I recently shared a full, start-to-finish tutorial over on the Miss Ink Stamps blog  where I walked through how to create these Magical House Personality cards  using collage stamping and dies. That post is very product- and process-focused, so today I wanted to take a step back and talk about the thinking  behind the designs instead—the creative decisions, what worked, and how you can adapt this idea using supplies you already own. These projects ended up being one of those

If you’ve ever wanted to try a shaped card but felt a little unsure where to start, today’s project is a great place to begin. Shaped cards are a fun way to move beyond standard rectangle card bases, and with the right dies and coordinated products, they’re much more approachable than they might seem at first glance. For this card, I used the Abbey Mini Album/Card Die Set from Scrappy Boy Stamps  to create a shaped card base that feels elegant and unique while still being ea

There’s just something extra special about a clean and layered Valentine card, especially when it has a little touch of magic mixed in. For today’s card, I’m sharing a Valentine’s Day design created with Pixi Dust Designs , and it came together beautifully using the Magic World 6×6 Paper Pad  as the starting point. I adhered a piece of patterned paper to a top-folding A2 card base to instantly set the tone, then reached for the Vintage Scroll Die Set . Cutting the scroll piec

Clean and layered cards are one of my favorite go-to styles, especially when I want something quick but still full of personality. For today’s Valentine card, I kept the layout simple while letting the whimsical details shine using products from Pixi Dust Designs. I started with a top-folding A2 card base and added a strip of patterned paper from the Magic World 6x6 Paper Pad along the bottom. That one little layer instantly adds interest without overpowering the design, mak

There’s something so magical about pairing soft winter colors with colored pencil coloring, and this Winter Hi Card  came together beautifully using the Let It Snow Stamp Set from C. C. Designs . I stamped Elisa onto Neenah Desert Storm Cardstock  with Memento Rich Cocoa Ink  and colored her with colored pencils, which really brings out the cozy, storybook feel of this sweet winter image. After fussy cutting her out, I created a softly shaped background using Chunky A2 Scall

There’s something about holiday gift tags that always sparks a little extra joy for me. Maybe it’s because they’re small, quick to make, and instantly festive, or maybe it’s because I still remember helping my grandmother make tags for every single present under her tree. She always said the tag was the first “sneak peek” of the gift, so it deserved just as much attention as the wrapping itself. These Snow Wizard Holiday Gift Tags from Miss Ink Stamps brought back that same f

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

Halloween crafting always brings out the most playful side of me, and this card is no exception. The We Fly  Stamp Set from C.C. Designs...

Halloween cards are always so much fun to make, but if you’re anything like me, you sometimes want something a little different from the...

There’s something so beautiful about a sentiment that feels timeless, and the phrase “Quiet Strength Speaks the Loudest” from The Author...

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

Have you ever needed a birthday card right now —but still wanted it to feel personal, handmade, and a little magical? That was exactly...

Hello, crafty friends! I’m so excited to share today’s bright and cheery card with you. This design was inspired by Leslie Turner’s...

Hello, crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a bright and playful card that I created using the Colorful Friends Stamp Set  from C. C....

Hello, crafty friends! Today, I’m sharing a fun sneak peek project that’s all about bright colors, playful images, and a sprinkle of...

Have you ever made a card that felt like it told a whole story? That’s exactly what I set out to do with this 3D under-the-sea diorama...

Hello crafty friends! Today, I’m so excited to share a fun and creative way to stretch your supplies  and get the most out of just one...

Hello, friends! I’m so excited to be sharing a new card with you today featuring a few brand-new goodies from the Miss Ink Stamps April...

There’s just something magical about an interactive card—especially when it spins! I’m so excited to share today’s project with you...