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Tutorials Card-making

How to Make a Watercolor Postcard . . . Without Watercolors! Oh my goodness, I didn't realize you could do this! This method is so simple I taught it to my 5 and 7-year old nieces and they had a hey-day making lovely watercolor-looking pieces. It's so much fun! Also is a great idea for art journaling backgrounds. :) via littlegirldesigns.com
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Make a Watercolor Postcard . . . Without Watercolors!

This watercolor postcard method is so easy you can teach your kids to do it. Which is exactly what I did the last time I…

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Oh my goodness, these cards are so cute. AND they're so easy to make. You probably have all the supplies to make these get well cards already! (Kid-friendly project too! :))
Posted in Letter-writing, Tutorials Card-making

Make a Get Well Card

I saw a get well card similar to this one years ago at the grocery store except the band-aid had little googly eyes. It was…

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Learn how to transform a recipe into a card or print that you can frame or give as a unique gift!
Posted in Letter-writing, Tutorials Card-making

How to Paint a Recipe

Want to learn how to paint a recipe? It’s such a fun project and makes a cute card too! Wow, I can’t believe the majority…

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Learn how to make these beautiful watercolor cards -- they're simple enough that a toddler can do them. I LOVE these! :)
Posted in Crafts, Kid-friendly Crafts, Letter-writing, Tutorials Card-making

Toddler-Friendly Salt Effect Watercolor Cards

I LOVE these cards. Last year I discovered salt effect watercolor cards but for some reason I never got around to making a tutorial. Maybe…

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Watch as I create two simple "remember when" cards; you don't even have to consider yourself an artist to make these. And they make great gifts too!
Posted in Letter-writing, Tutorials Card-making

How to Make a Remember When Card

A “remember when” card is one of my favorite kinds of cards to make for someone. It’s pretty easy to whip one up, takes a…

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Have you ever wanted to make a pop-up card but they look too difficult? This is a great tutorial on how to make a simple pop up card that takes minimal supplies and skills. And you'll love the cute result!
Posted in Letter-writing, Tutorials Card-making

How to Make a Super Simple Pop-up Card

Who doesn’t love a pop-up card? It’s mail with a sweet surprise all wrapped up in one. Maybe you’ve wanted to try to make one…

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Pull out a stack of blank envelopes and let's get to decorating! Why send plain envelopes through the mail when you can add your own personal touch? Click through to learn five fun (and easy) ways to personalize your snail mail!
Posted in Letter-writing, Tutorials Card-making

Five Fun Ways to Decorate Envelopes

As a part of letter-writing month, we wouldn’t want to forget the envelopes! After all, that’s the first thing your friend will see when they…

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LOVE this card tutorial--it's super easy and now I don't feel so bad about my stacks of Anthropologie catalogs that I can't seem to throw away. This is the kind of tutorial that anyone could do (it's even kid-friendly in my opinion!)
Posted in Letter-writing, Tutorials Card-making

How to Make Gorgeous Butterfly Cards

Thank goodness for Anthropologie catalogs. I’ve used those beautiful pages for more projects than I can count, and today I’m going to share the world’s…

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Say "Hello!" with this whimsical watercolor card by Maggie of Maggie's Butterfly Kisses. Send someone a smile in the mail today! #30daymailboxlove
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Say Hello With This Fun Watercolor Card

Today I’m excited to introduce you to Maggie, the blogger behind Maggie’s Butterfly Kisses. Her blog is packed with card-making tutorials, and I’m so glad…

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How to Make a Paper Doll card - Use up paper and fabric scraps to make your own paper doll card. Such a sweet idea! via littlegirldesigns.com
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How to Make a Paper Doll Card

A few weeks ago, I was clicking around Pinterest when I came across a picture of a sweet little illustration that was made with a…

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Ink Dropper Art for Cards - Have you ever made ink dropper art? It's really easy and a great technique to use for card-making. Learn more at littlegirldesigns.com
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Ink Dropper Art for Cards

