Add Beautiful with Paper Tearing – No Embossing Folder Needed!

Hello, crafters! If you’re looking for a quick, beginner-friendly way to add texture and visual interest to your handmade cards, let me introduce you to one of my favorite techniques—paper tearing! It’s an easy, no-fuss method that adds beautiful depth to your project without needing an embossing folder or die-cutting machine.

This week’s Card Kit to Go features the dreamy Everyday Happiness Designer Series Paper. In this card, I layered torn strips from the DSP to create a soft, rustic background that draws the eye and gives the card a handcrafted, textured look.

Why I Love Paper Tearing:
•       It’s forgiving—no perfect lines needed.
•       It adds movement and softness to even bold patterns.
•       It layers beautifully with stamps, embellishments, and even twine!

The stamped sentiment from the Everyday You & Me stamp set paired with florals and greenery adds the perfect touch of friendship. I topped it off with a tag from the Mixed Label stamp set and a bit of linen thread for an earthy, finished look.

Don’t forget the inside! I added a few more torn strips to carry the design through and used another sentiment to let someone know they’re on my mind.

Along with the fun DSP, I used the Mixed Labels stamp set. This stamp set has great sentiments for all your friendship cards.

Want to make this card at home?
You’ll find all the pre-cut pieces, die-cuts, and instructions in this week’s Card Kit to Go (April 13–19). Just add stamps, ink, and adhesive!

Sign up by Friday, April 18th to receive your kit. I can’t wait to see what you create with this technique!

This card is part of my Weekly Card Kit to Go. You can watch this week’s class on Facebook and YouTube on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:30p MST (or catch the replay).