About Yvonne van de Grijp
I am Yvonne from The Netherlands. With my husband, Harrie, and English Cocker Spaniel, Noozy, we live in the south part of our beautiful little country, close to the forest.The simple promise to send a friend a handmade Christmas card is what led to my "papercraft addiction." I have been on the many manufacturing design teams from around the globe. Mainly a card maker, I also like mixed media and scrapbooking. My other hobbies include writing my blog, teaching workshops, doing charity work, cooking, speaking languages (I speak Dutch, English, German, Spanish and a little French), travelling, gardening, walking in the woods, reading books and watching movies with happy endings.
I have studied law (university) and business economics and travelled around quite a lot for work. I quit working to now take care of my family.
My blog is named after my first dog Phoebe. My blog motto is “Being Creative is a Way of Life Too!” I love sharing techniques, my knowledge and ideas with people to motivate them to "explore" their creativity too. Find me at PhoeBeez.
Sweet Bouquet of Flowers Card
Hi everyone, Yvonne here with a set of elegant cards. These Sweet Bouquet of Flowers Cards are fairly easy to create. Using Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix is a great way to add a beautiful subtle lift to your … Continue reading
Classic Styled Romantic Card
Hi everyone, Yvonne here with a Classic Styled Romantic Card. This card is easy to create so also suitable for beginner cardmakers. Using soft colors and a satin ribbon. I would love to share how I made the card. Shall … Continue reading
Make Today Count Layered Card
Hi everyone, Yvonne here with a wonderfully layered and textured card to inspire you! By layering multiple elements you can create a gorgeous look like this Make Today Count Layered Card. Note the unique accent created with Creative Photo Corners, … Continue reading
Picket Fence Hello Gorgeous Card
Hi everyone, Yvonne here with a quick and easy-to-make card. I added a fun element to this Picket Fence Hello Gorgeous Card. Do you see what it is? It will certainly bring brighten someone’s day! Let me show you how … Continue reading
Intricate Bohemian Card
Hi everyone, Yvonne here with an Intricate Bohemian-styled card. For this card, I used a thin metal cutting die with an intricate pattern which makes this card very easy to create. It can be a suitable way for beginner card … Continue reading
Mosaic Glitter and Foil Card
Hi everyone, Yvonne here with a Mosaic Glitter and Foil card. To create this stunning effect, I used the Wear Your Adhesive on the Outside technique with glitter and Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Pastel Colors. The great thing about this … Continue reading
Flower + Grid Love Card
Hi everyone, Yvonne here with a Flower + Grid Love Card. I can’t believe how time flies and see the first spring flowers blooming in our garden here in Holland. This was the inspiration for the card I made. The … Continue reading
Floral Silhouette Spring Card
Hi everyone, Yvonne here with a spring themed thank you card. Inspired by spring colors, I inked and added a sweet floral silhouette while creating this card. With 3D Foam Squares Micro White, it’s super easy to add a dimensional … Continue reading
Pastel Love Card
Hi everyone, Yvonne here with a Pastel Love Card. With Valentine’s Day coming up this is a super fun and fairly easy-to-make card. I’ll share some unique ways to embellish the card. So follow along! Wear Your Adhesive on The Outside … Continue reading
Home Sweet Home Card
Hi everyone, Yvonne here with a Home Sweet Home Card. Being January, I chose a winter scene for this card. The home sweet home sentiment makes the card also suitable to congratulate someone on a new home or as a … Continue reading