The holidays always seem to sneak up on me, and before I know it, I’m knee-deep in cardstock scraps and glitter, trying to finish a stack of Christmas cards. This year, I decided to keep things simple—but still full of personality—with three Clean and Simple  designs that feature one of my favorite mischievous characters. Using The Green One Stamp Set from C.C. Designs , I created a trio of cards that are easy to make, fun to color, and guaranteed to make anyone grin. Each d

Sometimes the simplest cards are the ones that make me smile the most. I’ve always loved the idea of clean and simple designs that still feel full of character, and today’s project does exactly that. This card features the Stuck Duck Stamp Set  and Air Mail Frame Stencils  from Miss Ink Stamps —a perfect combo for creating something minimal yet playful. I wanted the design to stay crisp and uncluttered but still have a fun focal point, and this little duct-taped duck delivere

Christmas card season is in full swing, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably reached that point where you want to make something a little extra special —something that stands out but doesn’t take hours to assemble. That’s exactly what inspired today’s project: a Double Z-Fold Christmas Card  featuring some beautiful products from Paper Rose Studio . This design looks impressive when standing on display, yet it’s surprisingly simple to put together once you understa

The Case Me A Christmas Card  Video Hop has quickly become one of my favorite holiday traditions, and I’m so excited to be part of the 2025 edition — especially since this is the last one for the year! Every designer in the hop was challenged to CASE (which stands for Copy and Share Everything ) a card from another creator in the lineup, and this time, I had the pleasure of CASE-ing a beautiful design from the incredibly talented Therese Calvird of Lost in Paper . Her style a

The holidays are full of sparkle, music, and magic—but sometimes, a little laughter is the best way to spread Christmas cheer. When I saw the Butt Cracker Fairies Collection  from Scrappy Boy Stamps,  I couldn’t resist turning it into a cheeky, one-of-a-kind Christmas card. After all, who needs Sugar Plum Fairies when you can have these sassy little guys twirling their way across a stage—or in this case, a handmade music box! This card combines a playful sense of humor with a

During the busy holiday season, I’m all about finding simple ways to make handmade cards that still look special and heartfelt. There’s just something about sending a card that feels warm and personal — especially when it looks like it took hours but really came together in a fraction of the time. Today’s card is the perfect example of that balance. I used the Holiday Lane Stamp Set  and North Pole Collection Paper Pack  from Unity Stamp Company  to create a cozy little neigh

Hey crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a cheerful and slightly humorous Christmas card design that’s all about bringing a little sparkle and a lot of personality to your holiday crafting. This card was inspired by the Pixi Dust Designs Card Sketch for October 2025 , and it features two of my favorite things—fun dies and playful pattern paper! I used the Snowman and Santa Sock Die Set  and the Christmas 6x6 Pattern Paper Pad  from Pixi Dust Designs  to create this lighthearted

If you’re anything like me, you probably love giving handmade gifts just as much as making handmade cards. There’s something extra special about handing someone a treat or small gift wrapped in something you created yourself. Today, I’m sharing a fun twist on gift packaging — two versions of the 3D Mouse Popcorn Box  using products from Scrappy Boy Stamps. One has a bright, theme park-inspired look (perfect for any time of year), and the other has a festive holiday spin that’

Have you ever reached that point in your holiday cardmaking where everything starts to blend together? The reds, greens, golds—all beautiful, of course—but sometimes I crave something that feels a little more special. That’s exactly where this project came from. I wanted a design that looked  impressive but didn’t require hours of precision cutting or complicated measuring. Enter the Quadruple Z-Fold Christmas Card —a fun fold design that looks like it took forever, but hones

Sometimes clean and simple cards can be the trickiest to design, can’t they? You want something elegant and uncluttered—but not flat or boring. That was exactly the challenge I set out to solve with this project. I wanted to create a clean, square card design that still had plenty of interest and texture without relying on layers or busy backgrounds. The solution came in the form of some of my favorite products from Miss Ink Stamps: the Best Sort Stamp Set , Best Sort Outline

Every year around this time, I find myself in the same situation — the holidays are creeping closer, and I realize I still need a stack of Christmas cards ready to mail. Sound familiar? It happens to the best of us! Between decorating, baking, and all the little festive moments, sitting down to make dozens of handmade cards can feel a little daunting. But this year, I found a total game changer: the Sweet Christmas Treats 6x8 Quick Cards Collection  and Sweet Christmas Treats

Happy Festivus, my crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a card that made me grin from ear to ear the whole time I was creating it — a Happy Festivus 3D Box Card  featuring the Scrappy Boy Stamps New Yorkers Collection .  If you’ve ever wanted to make a dimensional card that looks impressive but comes together surprisingly easily, this one’s for you. There’s just something about combining those cheerful New Yorker characters with a bold city skyline that makes this design feel bo

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