A Summer Splash Birthday Card With Lovely Arrangements
A Summer Splash Birthday Card With Soft Texture and Neutral Layers This Summer Splash birthday card started with a simple idea: let one beautiful color do the talking. I kept most of the palette neutral with white and Crumb Cake so the Summer Splash die-cut layer could really stand out. I know I’m going to […]
Cute Ant Card Idea for Summer Celebrations
How This Cute Ant Card Idea Turned Into a Picnic Party This cute ant card idea practically made itself once those little ants started marching across my desk. I originally had a completely different bundle in mind. But when I sat down to craft, the Sweet Bugs Bundle and coordinating Cute as a Bug Designer […]
Color Coach Card Ideas Inspired by a Birthday Pie
Color Coach Card Ideas That Stretch Your Comfort Zone Color Coach card ideas are a fun way to shake up your usual color habits — especially when someone else chooses the combination for you. This time, I asked my son to pick a color combo from the Color Coach. I suspect Peach Pie was fresh […]
Easy Handmade Card Using a Sketch Layout
An Easy Handmade Card Inspired by a Sketch An easy handmade card doesn’t always have to mean simple or predictable. Sometimes it just means starting with a strong foundation — like a good sketch. This time I pulled a layout from Just Add Ink #779. I always enjoy working from a sketch now and then. […]
Handmade Floral Birthday Card With Blue Contrast
A Handmade Floral Birthday Card With Bold Blue Accents A handmade floral birthday card usually leans soft and delicate. This one almost did — until I introduced Blueberry Bushel. The background features a subtle dotted pattern that keeps things interesting without stealing attention. The watercolor floral image naturally becomes the focal point, and I love […]
Bug Themed Handmade Card Using Leftover Die Cuts and Texture
A Bug Themed Handmade Card Built From Leftover Pieces A bug themed handmade card wasn’t exactly on my to-do list that day. What I did have was a small pile of leftover die cuts staring at me from a little container in the corner of my desk. You know the pile… the “I’ll use these later” […]
Valentine Kisses Handmade Card Design
Valentine Kisses Valentine Card Ideas and the Art of Refining a Design Valentine Kisses Valentine card ideas often begin with a clear plan, but the card doesn’t always get the memo. This project is a good reminder that design is rarely a straight line. Sometimes everything is technically right, yet the card still gives you […]
Easter Card Using a Sketch With Designer Paper Details
An Easter Card Using a Sketch for Easy, Balanced Design An Easter card using a sketch is one of my favorite ways to create a design that feels balanced without overthinking every detail. This card was made using a sketch that will be featured in my newsletter tomorrow, which makes it even more fun to […]
Seahawks Handmade Card Using Team Colors
A Seahawks Handmade Card to Celebrate a Super Bowl Moment A Seahawks handmade card felt like the perfect way to mark the team’s fourth trip to the Super Bowl. This one is intentionally simple, nothing elaborate, but fun to have on display while counting down to the big game. I didn’t end up using the […]
An Interactive Birthday Card With a Fun Candle Surprise
An interactive birthday card is always a fun way to turn a simple design into a memorable moment, and this one was extra special because I made it for my son’s birthday this week. I used the Cake Day Stamp Set and Dies to create a classic slice of cake with a single candle on […]