I’ve had a number of people dear to me have to ramp up their battle with the Big C recently, and I needed a good dose of Hope. Love of Leaves has a message that helped carry my heart to them. … More Hope Changes Everything: Love of Leaves
I love our DSP. The colors are rich, the designs are versatile, the finish of the paper is smooth, and the weight is Goldilocks perfect – not too heavy, not too light, but juuuuuust right. I’ve been challenging myself to dig into my stash (it’s a little embarrassing) and create with all of the beautiful paper I’ve found there. … More Inspired by Designer Series Paper
I made a big stack of cards to swap at an event…that has been deferred. This was to have taken place a couple of weeks ago, but cards will keep. I used the Triangle Fun Fold to showcase our beautiful papers. … More Triangle Fun Fold Swaps
Sometimes you just need a little something to write a quick note. You don’t have a lot to say (I KNOW, but it happens!!). The card doesn’t need to go in the mail – it’s going on a package or in a lunchbox. Short and sweet! … More Quick and tiny notes
We have a diverse population on Maui, including a vibrant community of Japanese heritage. When Stampin’ Up! offered the New Years Celebration set to the U.S. market, I was excited to have the opportunity to craft with these images. … More A Japanese New Years Wish
Do you remember when I told you I’d challenged myself to make as many cards with the Feels Like Frost DSP as I could in an afternoon? I’m not finished yet! Here’s another monochromatic blue version. … More Feels Like Frost is Thinking of You
When I saw the colour palette for CI58 I thought OH YEAH. I love Crumb Cake with anything, and Blushing Bride and Metallic Gold seemed like the perfect match. Tell my brain that! I don’t know why I struggled, except for the sad reality that I’ve been away from my craft desk a lot recently … More Flourishing Phrases and Colour Inkspiration 58
If you haven’t checked your calendar recently, this Friday is the last day of Sale-a-bration 2019. You have 3 days to bring Lasting Lily into your craft room – don’t miss out!
When someone does something especially nice for you, it feels really good to create a card just for them. You can think about them in the process, both in terms of their preferences and tastes as well as their general goodness and impact in the world. … More Petal Palette – good energy for a good person
Let them eat cake! My DSP (Designer Series Paper) stash is getting Out Of Control. I could (gasp) get rid of some, or I could just use it. Wait – what was the question? … More Let Them Eat – a Piece of Cake
