Card Making

Easy Layered Paper Rosettes Using Dies You Already Own | A Beautiful Alternative to Traditional Rosettes

Posted on June 29, 2026July 10, 2026 by Sandi Nagel

🙋‍♀️ Can I confess something?

For years, I struggled with making traditional paper rosettes.

I’d spend all that time scoring and folding, only to glue everything together and somehow end up with a rosette that was more oval than circle. 😂

So I finally stopped fighting with them.

Instead, I started layering dies I already had in my stash, mixing paper scraps, glitter cardstock, watercolor paper, and a little fun foam to create dimensional embellishments that are quick, easy, and completely customizable.

I shared my favorite method in today’s brand-new tutorial, and I also wrote a new blog post with extra designer tips, inspiration, and ideas for using these layered rosettes on your own projects.

These embellishments were created using papers from my **Honey Bees & Summer Breeze** collection, and I can’t wait to show you what they’ll become in next week’s Cozy Summer project. 🌼🐝

✨ Have you ever made traditional paper rosettes?

I’d love to know… do yours come together perfectly, or do they sometimes go a little wonky like mine? 😄

🔗 You can find today’s tutorial and blog post through the link in my bio.

#PaperCrafting #ScrapbookIdeas #RosetteTutorial #ScrapbookEmbellishments #CardMaking

How to Make Pop Up Box Cards That Actually Sell

Posted on May 28, 2026May 28, 2026 by Sandi Nagel

📢❗🚨Some cardmaking ideas, using our NEW Cozy Collection for Summer 2026! Up on our blog today!

You’re gonna LOVE this!

#papercrafts #cardmaking #summer2026crafts #summer2026scrapbookpaper #decor8yourlife

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Card Making Ideas with the “Lucky You” Paper Pack for Your Seasonal Crafting

Posted on February 18, 2026February 16, 2026 by Sandi Nagel

🍀✨ Lucky vibes only!

If you love St. Patrick’s Day crafting, the Lucky You collection is one of the cutest ways to jump into spring projects. Think sweet gnomes, clovers, rainbows, and soft greens that work beautifully for cards, journals, and scrapbook layouts.

Available as a physical paper pack AND digital download so you can craft now and reprint your favorites anytime.

If it’s in your budget, having both gives you total crafting freedom. Use the cardstock for main projects and the digital files for tags, layers, and extra cards.

Perfect for:
• St. Patrick’s Day cards
• Spring junk journals
• Scrapbook layouts
• Mini albums

#stpatricksdaycrafts #scrapbookpaper #cardmakingideas #junkjournalcraft #springpapercrafts

🌸 How to Craft Beautiful Projects Using Flower Embellishments (Shabby Chic Edition)

Posted on February 14, 2026February 14, 2026 by Sandi Nagel

🌸 Little details make the biggest difference in handmade projects.

If you love adding soft texture, sparkle, and dimension to your journals, cards, happy mail, and mini albums, these flower embellishments were made for you. They layer beautifully, photograph like a dream, and instantly give projects that romantic shabby chic finish so many of us love.

We’ve been having so much fun creating project ideas using these flowers, from loaded envelopes and MemoryDex cards to romantic cards, altered storage pieces, and journal covers. And honestly… once you start adding them, it’s hard to stop.

We just shared a brand new blog post packed with creative inspiration and real project ideas using these embellishments. If you’ve ever looked at your supplies and wondered what to make next, this one is for you.

Come visit the blog for inspiration, and if you love cozy, romantic craft ideas, make sure you’re signed up so you never miss new projects and tutorials.

#shabbychiccrafts #papercraftideas #junkjournalideas #scrapbookembellishments #romanticcrafts

New Craft Die Arrivals at Decor8yourlife | Fox, Dog and Bunny Polkadoodles Dies

Posted on February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 by Sandi Nagel

🐰🦊🐶 New arrivals just landed at Decor8yourlife and they are seriously adorable!

We just added three Polkadoodles animal craft dies to the shop. The collection includes a sweet bunny, an adorable fox and a playful dog. These are perfect for card making, scrapbooking, junk journals and mini albums.

These are limited quantity dies and once they sell out, we cannot promise restocks. If you have been wanting new character dies for your projects, now is a great time to grab them.

Which one would you create with first? Bunny, fox or dog?

#craftdies #papercrafting #cardmaking #scrapbooksupplies #junkjournaling

Fall Printable Scrapbook Paper

Posted on October 21, 2025October 19, 2025 by Sandi Nagel

🍂 New at Decor8yourlife! The Harvest Whispers Collection is here to bring all the cozy fall vibes to your craft projects. From delicate leaves to pumpkins and shabby chic patterns, these 39 printable pages are perfect for scrapbooks, journals, TNs, cards, and tags. ✨

🎨 Ready to create layered, beautiful fall projects? Tap the link in bio to explore the full collection and get inspired!

