Caped, Colored, and Ready to Save the Day with Tape Runner

Who’s ready to make a superhero card that’s fun to create and full of little details? I’m excited to share how I put together this card using my favorite super-hero stamp and fun paper with my new favorite die, and of course Tape Runner Adhesive for quick assembly without the fuss. Grab your supplies, and let’s get crafting!

Be sure to check out the giveaway information at the end of this post — you won’t want to miss it!

Step 1: Color My Superhero Image

I start with the part I love most: coloring my superhero from My Favorite Things! I use my Copic markers to add shading and highlights so she has dimension. Once she’s ready, I set her aside and move on to the background panel.

Step 2: Die-Cut the Frame Panel

I cut the main panel using Newton's Nook Card Layout 5 Die on white cardstock. The die creates stitched triangle windows that will later show the patterned triangles.

Step 3: Attach the Frame to the Mat and Card Base

I chose a thin yellow mat and adhered the die-cut frame directly to it using Tape Runner Adhesive. Then I attached the mat and frame to the white card base. Doing this first makes it much easier to position the triangles accurately behind each window.

Step 4: Cut the Patterned Triangles

I ran each patterned paper separately through the same die to cut triangles that fit perfectly behind the frame. I arranged them in an alternating pattern.

Step 5: Assemble the Panel with Triangles

Once I’m happy with the layout, I use Tape Runner adhesive again to attach each triangle behind its corresponding window. It’s so easy to get a clean, precise hold — the tape runner is perfect for this step. 

    

Step 6: Add the Superhero Image

I mounted my colored superhero on foam tape and placed her center over the panel as the focal point.

Step 7: Stamp, Emboss, and Attach the Sentiment

I heat embossed the sentiment on black cardstock with white embossing powder. I cut it with a stitched fishtail banner die and adhered it centered below the superhero using foam tape.

Everything is in place! Using Tape Runner Adhesive made it quick and easy to assemble the card with clean, precise layers.

🎉 I’m excited to let you know I have a giveaway for a $15 Tape Runner gift certificate—stop by my Instagram for the details. 

Plus, you can save on your own supplies at Tape Runner using code CARRIANNE10.

Products used:

Newton's Nook Card Layout 5 Die & Love & Meows Paper Pad

Kat Scrappiness Starlight Britt Re-Mixed Paper Pad

Tape Runner Adhesive

CHALLENGES:

Word Art Wednesday - #738-739

Crafts Galore - #144 AG

Allsorts - #842 CYO Background

Die Cut Diva's - Pink

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2605

We Love Stamping - February AG

Stamping Sensations - Feb *My favorite stamp - I love all super-hero stamps

As You Like it - My favorite die to create easy backgrounds

A Timeless Card with a Touch of Gold

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of a new release landing on your desk — the possibilities, the colors, the textures… it’s pure creative excitement! When I saw the Altenew February release, I couldn’t wait to dive in and play, and this card was one of the first projects I just had to make.

I had such a blast creating this clean, modern card using the Altenew Timeless Sands Die Set paired with the Traces of Yesterday 3D Embossing Folder — both from the Altenew February release, now available!

There’s something so satisfying about pairing subtle texture with a bold focal point. I started with a slim embossed panel to add a bit of dimension, then layered the hourglass for a modern look. The gray frame gives a soft, contemporary base, vellum adds a light, airy touch, and the sand cut from Gilded Glitter cardstock with Brushed Gold gives just the right hint of sparkle.

I popped the hourglass slightly over the embossed panel to make it the focal point and placed the sentiment just below and slightly off-center for a fresh, balanced feel. I love how simple layers and thoughtful placement can turn a few supplies into a card that feels elegant and timeless.

The Altenew February release is full of products that make it easy to mix textures, layers, and sparkle for any project. I’m loving how these dies and embossing folders work together — and I can’t wait to play with the rest of the release!

Check out the Altenew February release HERE!

Thanks for visiting — it means so much to share my creations with you! 💌

Products Used:

• Altenew Timeless Sands Die Set

• Altenew Traces of Yesterday 3D Embossing Folder

• Altenew Gilded Glitter Cardstock with Brushed Gold

• Gray cardstock (for hourglass frame and sentiment)

• Vellum (for hourglass “glass”)

• White cardstock (for card base and embossed panel)

• Foam tape (for dimension)

• Adhesive

February Colorful Options Challenge

This month for our Colorful Options Challenge, we’re celebrating all things pink and purple! Whether you love soft pastels, bold magentas, or deep royal shades, it’s your time to play with your favorite hues. Not a fan of pinks or purples? No problem — we’re giving you the option to go wild with a rainbow palette instead!

For my project, I started with a panel of white cardstock and dry embossed it using the Bold Bouquet 3D Embossing Folder. Then, I colored the embossed floral cluster with the coordinating Layering Stencil Set and used the matching die to cut it out. A soft pink blend gives the flowers a bright, summery energy that makes them pop.

