I’m a firm believer in creating outside of your comfort zone every once in a while to grow as a crafter and keep away the doldrums…but when I saw this month’s challenge over at A Blog Named Hero, I wasn’t so sure how this was going to go. Muted tones. They’re just not me. I […]
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Christmas Poinsettia Card
I have a friend who makes over a hundred handmade Christmas cards by August of every year. She is always ready to mail hers out as soon as the turkey has left the table on Thanksgiving night. I admire that sort of preparedness in others, but I’m definitely the kind of girl who’s still making […]
Easy Halloween Cats Card
With just a few days left before Halloween, I realized that I hadn’t had the chance to use all of the fun, spooky craft supplies I bought for the occasion yet. So before they get tossed aside in the seasonal bin for next year, I thought I would share a couple more simple cards that […]
Halloween Night Card
Although it’s one of my favorite holidays, I don’t usually send a lot of Halloween cards. But since they are so much fun to make, I decided to create a couple this year for my nieces and nephews. Halloween night skies are so iconic in spooky movies and décor, so I tried to recreate a […]
Hello Fall Fox Card
In the cardmaking world, there is so much beautiful inspiration all around us. Most of the time, I’m inspired by color combinations I see on clothing or home decor or techniques another crafter posts on Instagram. But, a few months ago, I saw this gorgeous card by Janette Kausen on the Hero Arts blog and […]
Stamped and Stenciled Autumn Cards
It’s true, I’ve been stenciling a lot lately…but with so many beautiful new stencils being released, it’s hard not to try a bunch of them out when they’re one of the cheaper and more versatile craft supplies we can buy in this hobby. Today’s post is kinda an ode to getting inky. With stenciling, stamping, […]
Cross Stitch Winter Snow Card
I’m embarrassed to admit that there are many, many stamp sets in my craft room that have never seen ink. I sometimes breathe a sigh of relief when an older set of mine finally gets used, so it can feel like I’ve hit the jackpot when I think of multiple ways to use the same […]
Marshmallows Under the Stars Card
My four-year-old son has two loves – Paw Patrol and being outdoors. So ever since those lovable pups roasted marshmallows on an episode he watched a while back, my son has been begging me to camp in the back yard and eat marshmallows (which I’m pretty sure he doesn’t even like…). The S’Mores Bonfire stamp […]