Hello Friend With The Glow of Harvest
I know that isn’t officially Autumn yet but I am hoping to share ideas that will make creating Autumn or Thanksgiving Cards easy. Honestly, I love this Designer Series Paper. The fall-inspired patterns of pumpkins, leaves, acorns, and florals paired with a warm...Leaves, Pumpkins, Sunflowers – An Autumn Center Pop UP Fun Fold
In my latest Facebook Live (also now on YouTube!), I shared how to make a warm, seasonal card using the upcoming Painted Patch DSP and Painted Pumpkin Dies — both available September–December 2026. This project is more than just cozy fall layers: it features...Playing with Painted Patch DSP and a Wreath Technique
Today I just wanted to play with the Painted Patch Designer Series Paper and thought I’d share the card that came out of my experimenting. I had already used the Painted Pumpkins dies to cut some pumpkins from the DSP, and I wanted to give them a home on a card. At...Paper Ink Magic & More: Ink Blending, Color Play & Creative Techniques
Today’s class is all about Paper, Ink, Magic & More — a practical ink‑blending session designed for both beginners and experienced cardmakers. In the video, I walk through the three essentials of smooth blending: paper, ink, and tools, and show how each one...Harvest Blessings: Sunflowers, Pumpkins & a Charming Gatefold Surprise
Sunflowers have always been one of my three favorite flowers, and it’s easy to see why. They carry a rich tapestry of meaning — joy, loyalty, devotion, resilience, and the pursuit of light. They’re uplifting, hopeful, and endlessly inspiring. So of course I’m drawn to...Hello Friends! I’m Rita…
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