Hey there, fellow paper-makers and ink-smudgers! Today, we are clearing off our craft table and making two birthday cards that celebrate the golden age of analog music. One card features a classic record tucked neatly inside its own custom sleeve, and the other showcases a partial vintage turntable. It is all the nostalgia of classic … Continue reading Two Birthday Cards with the Vintage Vinyl Release
Hi there, creative friends! Who decided ghosts aren't allowed to appreciate a good bloom? Today, we are throwing out the gloomy rulebook and letting a friendly ghost wear some floral flair using the Hero Arts Free Spirit Die Set and the Flower Power Stencil Set. All; in 5 easy Steps! We start with a softly … Continue reading The Ghost That Loved Petals: A Unique Floral Halloween Card Tutorial
Hello there, fellow paper-crafters! Let’s be honest for a second. Traditional Halloween is great, but it is missing two major components: tropical pool parties and the color pink. Today, we are fixing that. We are jumping right into Hero Arts "Summerween" by creating two cards that blend sunglasses with sunburns. If you have ever wanted … Continue reading Two Pink Summerween Cards with Hero Arts Beach Boos
Hello, cardmaking friends! Welcome to my blog! We are rolling right into Day 1 of the new Simon Says Stamp “Every Happiness” release celebration! Today's card that looks like a master class, but comes together very easily. I absolutely adore daisies, the Daisy Frame bundle stole my heart. If you love clean, beautiful shading without … Continue reading Simon Says Stamp – Every Happiness Blog Hop – Day 1
Hello, crafty cardmaking friends! Today, we are making a card so fancy your recipient will probably put it in a real frame and pretend they bought it at an upscale boutique. The secret? We are letting our supplies do 90% of the heavy lifting. Our star is the Greenwich Market Frame. This embossing folder and … Continue reading This 3-Ingredient Card Looks Expensive (But Takes Less than 15 Minutes)
Hi there, creative friends! If you walked up to my house right now, you would see wreaths. On the front door & on the garage door. Honestly, if my family stood still long enough, I would probably hang a wreath on them too. I just adore them. Today, we are using the gorgeous Winter Wreath … Continue reading Crafting a Christmas Card with Coral, Chiffon, and a Dash of Citrus
Hello, fellow paper trimmers and adhesive enthusiasts. I recently got my hands on the Yana's Christmas Cats Collection. Now, these items belong under a pine tree surrounded by tinsel. Today, I ignored the calendar and crafted two distinctly non-holiday cards. For these projects, I combined Christmas Cats dies, the Christmas Cats Window View Die, and … Continue reading Breaking the Rules: Why I’m Putting Christmas Cats on Everyday Cards (And You Should Too)
Hello Everyone! Happy Saturday to you! My crafting table is currently buried under a mountain of holiday cheer, courtesy of the new Spellbinders Dear Santa Mega Card Kit. If you enjoy paper crafting, this kit is basically a winter wonderland in a box. Today, we are putting it to work and figuring out how to … Continue reading The Spellbinders Dear Santa Survival Guide: Making Cards with Maximum Sparkle
Hi there, lovely cardmakers! Let’s keep things blissfully uncomplicated today. Five steps. That is the entire menu. Simon Says Stamp recently debuted their SHINE ON! collection, and it is stuffed with excellent paper-crafting ingredients. I immediately reached for the Botanical Buds Bundle because I apparently cannot resist plants that smile back at me. These leafy … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps with Simon Says Stamp Botanical Buds
Hello Everyone! Happy Saturday to you! The crafting table is currently dominated by the fun & new Spellbinders Spectacular Christmas Collection. This release is packed with holiday cheer, and today we are exploring exactly how to bring these festive designs to life on our cards. To add a personal touch to these holiday staples, I … Continue reading Three Christmas Cards Featuring Spellbinders Spectacular Christmas
Cards and Coffee Time 