Join Me For SBC Fest in September – It’s on-line and FREE!

Hi Friends and welcome back to the blog! It’s been a crazy, busy summer, and I’m here today to share a very special announcement. I am thrilled and honored that Scrapbook.com has invited me to present at SBC Fest September 13th and 14th. View the SBC announcement on YouTube here! (Clickable link) Register for the… Continue reading Join Me For SBC Fest in September – It’s on-line and FREE!

Colorado Craft Company & Kris Lauren Confection Collection

Hello Crafty Friends, and happy summer! (If you live in the Northern Hemisphere. LOL) Today I’m excited to join Colorado Craft Company and Kris Lauren for the new Confection Collection release. There are so many adorable baking images along with cute critters in all of these images. These would be cute not just for birthday… Continue reading Colorado Craft Company & Kris Lauren Confection Collection

Taking Die Cuts From Okay To Oh Wow!

Hello Crafty Friends and welcome back. I have been crazy busy lately prepping for my annual event, The Nashville Craft Retreat, and I haven’t had much time to actually craft or blog. However, I am thrilled to share this gorgeous new May club from Spellbinders. Have you seen all of the amazing clubs this month?… Continue reading Taking Die Cuts From Okay To Oh Wow!

Spellbinders Large Die of the Month Club

Hello Crafty Friends and welcome back, Today I have a fun Spellbinders card featuring the April Large Die of the Month Club. How sweet is this jar full of your favorite embroidery supplies? This card came together so easily after die cutting all of the pieces. I love all of the little details – especially… Continue reading Spellbinders Large Die of the Month Club

Altenew 10th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 3 + Giveaway (over $3,500 in Total Prizes)

Hello Altenew fans, and Everyday Expressions Friends! This week marks Altenew’s 10th anniversary in the crafting industry, and that means a decade of my paper-crafting journey as well. Many of you already know that I began cardmaking around the same time Altenew opened shop, and they were one of my favorites right away. You know… Continue reading Altenew 10th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 3 + Giveaway (over $3,500 in Total Prizes)

Once Upon A Card: Spellbinders March Clubs

Hello Crafty Friends, and welcome back. Today I have a sweet, storybook card featuring the March Spellbinders Large Die of the Month Club. How creative is this month’s club? I love the storybook concept of the dies with the classic books and one open to a fairy tale story. It was so easy to assemble… Continue reading Once Upon A Card: Spellbinders March Clubs

3D Embossing Folder Magic

Hello and welcome back Friends! Today I’m sharing a lovely 3D embossed card featuring the new Spellbinders Through the Arbor Garden Collection. I began creating this card by running a piece of Hammermill cardstock through the die machine in the new 3D embossing folder, Bee Cause. Then I inked with a combination of Catherine Pooler… Continue reading 3D Embossing Folder Magic

Double-Stamped Images

Hello Crafty Friends! I hope you are well, and that you have a little time to craft for yourself this week. Today I have for you a fun, rainbow card with a little double-stamping for interest. I began by placing the large floral Gina K. Designs stamp in the MISTI. I selected bright rainbow colors… Continue reading Double-Stamped Images

A Spring Basket Card

Hello Crafty Friends, and welcome back to the blog. Today I have an adorable springtime card featuring a cute bunny bum as he falls into a basket full of carrots and flowers. This card features the February Large Die of the Month Club from Spellbinders Paper Arts. The kit comes with all of the dies… Continue reading A Spring Basket Card

Effortless Foiling with Crafty Meraki

Hello Friends! I am excited to share a lovely, effortless foiled card featuring the new Effortless Shimmer Papers from Crafty Meraki. You will be amazed at how easy it is to create gorgeous cards in a short amount of crafty time. You just need a little practice, follow some simple tips, and a few basic… Continue reading Effortless Foiling with Crafty Meraki