12x12 Cardstock Shop News
Card Making With Scrapbooking Kits - Teacher Appreciation Cards
Thu, Mar 26, 26 tara wilder
Tara from Wilder Crafting here, ready to share my new paper crafting obsession; card making using collection kits. When you're a lover of all things paper, it's hard to say no to a super cute paper pack like Carta Bella and Echo Park Collection Kits. These kits are usually used for scrapbooking but when you're a card lover like me, you find a way! The best part? No fancy die cut machine or Cricut required! For this project I used the Back To School Collection Kit to make some Teacher Appreciation cards, but feel free to use this basic guide as a template for any theme. I will also show you how I used the same ideas on one of my favorite new...
12 Days of Deals - Day 5
Sun, Mar 22, 26 Michelle Price
Welcome to our 12 Days of Deals! In just a few months we are moving to a brand new warehouse so we're hoping you can help us lighten the load a little for our big move. We've got 12 Days of Deals for you! Each deal is one day only and cannot be combined with any other offer. We also cannot combine orders from multiple days. Emails will be sent daily at 8am with that day's deal, or you can check this page if you miss the email. TODAY'S DEAL Today only, score select Collection Kits for just $1 (regularly...
Easter Bunny Paper Treat Box | Silhouette or Cricut Project
Thu, Mar 19, 26 tara wilder
Design Team Member Brenna here with an Easter Bunny Paper Treat Box tutorial! You’ll love this fun bunny box that’s perfect for Easter decorations or to gift that bunny-special person in your life! I think I’ll add a little bit of Easter grass to mine and treats to take to neighbors, but the options are endless! The easy open tab makes it usable again and again. Let’s dive into how I made it, so you can make one too! Supplies For this cute paper bunny box, you don’t need that much stuff! Of course, I always keep a supply of 12x12...
How To Score In Cricut Design Space For Easy Assembly
Thu, Mar 12, 26 tara wilder
If you’ve ever struggled to line up letters or oddly shaped pieces on a cardstockproject, you know how frustrating “eyeballing it” can be. One tiny shift andsuddenly everything looks off! Instead of guessing, let your Cricut do the hardwork for you. By adding a simple score outline in Design Space, you can create abuilt-in placement guide that makes assembling your layered cardstock designsquick, clean, and perfectly aligned every time. Let me show you how to score in Cricut Design Space to make assembly easy. By scoring a light outline onto your base layer, you create a placement guide.When it’s time...
St. Patrick's Day Pot Of Gold Treat Box - Cricut Project
Thu, Mar 05, 26 tara wilder
Jannet here, from Krafty Dekor! For this project I decided to make a cute St. Patrick's day pot of gold treat box using my Cricut project (Get the Design Space files here). I also used fun rainbow colors from the Encore Textured Cardstock collection. I love their bright colors and best of all, how smooth they cut with a cutting machine. For this project I used a variety of rainbow cardstock colors: Encore Textured Cardstock in All American red, Orange Taffy, Lemon Twist, Cabbage, Lucky Clover, Jet Black, and Swimming Pool. Bazzil Avalanche Encore California Gold Mirror Foil Cardstock Glitter Luxe...
The Ultimate Guide to Cricut Cardstock: Best Paper, Cut Settings, Weights & Pro Tips (2026)
Mon, Feb 23, 26 Michelle Price
If you’ve ever stood over your Cricut or Silhouette machine watching it shred a beautiful piece of paper, you know the heartbreak of using the wrong cardstock. We’ve all been there! At 12x12 Cardstock Shop, we're total paper nerds, and we know that the secret to a "wow" project isn't just the machine—it’s the paper you put on the mat. Today, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about Cricut cardstock crafting. From dialing in your settings to the 2026 paper crafting trends, we're here to help you get perfect cuts every time. In this guide you'll find the...
Personalized Easter Basket DIY Cardstock Craft
Thu, Feb 19, 26 tara wilder
Hi Crafty Friends!! Amanda from Lace Designs Studio here. Today I bring you a cute free personalized Easter basket DIY in the style of a cracked egg. This will make for a perfect Easter craft to make for your kids or loved ones! I used lots of new colors from the Encore Textured Cardstock line which were perfect for this project! There’s an option in the file to use a girl bunny (with lashes and heart glasses) or a boy bunny (no lashes on the eyes and circle glasses) so just choose which bunny you like best. Get the SVG file HERE. For me, I...
