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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
I’m always a sucker for do-it-yourself layered flowers!
This lovely finished card took me less than five minutes and zero frustration to put together! That’s truly a near-miracle.
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.
I was having so much fun creating and experimenting with all the components that I just kept making card after card…
Sawyer, my six-year-old, saw me crafting and immediately sat down to make some cards as well.
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.
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.
DISCLAIMER: I received product and payment via The Blueprint Social for this post, however, all opinions are 100% mine.
Katie says
September 20, 2012 at 2:16 pmI love all of your cards you made, and I love that this line is kid friendly!!!
prakash joshi says
October 17, 2016 at 4:42 amYes! I also. Very nice lines I have ever seen. I like that.
Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate says
September 20, 2012 at 2:44 pmYour cards turned out great!
Tonia L says
September 20, 2012 at 2:47 pmVery fun! I think my daughter will really enjoy helping me!
Erin Spain says
September 20, 2012 at 3:30 pmLove the cards! This looks like lots of fun.
-Erin @ DIY On the Cheap
Summer Rumsey says
September 20, 2012 at 9:07 pmI 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!
Niki says
September 20, 2012 at 9:25 pmYour cards look great!! I love how your son was able to jump right in and help!
Carolyn says
September 20, 2012 at 10:34 pmSo pretty!
Coley says
September 21, 2012 at 1:29 amThey turned out great!
Jen @ frazzled 5 says
September 21, 2012 at 4:56 pmI love all things David Tutera!
New follower, hugs, jen
Jenn "Rook No. 17" says
September 21, 2012 at 9:55 pmDavid Tutera is such a hoot and his craft line looks wonderful. I especially love those overlay pieces.
Your cards turned out beautifully!
Jenn
Jen Goode says
September 24, 2012 at 2:13 pmThese cards turned out beautifully, thank you for sharing!
minahil rana says
March 20, 2014 at 9:34 amV beautiful cards 🙂
prosad nafak says
August 14, 2014 at 6:46 pmi love this card. Its looks so beautyful and my child is like it.
anshupriya says
June 16, 2016 at 9:43 amall the cards were new & innovative within themselves which i liked very much.
Judith R. says
October 5, 2016 at 10:52 pmThank you for introducing me to the David Tutera Celebrate Card System.