Inspired by Lavender 💜 | 5x7 Card with a Hidden Envelope | Mintay Papers Week 21

Happy Tuesday!

I hope you have a fabulous day!

Welcome back to another project for the ‪@mintaypapers‬ Challenge! #MintayCardChallenge and #MintayOneCardAWeek 

Today I'm sharing my project for Week 21 – Inspired by a Smell. 

This week's prompt made me think of one of my favourite fragrances—lavender—so I reached for the beautiful 'Lavender Dream' collection from Mintay Papers. 💜🌿

I created a 5x7 inch handmade card, but this card has a little surprise... 💜 There's an envelope on the FRONT of the card! I created a white envelope using the Ultimate Pro from Crafter's Companion and then adhered it to the front of the card, turning the envelope into part of the card design. I coloured the edges of the envelope using 'Villainous Potion' and 'Dusty Concord' Distress Oxide inks and decorated it with fussy-cut elements from the 'Lavender Dream' collection. 

I love how this idea transforms a simple envelope into an important part of the card itself!

This is my interpretation of the “Inspired by a Smell” challenge prompt, using lavender as the inspiration for both the colours and the beautiful floral design. If you enjoy Mintay Papers, Lavender Dream, handmade cards, unusual card ideas, interactive cards, fussy cutting and paper crafting, I hope this project inspires you to try something similar. 

What smell would inspire you to create a card? 🌸💜 

Happy crafting! ✂️

Postcard from Paradise! | Easy Postage Stamp Shaped Card | Mintay Papers Week 20

Happy Saturday!

I hope you have a fabulous day!

Welcome back to another project for the Mintay Papers Challenge!

Today I'm sharing my project for Week 20 – Postcard from... and this one is a super quick 5-minute cardmaking tutorial! 📮🌊

For this challenge, I decided to create a card in the shape of a postage stamp using an SVG file from Creative Fabrica.

The card is a top-folding design and fits perfectly into a 5x7 inch envelope, making it practical as well as fun to create.

For the decoration, I used the beautiful 'Riviera Moments' collection from Mintay Papers, including a coloured chipboard piece with a sentiment from the collection.

But I couldn't resist adding one more little detail! 😊

I created another stamp-shaped element featuring a boat from the 'Riviera Moments' collection and placed it in the top-right corner of the card so it looks just like a real postage stamp. 🚢

I love how these little details help turn an ordinary card into a fun postcard-inspired handmade card.

And because this tutorial is only around 5 minutes long, it's a quick and easy project that you can recreate and adapt to your own favourite paper collection.

I hope this project inspires you to look at postage stamps, postcards and everyday objects in a completely different way when creating your handmade cards!

Where would your handmade postcard be from? 🌊✈️

Happy crafting!

Pumpkin Shaped Card 🎃 | Die-Cuts, Stickers & Stencil | Mintay Papers Bingo

Happy Monday!

I hope you have a fabulous day!

For my card, I used the beautiful 'Rust & Rose' collection from Mintay Papers, including the matching die-cuts and stickers from the collection.

I used kraft cardstock to create the card base and then used a stencil with gold metallic paint to add a beautiful decorative element and a little touch of shine. ✨

I love how the three Bingo elements work together without making the card too complicated. The pumpkin shape gives the card a fun seasonal feel, while the 'Rust & Rose' papers and gold details add a more elegant vintage touch.

🎃 My three Bingo prompts:

✂️ Die-cuts

🏷️ Stickers

✨ Stencil

This is another example of how a few simple supplies can be combined to create a completely different card.

And, of course, the Bingo challenge gave me the perfect excuse to step outside my usual card designs and try something a little different! 😊

If you enjoy Mintay Papers, shaped cards, pumpkin cards, cardmaking challenges, handmade cards, stencils, die-cuts, stickers and paper crafting, I hope this project gives you some inspiration.

Which three Bingo prompts would YOU choose? 🎯🎃

Happy crafting, my friends!

50 & STILL EXPLORING! 🌊 | Eclipse Technique 50th Birthday Card | Mintay Papers

Happy Thursday!

Hello my crafty friends! 

