• 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.…

  • Quick & Easy Card with Simple Stamping and Watercolor

    Hi friends. Today’s card is quick & easy with simple stamping and watercolor. I love how much detail this lighthouse scene gives without making the coloring feel hard. I used A Light To Weather By from Unity Stamp Company with Distress Ink for a soft, breezy look that came together pretty darn quick. Just…

  • A No Stamping Guy Card with Hot Rod Style

    Today is all about creating a no stamping guy card using the new Classic Road Legends 2.0 Collection from Spellbinders. If you’d like to make a card with classic car vibes, this collection makes it easy with layered stencils and dies that do all the work! My husband and I see a…

  • A Quick Card with Lovely Vintage Charm

    Hi friends! This quick vintage card started with two new releases from Unity Stamp Company and turned into the softest little hello. I used simple stamping, a bit of masking, and gentle ink blending to create that faded sepia look with just enough pink to make the flower glow. It feels easy,…

  • 3 Cards with a Whole Lot of Summer Vibes

    Summer card ideas are just more fun when there is bright color, pool day cuteness, and a whole lot of sunshine involved. I used the Soak Up the Sun June My Monthly Hero by Hero Arts to create three cards with sunny ink blended backgrounds, playful die cut details, and easy summer…

  • No Coloring Needed for This Sweet Little Stinker

    Hi friends! This little skunk from Sorry Stuff Stinks by Unity Stamp Company is staying sweet and simple today with no coloring needed. The color comes from an easy tri-color ink blended background, and that bright pop behind the black and white stamping is a delightful combo. Just A Minute {JAM} Session…

  • Two Pretty Ways to Play With Florals

    I love a good floral set that lets me play a little. Big flowers, pretty backgrounds, sweet sentiments. Yes, please. I’m playing with the You’ve Got a Friend Collection by Hero Arts for two floral card ideas that start with the same supplies and go in different directions. One card is all…

  • Finding Card Ideas in Unexpected Places

    Today’s card started with one of those funny little crafty brain moments. I saw the Checkmate Collection from Spellbinders and instantly thought of a Twilight series book cover. Finding card ideas in unexpected places is a fun way to stretch your supplies. It is one of my favorite creative tricks because you can pull…

  • Stretch Your Dies with Two Floral Card Ideas

    I love a die set that gives me options. Especially when it has all those little pieces that are way too cute to use only one way. The new Summertime Collection by Lisa Horton from Spellbinders inspired these two floral cards, and they are such a fun reminder to stretch your dies a little.…

  • Rainbow Ink Blending with Lifted Ink Texture

    Water can do some pretty cool things with inks. I’m all about a fun rainbow ink blend and the classic water stamping technique today. Such a fun and easy technique. It is the perfect background for a birthday card using this goofy guy from Unity Stamp Company. It is Unity’s…