Hello there, lovely paper crafters! Today, I am playing with the gorgeous Altenew Lush Botanicals: Poinsettia Emboss & Cut Set. Instead of traditional, meticulous painting where you try not to go outside the lines, we are breaking out the Altenew 24 Half Pan Watercolors for a messy technique I like to call "Die Cut Dipping." … Continue reading Die-Cut Dipping: The Easiest DIY Watercolor Poinsettia Christmas Card
Hello Crafty Cardmaking Friends! My craft room recently held a meeting, and the consensus was clear: the ink cubes were staging a tiny, colorful rebellion. They were rolling around drawers, playing hide-and-seek with the re-inkers, and making a general mess of things. Enter the new Spellbinders Deep Stax storage solutions. These are not your ordinary, … Continue reading Craft Room Storage! Take a Look at the New Spellbinders Deep Stax & Spinners
Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - Cards & Coffee Time - July 07, 2026 Hello Crafty Cardmaking Friends! I have a simple five-step project that pairs those favorite and loved items sitting in your stash with some shiny new treasures. For this project, we are playing with a few pieces from the Spellbinders Timeless Textures … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Simon Hurley Timeless Textures
Hi crafty peeps! Hello, my fellow paper-trimming, ink-blending friends! Today, we are putting the spotlight squarely on the Altenew Sweet Bouquet bundle. This little powerhouse packs a stamp set, a stencil set, and a coordinating die set into one package. It even includes a beautiful lattice pattern stencil for your backgrounds. It really is an … Continue reading Blooms and Blossoms: A Fresh Look at the Altenew Sweet Bouquet Bundle
Hey there, paper crafters! My crafting table was ready for a nice, sensible project. I sat down with the super large Forget-Me-Not Die Set from the fresh Altenew June collection, fully intending to make exactly one lovely floral card. Then, I looked at the sheer size of the flower. It was magnificent, but it was … Continue reading Two Cards, One Flower: The Accidental Crafty Double-Feature with the Altenew Forget-Me-Not
Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - May 27, 2026 - Cards & Coffee Time Today we are tackling a five-step project that is sweet enough to cause cavities. We are assembling a clean, elegant card using the Altenew Tasty Treasures Bundle. Our main attraction features two massive jars packed with paper sugar. If you hate … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Altenew Tasty Treasures
Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - May 22, 2026 - Cards & Coffee Time Hey there, paper crafters! Today, we are taking a scenic detour from basic cards and leaning into a design that looks like it took hours, but only requires five straightforward steps. Our star of the show is the packed Altenew Craft … Continue reading Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit: The Drawing Room
Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - April 10, 2026 - Cards & Coffee Time These card were made so fast, you may need to do a double take! We’re whipping up 5 cards guaranteed to fill you card stash in a flash. We’re talking thank you, happy birthday, get well, thinking of you and a … Continue reading 5 Super FAST All Occasion Cards – Rosie’s Studio Jubilee Collection
Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - April 04, 2026 - Cards and Coffee Time Hi crafty friends! I’m putting together a super cute birthday card in just 5 easy steps. We’re breaking out a floral die set that is so pretty, so get ready for some coloring therapy! We are shopping the stash today. I’m … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Shopping the Stash
Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - March 07, 2026 - Cards and Coffee Time Hello creative friends! Spring is practically knocking on the door, and the new Beautiful Moments release from Simon Says Stamp has me reaching for all the pastels! I recently sat down to play with a few of the new goodies, and I couldn’t resist putting … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Simon Says Stamp Basket Bunny
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