• Paper Piecing + Humor for a Guy-Friendly Card

    Do you ever go completely blank when you need to make a card for a guy? I have a formula that almost always works for me: keep the layout simple, use colors that feel a bit masculine (really depends on the guy here), and add some humor. I grabbed the Bagged…

  • Clean & Simple Fall Card with Peeking Kitties

    Who says fall has to always be orange, red, and brown? I wanted something a little softer for this clean and simple fall card, and the new Hide & Peek Stamp & Cut from the Hero Arts Cozy Season Collection was perfect for it. I mean, kitties peeking out from behind pumpkins? So dang…

  • A Little Fall Hello With Watercolor + Texture

    I have a serious soft spot for adorable stamps. These little mice from Unity Stamp Company made me swoon and I couldn’t wait to ink them up. I kept today’s card sweet and simple with a little watercolor. Plus used an old school trick to add a bit of texture to…

  • Stretch Your Dies with Holiday Shaped Cards

    What if the die became the card? That was the idea behind this adorable holiday shaped card using the Whimsical Wheels Collection from Hero Arts. It is such an easy way to stretch your dies beyond the card front. Let’s take a look at how this tiny card came together and why…

  • Late Again? Make This Cute Belated Birthday Card

    I make cards all the time, yet somehow I’m still late sending birthday cards. I can’t figure out how that happens. Haha. So, I have a fun and quick belated birthday card idea for both of us when we are running behind. I used Unity Stamp Company’s new Eventually Yours stamp set…

  • 3 Colorful Book Themed Card Ideas | August My Monthly Hero

    I love to read, so the Little Library August My Monthly Hero kit from Hero Arts made my heart so very happy. All those tiny book details pulled me right in, especially the shelves, bookmarks, and little library checkout cards. Those cards brought back so many memories of going to the library and actually…

  • Faux Watercolor with Layered Die Cuts

    What if you could get that loose watercolor look without actually painting? These new layering dies from Papertrey Ink June Release had me picturing a colorful sunset, and a few simple Distress Ink techniques gave me all the blended color, texture, and watery details I wanted. Let’s take a closer…

  • A Creative Way to Stretch One Halloween Stamp into Two Cards

    I love finding a completely different way to use a stamp than the one I first imagined. This new Unity Stamp Company stamp set started as one layered Halloween card, then a few little cuts turned the same image into something totally different. The two cards ended up with completely different…

  • Easy Ways to Dress Up a Simple Stamped Card

    Hi friends! Do you ever start with a simple stamped card and feel like it needs just a little something more? Sweet Bee Blooms from Unity Stamp Company is so pretty on its own, so I kept everything else soft and simple. A little stenciling, watercolor, and a few gold touches gave…

  • Makin’ Simple Florals Feel Dramatic

    Hi friends! Today’s card is all about making simple daisies feel dramatic with one deep, moody watercolor background. I adore white daisies, so I wanted to keep them bright and let the color around them bring the dramatics. I’m creating with the new Daisy Defined stamp set from Unity Stamp Company, and…

  • A Sweet Vellum Trick for Summerween Ghost Hugs

    Did you know Summerween is a thing? It’s basically Halloween with summer vibes and a fun excuse to enjoy adorable ghosts and spooky fun for those who want to celebrate Halloween year-round. I guess that explains why Halloween decorations are already sneaking into the stores earlier and earlier each year.…