Hey creative friends! Sometimes the best part of a project isn't the plan, but the mess left on the desk. Today, I’m letting the new Hero Arts Tranquil Garden Collection lead the way, specifically the Lotus Flower Die set. I wanted to see if I could build something stunning using just that set and the Keep Growing stamp set. … Continue reading Elegant & Inspirational with Hero Arts Tranquil Garden Collection
Hello, lovely cardmaking friends! There is something so nostalgic about a glass jar sitting on a kitchen counter, brimming with treats. Today, I’m bringing that cozy feeling to the craft table! I’ve been playing with the Market Jar Trio (it's the bonus item form the Spellbinders All Clubs Crates) and some favorites from my Make It & Bake … Continue reading A Jar Full of Joy (and Paper Cookies!) with my Make It & Bake It Collection
Hello Everyone! Happy Monday to you! Sending a Little Wiggle and a Big Smile! There is something so special about a card that surprises you the moment you pull it out of the envelope. Today, I’m playing with the darling critters from the Spellbinders Summer Camp collection by Allison Frazier. While these little friends are sweet enough … Continue reading Spellbinders – Summer Camp Collection Inspiration and Tutorial
Hey creative friends! Ready for a splash of happy color? Today I’m diving into the new Hero Arts Tote-ally Awesome Collection to create two cards that are basically sunshine in paper form. I paired the Totes the Best stamps with some awesome patterns from the Background Builder set to give these bags some serious personality. … Continue reading Two Fun Cards with Hero Arts Tote-Ally Awesome Collection
Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - April 17, 2026 - Cards & Coffee Time I’m so happy with how this little five-step project turned out! 🌸 It’s just a simple encouragement card, but it feels playful yet serious. What I like to call a lifter-upper:) I used a stencil for the background, but you can … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Alex Syberia Magical Fuchsia
Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - April 11, 2026 - Cards & Coffee Time I’m officially head-over-heels for this five-step wonder! It’s just a simple "just a note" card, but it feels so special and we did it in 5 easy steps. Patterned paper makes for beautiful cards and makes them faster. I’ve been tucking … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Spellbinders Poppy Song
Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - April 07, 2026 - Cards & Coffee Time I put together two cards that really let the patterned paper take the lead—both following a simple, 5-step process with the same layout. The Simple Stories Simple Vintage Lavender Fields 6x8 Paper Pad has such a beautiful weight and design that I kept … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Simple Stories Simple Vintage Lavender Fields
Hello friends! Tina here! I’m so excited to be part of the Altenew April Inspiration Challenge. If your ink pads ever look like a giant puzzle you can't solve, these challenges are the ultimate "cheat sheet" for finding the perfect color palette. I hope my little tropical getaway-on-a-card inspires you today! Join this fun Challenge and … Continue reading Altenew Inspiration Challenge – April 2026
Hey creative friends! I’m whipping up two candy-themed cards today that are just as sweet as they look! I’m featuring some delicious new goodies from the Hero Arts Beary Sweet Collection (shoutout to Carly Minner for the design). To build these sugary scenes, I’m pairing the Big Hugs Stamp and Die sets with the Let’s Stick Together Stamp & Cut … Continue reading Two Yummy Candy Cards with Hero Arts Beary Sweet Collection
Hi there wonderful cardmakers! Creating a fancy floral card in just 5 easy steps? Yes, please! Today I’m featuring the Jaunty Stem and Garden Fence die sets from the new Simon Says Stamp In My Heart release. Also, a few more fun new items from this release. Let’s be real: rectangles and circles are fine, but they’re a bit basic. I love … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps with Simon Says Stamp Jaunty Stem
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