Sunday, January 18, 2026

Sweet Magic With Washi Tape

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Today’s project was such a joy to make—a playful, color‑soaked fractured‑style card built almost entirely from washi tape. There’s something wonderfully satisfying about turning simple strips of tape into a full card front, and this design really leans into that idea.

I began by covering a white cardstock rectangle with Macaron Washi Tape, letting the soft pattern create a sweet, dessert‑inspired backdrop. Once the panel was fully wrapped, I cut a 1 ¾‑inch square of white cardstock and adhered it at an angle so it formed a diamond shape. That little tilt adds so much movement to the layout, and it sets the stage for the next detail: framing the diamond with Skinny Green Dot washi tape. I placed each strip so it extended past the edges at first, then trimmed everything flush for a crisp, clean finish.

To build contrast, I created a second panel from green cardstock—just slightly larger than the macaron layer—and added two rows of the same skinny washi tape along each edge. It ties the whole card together. After mounting the macaron panel on top, I attached the entire piece to a pink A2 card base, which brings out the sweetness of the colors even more.

The focal point is a stamped pink macaron that I colored, trimmed, and popped up on the diamond with foam tape. It adds dimension and charm right where the eye naturally lands. Beneath it, I placed the stamped sentiment, keeping it simple so the textures and layers could shine.

For the finishing touches, I added Pink Glitter Enamel Dots and Green Pearl Bling. They echo the colors already in the card and add just the right amount of sparkle and polish.

Thanks for joining me here today and please visit the EO store for all your brads, washi tape, bling and paper flowers!


Happy Creating!

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Friday, January 16, 2026

 

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Hello Crafty Friends - Today I am sharing a winter card decorated with Eyelet Outlet's snowflake brads, bumpy bling, and two colors of the jewel bling.  Snowflakes are so beautiful in real life and on cards.

I used a snowflake embossing folder to add texture to the background of the card.  I cut out snowflakes with white glitter paper to add a little sparkle.  The snowflake brads compliment the die cuts.  The bling comes from the bumpy and jewel bling.

Snowflakes add a thoughtful and cozy winter charm to projects.  Thank you for visiting the blog today.  I hope this inspires you to create a winter card for someone special using Eyelet Outlet products.  Please visit Eyelet Outlet for creative supplies and inspiration.

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Snowflake Brads
Bumpy Bling
Jewel Bling

May you find joy in creating!


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Stephanie Wheatley


Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Valentine ATCs

Eyelet Outlet Bacon, Egg and Toast Brads aren't just for breakfast anymore! Combine them with cute stamps and diabolical puns to make adorable Valentine-themed Artist Trading Cards. Heart Washi and Tiny Heart Tape form the perfect seasonal background; Egg Brads, Bright Fresh Flowers and the Waffle from our Chicken and Waffles Set (the last three are on sale!) set the scene.

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Check out all of the fabulous brads, tapes, bling, sequins and embellishments in the Eyelet Outlet Store!

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thinks Valentine candy is one of the best things about February!

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Sweet & Sparkly: A Macaron-Inspired Thank You Card!

 

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Who doesn't love a good macaron? Those delicate, colorful treats are a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Today, I've brought that same whimsical charm to my card making with a thank you that's as sweet as it is sparkly!

First, let's talk about the star of the show: EO's macaron washi tape border. A soft strip of pastel border , adorned with tiny, perfect macarons in all their glory sets a fun and charming tone, making this card feel like a little box of confectionery happiness. It pairs perfectly with the patterned paper used for the card front.

Next up, I've added a touch of warmth and sophistication with Coffee Brads. These aren't just any brads; they evoke cozy coffee shop vibes, perfectly complementing the sweet treats. They add the perfect focal point to the design.

And because every good card needs a little sparkle, I've incorporated glitter enamels in pink, gold, and blue. These little dots of shimmer are like tiny jewels scattered across your card. The pink adds a playful pop, the gold brings a touch of elegance, and the blue offers a cool, calming contrast. 

Thanks for joining me here today and please visit the EO store for all your brads, washi tape, bling and paper flowers!


Happy Creating!

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Friday, January 9, 2026

With Heartfelt Thanks

 

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Hello Crafty Friends - Today I am sharing a thank you card made with Eyelet Outlet's butterfly brads, daisy brads, glitter washi tape, and glitter enamel dots.  As we put away the holiday decorations and gifts, it's time to send a handmade thank you card to loved ones who thought of us during the holidays.

I used an ink blended background and thank you die to create the base of the card.  I added a butterfly and daisy brad, then glitter washi tape and enamel dots to accent the card.

Thank you for visiting the blog today.  I hope this inspires you to create a personalized thank you note with Eyelet Outlet products.  Please visit Eyelet Outlet for creative supplies and inspiration.