DIY Giant Paper Bow - St. Patrick's Day Craft
Thu, Feb 12, 26 tara wilder
Design Team Member Brenna here with a fun giant paper bow tutorial. This DIY paper bow is a great decoration that works for almost any holiday and finishes off those trendy paper chains. You can use it to add that extra "wow-factor" to your Valentine’s Day card or to entice your leprechaun into your finely made trap for St. Patricks’ Day. And don’t forget to use it on top of your paper wrapped present for birthdays or even Christmas. Honestly, the options are endless! This DIY oversized paper bow is going to be your new favorite craft because it’s so easy...
Bleach Stamping Handmade Cards
Thu, Feb 05, 26 tara wilder
Design Team Member Kate is back to show you how to stamp with bleach! Yes, you read that right. She tried this technique a few years ago (HERE) , but wanted to give it a fresh spin with our Encore Smooth Cardstock line. Plus add in a seasonal touch like with these Valentines cards and you've got a fun new card making technique! I'm not really into mixed media (too messy for me) but I love to dabble in some quick and easy techniques. I've done this bleaching technique before and decided to try it again and I was quite...
Valentines Party Favor - DIY Paint Kit
Thu, Jan 29, 26 tara wilder
Spread the love this Valentine's Day with this fun DIY paint kit that makes for the perfect paper craft party favors. Jannet from Krafty Dekor shares how easy it is to use this PROJECT FILE to make a unique Valentines gift this season. (Read until the end for a special discount code!) Start off by cutting the box template with your cutting machine, making sure all score lines are attached. This box is super simple. You will need (2) 12x12 cardstock sheets for the box base and 1 extra sheet for the inside of the box where your canvas and paint...
BRAND NEW COLORS OF ENCORE TEXTURED CARDSTOCK
Mon, Jan 26, 26 Michelle Price
We're SO excited to share! 56 NEW Colors of Encore Cardstock! We plugged a few color holes and dreamed up some new colors to bring you the most beautiful rainbow of 160 colors of Encore Textured Cardstock. Get some of this headed your way and stock your craftroom! Full Collection of All 160 Colors New Colors Collection - 56 Sheets Four Seasonal Packs (Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn) - 64 Sheets Encore Textured Swatch Book - All 160 Colors SHOP ALL ENCORE TEXTURED CARDSTOCK HERE WATCH THIS VIDEO TO LEARN MORE DOWNLOAD NEW COLOR CHART HERE SHOP FULL COLLECTION PACK SHOP...
Fishing Birthday Card For Men
Thu, Jan 22, 26 tara wilder
Hi! Design Team Member Brenna here! Are you looking for the perfect birthday card for the men in your life? This fishing themed birthday card is sure to make someone's day. It’s cute, easy-to-make, on-theme, and with a masculine color palette you can't go wrong! Get the free SVG file here. Birthday cards for men that love all things outdoors (like fishing) can be hard to find, but this fish-themed birthday card is easy to cut and works so well with 12x12 Cardstock Shop's papers! I whipped this card up quickly, and you can too! The supplies for this card...
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Cardstock for Every Type of Crafting
Mon, Jan 19, 26 Michelle Price
If you've ever browsed a particular color of cardstock in our online shop and thought, “Which one am I actually supposed to use?” — you’re not alone. Even seasoned paper crafters sometimes get tripped up by paper weight, texture, coating, and all the other little details that make one cardstock work perfectly for a project… and another fall flat. The good news? Once you know what all these differences mean, choosing the right cardstock becomes much easier — and the cardstock will add to your project results, instead of making things harder. Whether you’re rolling delicate paper flowers, cutting intricate layered...
Easy Handmade Card Layout Idea
Thu, Jan 15, 26 tara wilder
If you have limited time to craft, you don't want to spend your precious time THINKING about what you are going to make. It's great to have an arsenal of easy card layout ideas so you can jump right into creating. Back when Kate started making cards (over 22 years ago!) she always heard the saying "CASE a card". It stands for Copy And Share Everything. So Kate decided to CASE herself! Last month, Kate created this card over on Instagram reels. The layout is simple...just a shape, embellishments and a sentiment. Here's the layout shown as a sketch so you can...
