, 2021 | Gallery, Handmade Cards, Tips and Tricks, What Makes a Great Handmade Card?
Today let’s make a simple embossed card to say a special thank you! This one has a beautiful punch and even more gorgeous paper to take it to the WOW level! Let’s take a peek. Simple Embossed Card to Say Thanks This little note card packs a big punch! The... by Jo-Anne Rogers | Jun 1, 2021 | CASE the Cattie, Gallery, Get More From Your Tools, Handmade Cards, Paper Crafting Q&A, Paper Crafting Tool Tips, Tips and Tricks, Videos by Design with Jo, What Makes a Great Handmade Card?
I’d love to show you another way to use patterned paper in card making! Why not come along and watch as I CASE the Cattie and give you the tips and tricks to make this layout your own! What’s a CASE ? In our paper crafting world CASE stands for Copy And... by Jo-Anne Rogers | May 30, 2021 | Gallery, Handmade Cards, News You Can Use, Paper Crafting Tool Tips, Tips and Tricks, What Makes a Great Handmade Card?
If you need a quick and cheerful card to make for someone who might be feeling a little down, this one is it! It uses some scraps I had laying around (which I bet you have too) so it goes together in a jif! Really! Whoever you send it to will love it! Quick and... 
