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1-2-3 Simple Steps to Beautiful Handmade Cards

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There is something so special about receiving a handmade card that always fills me with joy. I love the feeling that someone took time to think about me and create something special with me in mind. Admittedly though, for as much as I love to receive pretty cards, I tend to shy away from making them myself. It’s not that I think it’s too difficult, but the mere fact that I get incredibly overwhelmed with all the choices and options. I can honestly say that it has taken me hours to make a single card before because I’m so indecisive! When I heard that the new Darice Core’dinations David Tutera Celebrate Card System takes all the guess work out of cardmaking, I couldn’t wait to try it out.
supplies for making handmade cards
They weren’t kidding when they said that the David Tutera Celebrate Card System makes cardmaking simple! The system is set up so that each card is made up of components from Step 1, 2 & 3. All of the products in the line coordinate with each other so that you can mix and match and layer without having to worry if it goes together or not. Easy peasy!

 

cardstock from David Tutera
Step 1: Choose a blank card for your base. The cards come in several different sizes, tons of colors and even include specialty papers with pearlized and metallic sheens to them.

 

cardstock and more patterns and designs for cards
Step 2: Choose layering pieces to add dimension and personality to your card. Step 2 layers come in a wide variety of solid colors, textures, metallics and die cut overlays. Okay, I have to be honest and say that Step 2 might have been a little bit tough for {indecisive} me, just because there are SO many cool options to choose from!

 

layering pattern over pink cardstock with package of embellishments
Step 3: Choose finish embellishments to express your sentiment, add splashes of color, and bring the final piece together. You can add as many or as few of the Step 3 components as you wish including tags, pre-layered greetings, die cuts, rhinestones, pearls, and more.

 

cut out paper flowers in different patterns and designs
I’m always a sucker for do-it-yourself layered flowers!

 

pretty david tutera hand made card
This lovely finished card took me less than five minutes and zero frustration to put together! That’s truly a near-miracle.

 

\"many thanks\" diy thank you card
I like that the pieces can be combined in ways that make them look a bit more masculine as well. It’s always so hard for me to find cards for the men in my life, so I’m really pleased that the David Tutera Paper Crafts system works well to create cards for both men and women.

 

easy handmade cards anyone can make
I was having so much fun creating and experimenting with all the components that I just kept making card after card…

 

small boy constructing diy card
Sawyer, my six-year-old, saw me crafting and immediately sat down to make some cards as well.
childs hands applying seashell stickers to card
He skipped Step 2 and went straight to the final embellishing, but I still think he did pretty darn good job! He settled on a seashell pattern and decided to make a good luck card for one of his aunts who just graduated from college.
Good Luck handmade card
I love that the system is so simple that my first grader could make something special and elegant without any direction or parental intervention. Truly, if he can do it on his own, anyone can!
You will be able to find the David Tutera Celebrate line at Joann’s stores soon, so be sure to check them out on Facebook, Twitter and You Tube to stay up-to-date on product information and release dates.

signature from Heidi, at Happiness is Homemade
DISCLAIMER: I received product and payment via The Blueprint Social for this post, however, all opinions are 100% mine.


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16 Comments

  1. David Tutera is such a hoot and his craft line looks wonderful. I especially love those overlay pieces.

    Your cards turned out beautifully!

    Jenn

  2. I love making cards. I love the idea of this and I also love that it is kid friendly – my daughter loves to make cards along side me. Thanks for sharing!