Take a look around. You'll find crafting fun for children, teens and adults.
Matted Clip-art and Photo Cards - Make great looking cards in a flash with clip art freely available on the internet. Learn matting techniques and color combining concepts to use with clip-art and photos to make stylish greeting cards.
This week's Wednesday Treat is a collection of FREE Circus digital papers to download and print. Use these digital papers to make banners or posters for your paper circus made from the crafts in the Under the Big Top series, or to decorate accessories for the 3D Paper Circus Seal or the 3D Paper Circus Ringmaster, or to bring fun to any paper craft.
Stars and Stripes Pennant Banner - Unleash red, white, and blue spirit! With this easy and fun craft project create a festive banner to celebrate Memorial Day, 4th of July, or any patriotic occasion. String together colorful pennants and watch your home or yard burst with American pride! Perfect for kids and adults!
Mother's Day Pop-Up Card - Surprise Mom with a one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day pop-up card! Whether you choose a delicate butterfly or a heartfelt heart, our step-by-step instructions and prntable patterns make crafting a breeze. From little ones to seasoned crafters, everyone can create a unique card that Mom will cherish.
Last week's Wednesday treat was a bold and colorful printable envelope pattern designed especially for Mother's Day cards. Make Mom's day even more special with a handcrafted card paired with this unique envelope. The envelope fits standard 5½" by 4¼" cards, including our popular Mother's Day Platform Pop-Up Card and many others. Download your FREE pattern now and get crafting!
Finger Painting - Explore the creative world of finger painting! This easy guide has everything you need to get started—from a fun DIY finger paint recipe to easy techniques and creative tips. Bond with your kids or have a blast on your own—the fun is guaranteed! Get messy and start painting today!
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Greeting card tutorials are a regular feature on Aunt Annie's Crafts. Each tutorial builds on prior card projects. It's like taking a class on making handmade greeting cards.
This month's featured card tutorial is How to Make Stenciled Cards.
In this tutorial you'll learn how to make cards using stencils and acrylic paint. You'll also be shown how to make your own stencils using paper punches or a few snips with scissors.
If you are new to card making, the tutorials in the Card Class are a great place to learn many techniques for making beautiful cards. Then for more ideas and techniques, go on to Card Class 2.