DIY Valentine Box Idea
Thu, Jan 08, 26 Michelle Price
Hi Crafty Friends!! Amanda here from Lace Designs Studio. Today we’ll be working on the cutest Valentine’s Day mailbox. This is a great DIY Valentine Box Idea for classroom valentines. This Valentine SVG project uses a file found on Creative Fabrica and you can grab the file here. DIY Valentine Box Tutorial The first thing I did was glue my small heart onto the flag, and then grab a brad to push through the hole of the flag, and then through the long piece which will become the sides of our mailbox. Once your brad is in place, you’ll be...
New Years Eve Party Cupcake Toppers
Thu, Dec 18, 25 Michelle Price
Hi Crafty Friends, Amanda here! Today we’ll be working on four cute, easy to make New Years Eve cupcake toppers and the files I used are here: NYE Cupcake Toppers. You can use any cardstock you have on hand for this DIY party decor, but the sparkle from the cardstock I used is sure to wow your guests at your party! It’s easiest if you keep each set of toppers organized together and work by set. I decided to start with the disco ball and work towards the ones that will have the most pieces. When I tell you these are...
DIY Christmas Tree Napkin Ring
Thu, Dec 11, 25 tara wilder
If you’re looking for a simple, yet stunning way to elevate your holiday table décor, this DIY Christmas Tree Napkin Ring is the perfect project. It blends clean design with festive charm. Whether you’re preparing for a family dinner or hosting a holiday event his craft adds a beautiful personalized touch to any place setting. How To Design A Paper Napkin Ring Start by designing the base of your napkin ring in your design software such as Cricut Design Space or Silhouette Studio. • Make a rectangle sized 6” wide x 1.5” high. • Add two half circles,...
Handmade Gift Card Holder Tutorial Great For Teacher Gift
Wed, Nov 26, 25 tara wilder
It's that time of year when you want to thank those who work hard all year long (like that USPS, UPS or FedEx driver who brings you all your 12x12 Cardstock Shop Paper!) Design Team Member Kate is here with a cute and quick handmade gift card holder for you to make for this season's gift giving. This is also a great idea for a teacher gift. Gift Card Holder Template Start with a sheet of cardstock that measures 5 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches (standard A2 card base). Score at 4 1/4 inches to make your center card...
12 Days of Christmas Free Crafting Tutorials
Mon, Nov 24, 25 Michelle Price
OUR 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS EVENT IS WRAPPING UP
Here's one last chance to grab any files you missed!
DOWNLOAD CHRISTMAS FILES
That link includes all of the SVG files + a PDF with the tutorial links. Download the files and save the links, they disappear on December 11th!
Thank you for joining us this year for our 12 Days of Christmas event! Go follow the designers and say thank you for their generosity!
Stamped Handmade Christmas Card Idea | Shadow Stamping
Thu, Nov 20, 25 tara wilder
Have you seen our newest addition to the Encore Paper line? It's smooth cardstock that's perfect for stamping. Design Team Member Kate is here with a handmade Christmas card idea that uses stamping and heat embossing to create a shadow image of the main image. Even better, it makes 3 cards at one time. This Shadow Stamping tutorial is a fun stamped handmade Christmas card idea. Shadow Stamping Tutorial Start with three monochromatic colors (Kate used three shades of green). Cut each color into a panel measuring 4 x 5 1/4 inches. Then take those three panels and cut each...
DIY Christmas Treat Box
Wed, Nov 12, 25 Michelle Price
Hi crafty friends! Guest Designer Amanda here. I created a small chimney decorated Santa box that holds a few candies and wanted to share it with you. This project cut file, Chimney Candy Box, is not only fast to cut, but also fast to assemble! It’s perfect for making DIY Christmas teacher gifts or classroom gifts and is a fun DIY Christmas craft. DIY Chimney Candy Box First, cut out all your pieces from your cutting machine. If uploading and cutting in Cricut Design Space, while the project is grouped, use the following measurements 10.53” W x 9.325” H for a...
