One of my favorite things about cardmaking is finding that sweet spot between a background that adds interest and a stamped image that still gets to be the star of the show. Patterned paper can be beautiful, but it can also compete with your focal point if we're not careful. On this friendship card, I wanted to use a fairly bold patterned paper while still keeping the little dragon front and center.

There's something about a humorous friendship card that never goes out of style. Whether it's celebrating a lifelong friend or sending a little encouragement to someone who appreciates your sense of humor, a card that brings a smile is always worth making. I love creating cards that combine playful images with witty sentiments because they're memorable, personal, and often become keepsakes.

There's something special about creating a card that makes someone laugh before they even open the envelope. Friendship cards don't always have to be elegant or heartfelt—sometimes the best ones are a little quirky, a little unexpected, and full of personality. That's exactly what inspired this project featuring the August New Release from The Rabbit Hole Designs.

It may be the middle of summer, but I love taking a break from seasonal heat to create a Christmas card or two. There’s something refreshing about pulling out holiday stamps, rich colors, and festive designs when they aren’t competing with the busy holiday season. "Christmas in July" is also the perfect opportunity to experiment with new techniques and build up your handmade Christmas card stash before December arrives.

There’s something about Christmas cards that brings me back to the basics of why I enjoy cardmaking so much. While it's tempting to reach for lots of embellishments and specialty techniques during the holidays, I often find that combining a fun stamped image with beautiful patterned paper creates a card that feels festive without becoming overwhelming. For this card, I reached for The Rabbit Hole Designs Santa Says Stamps & Dies Bundle and let the cheerful Santa take center s

One of my favorite things about Christmas cardmaking is finding unexpected ways to create a festive design. While traditional reds, greens, and snowy scenes will always have a place on my craft table, sometimes it's fun to step outside those familiar colors and try something completely different. That's exactly what inspired this card featuring the new Santa Says Stamps and Die Bundle and Galaxy 6x6 Pattern Paper Pack from The Rabbit Hole Designs.

Father's Day cards can sometimes feel a little challenging to design. Many of us have collections of florals, cute critters, and everyday sentiments, but finding ways to create masculine cards that still feel fun and personal can take a bit of creative thinking. That's one reason I enjoyed creating today's card. It combines playful images, bold color, and a simple layout that allows the focal images to do all the heavy lifting.

For today's card, I was inspired by an underwater theme and wanted to create a design that felt cheerful, whimsical, and full of movement. Using products from The Rabbit Hole Designs along with some of my favorite coloring supplies, I combined stamping, alcohol marker coloring, ink blending, and patterned paper to create a card that feels layered and detailed without becoming overwhelming.

There’s something about soft florals and delicate background patterns that always feels perfect for Mother’s Day cards. I wanted this card to have a clean and layered look while still feeling warm and detailed, so I focused on combining a subtle stenciled background with a brightly colored floral image. Sometimes a card only needs one strong focal point and a little supporting texture to feel complete, and this design was a good reminder of that.

There’s something really special about a clean and simple card that still feels layered and full of personality. I’ve found that when I keep my layout straightforward, it gives me more room to play with small details—like texture, contrast, and coloring. That’s exactly what inspired today’s friendship card. I wanted something bold, easy to recreate, and just a little bit playful… because let’s be honest, that lion is hard not to smile at.

There’s something about masculine cards that always nudges me to think a little differently. I don’t reach for more “stuff” or extra layers—instead, I tend to focus on texture, contrast, and strong focal points that feel intentional and clean. For this card, I wanted something that felt bold but still easy to recreate with supplies already sitting on my desk. I also find that masculine designs are the perfect place to lean into playful sentiments and unexpected details. A

If you’ve ever sat down to make a card and completely stalled out at the color stage… you are absolutely not alone. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had a stamped image ready to go, markers in hand, and still couldn’t decide what colors to use. That kind of overwhelm can take all the fun out of creating

I’ve been in one of those “use what I already have” moods lately… you know the kind where you start digging through your cardstock scraps and suddenly feel like you’ve discovered a hidden treasure. That’s exactly where this card began. I had a pile of colorful scraps on my desk and wanted to turn them into something cheerful, playful, and a little unexpected—and these adorable Juju characters from The Rabbit Hole Designs were the perfect fit.

There’s something about a new release that instantly gets my creative wheels turning—but what I’ve learned over time is that it’s not about using everything , it’s about finding a few ideas that really spark something and exploring them in different ways. That’s exactly what I did with these three cards. I leaned into a mix of clean and simple designs and one playful shaped card, and honestly, it felt like the perfect balance of creativity and intention. Letting the Design Do

Sometimes the best cards start with a single image that makes you smile. When I pulled out the Quirky Bird 2 x 3 Stamp and Die Set from The Rabbit Hole Designs , I knew I didn’t want to overcomplicate things. That little bird has so much personality on its own. Big wings. Bold beak. Slightly dramatic expression. It didn’t need a busy background competing for attention — it needed space to shine. So today’s handmade card became a lesson in restraint, balance, and building a

Sometimes a card just needs a little attitude. I don’t always reach for bold sentiments, but when I do, I love pairing them with a clean and simple card design that lets the personality shine. That’s exactly what I had in mind when I pulled out the Squawk Talk Stamp Set & Dies Bundle from The Rabbit Hole Designs. That slightly unimpressed bird? Perfect. The “attitude is everything” sentiment? Even better. Instead of building something busy, I focused on strong contrast, int

There is something so refreshing about a clean and simple design that still feels full of personality, and that is exactly what I leaned into with these three cards featuring the new release from The Rabbit Hole Designs. The shaker card showcases the Quirky Bird 2x3 Stamp & Die Set with a bright, open layout that keeps the focus right on that adorably offbeat bird. A crisp white background allows the soft ink blending and sparkling shaker elements to really shine without ove

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

Clean and simple cards are a little bit like good Southern cooking — they look easy on the surface, but there’s some intentional decision-making happening behind the scenes. This card started with a bold, sassy sentiment and a desire to let color do the heavy lifting without adding layers or bulk. Sometimes the best designs come from asking one simple question: How can I make this feel finished without making it complicated? That question guided every choice in this project,

Some cards come together because you planned every detail… and some happen because you just needed a card for that one friend . You know the one—the friend who appreciates a little sass, a little humor, and a whole lot of heart. That’s exactly where this card started. I wanted something clean and simple, but not boring. Polished, but still playful. And most importantly, flexible enough that the design could work again and again with supplies I already love. This project is a