Yesterday, we had no internet connection, so I took the opportunity to do something I had been putting off: declutter my digital files.
As I went through folders and photos, I came across several paper craft projects that I had made but never shared here. Looking through them brought back so many memories, and I thought it was finally time to give these projects their moment.
From practical gift card holders to a sweet baby shower invitation and a sentimental mini album, each project has its own little story. So, here are a few paper crafts I’ve been meaning to share.
New Home Gift Card Holder
This housewarming gift card holder was my final Summer–Fall Design Team project as a guest designer for Printable Cuttable Creatables.
The design is a ready-to-cut New Home Gift Card Holder SVG File, which I cut using my Cricut Maker 3. To add a little extra sparkle, I added Sizzix Pearlescent Medium for a soft, subtle shimmer.
As I went through folders and photos, I came across several paper craft projects that I had made but never shared here. Looking through them brought back so many memories, and I thought it was finally time to give these projects their moment.
From practical gift card holders to a sweet baby shower invitation and a sentimental mini album, each project has its own little story. So, here are a few paper crafts I’ve been meaning to share.
New Home Gift Card Holder
This housewarming gift card holder was my final Summer–Fall Design Team project as a guest designer for Printable Cuttable Creatables.
The design is a ready-to-cut New Home Gift Card Holder SVG File, which I cut using my Cricut Maker 3. To add a little extra sparkle, I added Sizzix Pearlescent Medium for a soft, subtle shimmer.
I love how a gift card can feel so much more personal when it comes with a handmade holder. This housewarming gift card holder adds a thoughtful touch to a practical gift; simple, heartfelt, and made with love.
Floral Gift Card
This simple yet elegant 3×3 gift card features delicate floral details created with the Spellbinders Four Petal Floral Embossing Folder.
I brushed Sizzix Pearlescent Medium over the raised blooms to bring out a beautiful, subtle shimmer, then layered the embossed piece over gold foil cardstock. I love how the soft, neutral colors work with the touch of gold.
Baby Shower Invitation
This sweet baby shower invitation was my entry for Bee Happy Craft Weeklies.
I created the invitation using my Cricut machine along with blue and pink cardstock. The adorable stork design gives it that classic “special delivery” feel and makes the invitation extra special. The Baby Shower Invitation design is from Dreaming Tree.
Grandma’s Garden Mini Album
This project may look like a simple mason jar filled with flowers, but behind every cut and every page is something much more meaningful: a gift for my Mom for Grandparents’ Day.
I created the invitation using my Cricut machine along with blue and pink cardstock. The adorable stork design gives it that classic “special delivery” feel and makes the invitation extra special. The Baby Shower Invitation design is from Dreaming Tree.
Grandma’s Garden Mini Album
This project may look like a simple mason jar filled with flowers, but behind every cut and every page is something much more meaningful: a gift for my Mom for Grandparents’ Day.
I created this mini album to fill each page with a photo of one of her six grandchildren. Each page will hold a little piece of the faces she loves, the memories she helps create, and the beautiful blessing of being a grandmother.
I hope that whenever she flips through these pages, she’ll see more than just photographs. I hope she sees the love, laughter, and precious memories shared by her family.
Because grandmas deserve to be reminded just how loved and cherished they are. Handmade with love, one page and one memory at a time. The SVG file is from 12x12 Cardstock.
A Little Crafting Catch-Up
It’s funny how rediscovering old photos can bring back the feelings and memories behind a project. Some of these crafts were made for design challenges, some for special occasions, and one was made especially for someone I love.
They may have been sitting quietly in a folder on my computer, but each project still tells a little story.
And sometimes, all it takes is a day without internet to remind me to slow down, look back, and finally share the things I’ve created along the way.
