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Make a Halloween Card! | Ink Blending, Embossing, Die Cuts and Mulberry Paper

by Rita Montoya | Oct 8, 2026 | Halloween Cards

Sometimes you sit down at your craft table with an idea in mind…and then one thing leads to another. Before you know it, you’ve used a little bit of this, a little bit of that, and somehow created a card with a whole lot going on! That’s exactly what happened...

Turn Christmas Paper Into a Stunning W-Fold Card

by Rita Montoya | Sep 24, 2026 | Christmas Cards, Tutorials

Have you ever fallen in love with a piece of Designer Series Paper and wanted it to be the star of the show? That’s exactly what we did during this week’s live crafting session! Using the beautiful Stitched Season Designer Series Paper, I created a festive...

Christmas Mini Series — Festive Cheer Shape Die Card

by Rita Montoya | Sep 23, 2026 | Christmas Cards, Tutorials

Creating Christmas cards is one of my favorite parts of the season, and today’s project in my Christmas Mini Series is inspired by the talented Nikki Hart from Nikki’s Cards. I loved her layout so much that I knew I wanted to recreate it with my own twist — especially...

Pinecone Card Tutorial With Masks, Glitter Paste & Sequins

by Rita Montoya | Sep 11, 2026 | Christmas Cards, Tutorials

 There’s something magical about turning simple layers into a show‑stopping card. The Peaceful Pine card base, topped with A Stitched Season DSP and a 3‑3/4″ x 5″ panel of Basic Beige, became the perfect canvas for a pinecone built with the Peaceful...

Frosted Pinecones Card-Featuring Frosted Pinecones Bundle

by Rita Montoya | Sep 7, 2026 | Christmas Cards, Tutorials

There’s something magical about winter crafting — the quiet, rustic charm of pinecones, warm earthy tones, and a touch of holiday sparkle. This Frosted Pinecones card captures that cozy woodland feeling with layered textures, soft winter neutrals, and just enough...

Advent Calendar Book — A Handmade Tradition

by Rita Montoya | Sep 6, 2026 | 3D Projects, Tutorials, Uncategorized

An Advent calendar has long been a joyful way to count the 24 days leading up to Christmas. Traditionally, Advent calendars begin on the first day of Advent or on December 1, and they often feature manger scenes, Saint Nicholas, or winter landscapes. Today, Advent...
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  • Make a Halloween Card! | Ink Blending, Embossing, Die Cuts and Mulberry Paper
  • Christmas Double-Page Scrapbook Layout Inspired by a Sketch
  • A Little Cardmaking Experiment…
  • Easy Christmas Card Made with Washi Tape | Simple Handmade Holiday Card
  • A Scrapbook Sketch With a Christmas Twist
  • Turn Christmas Paper Into a Stunning W-Fold Card
  • Christmas Mini Series — Festive Cheer Shape Die Card
  • Winter Scene Fold Card Tutorial

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