Elegant Black & White
Homemade Love Card

by Mandi H.
(Michigan)

For whom did you make it?
I made this for nobody special. I like to have cards on hand.

What tools and supplies did you use?

• Black and white cardstock (the Paper Studios)


• Pattern papers (Scrap Works)


• Bling and pearl brads (My Mind's Eye)


• Silver Stickles


• Paper flower


• Pom-pom trim


• White ribbon


• Love stamp (Autumn Leaves)


• Gold Embossing powder (Stampablities)


• Heat gun


• Gold Marker (American Crafts)

How did you make it?

1. Make card from white cardstock.


2. Add cardstock, pattern papers, and trim.


3. Pleat a black paper strip and add ribbon down the center.


4. A the pleated strip and brads.


5. Heat emboss sentiment.


6. Color the tips of flower with a gold marker.


7. Stickle the center and adhere to cards.

Can you tell us more about you?
I am an avid paper crafter. I have been doing this all my life. I first started doing cards but now I also scrapbook.

Where can we see more of your works?
You can find more of my projects at my blog, The Kraze of MJ.