Shaped and Inked Flowers for Dimensional Cards

Hi there friends! Today I’m sharing a lovely card with so much dimension, and vibrant spring meadow colors. These florals are were fairly easy to create. I die the large floral die, two smaller petal dies, leaves, and small middle flower pieces. Next I layered and blended ink in shades of pink from light to… Continue reading Shaped and Inked Flowers for Dimensional Cards

Alex Syberia Designs October Release Blog Hop & Giveaways

Hello Fall Friends! I’m thrilled to be here with you today, and share the new Alex Syberia Designs October release, Grateful for You. There are so many lovely designs in this release that it was difficult for me to choose just one thing to begin creating a card. Finally, I decided my very favorite new… Continue reading Alex Syberia Designs October Release Blog Hop & Giveaways

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)

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

Exciting Announcement!

Hello Friends! I have a special announcement to share with you today. I am thrilled to teach alongside some amazing crafters for the Altenew March Mindfulness Virtual Retreat 2024. You can watch an introductory video below or HERE. (If you watch carefully you can see a sneak peek of the retreat kit at the beginning… Continue reading Exciting Announcement!

Altenew April 2023 Stamp/Die/Stencil & More Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)

Hello Everyone, and welcome to the blog. Today I’m thrilled to share several cards I created with the new Altenew April Release. There are so many things in this release offering a little something for everyone. This Sunrise In the Park was a must-have for me right away, and right up my scene building alley.… Continue reading Altenew April 2023 Stamp/Die/Stencil & More Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)

Rejoice! For He Has Risen!

Hello and welcome back! I am thrilled to share this lovely Easter card today featuring the latest The Greetery release, New Beginnings. There are so many lovely new things in this release that it took me a moment to decide where to begin. I began by stamping several Spring Meadows backgrounds in different pastel Catherine… Continue reading Rejoice! For He Has Risen!

Altenew Sticky Essentials Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)

Hello Crafty Friends! I hope that, if you are joining us today from anywhere in the southeast US, you are dry and safe as hurricane Ian ravages Florida and other southern states. Today I am happy to be joining in the Altenew Sticky Essentials Blog Hop with many other wonderful designers as we celebrate all… Continue reading Altenew Sticky Essentials Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)

Altenew 8th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 2 + Giveaway (over $2,000 in Total Prizes)

Hi Artsy Friends! Today is a very special day for me. Altenew invited me to join their Eighth Anniversary Celebration Hop, and I couldn’t be more honored. I started crafting eight years ago around the same time Altenew released their very first gorgeous floral stamps, and I have been one of their biggest fans ever… Continue reading Altenew 8th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 2 + Giveaway (over $2,000 in Total Prizes)

Altenew Vintage Galore Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes)

Hi Everyone and happy Altenew release day! I am so excited to share several pretty cards from the Vintage Galore Collection today. There’s also a blog hop with giveaways. So make sure you hop along for your chance to win. As you know, I am a little obsessed with hot foiling at the moment, and… Continue reading Altenew Vintage Galore Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes)