by Rita Montoya | May 21, 2026 | Tutorials
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...
by Rita Montoya | May 14, 2026 | Tutorials
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...
by Rita Montoya | May 11, 2026 | Sketch Saturday
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...
by Rita Montoya | May 3, 2026 | Card Sketches, Sketch Saturday
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...
by Rita Montoya | Apr 25, 2026 | Card Sketches, Sketch Saturday
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...
by Rita Montoya | Apr 20, 2026 | Tutorials
I’m back today with a cheerful spring card that brings together a couple of the products I shared earlier this week in my Craft Table Confessions—the Lovely Arrangement dies and the Wooly Friends punch. For this card, I started with a Pretty in Pink...
