by Rita Montoya | Dec 31, 2025 | Scrapbook Pages, Tutorials
In this video, I share how I decorated the DIY trifold folios I built in Part 1 of this series. Using Early Espresso cardstock as the base, I added layers of Mossy Meadow and Basic Beige, plus embellishments from my stash to create two heartfelt gifts. Inside each...
by Rita Montoya | Dec 4, 2025 | Tutorials
I was inspired by a fellow paper crafter, Maymay, to create a trifold 3‑page folio and then added my own creative twists. Using Early Espresso cardstock as the base and pairing it with vintage‑style DSP, I’ve started building a Heritage album that will become a...
by Rita Montoya | Oct 6, 2025 | Christmas Cards The Easy Way, Tutorials
Card sketches are like a splash of espresso for your creativity—reviving your mojo, sparking fresh ideas, or giving those beloved scraps of DSP a stylish second life. This is the card sketch I used to create the 2 Christmas Cards below. ...
by Rita Montoya | Sep 25, 2025 | Christmas Cards The Easy Way, Tutorials
One sheet wonders are always so helpful especially when needing to make multiple cards of basically the same design. Here is a “One Sheet Wonder” and some cards I made using the gorgeous Peaceful Gardens designer series paper, Peace on Earth stamp and dies, silver...
by Rita Montoya | Sep 23, 2025 | Christmas Cards The Easy Way, Tutorials
I saw Jennifer McGuire make a Pop Up card awhile back. When I saw the Peaceful Garden designer series paper I knew I had to try the Pop Up card.I’d like to say I am drawn to the designer series paper but then I also love the Peaceful Greenery 3D embossing folder....
by Rita Montoya | Sep 22, 2025 | Christmas Cards The Easy Way, Tutorials
This is a cute little decorative box that invites whimsy to gift giving in all directions. It is great as a stocking stuffer or in a small gift bag. Think how fun it would be to fill with treats and leave on a co-worker’s desk during the Holidays. It is a way to make...
