🌴 Crafting on the Go: How to Make Beautiful Cards with Limited Supplies While on Vacation
Just because you’re sipping piña coladas doesn’t mean you have to take a break from cardmaking!
Going on vacation doesn’t mean leaving your creativity behind. Whether you’re at a cozy cabin, beachside bungalow, or bustling hotel room, you can still get your crafty fix with just a handful of supplies. In today’s video, I’ll show you how I created a handmade card with a minimalist travel kit and only one stamp set!
What’s in My Travel Craft Kit?
When packing light, every inch of suitcase space matters. I kept my cardmaking stash compact and versatile by focusing on these essentials:
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A medium-sized paper guillotine: large enough to cut a card front, small enough to pack easily
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A small stash of pre-cut card bases
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A favorite stamp set (Simply Sentimental: Sweet stamp & Simply Sentimental: Sweet dies), black ink pad, a ROYGBV of coordinating ink pads
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A handful of alcohol markers: I like to travel with the Spectrum Noir Tri-blends because they are 3-in-1 markers and save tons of space while providing lots of coloring possibilities
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Pre-die-cut shapes or ephemera: I had a few die cuts from our newest release, but I ended up focusing on just my one stamp set for this project
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Mini adhesive roller and foam squares
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And yes…Sparkle Spots. Always Sparkle Spots. 😉
Tips for Vacation Crafting Success:
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Plan ahead: Choose one color palette and coordinating supplies to simplify decisions.
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Keep it flat: Avoid bulky embellishments that can be hard to pack or glue down without your usual tools.
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Think multi-purpose: Bring stamps or dies you can use in multiple ways to get the most bang for your buck.
Watch the Process!
Want to see how it all came together? Check out my latest YouTube video where I share the card I made with my limited supplies. ✨
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Whether you’re a seasoned cardmaker or a curious crafter, I hope this inspires you to keep creating—even far from your usual craft corner.
Much love and happy crafting!
Irene
@artemismade1
