There’s something refreshing about creating a card that feels light, balanced, and effortless. I recently shared the full step-by-step tutorial for this clean and simple beach-themed card on the CutCardStock blog, where I walk through the construction of the project and highlight the cardstock I used to create it. Here on my blog, I wanted to take a different approach. Rather than repeating the tutorial, I thought it would be more helpful to share the design choices behind th

Recently, I had the opportunity to share a full step-by-step tutorial for this Summer Vibes Cupcake Card on the CutCardStock blog. In that tutorial, I walk through the construction of the card and how I used their beautiful cardstock collection to bring the design together. In this post, I wanted to take a different approach. Instead of repeating the instructions, I thought it would be more helpful to share the creative decisions behind the card, why I made certain design cho

There’s something about themed cards that can feel a little intimidating—especially when you start thinking you need to build a full scene to make it work. I wanted to challenge that idea with this card and show how you can create a clean and simple camping card that still feels complete, polished, and full of personality.

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

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...

You know that sweet spot when a card layout just works? I recently hit that magic moment while playing with the Best Fishes Stamp and Die...

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 bees and florals that just makes a card come alive, don’t you think? Today I’m sharing a fresh and fun book...

Every time summer rolls around, I find myself reaching for stamps that bring a little sunshine into the craft room. You know the...

Hey crafty friends! Rick here, and I’ve got a fun beachy card to share with you today as part of Release Week over at C.C. Designs! If...

Hello crafty friends! Today, I’m sharing two cards I made using the Felt Sunflower Bloom Etched Dies and Felt Floral Beehive Etched Dies...

If there’s one thing I love about cardmaking, it’s how even the tiniest leftover pieces can spark a whole new idea. That’s exactly what...

One of the most common questions I get from fellow card makers is, “How do you know what colors to use?” And let me tell you—I’ve been...

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I have a fun Lattice Card to share with you using two Color Layering Stamp Sets from Hero Arts. For the card I used the Color Layering Waves Stamp Set and the Color Layering Sea & Sky Stamp Set to create a fun beach themed card.

Hello and welcome to my blog; today I have a fun masculine birthday card to share with you using a past stamp set from Simon Says Stamp from one of their monthly kits. Here's a look at the card that I created to share with you today.