Gorgeous Paper Crafts: 18 Card Making Ideas, Scrapbook Layouts, and DIY Paper Flowers

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Daughter of Light

"What a stunning card! I would have never thought of placing the buttons behind the negative space of the butterflies. They give them an effervescent, high-spirited effect as if they could lift off the page. I'm not sure if I'd sew them on or glue them on, although the thread does seem to tie the card stock together with the buttons themselves. I love the way the wings of the butterflies are echoed in the curves of the white belly band. The Calico Shine Mister Huey's was the perfect finishing touch!"

Daughter of Light

"This magnolia tree branch is magnificent! I have a dwarf magnolia in my front yard. This soooooo life like! I love the soft pink color and that it seems to float in mid air unattached to anything at all! After reading the directions I think it's probably correctly labeled "Intermediate" although 30 hours of work in one weekend would be a long weekend for me! I love that something so beautiful can be made for so little...a mere $6.00 even though to be fair you must factor in the amount per hour. Time is a precious commodity these days indeed!"

Daughter of Light

"This Majestic Scalloped Lace Flower Card is quite charming! I love the color scheme and the echo of the flower petals in the scalloped edge opening. The tiny green/pink print along with the rick rack and bow lends an air of vintage to this card. The pearls are the perfect finishing embellishment! This card could be given for any number of occasions!!!"

Daughter of Light

"I have to admit that I almost passed this one by due to the color scheme. I'm very, very picky when it comes to colors in my paper crafting. But I stopped and looked again. I decided that I like what I see with the special fold and the mixed media medium that I'm going to give it a try with my own choice of colors. After all, isn't that what handicrafts are all about...being able to tailor them to our preference or to the preferences of those we're gifting. So thankful for the idea given to us by this artisan!"

Daughter of Light

"Ha Ha terriehayes 233640 3 that's a good one! It is indeed a sweet card. I love the way it's a triple easel! I don't believe I've ever seen one before. Each piece fits sooooo well too. I think I've got a bird that will work and I think I can find the rest of the pieces as well. Thank you so much for sharing this "tweet" card design with us!"

Ruth Hamilton

Updated June 20, 2018

My name is Ruth Hamilton and I am an avid paper-crafter. I live in beautiful Northern Ireland with my husband and two grown- up sons.

My many interests include drawing, gardening, flower arranging, interior design as well as paper crafts.

I have a blog, A Passion for Cards, where I regularly post my creations, often with tutorials. I designed the Pick of the Bunch range for Tonic Studios, which is where I enjoy both the “behind the scenes” designing of a product/tool and then get creative by showing what you can do with it. I always have a notepad and pencil at the ready as you just never know what can inspire you in nature or your surroundings.

My predominant theme is florals; I’m always drawing, colouring or just “thinking” flowers!

Some of my creations are regularly featured in a couple of craft magazines, “Cardmaking and Papercraft” and “Crafts Beautiful,” and it’s always exciting to see how they have been set up and photographed for publication.

When I’m not designing or creating, you will often find me out and about demonstrating. I love all the interaction and feedback I get when I meet up with other crafters. I’m also delighted to be on the Design Teams for, Tonic Studios, Papermill Direct, and Fantastic Ribbons. This combination works like a dream for me!

Recently I have become the proud owner of a Silhouette Cameo and am just getting to grips with it. Hopefully you’ll see some of my Cameo creations in the near future..

Links:
Ruth's card blog
Ruth's stamp blog
A Passion for Cards on Pinterest
A Passion for Cards on Facebook

Ruth's projects on AllFreePaperCrafts:

3 Fold Pretty Princess DIY Card

Bee Happy Fancy Fold Card

Butterflies in the Garden Birthday Card

Everything's Coming Up Roses Card

Dainty Chevron Window Card

Double Pocket Card Tutorial

Floral Design Scrapbook Page

Magical Wishing Well Paper Craft

Pretty DIY Expanding Folder

Paws-itively Adorable Dog Scrapbook Page