Thursday, July 3, 2025

I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas

It's never too early to start on your Christmas cards! So let's get start thinking "Christmas in July!"

I've got a little music trivia for you this morning. The holiday song, "I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas" debuted in 1953. It was performed by ten year old Gayla Peevy and reached #24 on Billboard Magazine's pop chart that year. It remains NUMBER ONE on my holiday playlist though!


It was quite obvious to me when I saw Eyelet Outlet's new hippo brads that I HAD to create a Christmas card that honored this classic holiday song! I decided on using a slider for this card. Ribbon or cardstock can be used for these, but today I opted for cardstock to attach the slider. Eyelet Outlet's Retro Christmas Tree brads were an obvious choice and the Santa brad with the retro feel was, as well. I added a snowflake brad and a gift brad, too, but the dancing hippo brad is definitely the star of the show!






 

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Happy Independence Day

It's nearly time to celebrate the USA's birthday. Eyelet Outlet Flag and Hat Brads take center stage with Red, White and Blue Star Brads as well as accents of Red Dot Washi and Blue Star Tape.


Red, White and Blue Shopping List:



All the embellishments you need for every occasion you celebrate can be found in the Eyelet Outlet Online StoreHip, Hip, Hooray!

wishes a very Happy Fourth of July to all who are celebrating!

Sunday, June 29, 2025

Paws-itively Perfect: A Pop-Up Dog Card!


As a huge dog lover, I'm always thrilled to find fun, pet-themed embellishments, and Eyelet Outlet truly delivers! For today's project, I've created an adorable pop-up slider card featuring several fantastic dog-related brads.

To bring this interactive card to life, I used a clever die set from Diamond Press. This set allows you to craft a slider mechanism where, with a gentle pull of the tab at the bottom, a cute dog pops up from inside the box, revealing a very special message!

Once the card base was assembled and all the moving pieces were installed, it was time for the best part: adding the perfect brads to match the theme! On the top of the card, I placed two sweet Paw Brads. In the lower right corner, you'll spot a bone and a dog house from the Puppy Brad Set. To balance the scene, I added an adorable puppy from the Kennel Mix Brads on the left, alongside a dog bowl, also from the Puppy Brad Set.


This card was so much fun to create, and the pop-up element adds such a delightful surprise! If you're a dog fan like me, you'll love incorporating these charming brads into your next project.


Please visit the EO store for all your brads, washi tape, bling and paper flowers!

Happy Creating!


Janet YouTube - Blog - Facebook - Instagram - Pinterest  

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Knitting Sheep

I love a funny card and so do my grandchildren! They are great way to bring cheer to anyone's day.


Today I've made another one of these fun interactive cards called a hide and seek card. There's a little mechanism in the card so that the sentiment you see when the card is open drops down out of sight as the card opens and another message appears!


The Eyelet Outlet sheep brads and knitting brads were totally perfect for this card, don't you think? I created this card in Cricut Design Space, and if you're a Cricut crafter, too, I've shared the file on my Cricut profile

Here's a little video of the card in action.


Thanks for being with us today!






Wednesday, June 25, 2025

#FLAMINGOALS

Eyelet Outlet Flamingo Brads are flocking together for this fun and colorful all-occasion card. They're paired with Sun and Cloud Brads, a Tall Palm Tree and a bright and bouncy background of Pink Dot Washi Tape. The perfect card to welcome Summer!


Shopping List:


Visit the Eyelet Outlet Online Store for all the best brads, tapes, flowers and bling... in every season!

loves flamingos... and cardmaking... and cards with flamingos!

Sunday, June 22, 2025

Washi Tape Magic! Creating a Unique Birthday Card


Today, I'm excited to share a cheerful birthday card that truly shines, all thanks to some clever use of Eyelet Outlet's fantastic washi tapes! I dug into my stash and pulled out a versatile die that cuts both a frame and coordinating inner panels – perfect for showcasing these fun patterns.

First, for the striking frame, I used Foil Washi Tape - Silver Stars Tape. The trick here is to lay strips of the washi tape onto white cardstock before running it through the die. The result? A perfectly shimmering silver frame with crisp white stars that truly pops!

Next, I tackled the inner panels with the same technique. For the larger sections, I covered white cardstock with strips of the lovely Flower Washi and Strawberry Washi. The bright red and white polka dot panels were created in the exact same way, using the adorable Red/White Dot Washi Tape. This method allows you to transform plain cardstock into custom patterned paper, giving your project a truly unique look.

