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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...
Pop‑Up Easel Card Using Crisp Cantaloupe- new 2026-2028 In Color
Today I’m sharing the fun fold card I demonstrated during my Facebook Live—now uploaded to YouTube for easy replay. This project features the Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper (shown in the photo below) paired with the brand‑new 2026–2028 In Color: Crisp...
Sketch Saturday: OWH Sketch #49
Today’s Sketch Saturday is all about showing how a simple layout can spark two completely different cards — one soft and floral, one rustic and outdoorsy — all from supplies already in my craft space. I used OWH Sketch #97 as my starting point. I love this sketch...
Sketch Saturday (on a Sunday!) Freshly Made Sketch #688
Sketch Saturday arrived a little late this week, but creativity doesn’t follow a clock. Freshly Made Sketch #688 inspired three different cards — each showing how sketches can be followed, stretched, or completely reimagined. They’re wonderful for sparking ideas and...
Simple Treat Box Using the Lakeside Retreat Kit
Today I’m sharing a quick 3‑D alternate using the April Lakeside Retreat Paper Pumpkin kit. This little treat box is just the right size for a lip balm or a couple of Hershey’s treat‑size candies, and it comes together with only a few cuts and scores. ...
Craft Table Confessions: Featuring April 2026 Paper Pumpkin – Lakeside Retreat
Welcome back to another week of Craft Table Confessions, where I share what’s inspiring my creativity and what’s currently spread across my workspace. This week I’m diving into the April 2026 Paper Pumpkin kit: Lakeside Retreat. The kit is filled with beautifully...
Lakeside Retreat Scrapbook Page
This week’s featured product is the April Paper Pumpkin kit — Lakeside Retreat, and after creating one of each of the three card designs, I couldn’t resist diving into the leftovers to create an alternate project. Scrapbook pages are one of my favorite ways to stretch...
Saturday Sketch – Lovely & Beautiful DSP Inspiration
Welcome to this week’s Saturday Sketch, where we take a simple layout and explore all the creative possibilities it can spark. Sketches are one of my favorite tools for getting started — they offer structure, but still leave plenty of room for personal style and...
Craft Table Confessions: Eyelet Bloom Die Showcase
Welcome! On Tuesday I shared the product I was creating with on my (Craft Table Confessions), this past week! This week, I'm celebrating the Eyelet Bloom Die. This our April Product of the Month - and it's been such a joy to create with. Each card highlights a...
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