For the background, I embossed another panel with the Organic Linen Embossing Folder to add subtle texture. I adhered the florals with foam tape onto the textured background, giving the card beautiful dimension and depth. The stencils made it easy to add rich color and really bring the design to life.

To add a little extra elegance and texture, I also featured Wax Seal Stamping Starter Bundle Wax Seal Set and Enchanted Gold Wax Beads. It was the perfect finishing touch to tie everything together and add a bit of vintage charm to the modern, vibrant design. If you haven’t tried wax seals on cards yet, they’re such a fun way to elevate your projects!

Will You Be My Gnomie? A Layered Valentine Card with Tape Runner

Valentine’s Day is such a sweet time to share a little love, and what could be more whimsical than a tiny gnome holding a strand of hearts? I had a blast creating this playful card, combining cheerful florals, cute envelopes, and a fun layered focal point. It’s a card that’s dimensional, colorful, and just the right mix of charm and whimsy — plus, it’s a great excuse to use your Tape Runner adhesive to make every layer smooth and precise!

Step 1: Prepare the Base and Mats

Start with a vertical A2 card base in white cardstock. Use Tape Runner to attach a piece of teal cardstock as a mat for your patterned layers — this gives the card a clean, framed look.

Step 2: Add the Background Patterned Paper

Cut a floral panel from Echo Park’s Love Notes collection to 4 × 5.25 inches and adhere it to the teal mat with Tape Runner, leaving a small border around the edges. Then cut a strip of envelope-patterned paper from the same collection, about 1.25–1.5 inches tall, and attach it near the bottom so it peeks out just beneath your focal area.

    

Step 3: Layer the Circle Mat

Die-cut a white stitched circle and layer it onto a slightly larger teal zig-zag circle. Use Tape Runner to adhere the two layers together. This creates a playful, layered base for your focal image.

   

Step 4: Color and Attach the Gnome

Stamp the Gnome Kisses image from Jaded Blossoms and color him with soft pinks, teals, and a touch of red for the hearts he’s holding. Pop the gnome up on foam tape in the center of the layered circles, adding dimension and focus.

Step 5: Add the Sentiment

Die-cut a fishtail banner, stamp the sentiment “Will You Be My Gnome?” in teal ink, and attach it with Tape Runner just above or lightly overlapping the circle so it integrates neatly with the focal point.

Step 6: Add Embellishments

Finish with three small red enamel dots arranged in a loose triangle around the circle. They echo the gnome’s hearts and add a playful pop of color.

Step 7: Final Assembly

Use Tape Runner to secure the layered circles and banner to the card base. Every element — from the mats to the patterned papers and embellishments — is adhered cleanly and securely, making assembly quick and mess-free.

By following these steps, you can recreate a cheerful, layered Valentine that’s whimsical, dimensional, and sure to bring a smile to anyone who receives it.

If you want to shop Tape Runner adhesive products, you can use my discount code CARRIANNE10 at checkout for a special saving! It’s a great way to stock up on adhesives that make layering and creating cards this detailed a breeze.

CHALLENGES:
SSS Monday Challenge - Have a Heart

SSS Wednesday Challenge - AG

Word Art Wednesday - #736-737

Die Cut Diva's - Red & Pink

As You Like it - Circle dies are my favorite shape die for adding focal images 

Cuddles, Koalas & Valentine’s Day Cards

I couldn’t resist creating a Valentine’s Day card with the Koality Time Stamp, which is included in this month’s subscription—and honestly, how could you not love two sweet koala bears cuddling? This image instantly made me smile and felt perfect for a love-themed card.

For the background, I grabbed a few pieces of patterned paper and trimmed them into ¾” strips, then alternated them vertically on a pink panel. This was such a fun and easy way to add interest without overcomplicating the design. Once the panel was finished, I adhered it to a red mat and then mounted everything onto a white card base to keep the look fresh and clean.

The sentiment was stamped on white cardstock so it would stand out nicely against the busy background. To finish the card, I popped up the koala bears with foam tape, giving them a little extra dimension and making them the clear focal point of the design.

This card came together quickly and feels cheerful, cozy, and full of love—perfect for Valentine’s Day or anytime you want to send a sweet handmade note. Sometimes the cutest images really do all the work for you!

If you want to try making something similar, you can grab the supplies HERE.

Bonus: Brutus Monroe is having a Paper Pad BOGO Sale now thru January 31st—buy one, get one free! Perfect time to stock up on all your favorites. 