Today I'm sharing a very special 50th birthday card I created for a lady who absolutely loves travelling and the sea. 🌊✈️ 

For this project, I used the beautiful 'Riviera Moments' collection from @mintaypapers to create an 8×8 inch handmade birthday card filled with seaside and travel details. But the main feature of this card is the number 50! 🎂 

I used the Eclipse Technique to create the large numbers and make the beautiful seaside background continue through the 50. Instead of simply placing the numbers on top of the paper, I wanted them to become part of the scene. I added layers of blue, gold and white around the numbers to make them stand out while still allowing the ocean scene to flow through them. 

To personalise the card even further, I added the recipient's name and embellished the design with beautiful elements from the 'Riviera Moments' collection, including a seahorse, anchor, seagull, shells, camera and lighthouse. 

I love how the whole card reflects her love of the sea, travel and adventure. 💙🌊 And because every card has a reason to exist, this one was designed specifically with the birthday girl in mind. 💕 

If you enjoy Mintay Papers, handmade birthday cards, personalised cards, eclipse technique, fancy cardmaking techniques, fussy cutting and paper crafting, I hope this project gives you some inspiration. ✨ 

Have you ever tried the Eclipse Technique on a handmade card? 

Happy crafting! 

Heart-Shaped Birthday Card for a Little Girl | Baby Safari | Mintay Papers Week 22 Tutorial

Happy Saturday!

I hope you have a fabulous day!

Today I'm sharing my project for Week 22 – From the Heart as part of the #MintayCardChallenge and #MintayOneCardAWeek.

For this week's theme, I created a heart-shaped birthday card for a very special little girl celebrating her third birthday. 

Using my Cricut machine, I designed and cut the heart-shaped card base before decorating it with the adorable 'Baby Safari' collection from @mintaypapers . I chose a soft combination of cream and teal cardstock, allowing the sweet safari animals to become the stars of the design. 

To make the card even more personal, I added a Happy Birthday chipboard together with the recipient's name, creating a keepsake that was made especially for her. 

One of my favourite things about shaped cards is that they instantly feel extra special. Combined with personalised details and beautiful paper collections, they become wonderful handmade gifts that can be treasured long after the birthday celebration. 

Do you enjoy making shaped cards, or do you prefer traditional card bases? 

Happy crafting!

💜 Overflow of Elegance! | Circular Shaped Card | Mintay Papers Lavender Dream | Week 16 Tutorial

Happy Wednesday!

Today I'm sharing my project for Week 16 – Overflow as part of the #MintayCardChallenge and #MintayOneCardAWeek.

For this week's theme, I created an elegant circular shaped card that stands beautifully on display. I used the gorgeous Lavender Dream collection from Mintay Papers, combining soft purple tones with luxurious gold accents for a timeless and sophisticated design.

To create the overflowing floral effect, I carefully fussy cut the beautiful elements from the collection and layered them to add depth and dimension. I also personalised the card with the recipient's name using gold letters to coordinate perfectly with the gold border.

This card was created for someone very special who told me that Lavender Dream is her favourite Mintay Papers collection. Personalising a handmade card is one of my favourite ways to make each project truly unique and meaningful.

I hope this tutorial inspires you to create your own shaped cards and discover how layering and fussy cutting can bring beautiful paper collections to life.

If you enjoyed today's project, please give the video a thumbs up, subscribe to my channel, and let me know in the comments:

Do you enjoy creating personalised cards for the people you love?

Happy crafting!

#MintayCardChallenge #MintayOneCardAWeek

Can You See the Illusion? | Easy Eclipse Technique with Nesting Dies | Mintay Papers Week 15

Happy Monday!

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Welcome back to another project for the Mintay Papers Challenge!

Today I'm sharing my project for Week 15 – Illusion, and I've created a super simple card with a clever little optical illusion. ✨

For this project, I created an oval-shaped card using nesting dies from my stash and the beautiful 'Holly Jolly' collection from Mintay Papers.

For the illusion effect, I used the Eclipse Technique. By cutting the layers and then raising the central elements with double-sided foam adhesive, the design appears to move through different levels while the patterned image continues across the layers.

And the best part is that you don't need a special die or complicated mechanism to recreate it. You can use this technique with almost any nesting dies and your favourite patterned papers.

✨ The basic idea is simple:

✂️ Choose your nesting dies

📄 Cut your layers

🎨 Use your favourite patterned paper

✨ Cut the central element

📏 Add double-sided foam adhesive

💚 Assemble the layers and create the illusion!

This is a quick and easy cardmaking technique that can be adapted for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, thank-you cards and so many other occasions.