#FallCrafts #ScrapbookPaper #AutumnDIY #HarvestWhispers #ShabbyChicCrafts #JournalingIdeas #DIYFallProjects #CraftInspiration

✂️ New Video Tutorial: Turn Scrap Paper into 3x3 Cards & Gift Tags

✂️ New Video Tutorial: Turn Scrap Paper into 3×3 Cards & Gift Tags

Posted on October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 by Sandi Nagel

🎨 Hey crafty friends! Ready for some cozy fall crafting inspiration? 🍁✨ I just dropped a brand-new video filled with easy, fun projects you can try at home—perfect for your journals, planners, and DIY gifts! 💌

Tap the link in bio to watch and get inspired! Don’t forget to grab your favorite playlist for all the seasonal craft vibes:
🍂 Fall Theme Craft Project Ideas & Tutorials
🎃 Halloween Craft Ideas
💌 More Card Making Ideas & Tutorials

#FallCrafts #DIYPlanner #JournalLove #CraftyFun #PlannerAddict #CardMaking #DIYGifts #HandmadeWithLove #CraftyVibes #Decor8yourlife

Shabby Chic Embroidered Trim

Posted on June 22, 2025June 13, 2025 by Sandi Nagel

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Need a little creative spark? ✂️💖

I’ve been playing with embroidered trims in a few of my latest projects, and I have to say… they add such a soft, elegant touch to anything you’re working on—whether it’s a mini album, a handmade card, or even a keepsake box.

I just finished sharing a few of these project ideas (with photos!) and some easy tips on how to use trims in your own crafting. If you love that romantic, shabby chic look, you’ll want to peek at this. 🪡🌸

Let’s make something beautiful today. 💕

#shabbychiccrafts #junkjournalcommunity #scrapbookideas #alteredprojects #shabbychicstyle #papercraftinginspiration #fabrictrim #decor8yourlife

Shabby Chic Roses Scrapbook Paper Collection – Journal Pockets Share and Giveaway!

Posted on May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 by Sandi Nagel

✨ Handmade with love + vintage charm ✨
Say hello to my newest Shabby Chic Journal Pockets! 🌸💌 Each one is made using my exclusive Shabby Chic Roses paper collection—soft pinks, delicate florals, and just the right touch of old-world romance. Think lace, buttons, and all the shabby chic goodness your heart could ask for! 💕

🌹 The paper is 65 lb cardstock, lignin and acid free, and you get 14 sheets of floral prettiness (7 designs, 2 of each!). Perfect for junk journals, happy mail, scrapbooks, and sweet handmade swaps.

💖 But wait—there’s more! I’m giving away this entire set of handmade pockets plus a full paper pack 🎁 It’s all part of a fun little something I’m sharing in my newest project video (you know where to find it 😉).

✨ Want all the details? Let’s just say I might have dropped a blog post too. 👀 Tap through my profile to keep up with everything we’ve got going on!

If you love feminine journaling, soft florals, and pretty paper crafting—this is your moment. Save this post for inspo, tag your crafty bestie, and don’t forget to hit follow + drop a 💗 if shabby chic is your jam!

#shabbychiccrafts #journalpockets #junkjournalideas #shabbychicpaper #scrapbookembellishments #floralpapercrafting #vintagecraftsupplies #junkjournalgiveaway #scrapbookideas #femininepaper #journalinspo #romanticpaper #shabbyjournal #softflorals #handmadeenvelopes #shabbycrafts #scrapbookpaperlove

Handmade Memorydex Box Album Using ‘Tasty Treats by Decor8yourlife’

Posted on May 17, 2025May 16, 2025 by Sandi Nagel

✨ NEW PROJECT ✨
I dusted off some of my memorydex dies and created something sweet and special — a handmade Memorydex Box Album using my Tasty Treats by Decor8yourlife 5×5 paper collection! 🍓💚

Each card is one of a kind, layered with embellishments from my stash and my shop (think florals, appliques, pearls and bows!) — and they all tuck neatly inside this custom gift box I made from scratch. 💌 Details in my blog.

And if you want a closer look, I’ve shared a full project video over on my channel 🎥 (Decor8yourlife 💕)

Tell me in the comments — have you ever made a memdex box album? Or is this your sign to finally try one?

#MemorydexBox #MemorydexCards #PaperCraftCommunity #ScrapbookInspiration #TastyTreatsPaper #CraftingJoy #ScrapbookingProjects #MiniAlbumLove #PaperCraftAddict #DIYMemorydex #PrettyLittleProjects #CuteScrapbooking #CardmakingInspiration #ScrapbookPaperLove #Papercraftersofinstagram