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.

Three Quick Mini Slimline Cards with Painted Illusions Designer Series Paper

Sometimes the simplest cards are the most fun to make! Today I’m sharing three Mini Slimline Cards I created using the bright and colorful Painted Illusions 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, the February Product of the Month. The paper pack is still available, and the bold patterns make it perfect for quick cards.

My Mini Slimline cards measure 2 3/4" x 5 1/2", and they are incredibly fast to create.

How to Make Three Card Bases Fast

You can make three card bases in a flash from a single sheet of 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock:

1. Score the cardstock at 5 1/2" on the long side.

2. Cut three strips that are 2 3/4" wide.

3. Fold each strip on the score line to create three Mini Slimline cards.

You’ll only have a tiny scrap left, which makes this a great way to maximize your cardstock!

Designer Paper Layers

For each card I used two pieces of Designer Series Paper measuring:

2 1/2" x 5 1/4"

• One layer on the front of the card

• One layer on the inside

This little extra detail on the inside really finishes the card nicely.

Decorating the Cards

One of my favorite things about these Mini Slimline cards is that they are perfect for using up leftover pieces from other projects. I often add:

• Extra sentiments

• Labels

• Die cuts

• Embellishments

Since the card front is smaller, even tiny pieces look great and nothing goes to waste.

These cards can be decorated for any season or any occasion, making them wonderful to keep on hand.

Envelope Options

Another great thing about this size is that the cards fit several different envelopes:

• A2 Medium Envelope

• #15 Coin Envelope

• Standard letter-size envelope

You can also make a custom envelope, and I have a YouTube video showing how to do that as well.

Watch the Video

I shared a YouTube video on my Jean's Paper Jewels channel several years ago showing just how quickly these Mini Slimline cards come together. If you’d like to see the process in action, be sure to check it out!

Send Some Happy Mail

I hope you’ll give these quick Mini Slimline cards a try. They are fun, economical, and a great way to use your supplies.

Most importantly, don’t forget to mail them out. A handmade card can truly brighten someone’s day.

Make somebody smile by sending a little Happy Mail! 💌✨

 

Mini Slimline Z-Fold Card for an Instagram Hop

For my recent Instagram Hop, I created a fun and festive Mini Slimline Z-Fold Card—and I just love how much impact these little cards make!

Mini Slimline cards can be made in a variety of sizes. Most are created from a 6" x 6" card base folded in half to make a 6" x 3" card. Another common size is 6" x 3 1/4". For my project, I chose to make a Z-Fold style card.

Card Measurements:

• Card Stock: 3" x 12" White Willow Card Stock

• Score at: 3" and 6"

• Finished (closed) size: 6" x 3"

The Z-Fold adds a fun interactive element while still keeping that sleek mini slimline look.

Supplies I Used:

• Easter Basket Bundle

• Easter Joy Designer Series Paper

• Stylish Shapes Dies (for the square die cuts)

The patterned paper and layered square dies really help create dimension and visual interest on the narrow card front.

Envelope Options

Mini Slimline cards fit several envelope sizes. I used:

• 3 1/2" x 6 1/2" (#15 Coin Envelope)

• They also fit in 3 5/8" x 6 1/2" standard envelopes

I purchased my envelopes from Dollar Tree for just $1.25. Of course, you can always create your own custom envelope to perfectly match your card design!

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I hope you’ll give Mini Slimline cards a try. They may be small, but they truly pack a big punch for their size! I’ll be back soon with more Mini Slimline inspiration. 💛