I hope this project inspires you to look at your nesting dies in a completely different way! 😊

Have you tried the Eclipse Technique before? What nesting dies would you use for it? 👇

Happy crafting! 💚✂️✨

#MintayCardChallenge #MintayOneCardAWeek

10-Minute Clean & Simple Card! 🎄 | One Sketch, Endless Possibilities | Mintay Papers

Happy Sunday!

I hope you have a fantastic day!

Welcome back to another project for the Mintay Papers Challenge!

Today I'm sharing my project for Week 14 – Clean & Simple, and this time I wanted to create something quick, versatile and easy to recreate.

I created a 5×7 inch Christmas card using the beautiful 'Winter Time' collection from Mintay Papers, combined with brown cardstock to create elegant frames around the different panels.

But there's something special about this project...

✨ The card is based on a simple card sketch that you can use for ANY occasion!

The layout can easily be adapted by changing the patterned papers, colours, images and sentiment. You could use exactly the same sketch to create:

🎂 Birthday cards

🌸 Thank-you cards

💍 Wedding cards

👶 Baby cards

🎄 Christmas cards

💜 Anniversary cards

🌷 Any other occasion you can think of!

And the best part?

⏱️ This card can be made in LESS THAN 10 MINUTES!

The simple layout makes it perfect when you need a beautiful handmade card but don't have hours to spend creating it.

I love how the clean and simple design allows the beautiful Mintay Papers to do most of the work, while the brown frames add structure and definition to each panel.

Would you use this sketch for a Christmas card, or would you adapt it for another occasion? Let me know in the comments! 😊

Happy crafting! 🎄✂️

#MintayCardChallenge #MintayOneCardAWeek

An Envelope ON My Card?! 😍 | Lavender Dream | Mintay Papers Challenge Week 21

Happy Wednesday!

I hope you have an amazing day!

Hello my crafty friends! 

Welcome back to another project for the  Mintay PapersChallenge!

 Today I'm sharing my project for Week 21 – Inspired by a Smell. This week's prompt made me think of one of my favourite fragrances—lavender—so I reached for the beautiful 'Lavender Dream' collection from Mintay Papers.  

I created a 5x7 inch handmade card, but this card has a little surprise...  There's an envelope on the FRONT of the card! I created a white envelope using the Ultimate Pro from Crafter's Companion and then adhered it to the front of the card, turning the envelope into part of the card design. 

I coloured the edges of the envelope using 'Villainous Potion' and 'Dusty Concord' Distress Oxide inks and decorated it with fussy-cut elements from the 'Lavender Dream' collection. I love how this idea transforms a simple envelope into an important part of the card itself! 

This is my interpretation of the “Inspired by a Smell” challenge prompt, using lavender as the inspiration for both the colours and the beautiful floral design. If you enjoy Mintay Papers, Lavender Dream, handmade cards, unusual card ideas, interactive cards, fussy cutting and paper crafting, I hope this project inspires you to try something similar. 

What smell would inspire you to create a card? 

 Happy crafting! 

🌸 Hand-Stitched Flowers on a Card | Tropical Summer | Mintay Papers Week 13

Happy Wednesday!

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Welcome back to another project for the Mintay Papers Challenge!
Today I'm sharing my project for Week 13 – Stitching — and this week's theme gave me the perfect excuse to add some beautiful handmade stitched flowers to a card! 🧵🌸

For this project, I created a shaped handmade card using the Tattered Lace “Harmony Foundation” cutting die set and the gorgeous 'Tropical Summer' collection from Mintay Papers. To incorporate the Stitching theme, I created five hand-stitched flowers with beautiful light pink petals. 

I chose the colours to coordinate with the layers of the card and the elements from the 'Tropical Summer' collection. The combination of light pink and teal creates a fresh, summery look, while the stitched flowers add a lovely handmade texture and a little extra dimension to the design. 

I love how the stitching becomes part of the decoration rather than simply being an additional technique—the flowers really help tie the whole card together. 

If you enjoy Mintay Papers, shaped cards, handmade flowers, stitching techniques, paper crafting and cardmaking tutorials, I hope this project inspires you to try adding some stitching to your own handmade cards. 

😊 Have you ever used hand stitching on a handmade card?
What would you stitch? 🧵🌸

Happy crafting! 💚✂️
#MintayCardChallenge
#MintayOneCardAWeek

A Window into Beauty | Dimensional Fancy Fold Card | Mintay Papers Week 12

Happy Monday!