Easy Handmade Card Idea Using Cardstock Circles
Thu, Nov 06, 25 Michelle Price
Design Team Member Kate is really in love with all the color combos that our Encore Textured Cardstock has to offer. Because there are so many options you'll often find light and dark versions of the same colors. Kate is here today with an easy handmade card idea that highlights all those great cardstock color combos. The finished card is so cool and almost looks like an optical illusion. And bonus, this is a great way to use up cardstock scraps. Easy Handmade Card Idea Using Cardstock Scraps Let's get started. Choose a few coordinating colors and cut a circle...
Christmas Card Die Cut Hack
Thu, Oct 30, 25 tara wilder
Design Team Member Kate here with a card making hack for you! I love mass producing cards and since we are heading into the holiday season I thought I'd share this idea. There are so many cover plates out there on the market and I have quite a few. Cover plates are die cut templates that cut the whole card design out at once. I love the process of die cutting and then assembling them, but I ABSOLUTELY hate the little itty bitty pieces that need to be puzzled back into the centers of the letters (like the inside of...
Simple Sympathy Card Idea + Handmade Card Template
Thu, Oct 23, 25 tara wilder
Hi all, it's Design Team Member Kate back on the blog ready to share with you this handmade card template for making simple sympathy cards! I find that sympathy cards are too difficult to make when that time comes so I try to keep a few available in my stash. I like to take one day and make a dozen cards so that they are ready to be used. Here's a simple sympathy card template for when that difficult time arrives. Handmade Sympathy Card Template I took my Infinity/nesting circle dies and chose 3 sizes that would fit on my...
DIY Halloween Favor Candy Dome
Thu, Oct 16, 25 Michelle Price
Hi Crafty Friends, Amanda here! I came across the cutest Halloween cut file, this Halloween Favor Candy Dome, that’s also super easy to put together. It would honestly make for the perfect Halloween treat for kid’s school parties or for your loved ones. We have six easy layers to work with today - and they’re all super sparkly thanks to Encore Glitter Luxe and Sequin Glitter cardstock! Let's get started on this DIY Halloween Cricut craft. How to Make a DIY Halloween Favor Candy Dome I started by creating my pumpkin layers first. I grabbed the orange pumpkin and glued it...
Switched Strip Handmade Card Tutorial Using Scrap Cardstock
Thu, Oct 09, 25 tara wilder
Design Team Member Kate here, ready to share another fun cardstock strip idea for you to try out! Have you ever had a "duh" moment? I've seen several versions of this handmade card idea on Instagram and Pinterest, but could never understand how it was made. In my defense, all the samples I saw only had one card in the photo. Not until I saw a photo with two cards, did I finally get it! Handmade Card Tutorial Using Scrap Cardstock First I chose my color palette and cut the cardstock into strips. Then I covered a scrap piece of...
Mosaic Handmade Card Made With Scraps
Thu, Oct 02, 25 Michelle Price
Hello 12x12 Cardstock Shop fans! Christi for Scrapping For Tranquility bringing you a card made out of scraps. So easy and fun and comes out pretty and could even be used for a masculine card idea. Without further ado here is what it will look like when the card is completed. Let’s see what it took to get from a pile of scraps to a cool card... First, I pulled out a base and had it ready to go. I did this design right on the base because it is heavy and thick. I use Neenah Classic Crest Solar White...
12x12 Cardstock Shop Design Team Call
Thu, Oct 02, 25 Michelle Price
Do you love paper and love to teach? We are thrilled to announce that 12x12 Cardstock Shop is looking for a few new Design Team members who can help inspire and educate our community of paper lovers! This time around we are looking for a few specific types of creators. 1. PROJECT TUTORIAL LONG FORM VIDEO CREATORS Looking for experienced video creators to create tutorial videos for our YouTube Channel. Design Team members on this team will be asked to create one YouTube Tutorial video per month. See example here. 2. PROJECT TUTORIAL SHORT FORM VIDEO CREATORS Looking for experienced...
Can You Emboss Foil Cardstock?
