Sometimes it’s the tiniest details that make the biggest splash! ☀️ For today’s card project, I started with a clean base using the Waffle Flower Postage Collage Beach Days stencil—but instead of pairing it with the coordinating postage die, I opted for a dreamy photo montage look. The result? A playful beachy card that feelsRead More
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From Flower Truck to Happy Mail Shaker Card | Hero Arts May 2025 Kit Inspiration
Hey friends! 💌 You know those moments in crafting when everything just clicks and you find yourself doing a happy dance in your craft room? This was one of those times. When I saw the adorable flower truck in the Hero Arts May 2025 Card Kit, I knew i wanted to create a shaker withRead More
Die Cutting
Bold Floral Heart Card with Spellbinders and Concord & 9th | Handmade Cardmaking Inspiration
Hey friends! Today I’m sharing a BOLD card that makes me smile every time I look at it. 😊💥💖 These flowers were actually die cuts I inked last year for a completely different project that never took off. But you know what? I’m so glad that plan fell through, because it gave these blooms aRead More
Stenciling
🐚 Easy Stencil Shift Technique with Hero Arts June Card Kit | Summer State of Mind Card
You know when you come back to an old technique and suddenly you’re like, ohhh yep, this one never fails me? That was me with this simple little stencil shift. I started by blending a teal ink through an older Hero Arts stencil. Then—and this is where the fun begins—I shifted the stencil just a smidgeRead More
Mixed Media
☀️ Solar Sprays + Hero Arts June Kit = A Match Made in Crafty Heaven 🌊
I was feeling all the summer vibes when this card kit hit my mailbox—and boy, did it deliver! I had so much fun pairing the Hero Arts June 2025 Card Kit with a splash (literally!) of Solar Spray from Simon Hurley. The result? A shimmery, ocean-inspired ombré background that captures the carefree vibe of longRead More
Die Cutting
Procraftinator’s IG Blog Hop – January 2025
This adorable die set from Spellbinders (January 2022 APG Die of the Month – Coffee, Tea, or Me) was so much fun to play with! The options for customizing this set are endless—you can create a pop-up vignette and spruce up your craft space or add this cup to the front of a card. KeepRead More
Stamping
A Blog Named Hero – June Challenge
Hello there! Welcome to my first post showcasing a card for my new blog! Thank you so much for visiting today. I created this card for the Stay Crafty Challenge on the Hero Arts blog. The theme for June is ink blending—one of my favorite ways to make a card colorful! The stencil that IRead More
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Welcome to my blog!
Hi there, and thank you so much for visiting my new blog, Denise Creates Life. This is where I will be sharing the handmade cards that I create, along with some simple instructions and tips for creating your own cards. I’m excited for you to join me on this crafty adventure. God blessRead More