Summer Adventures Card with a Fun Film Strip Design
A Summer Adventures Card Inspired by Two Fun Challenges This summer adventures card began with two creative challenges that worked together perfectly. The sketch came from Just Add Ink, while the theme challenge, Summer Love, came from The Paper Players. Sometimes combining two challenges gives me exactly the inspiration I need! The colorful striped paper […]
Easy Summer Handmade Card with Coordinating Washi Tape
An Easy Summer Handmade Card Using Coordinating Washi Tape This summer handmade card came together thanks to one of my favorite time-saving techniques — creating a whole collection of coordinating die cuts. One of the things I enjoy most about collections like Summer Happiness is how beautifully everything works together. Coordinating washi tape, dies, and […]
Stitched Stocking Christmas Card with a Cozy Quilted Look
Stitched Stocking Christmas Card | Easy Quilted Holiday Card Idea When I first saw the suite used in this Stitched Stocking Christmas Card in the demonstrator early access, I honestly wasn’t interested. It just didn’t grab my attention. Then I started playing with it. Now I completely understand why everyone was so excited! It’s incredibly […]
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 […]