🎉 Mini Slimline Instagram Hop – My Interwoven Birthday Card

t’s time for this month’s Mini Slimline Instagram Hop, and I’m excited to share the cheerful birthday card I created! If you’re new to mini slimline cards, here’s the fun part: there isn’t just one “right” size. Some crafters fold a 6" x 6" piece of cardstock, others prefer 6" x 7"—but no matter how we get there, our finished creations always tuck perfectly into a 3.75" x 6.5" envelope. It’s such a playful, versatile size to work with!

For my card, I used a Thick Basic White card base, cut to 7" x 6", scored in half at 3 1/2". The star of the background is the Dots & Stripes Paper Pack, a prize I won in a challenge a few months back. I cut the patterned paper into 1/2" strips—four horizontal strips at 5" long and four vertical strips at 2 3/4" long—and then wove them together right on the card front for a fun, textured look.

The Cake Day Bundle was the perfect pairing for this bright, happy layout. I stamped the Yay! sentiment onto the 4th-largest Stylish Shapes circle, then layered it onto the 3rd-largest square from the same die set. To finish everything off, I added five Loose Gold Sequins, along with a touch of Wink of Stella brushed over the gold bursts for an extra festive sparkle.

What a fun card to make!

Now hop over to Instagram to check out the rest of the amazing mini slimline creations from our talented team. You’re sure to leave inspired!

 

Craft Roulette Episode 312 – Slimline Birthday Card Submission

I had such a great time creating my submission for Craft Roulette Episode 312! This week’s parameters inspired a cheerful Slimline Card, and it all came together beautifully.

For my base, I used Thick Basic White cardstock, cut to 7" x 8" and scored at 3 1/2" to form the slimline shape. The “Colors – Insect” parameter immediately made me think of the Cute As A Bug Designer Series Paper, which was absolutely perfect for this challenge. I fussy cut several adorable insects and leaves from the DSP to decorate the front of the card, adding lots of playful detail.

The “Element – April” prompt was easy to incorporate, since this card is headed to a dear friend with an April birthday! I used a sentiment from the Sweet Bugs Stamp Set, which fit the theme wonderfully.

For the “Random – In The Corner” requirement, I added lovely frilly die-cut corners to the bottom of the card, giving it a soft, delicate touch. I also embellished with the Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes, tucking them into the corners as well to highlight the prompt even more.

This card was such a joy to make—so whimsical, bright, and perfect for spring. Craft Roulette always challenges me to think outside the box, and Episode 312 was no exception.

If you haven’t watched yet, be sure to catch Craft Roulette on YouTube on Friday evenings at 6:10 PM Central Time. It’s a unique, creative, and inspiring paper-crafting show that sparks fresh ideas every single week!

 

Craft Roulette Episode 311 – Bookmark Card for International Women’s Day

For Craft Roulette Episode 311, I created a pretty Bookmark Card inspired by the gorgeous Brushed With Beauty Designer Series Paper. The color palette in this paper set the tone for my entire project, giving me the perfect mix of soft elegance and vibrant pops of color.

Since the project parameter was “Card With Tag,” I decided to make a Bookmark Card—a fun twist that adds a useful and interactive element to the design. I paired the paper with the Forever Floral Bundle for both the stamped images and the focal die cut on the front. To add texture, I embossed the side panel using the Stone & Vine Embossing Folder, which brought in a lovely bit of organic detail.

Craft Roulette Parameters

• Project: Card With Tag
  ✔️ My tag is a removable bookmark!
• Colors: Aquarium
  ✔️ Pink for Rosy Tetras
  ✔️ Green for Algae
  ✔️ Orange for Goldfish
  These unconventional “aquarium” colors came together beautifully with the Brushed With Beauty DSP.
• Element: March
  ✔️ I chose to honor International Women’s Day, celebrated in March, making this card even more meaningful.
• Random: Twist(s)
  ✔️ The twine tied around the ribbon on my bookmark is twisted for the perfect finishing touch.

Craft Roulette is a fantastic weekly card-making challenge hosted on YouTube every Friday at 6:10pm Central Time. It’s such a fun way to stretch your creativity, use what you already have, and end up with something truly unique. If you haven’t tried it yet, join us for an episode—you’ll be hooked!

 

Quilt-Inspired Card (Easy but Impressive!)

 

Have you ever made a card that looks super intricate, but is actually surprisingly simple? That’s exactly what this Quilt Card is! I was inspired by a beautiful quilt-style card design I saw on YouTube by Sharon Lim, and I tweaked the layout just a bit to make it my own.

The result is a dimensional, eye-catching card that really lets your paper do the work. If you love patterned paper, this is a fantastic way to showcase it!

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Products Used

• Brushed With Beauty Designer Series Paper
• Thanks & Beyond Paper Pumpkin Add-On Die Set
• Stone & Vine Embossing Folder

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Card Measurements & Assembly

1. Card Base
   Start with a 4 1/4" x 11" card base. Score and fold at 5 1/2".
2. Embossed Layer
   Cut a piece of cardstock to 4" x 4" and emboss it using any Embossing Folder. Adhere to the card front.
3. Middle Layer
   Add a 3" x 3" square (cardstock or designer paper) centered on the embossed layer.
4. Quilt Fold Pieces
   • Cut two pieces of Designer Series Paper to 3" x 3".
   • Fold each square diagonally to create triangles.
   • Adhere them onto the 3" x 3" layer, placing the folded edges together in the middle diaganolly  to form the quilt effect.
5. Center Square
   Add a 2" x 2" square to the center (I used one from the Stylish Shapes Die Set).
6. Final Folding Detail
   Fold down the top points of the left and right triangles to enhance the quilted look.
7. Decorate
   Add a sentiment or embellishments as desired—but honestly, you don’t need much! The folded paper design creates such a beautiful focal point all on its own.

