Cards
Handmade cards.
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No Tricks, All Treats – A Handmade Halloween Card
Halloween is the perfect season to get a little playful with paper crafting — and this card does just that! Using the Spooky Sweet Suite Collection from Stampin’ Up!, I created a cheerful card that captures the fun side of Halloween with bright colors, festive patterns, and an adorable little Frankenstein pup. The Front of the Card 🎃 The sentiment “No Tricks, All Treats” sets the tone right away. I paired it with layers of patterned paper from the suite — candy corn, stars, and textures in shades of Pumpkin Pie, Petunia Pop, and gray. The star of the show is the cute costumed puppy holding a lollipop and pumpkin…
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Taking a Pause, Floating Forward, and Crafting Through Christmas in July
Hello creative souls! You may have noticed it’s been a little quiet around here the past couple of weeks. Life at the college kept me extra busy earlier this month, and I followed that stretch with something I’ve really needed—some genuine, soul-refreshing rest. 💆♀️💫 I had the chance to float peacefully down the river, letting the current carry away all the noise and to-do lists. The sun peeked through the clouds in the most magical way, and I let myself simply be for a little while. It reminded me that stillness is often the first step back into creativity. Now I’m back in my studio, and you know what that…
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🌸 Handcrafted Beauty Inspired by a Sketch | Happy Birthday Card
Sometimes, inspiration comes at just the right time—and this card was born from a sketch challenge shared by A Cherry on Top. I love how sketches can act as a creative springboard while still allowing for complete artistic freedom. This soft and floral birthday card is the perfect example of mixing structure with soul. ✨ The Inspiration: A Cherry on Top Sketch Challenge This week, I took on a card sketch challenge from the lovely community at A Cherry on Top. Sketches are a great way to break through creative blocks or experiment with new layouts, and this one was no exception! It encouraged layers, texture, and a focal…
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🌟 Happy National Creativity Day! 🌟
Let Your Imagination Howl Today we celebrate something near and dear to my heart here at Celestial Wolf Paper Crafts—Creativity! Whether it’s in the way you arrange paper layers, choose colors that speak to your soul, or simply give yourself permission to play—creativity is your superpower. As a paper crafter, I know firsthand how creativity becomes not just a hobby, but a lifeline. It’s the spark that lights our path, the comfort that calms our storm, and the howl that rises when words fall short. ⸻ 🎨 Why Creativity Matters Creativity isn’t just for artists. It’s for anyone who dares to imagine something new—from a bold handmade birthday card to…
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⏩Throwback Thursday ⏪
One of my favorite craft projects. It’s an address book, birthday keeper, and card holder. The Months/birthdays are printed on an 8-3/4″ X 5-3/4″ envelope (big enough to keep the A2 size cards). The address pages are printed on cardstock. I laminated the front and back covers, and then spiral bound the book. I made a couple of these for other people. I hope they are still using theirs. ☺️ The graphics used for the project are from a site that is actually still in business. Helena Normark at Art 4 Crafts. She does both web graphics and printable clipart. She even featured me in her photo gallery. Oh the memories.…
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✨ Kintsugi-Inspired Beauty: A Striking Birthday Card with Torn Paper Elegance ✨
Today I’m sharing a handmade birthday card that feels like a piece of art—both visually and emotionally. Created with the gorgeous new Kintsugi Inspirations suite from Stampin’ Up!®, this card combines the serene elegance of Cloud Cover and Misty Moonlight cardstock with delicate torn layers of Designer Series Paper. Each strip is purposefully torn to highlight the wabi-sabi beauty of imperfection—true to the Japanese philosophy of Kintsugi, which finds gold in the broken places. 💙 Front Details:I layered several strips of coordinating Kintsugi Inspirations DSP, each torn to create organic texture. The colors dance between Petal Pink, Cloud Cover, and elegant gold, creating a harmonious blend that’s both soothing and…
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✨ Cardmaking with Heart: Thanks Through the Cracks
Sometimes, the most beautiful things come from the broken pieces—pieced back together with love, intention, and gold. That’s exactly the inspiration behind this handmade card created using the brand-new Kintsugi Inspirations Suite from Stampin’ Up! 💙 Color Palette: Misty Moonlight (Card Base) Cloud Cover (Patterned & Accent Layers) Petal Pink (Sentiment Panel & Ribbon) The front of the card is designed with a geometric, kintsugi-inspired layout—interwoven panels of softly patterned paper highlighted with “cracks” of gold foil. It’s a symbolic and heartfelt way to say thank you when words alone aren’t enough. The sentiment, “Thanks for helping me through this difficult time,” is heat embossed in gold powder for an…
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Elegant Layers & Thoughtful Words | Featuring the Beautiful Gallery Suite
There’s something deeply soothing about painting with paper—layering textures, tones, and tiny details until a card feels like a work of art. Today’s creation is just that. Using the Beautiful Gallery Suite, I crafted this greeting card with soft, moody florals and a layered design that feels timeless and comforting. 💌 Front & Center: The front of the card features a painterly floral background paired with a creative corner fold technique—perfect for spotlighting a sentiment. I used the “HELLO” greeting embossed in white on black cardstock to contrast the dreamy rose tones. A double ribbon accent (a soft cream ribbon layered with linen thread) adds movement and softness. A few…
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Just a Note – Featuring the Beautiful Gallery Suite
Sometimes, the simplest messages carry the most heart. Today’s card is a gentle reminder that “just a note” can brighten someone’s entire day. This design showcases the elegance of the Beautiful Gallery Suite, paired with serene tones and rich texture. The embossed background adds depth, while the softly patterned frame tilts playfully, guiding the eye to the delicate floral cluster. 🌸 Supplies Used: Beautiful Gallery Suite (stamps, dies, and coordinating DSP) Cardstock: Lost Lagoon and Basic Beige Embellishments: Pressed Flower Motifs Tools: Damask Designs Embossing folder for background texture, Gallery Blooms dies for the florals The sentiment on the front reads “just a note”, making it perfect for any occasion—thank…
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Elegant Florals & Sentiments with the Beautiful Gallery Suite
There’s something timeless about pairing rich textures with delicate florals—and today’s card is a beautiful example of just that. Crafted using the Beautiful Gallery suite, this card combines Secret Sea, Lost Lagoon, and Basic Beige cardstocks for a soft, romantic palette with just the right amount of vintage charm. ✨ The front features two floral patterned diamonds framing the sentiment:“Wishing you love & happiness that lasts a lifetime”—perfect for a wedding, anniversary, or heartfelt celebration. 🌸 The background was embossed to add depth and elegance, and the subtle floral details are echoed inside the card, where a simple “Celebrate” is stamped, flanked by delicate stamped florals in soft ink. To…
