After a day of playing with some fall colors and products, I realized I really loved the color combination of Nectar from Concord & 9th, Eucalyptus from Altenew, and Spiced Cider from Concord & 9th. I thought the three colors would make a beautiful, soft watercolor background. I started with Tim Holtz watercolor paper andRead More
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Retro Christmas Card with Hero Arts Drop the Needle
Hey, friends! Hero Arts just released some new add-ons to coordinate with the products from their Handmade Holiday workshop last fall, and seeing those products again inspired me to pull out the Drop the Needle die set and create with it. I also knew I wanted to use “‘Tis the Season for Dancing,” which wasRead More
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A Playful Christmas Card with Concord & 9th Handmade Holiday
Hello, friends! I’m excited to share my first Christmas card of 2026! This year, I’m hoping to start my holiday cards early and simply enjoy the process instead of feeling rushed once October and November arrive. We’ll see how it goes, but it feels like a fun way to lean into crafty Christmas in July.Read More
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My Favorite Cards from March 🌿
Hey friends! It’s been a little while since I last posted here, but March has been quietly full of creativity. Over the past few weeks, I’ve discovered how much I love clean, simple designs with a bit of story and heart. Today I’m sharing a few of my favorite cards from the month! 🥛 MilkRead More
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Cozy Winter Card with Hero Arts Cup of Cheer | Caffeinated Christmas Guest Designer
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