I hope you have a fantastic day!

Today I'm sharing my project for Week 12 – Window as part of the Mintay Papers Challenge — #MintayCardChallenge and #MintayOneCardAWeek.

For this week's theme, I created a beautiful dimensional window card using kraft cardstock and the gorgeous 'Rust & Rose' collection from Mintay Papers.

I started by creating an arched window on the front of the card using a circle cutting die. I then decorated the card with background elements, paper stickers and die-cuts from the 'Rust & Rose' collection.

To create even more dimension, I used the “Cathedral of Colour Vol. 2” cutting die set from 'In the Studio' to create five decorative panels—one for the front of the card and four on the inside. When the card is opened, the layered panels create a beautiful dimensional scene.

I love how the combination of kraft cardstock, the arched window, layered panels and beautiful floral elements transforms a relatively simple card base into something really special.

This design can be adapted to different card sizes, colours and paper collections, so I hope it inspires you to experiment with your own window cards and dimensional designs.

Have you ever made a window card? What would you put behind your window? 🪟🌸

Happy crafting! ✂️

No Dies Needed! A Beautiful 3D Dress Card | Mintay Papers Challenge Week 11

Happy Friday!

I hope you have a great day!

Welcome back to my channel! 💚

Today I'm finally sharing my project for Week 11 – Fabric as part of the Mintay Papers Challenge — #MintayCardChallenge and #MintayOneCardAWeek.

This challenge theme really made me think! I wanted to interpret Fabric in a slightly different way, so instead of using real fabric, I used a beautiful fabric-textured background paper from the “Holly Jolly” collection by Mintay Papers.

I used it to create a dimensional shaped dress card, then embellished the dress with a beautiful thread ribbon featuring pink flowers and green leaves. 🌸🌿

To add a little extra shine and dimension, I also applied Clear Overlay by Spectrum Noir to the top section of the dress. I finished the card with a touch of Distress Oxide ink around the edges to add some colour and definition.

And here's the best part:

✨ NO CUTTING DIES ARE NEEDED! ✨

The measurements can easily be adjusted to create a different size dress card, making this a fun project to customise for your own style and occasion.

I love how a simple piece of textured patterned paper can be transformed into something completely different!

I hope this project inspires you to look at your patterned papers in a new way and experiment with different textures, shapes and embellishments.

Would you have thought of using textured patterned paper to represent fabric?

Happy crafting! 💚✂️👗

Let It Shine! | Luxury 7x7 Card with Gold Stencil Butter | Mintay Papers Week 10

Happy Wednesday!

I hope you have a fabulous day!

Today I'm sharing my project for Week 10 – Shine as part of the Mintay Papers Challenge — #MintayCardChallenge and #MintayOneCardAWeek.

For this week's theme, I wanted to create a card with plenty of shine, sparkle and elegance, so I reached for the gorgeous 'Rust & Rose' collection from Mintay Papers.

I created a 7x7 inch handmade card using gold cardstock to introduce a beautiful metallic element to the design. But I didn't stop there! ✨

To add even more shine and texture, I used gold Stencil Butter Frosting from Polkadoodles together with the Mintay Papers 'Stencil – Mixed 9 – 58'.

I also used the ready-made die-cuts from the 'Rust & Rose' collection, which made it easy to create beautiful layers and embellish the card while keeping the gorgeous Mintay artwork as the star of the design.

I love how the combination of gold cardstock, metallic stencilling and beautiful floral elements creates an elegant and luxurious handmade card.

This technique can easily be adapted to different colours, papers and stencils, so I hope it gives you some inspiration for adding a little extra shine to your own cardmaking projects.

What's your favourite way to add shine to a handmade card? ✨

Happy crafting! 🌹✨

Stripes with a Twist! 🤎 Masculine Woven Card | Mintay Papers Challenge Week 9

Happy Monday!

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Today I'm sharing my project for Week 9 – Stripes as part of the Mintay Papers Challenge #MintayCardChallenge and #MintayOneCardAWeek.

For this week's theme, I created a 5x7 inch masculine handmade card using the beautiful 'Riviera Moments' and 'Birthday Man' collections from Mintay Papers.

Instead of simply using the striped papers as background panels, I decided to create a woven stripe pattern, adding texture and a unique focal point to the card. I used kraft cardstock and incorporated carefully fussy-cut elements from the 'Birthday Man' collection to complete the masculine design.