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May you find joy in creating!

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Fitness Is My Passion

My favorite type of card to create is one that makes the recipient smile - or better yet, laugh out loud, so if you received a bottle of wine from a friend or family member for Christmas,  I know you'll want to send this funny little thank you note

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I used Eyelet Outlet wine brads to create this fun card. Each package contains bottles of red and white wines as well as glasses of wine. The corkscrew images are from the Cricut image library. 


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There's nothing better than a card that will brings a smile and this one is sure to please the recipient!

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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Forever in Your Heart

The loss of a beloved family pet truly is like no other; our four-legged friends leave their paw prints on our hearts. Here is a pet sympathy card featuring Eyelet Outlet Kennel Mix and Heart Brads, as well as Paw Print Brads and Washi Tape.

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Visit the Eyelet Outlet Store to see our full selection of brads, tape, bling, enamels, sequins and more!

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hopes 2026 will be your most creative year yet!

Sunday, January 4, 2026

Janet's Top 5 Favorites of 2025

 It's that time of year when we take stock of the past year and look forward to the promises of the new year ahead. In that vein, I'm sharing my top 5 projects for the year. Here they are in no particular order. Click on the title to be taken to the post where are the details are located for each one.

Turn On The Music

I love the theme of this card because most of our favorite memories can be marked by songs that remind us of a special time.

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Keeping It Cool For Father's Day

This one was such a fun way to say Happy Father's Day to the Dad that loves the beach. 

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Hot Off The Grill - A Card Made With Love

This one uses some of EO's most popular beer and BBQ brads and washi. There's even some heart bling in here to add to the love theme.

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This one just makes me laugh. Plus I love all the brads used on this one to set the table, I mean theme!

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These trees are so cheerful with all the patterns of washi, along with snowflake brads. It just makes me happy!

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Thanks for joining me here today and throughout the past year. As always, please visit the EO store for all your brads, washi tape, bling and paper flowers!

Happy Creating!

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Friday, January 2, 2026

Let It Snow Gift Box

 

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Hello Crafty Friends - Today I am sharing a gift box made with Eyelet Outlet's snowman couple brads, snowflake brads, pearl brads, jewel strip, and snowman washi tape.  Eyelet Outlet has adorable winter embellishments to add to handmade gift boxes.

I used a gift box die to create the box.  I added the snowman, pearl, and snowflake brads to the box.  On the top and bottom of the snowman washi tape, I added dark blue jewel strips for extra bling.

Handmade gift boxes add a personalized touch to gift giving.  Thank you for visiting the blog today.  I hope this inspires you to create a personalized gift box for someone special using Eyelet Outlet product.  Please visit Eyelet Outlet for creative supplies and inspiration.

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May you find joy in creating!

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Susan's Top 5 Favorites of 2025

2025 was a difficult year for me in many respects, but thanks to my faith, family, and friends, I got through it. This card rose to the top of my favorites list because it's been sort of my motto this year and because I've always loved our little pig brad! And here he is flying high in the clouds, against all odds!

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I enjoyed making a number of hoosier cabinet cards last year and Eyelet Outlet products took all of them over the top! I especially loved this potting bench version featuring our daisy brads, cactus brad, and garden tool brads.

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The popular Eyelet Outlet leaf brads have long been a favorite of mine and I loved using the regular size as well as the mini ones to embellish this darling water color image of children jumping into a pile of fall leaves. And the rake leaning against the tree is a real bonus!

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We rolled out our  dancing hippos in 2025 and they were such fun! Pair them with a few balloon brads, and you've got a happy way to celebrate a special day!

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This was a fun birthday card for my brother. The "little cooler" brads are so great! I used some of awesome wide grass washi tape and a sun and cloud brad, too.

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Happy New Year, crafters! We're wishing you health, happiness and peace in 2026.

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Lauren's 2025 Favorites

Here are my (Lauren's) personal faves (in no particular order) from my Eyelet Outlet cards in 2025. Click the link under each photo if you'd like to visit the original post, which as a handy linked shopping list for all the EO products used!

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I have lots of Reading Friends, so I make at least a couple of cards per year with EO Book Brads and Book Tape. It's exciting that I can still think of new twists!

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These adorable retro Camper Brads were brand new this summer and I was instantly smitten. (I still am, actually!)

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I never get tired of the actual ocean OR of ocean/beach themed cards. And since there are so many great EO beachy brads (ShellsGullsFlamingos, etc) the possibilities are nearly endless. 

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Card Suit Brads were new in 2025 and as soon as I saw them, I knew exactly what I wanted to make!

