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Sketch Saturday: Inspired by the Sketch Paper Play #31
This week’s sketch (Paper Play Sketches 31) sparked three different cards — each one a reminder that sketches are maps, not rules. They’re starting points for creativity, not boundaries. The first card follows the sketch closely, using pieces from...
Craft Table Confessions
This week I’m creating with the Nested Essential Dies and a few of our gorgeous In Color papers. These shapes are perfect for layering, framing, and turning scraps into something special. I’ll share how I’m using them — plus a few stash‑friendly tricks —...
My Current Favorite Die Set
Nested Essentials Dies Today I’m excited to highlight one of the most versatile die sets in my craft room — the Nested Essentials Dies. This set includes 12 beautifully stitched shapes, with the largest measuring 2‑13/16" x 4‑7/8", and they work perfectly in both the...
Bookbinding Fun Fold with the Pretty Party Kit
Today I’m sharing a bright and festive Bookbinding Fun Fold card made with supplies from the Pretty Party Kit and a few coordinating pieces from my craft room. This fold is simple, sturdy, and perfect for showing off the playful balloon patterns in the kit. ✨ Quick...
Pretty Party Kit — Stampin’ Up! Kits Are a Game‑Changer for Every Crafter
Whether you’re brand new to paper crafting or you’ve been creating for years, Stampin’ Up! kits offer something truly special: everything you need in one beautifully organized box. This month I’m featuring the Pretty Party Kit (Item #167998) — a cheerful,...
Gate Fold Birthday Card — Pretty Party Kit Alternate Project
Today I’m sharing one of the alternate projects I created during Thursday’s Facebook Live — a cheerful Gate Fold birthday card made with the Pretty Party Kit from Stampin’ Up! along with a few supplies from my craft space. This design came together beautifully with...
Sketch Saturday — Paper Play Sketches 006 + Pretty Party Kit Inspiration
Each Saturday I love sharing a card inspired by a sketch — a simple layout that gives your creativity a place to begin. Card sketches act like blueprints: they show where your focal point, sentiment, layers, and embellishments might go. Whether you’re a brand‑new...
3 Beautiful Projects Using Berry Botanical Specialty DSP
May’s Product of the Month: Berry Botanical Vellum Specialty DSP. There’s something magical about vellum — the way it softens color, adds texture, and creates layers that feel light and elegant. During my recent Facebook Live, I shared three projects featuring May’s...
Sparkling Celebrations: A Creative Walkthrough of the May 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit
Some Paper Pumpkin kits arrive and instantly spark a dozen ideas — and May’s Sparkling Celebrations was absolutely one of those kits. During my recent livestream, I explored a little bit of everything this kit inspired: a scrapbook layout, ten alternate cards, a...
Thoughtful Octopus Card – A Cheerful Underwater Thank You
Today’s project is all about color, texture, and a little ocean whimsy! During my recent Facebook Live, we created this Thoughtful Octopus Card, complete with a stenciled water background, bright seaweed, tiny seahorses, and a sweet octopus holding a heart. It’s a...
Scrapbooking a Family Wedding Memory
This double‑page layout features photos from my parents’ 1950s wedding reception. I used soft florals, the new 2026-2028 In Color Hydrangea Hue, and layered textures to create a gentle, vintage feel that complements the black‑and‑white photos. The left page highlights...
A Bee‑Themed Layout for My Granddaughter’s Halloween
This double‑page layout was created for one of my favorite old photos of my granddaughter, dressed as the cutest little bee many Halloweens ago. I wanted the pages to feel playful and light, so I started with the honeycomb‑style patterns from the Beautiful Ordinary...
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