Cutest Crew Puppy Card Inspired by a Sketch

A Cheerful Puppy Card to Brighten Someone’s Day This Cutest Crew Puppy card is one of those projects that’s almost guaranteed to make someone smile. Between the playful puppies, bright colors, and sweet little hearts, it’s the kind of card that feels happy before you even read the sentiment. I started with the Beautiful Ordinary […]
Floral Hugs Card Featuring the Life in Bloom Dies

A Floral Hugs Card That Took an Unexpected Turn This Floral Hugs Card started off in a completely different direction. Have you ever sat down to make a card with a clear plan in mind, only to find yourself changing course halfway through? That was exactly what happened here. The only thing that survived from […]
July Birthday Card with Alphabet A La Mode Dies

A Bold July Birthday Card for Summer Celebrations A July Birthday card is the perfect way to celebrate summer birthdays, and this design would work just as well for a Fourth of July picnic invitation or holiday greeting. When I started creating this card I wanted something bright, festive, and fun. The red, white, and […]
Black and Gold Birthday Treat Bag with the Playful Packaging Dies

A Black and Gold Birthday Treat Bag with a Second Life for Christmas Paper When I first saw the Playful Packaging Dies I wasn’t sure how much I would use them. Now they seem to find their way onto my craft table again and again! This Black and Gold Birthday Treat Bag was created for […]
Beautiful Ordinary Life Get Well Card with Cheerful Layers

Cheerful Get Well Card Ideas for Difficult Days When I sat down to create this card I had get well card ideas on my mind. My brother-in-law has spent the last seven weeks in either the hospital or a rehabilitation center. It’s been a long journey for him, and I wanted to send something bright […]
Father’s Day Lighthouse Card with the Sunset Coast Bundle

Coastal Inspiration Without Designer Paper The Father’s Day Lighthouse Card shown here proves you don’t need patterned paper to create a beautiful coastal scene. The Sunset Coast Bundle offers plenty of possibilities, even if the Scenic Coast Paper is currently out of stock. Instead of waiting you can build your own seaside setting with the […]
Bloom Boutique Designer Paper: Which Color Would You Choose?

Two Bloom Boutique Designer Paper Designs, One Favorite When I sat down to create these birthday cards with the Bloom Boutique Specialty Designer Paper, I immediately ran into a delightful problem –I couldn’t decide which pattern and color combination I liked best. So instead of choosing one, I made both. One card features soft Hydrangea […]
Life in Bloom Bundle Simple Spring Card Idea

A Simple Spring Card with the Life in Bloom Bundle The Life in Bloom Bundle would work beautifully for scrapbook layouts, but today I wanted to focus on a springtime card instead. As soon as I saw the large sentiment, “Enjoying the simple things in life,” it immediately stood out to me. Honestly, it’s something […]
Photo Card Ideas with the Capturing Smiles Bundle

Photo card ideas using simple layers and fun details These photo card ideas came together after seeing some adorable vacation pictures from my niece’s family. I couldn’t resist turning them into something a little more special. The Capturing Smiles Bundle was perfect for this. It’s made for moments like these. I started by die cutting […]
Floral Thank You Card with Simple Layers and Texture

Floral thank you card idea with soft layers and texture This floral thank you card idea started with a sketch, even though I didn’t end up submitting it in time. Oh well… it was still fun to work from! I used Lovely Blossoms Designer Paper for this card, and I love how easy it makes […]