Rachel Alvarado

How long have you been making cards?

I started making cards for my friends and family members when I was 5 years old. They were never anything fancy, but I always loved making them. I would fold a piece of paper in half and then draw and color pictures on the front and inside with some Crayola Markers. I didn't even know that there was an actual world of card making until 2015 when looking for a place to buy invitations for my sister-in-law's baby shower. I've been hooked ever since!

Do you have other crafty hobbies you enjoy?

I don't have a lot of time for other crafty hobbies at the moment, but I love listening to audio books when I craft. My other hobby that I'm passionate about (although not craft related) is Krav Maga. I train a few nights a week and love the thrill of it.

What’s your favorite technique for adding interest to your projects?

I love to color and feel that adding shading to my images and a pop of white gel pen can add a lot of interest when crafting. I also like to add dimension with foam adhesive or by creating box cards.

What’s your current favorite MFT product?

​This is such a hard question to answer! I love everything MFT! However, if I had to choose, my go-to items are always cute critter stamp sets. I also love dies with stitching, and of course all of the box card sets.