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I cannot tell a lie: I was given-- and couldn't wait to use-- this pirate-themed stamp set, and so I deliberately sat down and thought about how many brads I could incorporate. The answer was six... (the parrot from our Tropical Birds set is my fave!) ...plus some Glitter Gold Enamels.

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Stay tuned for more Design Team faves here on the Eyelet Outlet Blog; then get ready for lots of brand new cardmaking inspiration in 2026!

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hopes 2026 will be your most creative year yet!

Sunday, December 28, 2025

Winter Wonderland Wishes!

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Hello, creative friends!

The air is crisp, and there's a certain magic in the thought of freshly fallen snow. Today, I'm thrilled to share a card that captures all that winter wonder and the joy of friendship, all brought to life with some adorable goodies from Eyelet Outlet!

This card features a charming snow scene where a group of animal pals are having an absolute blast in the snow. It's a reminder of those perfect winter days filled with laughter and fun.

Let's take a closer look at how these Eyelet Outlet treasures really make the scene pop:

First, our stars of the show, the Penguin Brads! Adding to the forest are Snowy Tree Brads. The Let It Snow message is from the Holiday Saying Brads. Decorating the sky are White Snowflake Bling. It's a scene of winter fun with good friends.

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Thanks for joining me here today and please visit the EO store for all your brads, washi tape, bling and paper flowers!

Happy Creating!

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Friday, December 26, 2025

The Merry Curio Cabinet

 

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Hello Crafty Friends - Today I am sharing a Christmas curio cabinet card made with Eyelet Outlet's sleigh brads, snowman couple brads, santa & deer brads, snowflake brads, nutcracker brads, gingerbread brads, and candy cane brads.  Eyelet Outlet has adorable embellishments for your crafty projects.

I used a die to create the base for the curio cabinet.  Ink blending on brown cardstock creates the look of wood.  Coordinating pattern cardstock to fills in the "shelves".  I chose a variety of Christmas brads to fill in the cabinet.  

This curio cabinet Christmas card reveals all the little details that make this season so magical.  Thank you for visiting the blog today.  I hope this inspires you to create a fun project using Eyelet Outlet products.  Please visit Eyelet Outlet for creative supplies and inspiration.

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May you find joy in creating!

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Stephanie Wheatley

Thursday, December 25, 2025

Sweet Christmas Wishes

From all of us at Eyelet Outlet, we want to wish you the Sweetest Christmas and best wishes for a wonderful New Year! Be safe and well and thank you for your patronage.

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Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Merry Christmas!

Wishing everyone who is celebrating a calm and peaceful Christmas Eve, followed by the happiest of holidays! This card features a wreath sporting Eyelet Outlet Poinsettia and Holly Brads, and is set on a background of beautiful Holiday Garland Washi Tape.

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Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from everyone at Eyelet Outlet!
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hopes this will be your happiest holiday yet!

Sunday, December 21, 2025

Deck the Halls (and Cards!) with Eyelet Outlet Brads and Bling!

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Hello, crafty friends! Are you ready to add some serious sparkle and charm to your last minute holiday cards? Today, I'm excited to share a recent creation that’s bursting with festive cheer, all thanks to some amazing embellishments from Eyelet Outlet. If you love brads, bling, and a touch of vintage flair, you’re in for a treat!

For this card, I wanted to create a rich, traditional holiday feel with a bit of a whimsical twist. I started with a striking red background, which I embossed with a beautiful poinsettia pattern. This instantly adds texture and depth, making the red pop even more.

Next, the star of the show - the Christmas tree! I cut a classic tree shape and then went wild with the bling, carefully trimming it with five different colors of gorgeous gems. They cascade down the branches like sparkling garland, catching the light beautifully. 

 Thanks for joining me here today and please visit the EO store for all your brads, washi tape, bling and paper flowers!

Happy Creating!

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Friday, December 19, 2025

Twinkling Christmas Cheer

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Hello Crafty Friends - Today I am sharing a gift bag decorated with Eyelet Outlet's pearl bling strips white, holiday light brads, and metallic eyelet mix.  Eyelet Outlet embellishments can be used to elevate gift giving by decorating gift bags, tags, and gift card packaging.

I used a gift bag die to create the bag and added the pearl bling strip to mimic the light strand.  The light brads on the pearl strip remind me of the outdoor lights on houses.  Something about those lights make the season feel bright and full of wonder.  The eyelets elevate the bag and provide stability for the ribbon handles.

There is something magical about Christmas lights, especially a strand of retro lights, reminds me of  childhood Christmas decorations. Thank you for visiting the blog today.  I hope this inspires you to create a gift bag for someone special using Eyelet Outlet products.  Please visit Eyelet Outlet for creative supplies and inspiration.

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May you find joy in creating!

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Stephanie Wheatley