Hello, crafty friends! I wanted to pop in today and share a coloring project I made with the Altenew Artist Alcohol Markers Set D & Botanical Elegance Alcohol Marker Coloring Sheets Bundle. No tutorial today, I just wanted to showcase this set, the Botanical Elegance Coloring Sheets are 5x7. Mine got a quick haircut down … Continue reading Altenew Artist Alcohol Markers & Botanical Elegance Coloring Sheets & Giveaway
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 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
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
Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - February 26, 2026 - Cards and Coffee Time Hello creative friends! With winter finally fading, the Simon Says Stamp Beautiful Moments Release arrived at the perfect time. I’ve been playing around with a few of the new dies and put together a card that feels like a breath of fresh air. … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Simon Says Stamp Country Basket Bouquet
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