Learn how to make ink dropper art that you can use for cards, prints, and whatever your creative heart desires! A few months ago, I…

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Get inspired by Flow magazine with these creative ideas for cards and art! Love this creative prompt! I'll be filling up my art journal with these! And don't even get me started with the letter writing bit. I've already made a couple of these for my pen pals. :)
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Inspired by Flow Magazine: Ideas for Cards & Art

Get inspired by Flow magazine with these creative ideas for cards and art! Love this creative prompt! I’ll be filling up my art journal with…

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How to make a Truth Card - Learn how to create a beautiful card that will encourage a friend. (You can also make these for you! :)) @ littlegirldesigns.com
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How to Make a Truth Card

Truth. It’s something we all need, don’t we? The need to speak truth to my own heart has been forefront in my mind lately. I…

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Make a Watermelon Card - Yum! Watermelons are delicious AND cute. Make this card and send some love in the mail. Also a great craft for kids! @ littlegirldesigns.com
Posted in Creative Life, Letter writing Prompts and Tutorials, Letter-writing, Tutorials Card-making

Make a Watermelon Note Card

Welcome to the third week of my Summer Crafting series. Every Friday for the next 7 weeks, I’ll be sharing easy crafts you can make…

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How to Make a Fireworks Card - a super simple tutorial to make your own fireworks card. This is a kid-friendly craft and would also make a great gift! @ littlegirldesigns.com
Posted in Creative Life, Holiday, Kid-friendly Crafts, Letter writing Prompts and Tutorials, Letter-writing, Tutorials Card-making

Make a Fireworks Postcard

This fireworks postcard is the result of several different 4th of July craft attempts that failed. In other words, it was my fall-back craft, the…

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How to Make Ombre Effect Watercolor Cards - Learn how to make a couple of beautiful cards--no watercolor experience required! @ littlegirldesigns.com
Posted in Creative Life, Letter writing Prompts and Tutorials, Letter-writing, Tutorials Card-making

How to Make Ombre Effect Watercolor Cards

A month or so ago, I asked my readers what kinds of crafts they would like to see more of, and the resounding answer was…

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How to make an envelope out of a heart-shaped piece of paper & how to make adorable star bunting. Bring back snail mail! :) @littlegirldesigns.com #snailmail #bunting
Posted in Crafts, Creative Life, Easy Crafts to Make, Letter-writing, Tutorials Card-making

Make a Heart Envelope and Star Bunting

Learn how to make a heart envelope and star bunting with these two quick tutorials! Recently I found an old star paper punch in my…

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Did you know April is Letter Writing Month? Let's bring back snail mail with tips, tutorials, printables, and prompts for all things letter writing! Yay for old-fashioned cards and mail!
Posted in Creative Life, Letter writing Prompts and Tutorials, Letter-writing, Tips & Prompts, Tutorials Card-making

April is Letter Writing Month

I recently discovered that April is National Letter Writing Month. How fun is that? Letters are such a great way to keep in touch. Even…

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Encouragement Cards (Includes a Free Printable!) - a simple handmade gift for Valentine's or just because! I love tucking these into my husband's bag when he travels, and they also make great lunchbox notes.
Posted in Creative Life, Holiday, Letter writing Prompts and Tutorials, Letter-writing, Life, Tips, Tutorials Card-making

Encouragement Cards (Plus a Free Printable!)

Want to make someone’s day? Send them an encouragement card. The simple practice of saying “thank you” and letting someone know that you’re thinking of…

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How to Make a Watercolor Leaf Card - a simple tutorial on how to make beautiful watercolor leaf cards. Make several to give as gifts @littlegirldesigns.com
Posted in Letter-writing, Tutorials Card-making

How to Make a Watercolor Leaf Card

When I was visiting my parents recently, I had the chance to read through my mom’s stack of magazines and new-to-me cookbooks. You read cookbooks…

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