CHALLENGES:

SSS Monday Challenge - Have a Heart
SSS Wednesday Challenge - AG

As You Like it - One of my favorite dies is the stitched strip - it works for so many techniques, not just sentiments

Altenew Ethereal Blooms | Ambassador Card

Today I’m sharing a clean and elegant floral card created as an Altenew Ambassador project, featuring the beautiful Ethereal Blooms Stamp & Die Bundle. This layered floral set is perfect for creating depth and dimension with ink alone, and I love how soft and feminine this card turned out.

I began by stamping the florals using four shades from the Cherry Blossom Fresh Dye Ink set. Since this is a layered stamp set, the multiple pink tones work together to add beautiful depth while keeping the blooms soft and cohesive. For the leaves, I used Green Valley Fresh Dye Ink, stamping the first layer in Grass Field and the second layer in Shadow Creek for natural contrast and shading.

For the background, I wanted to add subtle interest without overwhelming the florals. I used the Altenew Plaid Stencil and softly applied Grass Field ink onto white cardstock. This creates gentle texture while maintaining a clean look. I also left a narrow white border along the left edge of the panel to help frame the design and balance the green tones.

Once the background was complete, I arranged the florals in a vertical flow—placing one bloom near the top, one just below center, and a smaller bloom toward the bottom. Some of the florals overlap the stenciled area while others rest on the white space, which adds visual movement and keeps the layout feeling light and balanced.

For the sentiment, I used the “hello” word die from the Versatile Greetings. I cut the shadow from soft gray cardstock and the word itself from white cardstock, adding subtle dimension while keeping the overall design soft and airy. The finished panel was mounted onto a soft gray mat and adhered to an A2 card base for a polished, finished look.

This card showcases how layered stamps, soft ink colors, and simple background techniques can come together to create an elegant and timeless design. The Ethereal Blooms Stamp & Die Bundle is incredibly versatile, making it easy to create clean and modern cards for a variety of occasions.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope this card inspires you to explore layered stamping and subtle stenciling in your own cardmaking projects.

A Fun & Simple Birthday Card Using Tape Runner Adhesive

Today I’m sharing a fun and simple card featuring this adorable little piggy from the Birthday Farm Animals stamp set by Simon Says Stamp. This design was all about letting the image shine while keeping the assembly quick, easy, and stress-free with Tape Runner adhesive.

Finished card.

Everything required to create this card.

I started by stamping the images and coloring them with Copic markers, then used my Scan N Cut to cut everything out—one of my favorite time-saving steps!

For the background, I trimmed a piece of colorful polka dot pattern paper to 3.75 x 5 inches and adhered it slightly below center onto a white cardstock panel. That panel was then layered onto a bright orange mat, adding a pop of color and helping frame the design beautifully.

     

Next, I die cut a stitched circle from white cardstock and placed it centered above the patterned paper, allowing the polka dots to peek out from the bottom. The sweet piggy was added right to the center of the circle, instantly becoming the star of the card.

    

To finish things off, I stamped the sentiments on white cardstock with black ink. The main sentiment was placed at the top center, and I added two small “Oink Oink” sentiments for a whimsical, playful touch that perfectly fits the theme.

The best part? Everything on this card was adhered using Tape Runner adhesive, making the entire process quick, easy, and stress-free from start to finish. It’s perfect for projects like this where clean layers and fast assembly really matter.

Thanks so much for stopping by—I hope this card brings a smile to your day!

Shop Tape Runner products and use code CARRIANNE10 at checkout for 10% ALL products!

CHALLENGES:

Word Art Wednesday - #736-737

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2604

Flocking Adorable: A Fun Valentine’s Card with Love Goose | Brutus Monroe

Get ready for some serious flocking cuteness! I had such a blast creating this cheerful card featuring the Love Goose Stamp. I colored the little geese with Copic markers and popped them up on foam tape to give them some playful dimension—because a little lift goes a long way in making a scene feel alive!

For the background, I blended Alabaster White Ink through the Heart Flips Mixed Media Stencil over bright red cardstock. I love how the soft white hearts peek through against the red, adding subtle texture and lots of Valentine’s vibes. To add even more fun, I used the Smile Cutting Die at the top of the panel and inlaid it with white cardstock for a playful, layered detail.

Finally, I finished the card with a heat-embossed sentiment, which really brings the design together and makes the geese feel extra cheerful and pun-ready. This project was a joy to put together, and it’s one of those cards that makes me smile every time I look at it.

Whether you’re making cards for Valentine’s Day, sending a love note, or just want a whimsical, cheerful design, this card shows how easy it is to combine stamping, coloring, stenciling, and die cutting to make something truly fun.

Happy crafting!

Carrianne ❤

Products Used:

Love Goose Stamp
Hearts Flip Mixed Media Stencil
Alabaster White Ink
Smile Cutting Die
Alabaster Ultra Fine Embossing Powder 

CHALLENGES:

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2603

SSS Wednesday Challenge - Use Stencils

Word Art Wednesday - #736-737

Die Cut Diva's - January

We Love Stamping - January AG

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