Hi, I’m  Niki Meiners, and I’m a contributor at 365 Days of Crafts. I’m so excited to be here today!

I grew up in a small mid-western town and was surrounded by a modest and resourceful family. My simple upbringing spurred my “Can do” attitude and gave me the confidence to try any challenge placed before me. I knew there was more out there than just my small town and set off after high school to explore the world. Through these travels, I discovered my love of art. It was not until I suffered a paralyzing illness that I realized I wanted to reconsider my corporate career as a Chief Paper Pusher, and my thoughts turned to my first passion, art. In 2003 I began an odyssey that would take me from product design to publication and everywhere in between.

I’m excited to share my Easy handmade cards I made with Jen’s Cottage Living Paper collections. The stunningly simple card trio looks great and is very easy to make.

Supplies for Easy handmade cards:

• Home + Made – Chalkboard stickers, Gold Stickers and Country Living Paper collection, Clear Acrylic Stamps #732792
• Cardstock
• Paper trimmer or scissors
• White ink
• Acrylic Block
• Tape Runner
• Jute Cording
• Button

Instructions for Easy handmade cards:

Card one – Do what you love

1. Cut card stock to 8×8 and fold in half to form a card base of 4×8.
2. Cut pattern paper to 3.5×7.5 and adhere to front
3. Use a contrasting pattern and cut a piece to 2×4 and adhere to front.
4. Stamp sentiment onto card stock label.
5. Tie jute around label and add a button to the knot.
6. Adhere to card front

Card Two – HI card

1. Cut card stock to 6×12 and fold in half to form a card base of 6×6.
2. Cut pattern paper to 5.5 x 5.5 and adhere to front
3. Cut the letters H and I from the pattern paper. Adhere to a piece of card stock. Trim off excess and adhere to front.
4. Tie jute around front Panel

Card Three- I adore you

1. Cut card stock to 8×6 and fold in half to form a card base of 4×6.
2. Cut strips off back side of pattern paper sheets.
3. Weave the strips and adhere to front
4. Stamp sentiment onto card stock on bottom right.

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Thanks Niki! Seriously gorgeous cards! I really love how she used the extra little strips on the back side of the pattern paper to make a woven card. Here are some more fabulous ideas of Niki’s that I know you’ll love:

I love her Super Fluffy Tutu Tutorial! It would be perfect for Halloween costumes!

And this Ruffled Teepee Tent is just darling! Perfect for curling up with a good book!

I also love her  Beach Themed Candy bar decorations she made for her daughters mermaid party.

xoxo

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