Since this is a birthday celebration, I cut a "Happy Birthday" sentiment from cardstock and added two elegant Rose Brads on each end as a delightful accent. To complete the festive scene, I cut a simple circle and adorned it with three bright Balloon Brads. I used green and yellow baker's twine to create "strings" for each balloon, running them behind the birthday sentiment. A small green and white ribbon bow at the base of the strings added a final touch of charm.

This card was incredibly fun to make, proving how you can use a basic die and washi tapes to achieve a genuinely one-of-a-kind result. I highly encourage you to give this technique a try! Eyelet Outlet boasts hundreds of washi tape patterns, so I'm confident you'll find the perfect design to fit any theme you can imagine and the perfect brads to go along with it.

I'll see you next week but until then please visit the EO store for all your brads, washi tape, bling and paper flowers!

Happy Creating!


Janet YouTube - Blog - Facebook - Instagram - Pinterest  

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Yellow Roses

I'm sure you've heard the saying, "stop and smell the roses."  Well, when you're perusing the Eyelet Outlet web site, you're going to want to stop and BUY some roses! We have red, pink, and now our beautiful yellow roses are available. 


I sliced a diamond shaped grid into the cardstock with my Cricut and added a window frame to it. I added some greenery and the yellow roses had a place to climb. I added a yellow enamel heart to the sentiment and this card is perfect for any occasion.








 

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Kind of a Big Deal

The new Eyelet Outlet Card Suit Brads are beautiful and useful; to prove it, here's a PAIR of entirely SUIT-able cards! 

For "You're Kind of a Big Deal" the sentiment is printed in a free font called Dear Sunshine. The Card Suit Brads are placed in a square configuration and the background is a panel filled with neatly lined-up strips of Playing Card Washi.


The "Marriage" sentiment (adapted from a Sign Guy meme on social media) is printed in a typewriter font, then the Card Suit Brads were added above, and a pair of Playing Card Brads affixed below. The background panel is Heart Washi.     


Big Deal Shopping List:

All of the new Summer 2025 brad releases are available in the EO Online Store; plus the EO Booth will be traveling to Trade Shows all summer long; check the Schedule to find out when we're visiting in YOUR town!

thinks the Card Suit Brads deserve a big hand! :)

Sunday, June 15, 2025

Let's Get This Party Poppin'! A Hippo-rific Birthday Card!

Get ready to smile, because today I'm sharing a handmade birthday card featuring the new and utterly adorable dancing Hippo Brads! This pair of whimsical hippos are guaranteed to bring a dose of joy to any celebration.

I decided to create a square fancy fold card for this special occasion. What makes this fold unique is a middle panel that holds the upper and lower folds neatly shut until opened. This simple design adds an extra layer of surprise when the card is opened!

The stars of this party are, of course, the dancing hippos! I positioned them on the center panel, ready to celebrate. And what's a party without balloons? These happy hippos are holding onto three cheerful Balloon Brads, adding to the festive atmosphere.

Just above the playful "Hippo-Party-Mus" sentiment, you'll spot two charming Gift Brads, perfect for setting the birthday mood. To really light up the scene, I created a fun string of "party lights" using 8mm Cut Jewels in three vibrant colors. They add just the right amount of sparkle!

This card was so much fun to put together, and I hope it sparks some creative joy for your next birthday project. The new Hippo Brads are truly a delight to work with!

SHOPPING LIST:
Hippo Brads
Balloon Brads
Gift Brads
8mm Cut Jewels in purple, clear and blue

I'll see you next week but until then please visit the EO store for all your brads, washi tape, bling and paper flowers!

Happy Creating!


Janet YouTube - Blog - Facebook - Instagram - Pinterest  

Thursday, June 12, 2025

HIP HIP HOORAY!

I am having so much fun with the new hippo brads! And clearly, the hippos are having fun, too! Here they are jumping for joy along side some Eyelet Outlet balloon brads!


What a delightful way to wish happy birthday to someone special in your life! See all the new brads in the Eyelet Outlet store here and I recommend putting multiple packages of these terrific hippos in your cart, because you'll be finding lots of fun ways to use them!




 

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Home and Away

The brand-new Eyelet Outlet Camper Brads are as adorable as they are inspiring. Where will you take them? This one is off to the mountains, under some Cloud Tape with Sun and Cloud Brads, surrounded by Pine Trees and framed with Wood Washi.


