The struggle of creating picture-perfect bows is real. I know. When I teach a make and take and say, "take the ribbon and tie a bow," I hear the groans.  With the Bow Maker by Starry Night Creations, the struggle is over. It's designed to simplify the bow making process in a few simple steps. The Bow Maker is perfect from card making, scrapbooking and crafting.  Interested in the Bow Maker? Click here!  Want more info, keep reading to see how it works. Tying a Bow with the Bow Maker   For fuller looking bows, wrap the ribbon around two or three...

Love is all you need! Right? This love-themed shaker card is overflowing with love and cuteness. Who can resist the penguin and Free Hugs sign?

Watch the video or follow the steps below to create this Showers of Love shaker card.

Spoiler Alert! I'm breaking into Spellbinder's Crafty Advent Calendar and doing a countdown to Christmas. Grab your 2023 Crafty Advent Calendar and craft along!   And, we're off and crafting! Day 1 The countdown starts off with a car and present die set. This card was created taking a piece of Pine Color Vibe cardstock and cutting it to 8"x4". Score and fold at 4" to create a top fold card. Add a warm white square cut to 3.5"x3.5". Stamp a sentiment and add the car and present. A sweet and simple card to show you care and to start off this holiday...

A stitch in time saves 9. OK, I'm dating myself with that one. But what about a stitched die used 5 different ways creates 9 cards? Hmmm, now I've got your attention! Whether you love to sew or can't sew on a button, you'll love the looks you can achieve with Spellbinder's Stitched Christmas Tree etched die. Best of all - no sewing required (at least for 4 of the designs).   Stitched Christmas Tree Die   The Spellbinders Stitched Christmas Tree die set includes 8 pieces - the tree outline, the stitching plate and the loopy tree detail. There is also a star...