POP OUT HEART

Today I’m sharing a cute Valentine’s card idea that is really easy to make. 2. Draw a small, vertical line on the outside edge of the heart (make sure it is parallel to fold of card). 4. Fold your card and make sure the center of the fold is coming towards you. Attach this pieceContinue reading “POP OUT HEART”

STAMPtember 2025 Blog Party

Welcome to the Party! 🥳 I am so excited to be joining Simon Says Stamp’s 16th Annual STAMPtember celebration! If you’re not familiar with this event, you are in for a treat! It is a month long celebration of all things crafty. There are exclusive releases, collaborations, prizes, special promotions and lots of fun! SomethingContinue reading “STAMPtember 2025 Blog Party”

ADDING DIMENSION WITHOUT THE BULK

Hello crafty friend! Today’s card features the brand new Hippo Ho Ho stamp set from Pajama Crafter Stamps. This is one of the sets I illustrated for the new release and I love these little guys. I hope you will too! Links to all of the supplies I used to make this project are below.Continue reading “ADDING DIMENSION WITHOUT THE BULK”

GEOMETRIC CARD DESIGN: Inspired by Freshly Made Sketches Challenge 698

Yaaas, I was SO down for this week’s Freshly Made Sketches challenge! I’m OBSESSED with geometric design, and since I’ve been crushing it on getting Christmas cards done EARLY this year, it was a no-brainer to theme ’em up with this sketch. Links to all of the supplies I used to make this project are below.Continue reading “GEOMETRIC CARD DESIGN: Inspired by Freshly Made Sketches Challenge 698”

ELEVATE YOUR CARD DESIGNS WITH THIS SIMPLE TECHNIQUE

Elevate your card designs with a simple yet effective technique: adding layered elements. This clever trick creates a striking focal point without adding bulk, giving your cards visual interest and depth. Let’s dive into how I created this beach-themed birthday card. Background: First, I created the background for my card. To achieve the soft, fadedContinue reading “ELEVATE YOUR CARD DESIGNS WITH THIS SIMPLE TECHNIQUE”

SKETCHING ON A SKETCH

Sketch challenges are my jam! When I stumbled upon this week’s Freshly Made Sketches challenge, I knew I had to join in on the fun. I find that having a set of constraints actually helps me so much in my design process. Sometimes I even take a screenshot on my phone and try out someContinue reading “SKETCHING ON A SKETCH”

FLOWER MEDLEY

Hey, friends! Looking for a flower stamp with endless possibilities that you will never get tired of??? PRODUCTS USED FAVORITE & MOST USED TOOLS NOTE:  Affiliate links may be used (at no additional cost to you). This just means I get paid a very small commission when you shop with a company using a linkContinue reading “FLOWER MEDLEY”

OH, BABY I LOVE THESE STRIPS

Hey, crafty friends! Today I am sharing a card I made using the new EZ Strips Congratulations set from Simon Says Stamp’s Moments In Time release. What I love most is the versatility – with multiple strip sizes, the combinations are truly endless. I was able to quickly stamp and cut the strips in variousContinue reading “OH, BABY I LOVE THESE STRIPS”

COPICS ON COLORED CARDSTOCK

Copic markers on colored cardstock? Mind. Blown. I’m kicking myself for not trying it sooner! The way the ink interacts with the cardstock is pure magic. It saves time and guarantees a perfect match if you plan to use the cardstock on other areas of your card. I assume the quality of your cardstock probablyContinue reading “COPICS ON COLORED CARDSTOCK”

PATRIOTIC PARADE

Get ready to stamp your way to patriotic fun with the Yankee Doodle Day Stamp set I designed for Pajama Crafter Stamps! These adorable critters are perfect for jazzing up cards for birthdays, graduations, retirements, and any star-spangled celebration. Yankee Doodle Day Stamp Set Card Details Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating this card: 1.Continue reading “PATRIOTIC PARADE”