Hello Reader, No stamping required! This fun fold card lets the gorgeous Moonlit Flora Designer Series Paper do all the heavy lifting. With rich botanical patterns, a delicate Luna Moth focal point, and a ready-to-use sentiment from the Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack, it's a quick and easy way to create a card that's full of wow factor when opened. Perfect for celebrating a special accomplishment with style! Be sure to check out today's FREE tutorial for all the measurements,...
4 days ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader, Ready to shake up your card making? Today's Newsletter Exclusive Sketch #155 features a simple fun fold design that adds an interactive surprise without complicated cutting or scoring. The layered panels offer plenty of space for Designer Series Paper, favorite sentiments, and focal images, making it easy to customize for birthdays, thank-yous, holidays, and more. Tomorrow I'll share a card created with this sketch, along with a FREE step-by-step tutorial featuring all the...
5 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Yesterday’s exclusive sketch comes to life with the gorgeous texture of Velvet Meadow Specialty Designer Series Paper. The three-panel design showcases the paper beautifully while keeping the layout clean and easy to recreate. A simple Berry Burst band, a sweet sentiment from the Scalloped Blooms Stamp Set, and a Rounded Rectangle Punch label add the perfect finishing touches. These cards prove that a few well-chosen elements can create a striking handmade card with plenty of...
11 days ago • 5 min read
Hello Reader, Today's Newsletter Exclusive Sketch is all about making Designer Series Paper shine. Three simple vertical panels create instant visual interest, while the horizontal band and sentiment layer pull everything together for a clean, balanced design. Whether you reach for bold patterns, subtle textures, seasonal papers, or your favorite color combination, Sketch #154 offers endless possibilities with minimal effort. I can't wait to show you my card tomorrow, complete with a FREE...
12 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, Today's FREE tutorial takes yesterday's sketch in a sweet new direction with a little help from Pooh and friends. The focal image is cropped directly from the Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper using a Sweet Words & Labels Die, creating an instant centerpiece that's both charming and easy to recreate. What I love most about this card is the unexpected pairing of products. The honeycomb background isn't from the Silly Old Bear Suite Collection at all—it's from the Beautiful...
18 days ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader, Sketch #153 is all about creating a beautiful focal point. The layered background and oversized label shape do the heavy lifting, making it easy to showcase a favorite stamp, Designer Series Paper, embossing folder, or die-cut image. Add a simple sentiment circle, and you have a clean, polished design that works for birthdays, thank-yous, thinking of you cards, and more. Tomorrow: I can't wait to share my card inspired by this sketch tomorrow—complete with a FREE step-by-step...
19 days ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, Happy Father's Day, Dad! This clean and simple card proves that masculine cards can be both stylish and easy to create. Featuring patterned paper from the Waterside Retreat Suite Collection, the nautical-inspired stripes and coastal imagery do all the heavy lifting—no complicated techniques required. product spotlight: Relaxing Waterside Bundle - Item 167928 Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper - Item 167920 Three Banners Punch - 167050 Strawberries & Dots - 167479 measure &...
22 days ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader, Yesterday’s sketch inspired today’s clean and simple card with a bold black-and-white palette and a pop of vibrant pink (Strawberry Slush). The beautiful floral vase focal point is snipped directly from the Artisan Sketched Garden Designer Series Paper, making this card both eye-catching and incredibly easy to recreate. The Scalloped Blooms Bundle adds the perfect finishing touches with the layered scalloped circles and sweet "Hugs" sentiment. Combined with a few bright...
25 days ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader, This week’s subscriber-exclusive sketch is all about layers with impact! Four horizontal panels create the perfect backdrop for a bold focal point, while the scalloped circle and sentiment add balance and dimension. Whether you reach for Designer Series Paper, embossing folders, or your favorite stamps and dies, this versatile layout offers endless possibilities for creating a polished card in minutes. Tomorrow: I'll share a card inspired by this sketch along with a free...
26 days ago • 2 min read