CJMeyer Adventures

Collecting & Designing Beautiful Memories

Tag: Handmade Cards

  • DIY Halloween Cards

    DIY Halloween Cards

    There’s finally a chill in the air and the leaves are starting to change! Here are 2 quick and easy Halloween cards to help you celebrate the season! I used the Halloween Cameos collection as a base for my design. Aren’t these silhouette images from Snap Click Supply Co. so fun and festive?! Here’s the…

  • Nautical Birthday Card

    Nautical Birthday Card

    Snap Click Supply Company has been celebrating digital design all month long by offering double the number of items on sale.  To go along with the theme of “double the fun,” I created a quick and easy summer birthday card for my awesome TWIN nieces!  This fun card uses digital elements from both the Ahoy…

  • DIY Engagement Cards

    DIY Engagement Cards

    Two of our friends recently announced their engagement.  To celebrate this exciting news, I created these little DIY engagement cards.  First up is a “Bride” greeting featuring this silhouette design. I layered the graphic element on a fushcia background and edged the panel with pink glitter for extra sparkle.  To complete the look, I added…

  • Handmade Patriotic Card

    Handmade Patriotic Card

    It’s almost the 4th of July!  Today, I’m sharing a handmade patriotic card that I made several years ago for a friend –her birthday is actually on Independence Day! This card happens to be one of my favorite patriotic card creations to date.  It’s super simple to make- as long as you have red and…

  • Around Here: April 2014

    Around Here: April 2014

    I didn’t think that life could actually get fuller.  And then it did.  April has flown by and I’m trying to catch my breath and replace moments of overwhelm with confident faith that everything that needs to get done will.  This month I have been: … finishing projects. … planning surprises. … reading this article:…

  • In the Workshop: Easy Easter Gift

    In the Workshop: Easy Easter Gift

    Olivia sent some special packages to her favorite buddies that contained a Spring/Easter surprise. Aren’t these solar powered dancing chicks adorable!?  Olivia has gotten such a kick out of watching this toy- she is constantly pointing, “talking,” and running up to her new friend! I packaged this easy Easter gift in a DIY container made…

  • Create Inspiration Party- Spring Treat Boxes

    Create Inspiration Party- Spring Treat Boxes

    Welcome to the Create Inspiration Team’s April Party! We are so excited to share some DIY Spring and Easter themed projects with you today.  Before we jump into our featured tutorials, we have an exciting announcement….. Jessica Sprague’s new sister site, Snap Click Supply Company, is now officially LIVE!  We love her new site, dedicated…

  • Create Inspiration Party- DIY Spring Cupcake Toppers

    Create Inspiration Party- DIY Spring Cupcake Toppers

    Welcome to the Create Inspiration Team’s February Party! Spring is in the air, friends!  After a LONG winter, our area finally surpassed the 40 degree mark.  Pretty soon, the crocus and daffodils will be blooming and I can’t wait!  In honor of this “spring fever,” I put together a project that is perfect for your…

  • DIY Art Print for St. Patrick’s Day

    DIY Art Print for St. Patrick’s Day

    Some St. Patrick’s Day art inspiration for you this weekend: To complete this simple art print, I used a journaling card from the St. Patrick’s Day Mini-Theme Collection by Echo Park.  Then, I added several text layers and several embellishments, including a center shamrock made out of sparkly gold hearts.  Love this simple quote– perfect…

  • Valentine Recipe Idea

    Valentine Recipe Idea

    A few weeks ago, I attended a class taught by STL Veg Girl, Caryn Dugan.  I sampled tofu and seitan dishes… and actually LOVED them!  I tried recreating one of her amazing recipes at our annual Pinks and Drinks girls get-together before Valentine’s Day. The chocolate mousse was a hit!  After requests, I mailed the…