Hello, friends! I am so excited to be sharing a card today as a guest designer for the Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge, over on the Coffee Loving Papercrafters blog. This challenge is such fun, and I’m thrilled to be joining them this month! Today’s card features the adorable Cup of Cheer Letterpress + Foil plateRead More
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A Cozy Gingerbread Coffee Card | Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge
Hi friends!I hope you’re staying safe and warm this weekend. I wanted to pop in and share a card I made for the January Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge. The challenge prompt was the perfect reason to keep the cozy vibes going and get a little head start on Christmas cards for next year—which always feelsRead More
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Here’s to the Quiet Magic: A Pinkfresh Studio Year in Review Card
Hello, friends! Today I hope to share a simple message of peace and encouragement in card form. I had the Pinkfresh Studio Tranquil Water Lilies stencil and coordinating dies on my mind—such serene imagery, and exactly the kind of design I love reaching for in January. I’m also especially drawn to Pinkfresh Studio sentiments; they’reRead More
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🌷A New Year’s Blessing Card with Twirling Tulips
Hey there, friends! As I write this, I’m curled up with a cup of ginger tea and my thickest socks, soaking in a quiet moment before the year turns. I hope you’re finding a bit of space to rest and relax as we prepare to ring in 2026. When I sat down to create thisRead More
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✂️ Gingerbread & Stitches: A Festive Waffle Flower Christmas Card
Hey friends! This week I played along with the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge, where the theme was Stitch It and the highlighted company was one of my favorites—Waffle Flower. 🎉 When I browsed my Waffle Flower stash, the gingerbread postage collage stencils immediately caught my eye. One of my favorite family traditions growing upRead More
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🕊️ Watercolor Bird Bath Birthday Card – Hero Arts Stay Crafty Challenge
Hey friends! This month’s Stay Crafty Challenge with A Blog Named Hero is all about water—and I couldn’t resist going all-in. The challenge invites us to incorporate a water technique or a water image… so I did both! 💦 For my card, I created a soft, layered background with water and paired it with aRead More
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✨ Wax Seals & Sympathy: A Handmade Card with Comfort and Character
Hey friends! Today I’m sharing a card that blends a heartfelt sentiment with something totally new (and slightly addictive!) in my crafty journey—wax seals! 🕯️💌 I’ve been eyeing the Spellbinders Wax Seal Starter Kit for a while now, and I finally took the plunge. I used the Coral Wax Bead Mix for this project and…Read More
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🎄 Embossing Folder Magic: A Coral Christmas Surprise!
Hey friends! Today’s card might just be proof that stepping out of your color comfort zone can lead to something merry & bright indeed. 🌟 When you think of Christmas cards, coral might not be the first color that comes to mind… but somehow, it totally works here—and I’m a little obsessed! 🌸 The Technique:Read More
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Masculine Handmade Card with Hero Arts Heroscape: Adventure Awaits Design
Hey friends! Today I’m sharing a clean and bold card that proves simple can still pack a punch—especially when you’re working with a Heroscape from Hero Arts! I used the On the Road stamp set from the July Hero Studio Card Kit of the Month, and it’s quickly become a favorite of mine. 💥 ThisRead More
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✈️ Safe Travels Shaker Card with Distress Ink Sunset Sky and Concord & 9th
Hey friends! As summer winds down, my heart is dreaming of one last weekend getaway—and that wanderlust found its way onto my craft desk! Today I’m sharing a whimsical shaker card that’s perfect for wishing someone safe and joyful travels. To bring this card to life, I paired two fabulous products: And of course, IRead More