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 […]
Card Making Mistakes and How I Fixed Them

When card making mistakes happen… and they will! Card making mistakes happen to all of us, and this project had a few along the way. I started with a card making technique where you cut your image into strips and layer them over a full background to create dimension. It’s such a fun look, and […]
Handmade Get Well Card Idea with a Lighthearted Touch

Handmade get well card idea with a lighthearted touch This handmade get well card idea came from wanting to send something thoughtful, but also a little lighthearted. Sometimes when someone isn’t feeling well, especially when there are more questions than answers, it can be hard to know what to say. This get well card was […]
Handmade Love Card with Soft Layers and Sweet Details

Handmade love card idea with soft layers and sweet details This handmade love card idea is one of those designs that just feels warm and heartfelt. I used a few pieces from the Silly Old Bear designer paper collection to build the layout, and everything coordinated so easily. This handmade card came together by layering […]
Winnie the Pooh Friendship Card With a Simple Sketch

Winnie the Pooh friendship card with soft layered details This Winnie the Pooh friendship card just makes me smile. I mean, who doesn’t love Winnie the Pooh? I started this card with a sketch from Sunday Stamps. It was a simple layout with an oval, but I turned the card on its side to better […]
Scenic Coast Suite Retirement Card That’s Easy to Make

Scenic Coast retirement card with bold color and simple design This Scenic Coast retirement card is one of those projects that looks detailed, but is actually very simple to put together since the designer paper really does most of the work here. All of these supplies will be available in the upcoming May-Aug. 2026 Catalog. […]
Lily of the Valley Thank You Card Using Valley in Bloom Suite

Lily of the Valley thank you card with soft layers and detail This Lily of the Valley thank you card came together so beautifully, especially with the soft background and layered details. I started with the Valley in Bloom Designer Paper and trimmed it to create that dreamy floral background scene. It really does most […]
Puppy Card Idea Using a Sketch and Cutest Crew

A Puppy Card Idea Using a Sketch This puppy card idea started with a sketch from The Paper Players, but I ended up adding my own little twist along the way. I used Pecan Pie for the card base and paired it with a soft green background from the Lovely Blossoms Designer Paper collection. That […]
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 […]