Mon, Sep 29, 25 Michelle Price
If you're a fan of foil cardstock, you might be wondering if you can emboss foil cardstock. The answer is yes, you can, and the results are stunning! Design Team Member Nikki shows you how to emboss foil cardstock in this video and walks you through the process step by step. Now that you know how to emboss foil paper, let's jump into some ideas for how to use those designs once you have done the embossing. Here's two ways to use embossed foil cardstock Emboss Foil For Card Backgrounds Design Team Member Kate pulled out a stack of embossing...
Kid's Halloween Crafts - Easy Cards Using Basic Shapes
Wed, Sep 24, 25 tara wilder
Design Team member Kate is back with some simple but fun ideas for Halloween handmade cards. These three different card ideas use simple shapes making it easy for anyone to make, young or old. Grab some of your favorite cardstock and try out these kid's Halloween crafts! Ghost Halloween Card Idea For this card, Kate used a Halloween embossing folder to emboss a background panel to create her ghost cards. Three circles make each of the eyes and a larger oval makes for the open mouth. So easy even a toddler can do it if you prep the pieces for...
Simple Ways to Dress Up Cardstock For Handmade Cards
Thu, Sep 18, 25 tara wilder
Fall is such a wonderful season for crafting, and it’s the perfect time to pull out some warm, cozy colors from the Encore Cardstock collection. Today, Design Team Member Miss Carrie is going to show you how easy it is to take a simple cardstock die cut and give it a little extra charm using a few favorite techniques. With just stencils, inks, texture paste, and spatters, a basic sunflower card turns into something full of detail and personality. Here's some simple ways to dress up cardstock on your handmade cards. Doesn’t this card give you all the fall feels? The...
DIY Circus Tent Party Favors
Thu, Sep 11, 25 tara wilder
Amanda here, from Lace Design Studios! Today I'm showing you how to make 3D circus tent boxes that are sure to be a hit at every party. I’ve done them before in a different color scheme and they were used as centerpieces, but I think these are even more beautiful in the traditional circus colors. Try this fun paper craft treat box and impress your guests with a personalized DIY circus tent party favor. To access the file to make your own, click the link HERE. I did make an edit to the file on my own, I didn’t want...
Using Complementary Cardstock Colors With Die Cuts
Thu, Sep 04, 25 tara wilder
Hey all, Kate here! A few months ago, I wrote a blog post about all the great color combos with Encore Textured Cardstock that you could use with layering dies (read it here). Today I’m here with a few color combos that require just two colors, making it perfect for swapping colors and getting more cards out of one cut. HOW TO STRETCH YOUR DIE CUTS I like to use this two for one die cut technique when making cards because it allows me to use all the pieces of the die and make some fast cards. Essentially I chose...
Dreaming Tree Clown Card + Beginner Card Making Tip
Thu, Aug 28, 25 tara wilder
Hello 12X12 Cardstock Shop and Dreaming Tree fans! It is time for the monthly collaboration between these two fantastic companies. This month I made this awesome Clowning Around Card project from Dreaming Tree as a birthday card. This project comes with the numbers 0-9 to personalize your card, but I like to make cards ahead of time for my stash. I will then personalize it with the number when I use it. This card doesn’t have to be used for a birthday card. There are six print and cut sentiments that come along with the card, one being an...
Dimensional ATM DIY Cash Gift Box
Thu, Aug 21, 25 tara wilder
Hi Crafty Friends! Amanda from Lace Designs Studio here. Looking for a fun way to gift money? I stumbled across this ATM DIY Cash Gift Box file on Etsy and I fell in love with it. I thought it would be the perfect way to gift my Dad some cash for his upcoming birthday. It's also a great DIY gift idea for a teen. There’s a lot of pieces for this project, but most are easy and quick to assemble, though it can look a bit intimidating. I’m here to help with how I assembled it. How to Assemble 3D...
Tips For Starting A Paper Craft Business
Thu, Aug 14, 25 tara wilder
When it comes to running a successful paper craft business, Jannet Furman, the owner of Krafty Dekor, is one of the best! With hundreds of thousands of followers and over 10,000 sales on Etsy, she knows what it takes, and we are so lucky to have these top tips for starting a paper craft business from her. Jannet has some great advice for running a paper craft business. If you've ever thought of making your crafts a business, then pull up a chair for some great tips. Running a Paper Craft Business Tip #1: Don't Compare Yourself When you think...
