I love the idea inspired by the June Paper Pumpkin kit to carry around small cards with me everywhere to hand out when the opportunity arises. I know tiny cards aren’t for everyone though, so for this month’s alternatives I used the supplies from the kit as well as some additional ink, cardstock and adhesives … More A Little Smile Alternatives | June 2019 Paper Pumpkin Tutorial
Who doesn’t love dinosaurs? Well . . . to be completely honest, as a child, I despised dinosaurs. I couldn’t understand how these creatures really could have existed so I tried to ignore them altogether. However, over time they have grown on me. I still don’t understand them completely, but I guess that’s part of … More RAWRsome T-Rex | Simple Stamping Monday
For many of us, the most exciting card making supply is stamps. Today we get to dive into the wonderful world of stamps; how to how to use and take care of them so they last for years to come. If you have any questions as you watch, feel free to leave a comment below … More How to Use and Care for Your Stamps
This month’s Paper Pumpkin is perfect for a summer challenge. If you’re traveling or just staying home, this kit comes with 16 tiny cards that are perfect for sharing with those you come in contact with. You can leave them for the waiter at a restaurant or hand-deliver them with some homemade cookies. The possibilities … More A Little Smile | June 2019 Paper Pumpkin Tutorial
Sometimes I get stuck. I sit down at my craft desk to create and it’s as though all the creative channels in my brain are closed off for repairs. Does this ever happen to you? When I get stuck, I try to find inspiration from Pinterest, a card sketch, or some kind of card making … More SOE Sketch Challenge #001
The May 2019 Paper Pumpkin kit was one of my favorites, but what if you missed out on the kit and fell in love with the cards like I did. This is your guide to creating cards with a similar look and feel using products from the 2019-2020 annual catalog, featuring the Bird Ballad suite. … More Inspired by Hugs from Shelli |May 2019 Paper Pumpkin Tutorial
Joseph Goode served our country in the United States Air Forces in WWII. He has seen our country through the Great Depression, Cold War, the Civil Rights Movement, sending humans to the moon, new inventions like color TV, computers and cell phones just to name a few. It’s safe to say that Mr. Goode has seen … More Let’s Make it a Year of Cards | 100-Year-Old WWII Vet’s Birthday Request
The July 2019 is coming and you DON’T want to miss out. Here’s what we know about what’s in store . . . … More On My Mind from Paper Pumpkin
I thought it would be fitting to make a few nautical cards for Simple Stamping Monday. The Sailing Home stamp set is really perfect for quick and easy or beginner cards. The sentiments and images are so beautiful and detailed that they can really stand on their own. This would be a perfect set to use to make a set of cards to gift to a friend as well. … More Weathered Sailing | Simple Stamping Monday
It’s fun to look through a brand new catalog to see all of the new stamp sets, embellishments, dies and more, but did you know the catalog is an amazing idea book that can get your creative juices flowing?! This was the case for me with the A Little Lace bundle. I really like this stamp … More The Catalog is More than a Shopping Tool | A Little Lace Tutorial