I love how this technique can completely transform patterned paper and create a handmade card with lots of dimension and visual interest.

The measurements and technique can easily be adapted to different card sizes and paper collections, so I hope this project inspires you to experiment with your own stripe designs!

If you enjoy masculine cards, Mintay Papers, fancy cardmaking techniques, fussy cutting and handmade card inspiration, don't forget to like the video, subscribe to my channel and leave me a comment. 😊

Would you try this woven stripe technique on a card?

Happy crafting! ✂️🤎

🦁 Personalised Baby Boy Rocker Card | Mintay Papers Baby Safari | Week 8: Circle Challenge

Happy Thursday!

I hope you have a fabulous day!

Today I'm sharing my project for Week 8 – Circle as part of the #MintayCardChallenge and #MintayOneCardAWeek.

For this week's prompt, I created a personalised rocker card to celebrate the arrival of a beautiful baby boy. I used the adorable Baby Safari collection from Mintay Papers, featuring charming safari animals that are perfect for welcoming a little one.

The card was created using circle and scalloped circle nesting dies, resulting in a fun rocker design that stands beautifully on display. To make the card even more special, I personalised it with the baby's name and date of birth, creating a keepsake that his family can treasure for years to come.

One of the things I love most about rocker cards is how easy they are to customise. You can change the colours, papers, embellishments or sentiments to create a unique card for any occasion.

I hope this tutorial inspires you to create your own personalised baby cards and explore the wonderful Baby Safari collection from Mintay Papers.

If you enjoyed today's project, please give the video a thumbs up, subscribe to my channel, and let me know in the comments:

Do you like making personalised cards for special occasions?

Happy crafting! 💙🦁🦒

#MintayCardChallenge #MintayOneCardAWeek

Happy crafting!

💙 Beautiful Pregnancy Silhouette Card | No Cutting Dies! | Mintay Papers Week 7 Tutorial

Happy Tuesday!

I hope you have an amazing day!

Today I'm sharing my project for Week 7 – Flat as part of the #MintayCardChallenge and #MintayOneCardAWeek.

For this week's theme, I created a 5 x 7 inch handmade card featuring the silhouette of an expectant mum lovingly holding her baby bump. One of my favourite things about this project is that I created the shape without using any cutting dies—just a pencil, scissors and a little imagination!

I decorated the dress and the inside of the card using the beautiful Cottage House collection from Mintay Papers, creating a soft and elegant design. To complete the card, I added a sweet teddy bear cut with the Baby Accessories Die Set from Simply Made Crafts.

This card was created for my cousin and his partner, who are about to become parents for the very first time. Personalising handmade cards for life's special moments is one of my favourite parts of cardmaking, and I wanted this design to celebrate the excitement of welcoming their baby boy.

I hope this tutorial inspires you to create shaped cards using simple tools and to add your own personal touches for the people you love.

If you enjoyed today's project, please give the video a thumbs up, subscribe to my channel, and let me know in the comments:

Have you ever created a shaped card without using cutting dies?

Happy crafting!

#MintayCardChallenge #MintayOneCardAWeek

🌺 Interactive Pop Out Card | Mintay Papers Tropical Summer | Week 5 Challenge Tutorial

Happy Friday!

I hope you have a fabulous day!

Today I'm sharing my project for Week 5 – Interactive as part of the #MintayCardChallenge and #MintayOneCardAWeek.

For this week's theme, I created a Multiple Dimension Pop Out Card using the beautiful Tropical Summer collection from Mintay Papers. Hidden inside the card is an interactive mechanism that brings the design to life as the card opens, adding wonderful movement and dimension.

I chose a soft colour palette of pale yellow, pink and teal to perfectly complement the gorgeous Tropical Summer papers. To make the card even more meaningful, I personalised it with my cousin's name, as this card was created especially for her nameday.

The measurements are simple and easy to follow, making this interactive design suitable for anyone who would like to recreate it using their favourite paper collection.

This project was inspired by a beautiful card created by Marta Dębicka, whose creativity encouraged me to try this wonderful interactive mechanism and adapt it to my own style.

I hope this tutorial inspires you to create your own interactive cards full of movement, colour and dimension.

If you enjoyed today's project, please give the video a thumbs up, subscribe to my channel, and let me know in the comments:

Do you enjoy making interactive cards, or would this be your first one?

Happy crafting!

#MintayCardChallenge #MintayOneCardAWeek