Tis The Season SVG File Simple Christmas Card

By Brandi Mahon | October 21, 2019

Need inspiration for your next DIY Christmas card?  Let me show you a card I made recently from digital cut file.  Using your own cutting machine, you can recreate this card too! I was asked recently from Scrapbook.com to create a project using one of their newly released digital cut files. Below I will show…

Masculine DIY Card

By Brandi Mahon | October 17, 2019

Struggle on ideas for Masculine Cards? Let me show you a super cute and easy masculine card you can make for almost any occasion. Today I'm going to show you this really cute masculine birthday card that I made for our latest card swap. I run a monthly card swap in the Facebook group called…

How to Create a Reusable Stencil with your Silhouette Cameo

By Brandi Mahon | October 4, 2019

Want to create reusable stencils with your Silhouette Cameo? Let me show you how to create an acetate stencil from a digital cut file by Scrapbook.com!  Then let me show you how to use your stencil into a beautiful card. Recently the folks over at Scrapbook.com asked me to create a card with a product…

Electronic Craft Cutting Machines

By Brandi Mahon | October 2, 2019

I love to use all types of tools to create cards and crafts.  And using electronic craft cutting machines are great for just that!  Here are some of the cutting machines and accessories I recommend! This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link…

Masculine Birthday Card Swap

By Brandi Mahon | September 23, 2019

Masculine Birthday Cards Do you struggle when it comes to creating masculine birthday cards? Participating in this card swap will help inspire you with masculine birthday cards from crafters all over the country. What is a card swap? A card swap is a fun way to make 7 of the same card, send them in,…

AdornIt Ambassador

By Brandi Mahon | August 16, 2019

This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but it won’t cost you a penny more)! The income I make helps me with the expenses of this blog. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. I'm so…

Show & Tell: Sympathy Card Swap

By Brandi Mahon | August 9, 2019

Getting ideas for sympathy cards is sometime difficult.  And having to come up with an idea for a sympathy card when you actually need it can be daunting.  Well this month's card swap is designed to help you with that. Every month, I host a card swap.  This is where crafters from all over the…

Christmas in August Card Swap

By Brandi Mahon | August 8, 2019

Christmas in August! What is a card swap? A card swap is a fun way to make 7 of the same card, send them in, and get 5 beautiful cards back to use! What's more cheerful than a beautiful rainbow card that uses bright colors? This is a brand/vendor non-exclusive swap.  You may use any…

Amazon Prime Day is a MUST for Crafters

By Brandi Mahon | July 1, 2019

I love Amazon Prime.  I wasn't sure when I first signed on if I would purchase enough to warrant the subscription fee.  I thought OK, I'll sign up for the free trial and then I will realize that it is not worth it… That I will never order enough.  Wrong! What hooked me on Amazon…

Rainbow Card Swap

By Brandi Mahon | June 11, 2019

Rainbow cards are the bomb! What is a card swap? A card swap is a fun way to make 5 of the same card, send them in, and get 5 beautiful cards back to use! What's more cheerful than a beautiful rainbow card that uses bright colors? This is a brand/vendor non-exclusive swap.  You may…

Friendship or Romantic Card Swap

By Brandi Mahon | May 9, 2019

Let's create sweet cards for our friends or sweethearts! What is a card swap? A card swap is a fun way to make 5 of the same card, send them in, and get 5 beautiful cards back to use! This is a brand/vendor non-exclusive swap.  You may use any product, current or retired, in the…

Simple Stencil Background Using Distressed Oxide Ink

By Brandi Mahon | April 27, 2019

Does the idea of using stencils excite you and intimidate you all at the same time? Let me show you how to create a beautiful simple stenciled background using distressed oxide ink! I have been super crazy about stencils lately.  Especially mandala stencils and oxide inks! I can't stop creating and the ideas are just…

Show & Tell: Spring Flowers Swap

By Brandi Mahon | April 4, 2019

Everyone loves to get cards in the mail.  At least I do.  Every month, I host a card swap.  This is where crafters from all over the country create 5 beautiful cards, all of the same design, and send them to me in the mail.  Then I take those 5 cards and swap them out…

Sympathy Card Swap

By Brandi Mahon | April 4, 2019

Let's create cards for condolences! What is a card swap? A card swap is a fun way to make 5 of the same card, send them in, and get 5 beautiful cards back to use! This is a brand/vendor non-exclusive swap.  You may use any product, current or retired, in the creation of your swap…

Watercolor Technique Using Reinkers

By Brandi Mahon | March 16, 2019

Have you ever thought about using watercolors but weren't sure how to go about it? Or you didn't really want to spend the money if you weren't sure if you would enjoy it? Well I have a technique for you to try out using supplies you probably already have.  The reinker watercolor technique is super…

Spring Flowers Floating Die Cut Card

By Brandi Mahon | March 15, 2019

Today I want to share with you the items used to create the Spring Flower Floating Die Cut card I created for the March 2019 Card Swap that I hosted.  As of today, I have not had time to create a step by step tutorial, but I plan to do that in the next couple…

Balloons & Banners Birthday Card Swap

By Brandi Mahon | March 8, 2019

Let's create birthday cards with balloons & banners! What is a card swap? A card swap is a fun way to make 5 of the same card, send them in, and get 5 beautiful cards back to use! This is a brand/vendor non-exclusive swap.  You may use any product, current or retired, in the creation…

Show & Tell: Color Theme Swap

By Brandi Mahon | February 20, 2019

Everyone loves to get cards in the mail.  At least I do.  Every month, I host a card swap.  This is where crafters from all over the country create 5 beautiful cards, all of the same design, and send them to me in the mail.  Then I take those 5 cards and swap them out…

Spring Flowers Card Swap

By Brandi Mahon | February 8, 2019

Let's create cards with spring flowers! What is a card swap? A card swap is a fun way to make 5 of the same card, send them in, and get 5 beautiful cards back to use! This is a brand/vendor non-exclusive swap.  You may use any product, current or retired, in the creation of your…

Distressed Oxide Stencil Background Tutorial

By Brandi Mahon | February 4, 2019

Oh how I could just squeal with excitement as I my order of distressed oxides came in the mail earlier this month.  I had seen videos on youtube of pretty distressed oxide stenciled background and wanted to give it a try for myself.  And was so pleased with the outcome that I wanted to share…

Gina K Designs Connect Glue Product Review

By Brandi Mahon | January 25, 2019

I have always been a bit shy of using liquid/wet glue on my paper craft projects.  But I just discovered a new to me product that I absolutely love.  This is my Gina K Designs Connect Glue review. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after…