ChatnCraft with Lorraine

The stamparjtus is such a great tool for making precise stamping easy to manage. This wreath card is a snap to line up when you make a template for the stamparatus. To make the template I used the largest of the plain squares from the Layering Squares Dies. First I cut a square and then I ... Read More about Wreath Cards Made Easy with a Stamparatus

I love to send thank you cards to my customers and to anyone who may help me out. AND, a LOT of people help me out. It's such a simple gesture but I think it means a lot. I know I appreciate a thank you note, too. This one uses what I call a "Split Card Technique." I love the beautiful patterned ... Read More about Split Card Technique

Greeting cards make a lovely gift for your friends, family, children's teachers, hairdresser or anyone else you would like to spoil! What better way to package your handmade cards than in a box you created yourself! This is a sturdy box that will hold 6 cards and envelopes with ease! I predict you ... Read More about Greeting Card Box

Isn't this a beautiful full pleated card? I love showing off the double sided papers! This card is much easier to make than it looks. Once you make it, it will become one of the folds you come back to when you need a fancy card!To start you need a piece of patterned paper (double sided) that ... Read More about Full Pleated Card

,Summer time seems like a great time to send cards. Especially this summer when people are not doing the same amount of traveling or visiting. It's nice to let folks know that you are thinking of them. This Diamond Gatefold card packs a "WOW!" as it says hello! And, although it packs a "wow," it ... Read More about Forever Greenery Diamond Gatefold Card

Actually, it started as Christmas in May! I had a customer ask for some ideas to get started making Christmas cards. Here is what I designed.  These cards all use the Itty Bitty Christmas stamp set for their sentiments. I love the variety in that set. I think ... Read More about Christmas in July