What is it about lemon cards that instantly feels cheerful? The July My Monthly Hero kit from Hero Arts: You’re the Zest, had me at those big lemon dies. So I made two versions inspired by classic lemonade and pink lemonade that look delicious. And there’s a bonus card at the…
Sometimes the hardest part of cardmaking is just picking where to start. Ya know what I mean? I am so thrilled to be guest designing for Papertrey Ink this month, and the June Release had so many amazing things to play with that I needed to give myself a little direction. So I pulled…
Did you know Summerween is a thing? It’s basically Halloween with summer vibes and a fun excuse to enjoy adorable ghosts and spooky fun for those who want to celebrate Halloween year-round. I guess that explains why Halloween decorations are already sneaking into the stores earlier and earlier each year.…
Hi friends. Today’s card is quick & easy with simple stamping and watercolor. I love how much detail this lighthouse scene gives without making the coloring feel hard. I used A Light To Weather By from Unity Stamp Company with Distress Ink for a soft, breezy look that came together pretty darn quick. Just…
Today is all about creating a no stamping guy card using the new Classic Road Legends 2.0 Collection from Spellbinders. If you’d like to make a card with classic car vibes, this collection makes it easy with layered stencils and dies that do all the work! My husband and I see a…
Hi friends! This quick vintage card started with two new releases from Unity Stamp Company and turned into the softest little hello. I used simple stamping, a bit of masking, and gentle ink blending to create that faded sepia look with just enough pink to make the flower glow. It feels easy,…
Summer card ideas are just more fun when there is bright color, pool day cuteness, and a whole lot of sunshine involved. I used the Soak Up the Sun June My Monthly Hero by Hero Arts to create three cards with sunny ink blended backgrounds, playful die cut details, and easy summer…
Hi friends! This little skunk from Sorry Stuff Stinks by Unity Stamp Company is staying sweet and simple today with no coloring needed. The color comes from an easy tri-color ink blended background, and that bright pop behind the black and white stamping is a delightful combo. Just A Minute {JAM} Session…
Do you ever look at a stamp set and just know exactly what you want to do with it? The Lilac Poise stamp set by Unity Stamp Company instantly made me want to play with watercolor and mixed media techniques. It is a Double Take cardmaking day, which means I’m using the same…
I love a good floral set that lets me play a little. Big flowers, pretty backgrounds, sweet sentiments. Yes, please. I’m playing with the You’ve Got a Friend Collection by Hero Arts for two floral card ideas that start with the same supplies and go in different directions. One card is all…
Today’s card started with one of those funny little crafty brain moments. I saw the Checkmate Collection from Spellbinders and instantly thought of a Twilight series book cover. Finding card ideas in unexpected places is a fun way to stretch your supplies. It is one of my favorite creative tricks because you can pull…
Isn’t this little guy the cutest? Trash Panda is a new release from Unity Stamp Company this month, and I couldn’t resist coloring him up with colored pencils on colored cardstock for a sweet supportive card with just the right amount of grunge. Assemble This! Videos are more detailed as we create this…