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Starting from Scratch: My Card Making 101 Private Sessions

alpha — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:06:08 +0000

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how overwhelming it can feel when you want to try a new hobby but have absolutely no idea where to start. Walk into any craft shop or browse online, and you’re instantly flooded with thousands of stamps, endless ink shades, cutting machines, and tools you don’t even know […]

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Jam-Packed with Creativity: A Sweet Afternoon in Class

alpha — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:59:11 +0000

There’s nothing quite like a craft table full of ink pads, stamps, paper scraps, scissors, laughter and a group of lovely ladies letting their creativity run wild. This week’s class was all about creating these sweet little preserve jar cards using the Filled with Sweetness bundle from Stampin’ Up! What a joyful session it turned […]

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One Layer, Many Uses: The Versatile Pocket Card

alpha — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:02:34 +0000

I’ve always been a fan of clever papercrafting. It is the kind of project where a few simple folds or a bit of well-placed adhesive creates something that actually solves a problem. Lately, I’ve been reaching for these one-layer pocket cards every time a birthday or thank-you rolls around. The concept is pretty straightforward. It […]

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The Joy of Ink Blending and Shared Creativity

alpha — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:45:38 +0000

There is a particular kind of magic that happens when you pick up a blending brush and a fresh ink pad. It starts with a blank piece of white cardstock and, with just a few soft, circular motions, a beautiful glow begins to appear. It is one of those techniques that feels almost like a […]

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The Joy of a Card Buffet

alpha — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:58:15 +0000

There is a certain kind of magic that happens when you clear a space on the table, set out some beautiful stamps, and just let yourself create. If you have been looking for a reason to step away from the screen and do something with your hands, our upcoming card buffet might be just the […]

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Journal Collage Art

alpha — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 05:28:51 +0000

Journal collage art is a fun project that uses little cut-out bits of paper and embellishments. I always have cut-out pieces and embellishments in a small box on my table and I empty it by making little works of art. It’s so much fun and satisfying because they can be accomplished in such a short […]

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Feels Like Home Stamp Set

alpha — Sat, 24 Jul 2021 03:32:03 +0000

Let’s try DIY washi using the Feels Like Home stamp set. This is a fun paper craft project that uses the smaller stamps in the set. The Feels Like Home stamp set is a Sale-a-bration freebie available until the end of September. What is washi? It’s printed masking tape used as decoration for paper craft […]

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To The Moon Ex Libris

alpha — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 01:01:08 +0000

I’m making Ex Libris bookplates using the To The Moon stamp set. In my previous post, I made a card using the same stamp set. This time we are going to use this stamp set in another fun project – Ex Libris bookplates. Ex Libris means ‘from the library of”. If you’ve been organising your […]

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Timeless Tropical Stickers

alpha — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 05:10:59 +0000

I used the Timeless Tropical stamp set and coordinating In the Tropics dies to make stickers. The images in this stamp set are gorgeous. The pineapple and the palm trees make me want to go on a holiday. Making stickers may not be as exciting as a holiday but it’s easy and so much fun […]

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Happy Mail Packs

alpha — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 06:12:14 +0000

Happy mail packs are little parcels that I assemble for gift-giving. Cards accumulate so fast in my studio. A lot are made for personal use but a big bulk of what I make are samples for classes. A lot of my cards end up as little boxed sets that I give to family and friends […]

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