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 […]
Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder

A Moody Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder Technique Have you taken a look at the Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder yet? It creates such a dramatic background with surprisingly little effort. This card started with the embossed panel cut slightly smaller than the card base. Instead of working on the raised side, I flipped the […]
Virtual Creative Party for Card Makers (Join Me Live!)

Virtual Creative Party for Card Makers Sometimes you just need a little spark to get back into creating — and that’s exactly what this Virtual Creative Party is all about. I’m hosting a relaxed, live event where you can simply sit back, watch, and enjoy a bit of creative time. No pressure. No prep. Just […]
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 Stamped Card with Clean Design

Scenic Coast stamped card with simple layered stamping This Scenic Coast stamped card is a great example of how simple stamping can create a really beautiful scene. Instead of using dies or layers I focused just on the stamp set and let the ink colors do the work. This handmade card came together quickly, but […]