Happy Camper Shopping List:

All of the new Summer 2025 Eyelet Outlet brad releases are now available in the EO Store; plus the EO Booth will be visiting Trade Shows all summer; check the Schedule to find out when we'll be in YOUR town!

might consider camping if she had a trailer this cute!

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Keeping It Cool for Father's Day

Father's Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the amazing dads in our lives. This year, I decided to whisk Dad away to a relaxing beach scene with a handmade card that's as fun as a day by the ocean!

To create this tranquil getaway, I stamped the perfect sandy beach, calm water, a comfy chair, a colorful umbrella, and graceful palm trees. It really set the stage for a day of relaxation!

No beach scene is complete without the perfect accessories, and that's where Eyelet Outlet brads come in! I decorated the card with a variety of fun shapes: a cheerful Sun Brad, red Star Brad, a charming Boat Brad, cool Sunglass Brad, laid-back Flip Flop Brads, and a handy Cooler Brad. These little details bring the whole scene to life.

The sentiment truly captures the relaxed vibe: "Happy Father's Day! May your cooler stay full and your feet stay sand-free (mostly)." It's a playful wish for a perfect day.

I hope this card inspires you to create your own personalized beachy tribute for Father's Day!

Shopping List:


I'll see you next week but until then please visit the EO store for all your brads, washi tape, bling and paper flowers!

Happy Creating!


Janet YouTube - Blog - Facebook - Instagram - Pinterest  

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Perfectly Suited

For this card, I cut two angles out of card stock on my Cricut and then added strips of our red and black playing card washi tape to each of them. Using a few more Cricut images and print-then-cut, I added a center medallion to the card.


Then I added our brand new playing card suites on either side of the medallion and this is going to be a great anniversary card for a perfectly suited pair, don't you think?




 

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

This is NOT a Drill!

Father's Day is nearly here, so luckily Eyelet Outlet has everything you need to make an awesome card for Dad. This one features: Saw and Tool Box Brads plus Tool Brads flank the sentiment; Screw Brads adorn the corners; while Wood Washi and Tape Measure Washi panels make the perfect masculine background.


Shopping List:

The Eyelet Outlet Store has ALL of the above and so much more!

wishes all the dads a very Happy Father's Day!

Sunday, June 1, 2025

Lucky Me!


Just when you think they can't be outdone, Eyelet Outlet ups their "game" with Card Suit Brads! There are so many card ideas that can incorporate these. 

For my first time out of the gate, I decided to create a large square card with an overhanging circle and a reference to lady luck. The cream image is a cut vinyl decal that I applied to black cardstock. Then I added the four Card Suit Brads, and decorated it further with clear and blue Stippled Jewel Brads and Gold Glitter Enamel Dots. It's a winner!

SHOPPING LIST:
Card Suit Brads
12mm Stippled Jewel Brads (blue and clear)
Gold Glitter Enamel Dots

I'll see you next week but until then please visit the EO store for all your brads, washi tape, bling and paper flowers!

Happy Creating!


Janet YouTube - Blog - Facebook - Instagram - Pinterest  

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Happy Birthday, Happy Camper!

Have you seen the newest brads in the Eyelet Outlet store? You are going to love these sweet little camper brads as much as I do! 


For this card I used a digital paper in the Cricut pattern fill library. I've always loved this camper pattern, so when Eyelet Outlet rolled out these awesome camper brads, I knew right away this paper was going to be great. I also used an Eyelet Outlet summer tree brad behind the camper and a sunshine brad from our Sun and Cloud set. A touch of our amazing grass washi tape in the corner anchored the sentiment on this card.


Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Con-BRAD-ulations!

It's that time of year when kids (and adults!) are graduating, and luckily Eyelet Outlet has the perfect brads to make easy, adorable cards! Print a sentiment in a fun typewriter font, affix a Graduation Hat and a colorful Sunglass Brad to a stamped sun, attach it to a background of Cloud Tape, add a cloud from the Sun and Cloud set, a Heart Brad and the rainbow from our Unicorn and Rainbow set et voila... the future's so bright, you gotta wear shades!


BRAD-uation Shopping List:

Eyelet Outlet has the brads and tapes you need for any of your cardmaking occasions, all year long! ♥

congratulates all the grads... of any age!