Most of the time when I buy a new stamp set, I choose it because it’s pretty or something really different from what’s in my stash already. Every so often, though, I see a set that would be perfect for a specific recipient and I grab it right away. The cards I make with these […]
Spring
Spellbinders Small Die of the Month – March 2020
In honor of yesterday’s “spring forward” (are y’all still recovering like I am?), I wanted to share a quick look at the hoppy little bunnies from this month’s Spellbinders Small Die of the Month Club. This die set, perfect for spring or Easter projects, includes a large carrot (outline, interior, and greens), two different bunnies, […]
Spellbinders Modern Essentials Collection
Some occasions call for bold fonts and bright colors…and if I’m going to congratulate a friend, I’m going to do it in a big way. The new Modern Essentials Collection from Spellbinders is full of delicate basic shape foil plates and dies that can be paired together to create gorgeous backdrops or used separately for […]
Fishing You All The Best Card
Masculine cards can be tough sometimes. With all of the crafty tools and embellishments on my bench, it can take a lot of restraint not to use them all on the latest card I’m making. Having a great focal image makes the process almost effortless, though, because you aren’t tempted to overthink or over-embellish. I […]
Spellbinders Large Die of the Month – March 2020
The first day of spring may not be for another couple of weeks, but March 1st has always been the unofficial beginning of all things floral, fuzzy, and pastel for me. It’s also reveal day for the Spellbinders Club kits! I have a couple of kits to share with you this month, but decided to […]
Spellbinders Foiled Basics Collection
Still on the fence about hot foiling? Or maybe you bought that fabulous Glimmer Hot Foil Machine and have been a little too intimidated to take it out of the box? The new Foiled Basics Collection by Yana Smakula is the perfect set of hot foil plates to get you started on your first foiled […]
Bold & Bright Floral Card
We’re nearing the end of February, so that means there are probably more than a few of us who are dreaming of the warmer temperatures and bright blossoms that are just over the horizon now. I’m usually one to jump into things headfirst, so I figured it was the perfect time for tropical flowers and […]
Stenciled Card Trio
Have you seen the newest stamps and stencils from Scrapbook-com? I dabble in a few different styles for cardmaking, but there’s one that I definitely favor and come back to time and time again – bold, bright, and graphic. The fonts in the newest stamp sets are perfect for this kind of card, but are […]