Spring cardmaking always puts me in a lighter, more playful headspace—but if I’m being honest, it’s also the season where I see a lot of cardmakers second-guess themselves. Pattern paper feels too busy . Ephemera feels hard to control . And suddenly, what should be a joyful creative session turns into overthinking every choice. So for these three spring cards, I leaned into a simple goal: let the pattern paper and ephemera do the supporting work, not the competing work . The

One of the questions I hear most often from cardmakers is, “How do you know which Copic colors to use?”  Coloring stamped images can feel intimidating, especially when you’re staring at a big marker collection and don’t know where to start. For this card, my goal was to take that pressure off and show a more intuitive way to make color decisions—by letting the pattern paper do the work for you. I created this cute and whimsical handmade card as an example of how pattern paper

If you’ve ever pulled out a patterned paper pack, flipped through a few sheets, and then quietly put the whole thing away because it felt like too much —you’re not alone. Pattern paper can be one of the most intimidating supplies on a cardmaker’s desk, especially if you love clean, simple designs but still want a little extra interest. For today’s card, I leaned into a clean-and-layered approach that lets pattern paper support the design instead of taking it over. The goal wa

Pattern paper can be one of the most inspiring—and intimidating—supplies in a cardmaker’s stash. I hear it all the time: “I love it, but I never know how to mix it without making my card feel too busy.”  This Valentine’s Day card was my answer to that exact problem. I wanted to create a design that felt layered, warm, and nostalgic while still being approachable for beginner-to-intermediate cardmakers. The result is a handmade Valentine that lets pattern paper do some of the

There’s something about winter cardmaking that makes me slow down a bit. Maybe it’s the softer color palettes, the cozy themes, or the chance to let simple designs really shine. Lately, I’ve been reaching for clean and simple layouts more often, especially when I want my stamping, coloring, and ink blending to do the heavy lifting. This winter card came together during one of those creative sessions where I reminded myself that simple doesn’t mean boring—it means intentional.

One of my favorite ways to remove the guesswork from coloring stamped images is to let my pattern paper do the heavy lifting —and today’s Warm Wishes clean & layered card is a perfect example of that approach. If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to decide which Copic markers to use, this technique is a total confidence booster, especially for beginner to intermediate cardmakers. For this card, I started with a holiday-themed pattern paper pack  and used it to create a non-holida

There’s something so special about creating a clean & simple baby’s first Christmas card , and this project felt especially fitting for my Gingerbread Greetings Video Series  for December 2025. For today’s card, I used the Baby’s 1st Christmas Stamp Set  from The Rabbit Hole Designs  to stamp the presents, toy train, and box car images onto Hammermill Smooth 100 lb Cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink . I kept the look soft and sweet by coloring everything with my Copic m

There’s something about clean and layered card designs that feels timeless—especially during the holidays. I love when a card has just enough detail to catch the eye but still feels light and airy. For this project, I wanted to capture that look using a few of my favorite supplies from The Rabbit Hole Designs—the One Line Santa Stamp Set  and Holiday Background Builder Stencil . This combination gives you the perfect balance of playful whimsy and crisp design, and it’s a grea

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

If you’ve been around my craft room for a while, you already know I’m a huge fan of cards that look  complicated but are secretly super...

Hello, crafty friends! I’m so excited to share this month’s online card class with you—my Playful Halloween Card Class ! This one is...

Sometimes, the best cards are the ones that make you smile the second you look at them. That’s exactly how I felt while creating today’s...

The holiday season is one of my favorite times to make cards, but I’ll admit—sometimes my designs can start to feel a little too similar....

I always love creating cards that feel playful and full of energy, and this Halloween card was one of those projects that just made me...

Some cards just feel  like sunshine, don’t they? That’s exactly how this one came together. I wanted something that screamed...

There’s just something about Halloween cardmaking that invites a little mischief—and today’s project definitely delivers. I had so much...

I don’t know about you, but I’ve always loved the challenge of making a one layer card feel dimensional and fun—especially when working...

There’s just something magical about space-themed stamps. Maybe it’s the endless possibilities or maybe it’s just the inner kid in me who...

There’s just something about otters that makes me smile—they’re playful, adorable, and always seem like they’re up to something fun. So...

There’s something about making holiday cards that brings out the magic of the season. Maybe it’s the sparkle, maybe it’s the tradition,...