Silhouette or Cricut Back To School Craft
Fri, Aug 08, 25 Michelle Price
Kiddos heading back to school? Craft up this adorable Back To School Sign with free SVG files and you'll be right on track for an A+ year. This cute Silhouette or Cricut back to school craft can be included in your child's back to school photos as a photo prop, then used as a first day of school teacher gift. This cute back to school craft makes the most adorable classroom sign! Design Team Member Jessica walks you through the process and shares tips and tricks along the way. The files include grades K-5th so you can customize for your...
The Easiest Card Template Ever
Thu, Aug 07, 25 tara wilder
Design Team Member Kate is back with a handmade card layout that is so simple, but so handy when you want to make a stack of cards without stressing over the design. If you are looking for a quick and easy card idea that won't take too much time, this handmade card template is for you! This layout can work for any occasion. You can use stickers, die cuts or stamped images. Switch up the background panel with specialty cardstock or patterned scrapbook paper. Beginner Handmade Card Template Any sentiment will work! A sentiment strip, die cut word or stamped...
3D Mushroom House | DIY Fairy Party Decor
Thu, Jul 31, 25 tara wilder
Hi Crafty Friends! Amanda from Lace Design Studios here. I stumbled across this project in Cricut Design Space and fell absolutely in love with this 3D Mushroom House, maybe because I had just mailed out a Smurf’s party order and felt that this would have been perfect to go with it! I also think a Fairy Party could use this mushroom for whimsical decor or even a DIY fairy party favor. What would you use these for? 3D Mushroom House Tutorial I decided to start with placing the white dots onto the mushroom head just to minimize some of the...
Paper Strip Checkerboard Card Tutorial
Thu, Jul 10, 25 tara wilder
We're always on the lookout for different papercraft techniques to amp up handmade cards and here is another fun one! Design Team Member Kate is back with a twist on card making with paper strips. This week Kate is making a paper checkerboard. We love to follow the paper craft trends and cards made with paper strips are still trending, so let's dive right into this cardmaking tutorial. Paper Strips Card Making Tutorial Kate used a die to cut her cardstock into strips. (This die is 1/4 inch, but any thickness will do). Using a piece of thin computer paper, apply...
Card Making Color Palette Ideas
Mon, Jul 07, 25 Michelle Price
Ever find yourself using the same color combinations over and over on your handmade cards? I know I do! I find a color combination I like and then I just return to it again and again. If you are looking for cool card making color palette ideas, keep reading. We've got both ombre color combinations and mixed color combinations to inspire you. What Makes a Cardstock Color Combination Look Good? But first, just a bit about color theory. What makes a color combo “nice” for handmade cards Here are color theory tips that help combos look good: Contrast: One or...
DIY 4th Of July Craft Paper Hat
Fri, Jun 27, 25 tara wilder
Are you ready to make the most patriotic craft around!? Follow along as I show you how to make this easy and fun 4th of July craft - a paper Independence Day hat! You'll find the link to the Design Space files in the supply list below. 4th of July Craft Paper Hat Instructions First gather your materials. Before starting, make sure you have all your paper pieces ready, along with glue and any embellishments you’d like to add at the end. Now let's form the hat base. Take the large white hat piece and gently roll it to create...
Patterned Paper Handmade Card Template
Thu, Jun 26, 25 tara wilder
Design Team member Kate is always on the lookout for a card layout that showcases patterned paper. This handmade card template is perfect for double sided paper but can be used for any type of paper you choose! Patterned Paper Card Template Cutting Guide To get started, cut your pieces as follows: 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Card Base 4" x 5-1/4" Card Base Layer (2) 1" x 2--3/4" Patterned Paper (2) 1" x 4" Patterned Paper (reverse side) 1-5/8" x 2-7/8" Center Rectangle Landscape Oriented Handmade Card Template This layout can be used in portrait or landscape orientation. Just remember the...
