Cozy Christmas Paper Pumpkin Kit for October
Hello friends: Well, yesterday I spent several hours playing with the new Cozy Christmas Paper Pumpkin Kit. I did not end up making any of the pre-designed cards from the kit. Instead, I let my mind go and create 6 new cards designs that I am sharing with you below. You might notice I stepped way outside the box with the pink card. I wanted to make the ornament appear shiny and I remembered I had the shiny iridescent bags that came with the Spooky Halloween Suite. So I cut up a bag and used it as an overlay [...]
Messy Desk…and Free Shipping
Hello friends. I am busy at work because my Paper Pumpkin kit showed up today! I don't know about you but I find so much joy in that moment when I know my box has arrived. I spend a lot of time working on alternate designs to the kit so that I am ready for my zoom meeting each month with my peeps where we put the cards together and make some alternate designs as well. If you're not a paper pumpkin subscriber yet - just click here to sign up. You can start or stop the subscription at any [...]
Hello Spring Paper Pumpkin Kit Alternate Designs
Hello, crafty friends! I’m thrilled to share some beautiful alternate card designs I’ve created using the February 2025 Hello Spring Paper Pumpkin kit from Stampin’ Up! This delightful kit is a perfect blend of fresh, spring-inspired elements, making it ideal for creating heartfelt cards to celebrate the season. In case you missed out on this kit, a refill kit is now available in my online store. The refill does not come with the stamp set but you can easily add your own sentiments to complete these cards using the contents of the refill kit. Why I love Paper Pumpkin [...]
Botanical Textures Suite Collection
Hello everyone! I wanted to share some new cards that I made with the Botanical Textured Suites Collection and I think you're going to love this new set of products! These are brand new products that are only available to current demonstrators, but don't worry - these go on sale for everyone starting March 4th! If you’re a card-making enthusiast like me, you know that the right tools can transform a simple project into something truly breathtaking. Today, I’m excited to share four gorgeous handmade cards I created using the Textured Notes Bundle from Stampin’ Up!, along with a few [...]
A Nature-Inspired Birthday Card for Dad
Hey there, fellow card enthusiasts! Today, I'm thrilled to share a recent creation that holds a special place in my heart—a 5 x 7 birthday card crafted with love for my dad. I can't wait to take you through the journey of designing this beauty using the enchanting Notes of Nature bundle and the delightful Lovely & Sweet Bundle. To set the stage, I delved into the world of coordination, bringing together the exquisite Natures Sweetness Designer Series Paper, Faux Leather Trim, and Adhesive-backed sparkle gems. It's incredible how Stampin' Up makes these elements seamlessly complement each other, adding [...]
Life Update: Building Dreams and Crafting Memories
Dear friends - I hope this message finds you well and surrounded by creativity! I wanted to take a moment to share with you a little bit about where I've been and why I’ve been absent from our wonderful card making community for the past few months. In October 2023 I embarked on an exciting journey that has kept me busy and filled with joy. I purchased a charming lake house right next door to my parents' home in Michigan. The proximity to family has been a blessing, and I've cherished the time spent with everyone especially over the recent [...]
Exciting News!
The new DIY Flip Calendar Kit Now Available in My Etsy Store! I am absolutely thrilled to announce I'm offering a new crafting kit just in time for the holidays! The DIY Flip Calendar Kit for the year 2024, is now available in my Etsy store! If you love getting creative and making beautiful calendars, this kit is just for you. Check out my YouTube video that walks you through how to create this calendar from the comfort of your own home. What's Inside the Kit?Our DIY Flip Calendar Kit comes with everything you need to craft a stunning [...]
Beautiful Balloons – Fun Fold
Guys, I had a ton of fun playing with this (new to me) fun fold design that I recently CASE'd from Kylie Bertucci. I saw this on her You Tube channel and knew I had to try it and have some fun using up some of stacks of extra designer paper that I have on hand. This fold is so easy and you're going to have so much fun using up that 12 x 12" DSP that we all love to hoard. I am on a bit of a mission to use some of the DSP that I already [...]
Earthen Elegance Suite
Welcome, crafters! I am thrilled to present to you the latest bundle by Stampin' Up, designed to inspire your creativity and elevate your card making. In this blog post, we will explore the captivating features of this new Earthen Elegance Suite, including soft earthen textures, rich colors, and an exquisite stamp set with coordinating dies. Get ready to embark on a creative journey as we showcase five unique cards, each crafted using the components from the Earthen Elegance Suite Collection. Each of the below cards will have a coordinating project sheet which I am calling Card Concept Sheets. This is [...]
Fun fold Gift Card Holder – Inked & Tiled Bundle
In this blog post, I will explain how I created this delightful gift card holder using the versatile Inked & Tiled bundle from Stampin' Up. This fun fold design holds a gift card or, in this case, I have inserted a small set of dies that I am gifting to my paper pumpkin subscribers. It's a beautiful handmade card that your recipient will cherish. Let's dive into the step-by-step process and bring your creative ideas to life! The card base dimensions are 5.5" x 11"and scored at 4.25" and 8.5". Fold the top piece down and [...]