Have you ever noticed that sunflowers seem to carry their own little patch of sunshine? With their bright petals, strong stems and big, open faces, they’re almost impossible to pass without smiling. But there’s something even more interesting happening behind all that cheerful yellow. Young sunflowers actually follow the sun. As the sun travels from…
Have you ever pulled out a beautiful sheet of patterned paper, flipped it over…and immediately wished you could use both sides? One side has the pretty florals. The other has the perfect coordinating print. Choosing between them feels a little like choosing a favorite stamp set: technically possible, but why should we have to? That…
Have you ever admired a handmade card and thought… “I could never make something that beautiful.” Friend, I’ve got wonderful news. You absolutely can. That’s exactly why I created this month’s Framed Violets Card Kit to Go. This class isn’t really about violets. It’s about discovering that elegant handmade cards don’t have to be complicated….
Have you ever wandered into a vintage shop and discovered the perfect treasure hiding on a shelf? That’s exactly the feeling I hope you’ll experience during this week’s Bundle Buffet. For three days only, Stampin’ Up! is offering Free Shipping on qualifying orders of $75 or more (before tax, after rewards) from June 11–13. That’s…
Three cards. One bundle. And not a single moment of “what do I do next?” That’s my kind of crafting session. Most of us don’t sit down at our craft table thinking, “I need more supplies.”We sit down wondering… “Okay, what am I making today?” Let’s take one go-to bundle and turn it into three…
If you’re looking for easy handmade card ideas for beginners, you’re in exactly the right place. Ever sit down at your craft table with all the pretty paper… and no plan? You’ve got the stamps. The dies. The patterned paper you almost don’t want to cut. And yet—you’re stuck at step one. Friend, you are…
You’ve got the stamps. You’ve got the dies. You’ve got patterned paper that’s almost too cute to cut. And yet — you’re stuck at step one. That’s exactly why I love teaching with templates. Today I’m sharing four Easter card templates using the Easter Basket suite by Stampin’ Up! Here’s the secret: these layouts work…
One of the biggest myths I hear from crafters—especially those stuck at step one—is “I don’t have enough supplies to make different kinds of cards.” Friend… let me gently slide this card post across the table and say: “you absolutely do.” Today I’m sharing two very different card designs, both created with the same Stampin’…