by Rita Montoya | Feb 2, 2026 | Folios, Tutorials
✨ This Small Basic Folio Is Great! I’m so excited to share this simple, sturdy folio with you today. I decided to film this tutorial separately so future project videos can stay focused on decorating — and you can always return here anytime you need the basic...
by Rita Montoya | Jan 15, 2026 | Tutorials
Flamingo cardstock and ink, Basic White accents, and the Endless Love bundle to create a dimensional design perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or just sending a little extra affection. The Made With Love DSP adds a playful touch, and twine from my...
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...