It happened the day after Thanksgiving in my house…normally I’m not so on-top-of-things, but this hasn’t been a normal year, has it? Last week, all of the wreaths, tinsel, and bows came out of the attic and onto as many surfaces as possible in my house. I even brought out some of the holiday dishes […]
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Spellbinders Large Die & Clear Stamp of the Month Kits – December 2020
Happy first day of December! The new club kits are here from Spellbinders and there’s a little something extra special about them this month. The Large Die of the Month Kit, Small Die of the Month Kit, and Clear Stamp of the Month Kit were all designed to coordinate! Today I’m sharing ways to use […]
Sweet Cardlets Collections by Becca Feeken
It’s the start of a new week and I’m excited to share a couple of projects using the new Sweet Cardlets Collection by Becca Feeken. The adorable bug and bird images and beautiful sentiments in this collection from Spellbinders inspired me to make three loving cards perfect for nature enthusiasts or anyone who needs a […]
Gift Card Tag Ornaments
In a year when I’ll probably be giving more gift cards than usual, simple but cute ways to dress them up and deliver them are a must. Scrapbook.com recently sent me a box of some of their exclusive products to use on a project as part of their Handmade Holiday Papercrafting Parade over on Instagram, […]
Autumn Bouquet Card Duo
The period of time between Halloween and Thanksgiving is always a tough one for me. I desperately want to be crafting and decorating for Christmas, but skipping over Thanksgiving projects just seems wrong. So today I decided to create a couple of “crossover” cards – thank you cards in autumnal tones that have just a […]
Susan’s Autumn Flora Collection from Spellbinders
Happy Monday! I’m so excited to finally share a couple of projects I created using the new Susan’s Autumn Flora Collection by Susan Tierney-Cockburn from Spellbinders. There is really something magical about turning plain white cardstock into a beautiful and realistic bloom. After working with several of the new die sets to build a variety […]
Autumn Rose Thank You Card
Two years ago, I planted bright yellow and coral rose bushes bordering my deck and they have consistently yielded a couple of blooms every month or so during the growing season ever since. But right before the weather turned colder here a few weeks ago, nearly a dozen gorgeous buds started popping and there was […]
Adding Depth To Silhouette Stamps
Silhouette stamps always make a bold statement on cards and look amazing layered over an ink-blended or subtle pattern background. But what if you’re looking to add a little more interest to that solid image? Today I’m adding depth to this gorgeous new Slimline Oz stamp from Rubbernecker with a technique that can be used […]