Cards, Conversation & a Silly Old Bear. One of the messages I come back to again and again is this: We are more creative together than we are individually. That’s what makes our cardmaking community so special. We inspire one another, encourage one another, and often discover ideas we never would have found on our […]
Simple Card Layout that Makes Small Accents Shine
This simple design lets small accent pieces or a narrow accent strip take center stage, making it a perfect way to show off a favorite paper, color, or small detail. It’s quick to make, easy to customize, and works for just about any occasion. Sometimes the simplest layouts are the ones we reach for again […]
Quick and Easy Card Layout to Highlight your Designer Series Paper
Some days you have lots of time to create, and some days you just need a card. That’s where today’s idea comes in. This simple layout uses just two pieces of patterned paper and a card base, but it leaves plenty of room for creativity. Keep it simple, add a sentiment, layer on a few […]
Fast, Beautiful Cards That Start with the Pretty Papers!
It’s always nice to have a go-to layout you can pull out when you want to make a card but don’t want to overthink it. This is one of those designs—quick, simple, and perfect for using what you already have on hand. One simple layout, a little Designer Series Paper, and just enough to make […]
12 Different Papers = 12 Beautiful Cards (Quick & Easy Card Idea!)
I’ve got something really fun to share today—a little sneak peek of some beautiful new papers, and we’re putting them right to work! We’re using one simple card layout and making a whole dozen cards, each one with a completely different look. It’s amazing how just changing the paper can take a card from elegant… […]
Six Simple Designs for Batch Cardmaking with One Paper Pack!
Since we were traveling when the new Online Exclusives were released, I decided to try something a little different. Instead of spreading my creativity across multiple products, I challenged myself to use just one suite to make all six of my card swaps. I chose the Homemade Sweetness Suite—and what a fun experiment it turned […]
Just Cut it Diagonal! – Instant Card Magic!
How fun is it to have a special guest share her creativity? This week I had the pleasure of having one of my wonderful team members, Ruth Norton, and she showed us a super easy card layout that’s as pretty as it is practical. Ruth’s design is a great reminder that simple layouts can still […]
Easy Cardmaking with Ephemera – Quick & Fun Cards!
Today we’re keeping cardmaking simple. We’re starting with one easy layout and letting ephemera do the work just for the fun of it. No rules, no pressure, and no “right” way to do it. Just using what you already have and enjoying the process. Let’s see what we come up with! I hope this reminded […]