It’s true. I’m way behind on my editing, photography and even filming. With a two week long family reunion and now a house full of three sick little ones, life is not going exactly the way I had in mind. No matter how much I plan, organize, and prepare, I find that life always seems … More When Life Gets You Down
If you like variety, this is a fantastic kit for you. There’s a vintage card that perfectly matches the woven threads suite, a nice big sailboat with adorable clouds, and some lovely foliage elements to make three very different looks. One thing all of these cards have in common is that they work well as … More On My Mind | July 2019 Paper Pumpkin Tutorial
I’m one of those people who insist on waiting to put any Christmas decorations up at home until after Thanksgiving. I want to make sure our family has the opportunity to fully enjoy one holiday before moving on to the next. If that’s the case, why on earth am I bringing up Christmas in July? … More Countdown to Christmas | Using Non-Christmas Stamps to Make Holiday Cards
When I open a new catalog, I’m not immediately drawn to florals. It seems I’m more of a sucker for cuddly animals. Yet, as I create cards for others, there are so many occasions when nothing works better than a beautiful flower. The Inspiring Iris stamp set is perfect for such occasions. Sometimes lining up two-step … More Two-Step Stamping and Bonus Color Challenge | Simple Stamping Monday
Cardmaking is not a contest. It’s not a race to be the best. It’s about expressing yourself and sharing something you created with someone else. It’s about the process and the heart. … More Please Don’t Compare Yourself to Others
Gift from fall. I love fall leaves, and when I saw this kit, the first thing that came to mind was back-to-school teacher gifts! Of course it doesn’t have to be just for teachers. Imagine putting an amazing fall scented cantdle or some pumpkin spice creamer in one of these little bags. … More Gift of Fall from Paper Pumpkin
Join me on August 11, 2019 from 3-5 pm as we make some beautiful cards with the “For the Love of Felt” card making class. … More For the Love of Felt Cardmaking Class {Registration Closed}
I created four cards and a small carry case inspired by the little notes in the June 2019 Paper Pumpkin Kit. … More Inspired by A Little Smile | June 2019 Paper Pumpkin Alternatives
People often tell me that one of the most intimidating things about card making, and crafting in general, is choosing a color palette that works together. The last thing we want to end up with is a beautiful card that totally clashes. Choosing colors that work together doesn’t have to be hard. Two of my … More Choosing Colors that Work Together | Crafting Quick Tip
Did you hear? It’s Bonus Days! That means that for every $50 you spend before tax and shipping in the month of July, you will get at $5 coupon to use on any purchases in August! On top of that, I’ve added a Used and Retired section to my shop on my website. For every … More It’s Time for Bonus Days!