How To Dress Up Scrapbook Titles
Thu, Jun 19, 25 tara wilder
Hi 12x12 Cardstock Shop fans! Guest Designer Kira Sortor here with you today to share some tips for making your cardstock scrapbook titles stand out! As an avid scrapper, I know plenty of ways to add just the right amount of POP to your titles and wording. Dressing up the wording in your scrapbooks can be simple with just a few easy techniques, and here are some of my favorites. 4 Tips For Making Your Cardstock Scrapbook Titles Stand Out SCRAPBOOK TITLES TECHNIQUE 1: USE TEXTURED CARDSTOCK I love playing with different textured papers! In this title above, I am using...
Floating Sunset Handmade Card
Thu, Jun 12, 25 tara wilder
Sometimes you want to learn a new technique, but sometimes you just need to be reminded of one you already knew! Design Team member Kate is here with a new twist on a technique you've seen before--Floating Cards. This time we are going to make a scene with this floating card tutorial. For this first card, Kate used our Encore Textured Cardstock line to create the look of a sunset. Different widths of strips alternate to create the scene. A simple palm tree silhouette gets some bling by using our Sequins Glitter Cardstock. Idea For Using Your Cardstock Scraps This is also the perfect...
DIY Basketball Themed Party Favor Box
Thu, Jun 05, 25 tara wilder
Whether you're cheering on your favorite NBA or WNBA star, or planning a slam-dunk celebration for a little baller, this DIY jersey box makes the perfect keepsake or party favor. Let's make this basketball themed party favor DIY together. DIY Basketball Themed Party Favor Gift Box As always, I like to sort my cut pieces and work with the smaller details first so then I can breeze through the assembly process. I’ll be starting by gluing all of my smaller details together and then setting aside. Paper Craft Tip: How To Score Your Projects For Easy Piece Placement For the...
Easy Handmade Card Background Idea | Make Your Own Patterned Paper
Thu, May 29, 25 tara wilder
Design Team Member Kate is here with this simple paper craft technique that you could use when you have run out of ideas for your handmade card backgrounds! Plus - it's a great way to use up cardstock scraps! Color Palette for Masculine Cards Did you know we have a weekly color challenge over in our Facebook group? Each week we share a new color palette to inspire you for the week. Kate was inspired by these color challenges and pulled out her Encore swatch book to find a good color combination for her project. Kate decided on this masculine...
DIY Father's Day Treat Boxes
Thu, May 22, 25 tara wilder
These DIY Father's Day Treat Boxes are perfect for Dads with a sweet tooth! Dad doesn’t like candy? Contour the holes on the insert and slice in some new shapes for whatever you’d like to put inside. You can also omit the insert completely and give Dad a gift card to his favorite restaurant or store. Endless possibilities! The best part is that this is super fast to assemble, especially if you’re last minute like I am. 😂 Supplies: Bazzill Mediterranean Encore Jet Black American Crafts Precision White, Precision Crimson File: Dad Box Cricut Cutting Machine Bearly Arts Glue Foam...
11 Ideas For Using Glitter Cardstock
Thu, May 15, 25 Michelle Price
Glitter cardstock is one of my favorite ways to give my paper craft projects a bit of a boost. The unexpected shine elevates the whole project! But if you are new to using specialty cardstock, I can see how you might be uncertain about how to use glitter cardstock on projects. Luckily the 12x12 Cardstock Shop Design Team has tons of great ideas for you! How to Use Glitter Cardstock Glitter Cardstock Idea #1: Create Bold Glitter Sentiments Glitter cardstock really packs a punch when you use it for your sentiments on handmade cards, cake toppers and other party decor....
Father's Day Masculine Crafts For Sports Lovers
Thu, May 08, 25 tara wilder
Another month and another collaboration between 12 X 12 Cardstock Shop and 3D SVG (Dreaming Tree). Christi here from Scrapping For Tranquility ready to craft with you! Father’s Day is right around the corner, so I thought I would make something for the Dads in your life. These masculine craft ideas are great for Father's Day, or for handmade birthday cards. I made the Football Jersey Box and the Sports Dad Card files from Dreaming Tree. I am right out of Chicago so of course we are Bear Fans! I kept everything in those colors. Of course I had to...