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Final Thoughts

This card is a perfect example of how a simple technique can create a “wow” effect. It’s great for using up your favorite Designer Series Papers and works for so many occasions depending on your colors and sentiment.

If you’ve been hesitant to try quilt-style cards, this is a wonderful place to start—easy, fun, and so rewarding!

Happy crafting! ✂️💛

Boardwalk Fun For Craft Roulette Episode 310

Today's card features the happy, bright Beach Boardwalk paper along with the Boardwalk Fun Bundle. It is my submission for last Friday's Craft Roulette. It's a paper crafting challenge show on Youtube on Friday evening at 6:10 Central Time.  This was the show's 6th anniversary. If you like a good challenge check it out.

The parameters were:

Project - Tri Fold Card. My card has three folds. I followed my own design of folding a 12" x 4" piece of designer series paper at 1" to the front, 6" in the middle, and 11 1/4" in the back. I made a Youtube video showing the process. It's called Easy Paper Busting Card Design, and is shown below.

Colors - Vegetable Garden. I used Eggplant, Radish, and Purple Cabbage Colors.

Element - Nursery. My card represents a tree nursery.

Random - Star(s) or Starry. There are two star embellishments on the upper right hand side.

This was such an easy card to make. Because it's 4" X 12", you can make three out of one piece of 12" X 12" paper. It came out so festive, and fun.

Thanks for joining me today!

 

A Round Of Hellos Card For Sending Sunshine Instagram Hop

The theme for this month’s Sending Sunshine Instagram Hop was all about creating something bright and cheerful—and this card certainly fits the bill! I reached for some of my favorite sunny colors and simple stamping to create a card that is sure to bring a smile to the recipient.

The star of the background is the vibrant Daffodil Delight floral pattern from the Brights 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper Pack. The bold yellow florals immediately set a happy tone for the card and perfectly match the sunshine theme of the hop.

For the focal image, I used the Round Of Hellos Stamp Set. The flower is stamped in soft Lemon Lolly, while the stem is stamped in fresh Granny Apple Green. This simple color combination keeps the card light, bright, and cheerful.

If you look closely at the flower, you’ll notice a bit of sparkle. I brushed the petals with one of my absolute favorite finishing touches—Wink Of Stella. It adds just the right amount of shimmer and really brings the flower to life.

This quick and happy design is perfect for sending a little sunshine through the mail. Cards like this are a wonderful way to brighten someone’s day and let them know you’re thinking of them.

Be sure to hop on over to Instagram to see what the other talented participants created for the Sending Sunshine Hop. There are always so many inspiring ideas to discover!

Happy stamping! 🌼

 

Craft Roulette Episode 309 – Another Mini Slimline!

 

Can you believe the project parameter for Craft Roulette Episode 309 was a Mini Slimline Card? That made me smile because I’ve been making quite a few of them lately! I guess all that practice came in handy.

For my card, I used my favorite Mini Slimline size that measures 5 1/2" x 2 3/4". One of the things I love about this size is how efficient it is with cardstock. You can get three card bases from one sheet of 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock.

Here’s how easy it is:

• Place the 11" side at the top of your scoring tool

• Score at 5 1/2"

• Cut three strips at 2 3/4"

That’s it! You’ll only have a very small strip leftover. If you’d like to see exactly how I make them, I also have a Mini Slimline Tutorial on my Jean’s Paper Jewels YouTube Channel.

Craft Roulette Parameters

Project: Mini Slimline Card
As I mentioned, my card base measures 5 1/2" x 2 3/4", which is my go-to Mini Slimline size.

Colors: Jolly Colors
For my jolly color palette, I chose Poppy Parade, Lemon Lolly, and Granny Apple Green. Those bright, happy colors definitely feel jolly to me!

Element: In The Kitchen
The adorable dogs on my card have been busy leaving little paw prints in the kitchen. I created those paw prints using a stencil along the bottom of the card.

Random: Masking
Since I used a stencil, that covered the masking parameter perfectly.

Card Details

The adorable images come from the Cutest Crew Bundle, which really is one of the cutest sets ever. The Poppy Parade layer is embossed with the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder, adding just the right amount of texture to the design.

I love how the bright colors, playful pups, and paw print details all come together to make this card fun and cheerful.

Why I Love Craft Roulette

Craft Roulette airs every Friday at 6:10 PM Central Time on YouTube, and it’s one of my favorite creative challenges. The parameters always push me to think outside the box and try new ideas. Sometimes they even line up perfectly with what I’ve been crafting lately—like this Mini Slimline card!

This challenge is such a great way to stretch creativity and experiment with different techniques.

Thanks for stopping by today! ✂️✨

If you enjoy creative cardmaking challenges like this, be sure to check out my Jean’s Paper Jewels YouTube Channel for tutorials, inspiration, and more paper crafting fun.