C.C. Blog — card making technique

Hi friends, Rick here today on the blog, and I’ve got a fun one to share! I created this bold, bright one layer card using the Crusty Stamp Set from C.C. Designs, and let me tell you—it was such a joy to make. I love when a card comes together with just a few techniques, a pop of color, and a little sparkle, especially when the end result is totally flat and mailable. Masking for a Big Impact (Without the Bulk) I’ve always been a fan of techniques that make your stamps work harder, and masking is one of those...

Hey crafty friends! Rick here today on the blog, and I’m buzzing with excitement to share a cheerful and sweet card design featuring the adorable Sweet Bees Stamp Set from C.C. Designs. If you’ve been around here for a bit, you know I love adding a little extra charm and interaction to my cards—and this book binding fun fold is one of my go-to designs. It’s such a simple structure, but it gives your card a unique flair without complicating the process. And with cute critters like these Sweet Bees, you really can’t go wrong! Why I Love the Book...

Hello crafty friends it's Rick back with you again with another fun card idea and video tutorial.  This week I challenged myself to create a fun birthday card using the Birthday Critters Stamp Set and absolutely no pattern paper!  And it may surprise you that it was way easier than you may think.  I love to stretch my stash and I know that you do as well.  The technique of creating your own pattern paper is a great way to do just that.   Plus the super cute birthday animals in the Birthday Critters Stamp Set made it super easy.  You...

Hello, crafty friends! Rick here, and I’m so excited to be sharing a fun and fast set of birthday cards with you today over on the C.C. Designs blog! We’ve all been there — a birthday sneaks up on you, and suddenly you’re scrambling to make a card that feels special without spending hours on it. I’m sharing how I tackled that problem by batch-creating five bright, cheerful birthday cards featuring the Mermaid Party Stamp Set, along with a few fantastic birthday sentiments from the Henry & Twila Birthday Clear Stamp Set and the Birthday Critters Clear Stamp Set —...

Hey, crafty friends!  It’s Rick here, and I’m so excited to be sharing a fun project with you today! If you’re like me, you love a good stamp set that gives you endless possibilities. That’s exactly what I found with the Catch 'Em All Stamp Set from C.C. Designs. This set is absolutely adorable, featuring little characters dressed up as some of our favorite childhood creatures, and it has quickly become one of my go-to sets for all kinds of fun card designs. I’ve been playing around with this set and wanted to show just how versatile it can be....

Hello, Crafty Friends! Rick here today on the blog, and I’m excited to share a fun way to get more from your stamps using a soft spotlight stamping technique. I’m working with the adorable Coffee & Latte Swissie Stamp Set from C.C. Designs, and let me tell you—these sweet girls practically design the card for you. They have so much personality, and with just a few extra touches, you can really make them the stars of the show. Why Spotlight Stamping?If you’ve ever had a stamped image that felt like it needed a little something extra to stand out—or maybe...

Hi crafty friends! Rick here today with a fun and creative gatefold card featuring the adorable Swift Stamp Set from C. C. Designs. This project is packed with vibrant colors, layered textures, and a sweet focal point that’s sure to impress. Plus, I’ve got a video tutorial to walk you through the process step-by-step — so let’s dive in! Creating the Gatefold Base To start, I cut a piece of heavy white cardstock to 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and scored it at 2 1/8" on one side. Then, I flipped the cardstock and scored it again at 2 1/8"...