Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Sharing 6 handmade cards along with 6 simple cardmaking tips that can instantly improve your designs.
This is not just a card tutorial — it’s a strategy-focused video to help you create better cards using supplies you already have.
If you’ve ever felt like your cards are missing something or don’t look quite finished, these tips will help you level up your cardmaking without adding complexity.
In this video, you’ll learn:
• How to let your focal elements do the work
• How to build card scenes using layers
• An easy way to add dimension for more interest
• How to use sentiments as part of your design
• How to customize your die cuts for unique results
• How to use color repetition for a cohesive look
I’m featuring six cards created with die-cut critters and accessories, but the techniques and ideas are evergreen and can be used with any style or supplies.
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Sharing 6 handmade cards along with 6 simple cardmaking tips that can instantly improve your designs.
This is not just a card tutorial — it’s a strategy-focused video to help you create better cards using supplies you already have.
If you’ve ever felt like your cards are missing something or don’t look quite finished, these tips will help you level up your cardmaking without adding complexity.
In this video, you’ll learn:
• How to let your focal elements do the work
• How to build card scenes using layers
• An easy way to add dimension for more interest
• How to use sentiments as part of your design
• How to customize your die cuts for unique results
• How to use color repetition for a cohesive look
I’m featuring six cards created with die-cut critters and accessories, but the techniques and ideas are evergreen and can be used with any style or supplies.
Subscribe to my blog newsletter - eepurl.com/R_oW9
Blog Post, Images & Details: yanasmakula.com/?p=101669
▬▬▬▬▬ ● S U P P L I E S ● ▬▬▬▬▬
Disclosure: Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
• Summer Camp I Want It All! Bundle by Allison Frazier - tinyurl.com/3325y8d8 | tinyurl.com/bdewyd9h
• Camp Days Etched Dies by Allison Frazier - tinyurl.com/jeykesyk | tinyurl.com/j9vrarf6
• Trails End Etched Dies by Allison Frazier - tinyurl.com/y6w83e6y | tinyurl.com/3fhfkezh
• Splash Days Etched Dies by Allison Frazier - tinyurl.com/28b78vem | tinyurl.com/5dfawunj
• Trailside Trio Etched Dies by Allison Frazier - tinyurl.com/2wb8cudf | tinyurl.com/mspc7n26
• Summertime Sentiments Clear Stamp Set by Allison Frazier - tinyurl.com/esd2hdec | tinyurl.com/khb2s2ty
• Lakeside Memories Layered Stencil by Allison Frazier - tinyurl.com/h5rfc2x7 | tinyurl.com/mt8xke3z
• Woodland Trio Etched Dies by Allison Frazier - tinyurl.com/335nh373 | tinyurl.com/5dw8n9d7
• Spellbinders Platinum 6 Machine With Universal Plate System - shrsl.com/3s6bv | tinyurl.com/ysa5hey3 | tinyurl.com/yc8328du | amzn.to/3PyWfB7 | shrsl.com/3sxpj
• Spellbinders Guillotine Paper Trimmer - shrsl.com/4l2xi | bit.ly/3ClIv9j | bit.ly/3YH30EW | shrsl.com/4l2xi
• Altenew Crafty Necessities: Mountain Pine Cardstock (10 sheets/set) - tinyurl.com/2v5bf55x
• Spellbinders Brushed Black Cardstock - shrsl.com/3xaup | tinyurl.com/4kjrry6x | tinyurl.com/2ccjtzrw
• Spellbinders Wild Berry ColorWheel Cardstock - tidd.ly/3YKkReu | shrsl.com/4um2e | tinyurl.com/2mtb89my | tinyurl.com/uxps4v3n
• Spellbinders Carrot ColorWheel Cardstock - tidd.ly/3Z7TGKL | shrsl.com/4um2b | tinyurl.com/bdzawv3n | tinyurl.com/mubhtpsm
• Spellbinders Indigo ColorWheel Cardstock - tidd.ly/4swUoPo | shrsl.com/4um12 | tinyurl.com/5ff5vfht | tinyurl.com/4zjdf8u4
• Spellbinders Beeswax ColorWheel Cardstock - tidd.ly/3YM9VwP | tidd.ly/3MUexOZ | tinyurl.com/5ypdb882 | tinyurl.com/bdffxszp
• Spellbinders Seaside ColorWheel Cardstock - tidd.ly/3YOQp2O | tidd.ly/3MUgfjn | tinyurl.com/bdxk6nnu | tinyurl.com/bze66th3 | tidd.ly/3MUgfjn
• Spellbinders Waterfall ColorWheel Cardstock - tidd.ly/3Yglmg7 | tidd.ly/4jgOIEX | tinyurl.com/4p6p7nnz | tinyurl.com/3ftz4n38
• Spellbinders Tutu ColorWheel Cardstock - tidd.ly/3MTMZJC | shrsl.com/4um04 | tinyurl.com/mp7ejcwh | tinyurl.com/5yabeu55
• Spellbinders Saffron ColorWheel Cardstock - tidd.ly/4aCJbGw | shrsl.com/4um29 | tinyurl.com/5b66m53r | tinyurl.com/37wzmbnf
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• Spellbinders Dimensional Two Tone Teal Enamel Dots - shrsl.com/489z4
• Bearly Art Mini Precision Craft Glue - shrsl.com/2y2sv | tinyurl.com/yu2t5v8r | amzn.to/3amguwD
• Glassboard Studio Super Strong Magnets - https://collabs.shop/qlv290
• Glassboard Studio Glass Craft Mat - Code YANA15 - https://collabs.shop/stuion
• White Foam Adhesive Strips - 2mm - tidd.ly/40d2LCE | shrsl.com/4kj95 | shrsl.com/4kj96
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