Cardmaking 101 Lesson 3: Paper and How to Prepare a Card Base

Welcome to Cardmaking 101 Lesson 3! Today, we will be talking all about paper! We’ve already talked about the basics of cardmaking and learned more about stamps. Now we’ll move on to paper! The paper you choose for your project has a huge effect on the outcome of your card, Continue Reading →

It’s a Starry Night with Stampin Up Perfectly Plaid

It’s the weekend! Will you have any time for crafting today or tomorrow? What about Christmas cards? Have you started any yet? If you have already started making your Christmas cards, send me a message. I want to know! And if you have, way to go because that’s awesome! I Continue Reading →

Birthday Wishes With Stampin Up Everything Amazing

Hi everyone! I’m glad you stopped in today. I have a really easy, #simplestamping card to share that I made with the Stampin Up Everything Amazing stamp set. Before we get to it, I want to remind you that time is running out! Bonus Days are almost over, and your Continue Reading →

Cardmaking 101 Lesson 1: Learn to Make Pretty Handmade Cards

There’s something remarkable about a handmade card. It might be the feeling you get when you’ve created something beautiful. It might be the way you’re refreshed after a little creative escape from a busy day. Or maybe it’s the amazing way you make someone else feel after you’ve shared your Continue Reading →

A Crafting Card Idea – It Starts With Art

Happy Saturday! Will you have a few minutes, or even more, for crafting today? I have a big day of traveling to my hometown for a family reunion, then meeting up with a friend. I’ll be exhausted by the time I get back home this evening, so if I’m going Continue Reading →

Let Your Dreams Soar Hot Air Balloon Card Idea

We’re going to soar to new heights with today’s hot air balloon card! This fits a little bit with my plans for this week…an airplane ride and trip to the Grand Canyon and surrounding area! It’s always been a dream of mine to see it in person, so we are Continue Reading →

Hooray!! It’s Stampin’ Up! Birthday Backgrounds!

It’s January 31 – your last day to get my free January project tutorials with a $50+ purchase. Scroll to the bottom for photos and details! Now for today’s card…hooray, it’s time for a festive celebration card that would be perfect for a man, or great for women too!! I Continue Reading →

Say Thanks with Stampin’ Up! Apron of Love

I’ve had the Stampin’ Up! Apron of Love stamp set for…almost…forever, and for some unknown reason I had never used it until a few days ago. Crazy, right? I decided it was finally time to try it out. Here’s what I put together! The Apron of Love stamp set is Continue Reading →

Floral Stained Glass Card Idea

Happy Sunday! How has your weekend been? Mine has been pretty good. I worked on a few house projects and then last night I had a…wait for it… rare date night with my fiance! With 4 kids and 3 1/2 hours between the two of us, dates have been few Continue Reading →

A Barn Birthday Card Using Stampin’ Blends Markers

Hey everyone, I’m so excited about today’s project! I’ve been using our awesome Stampin’ Blends alcohol markers for a while, but I haven’t shared much about them on my blog. Today’s the big day! Last month I needed to make a birthday card for my dad, who has lived on Continue Reading →