The Paper Artist/Creative Card Design

  When the scent of snow is in the air — the Christmas Crafting Begins! Now that the ghosts and goblins have officially faded into the chilly night air, it’s time to swap pumpkins for pine trees—and if you listen closely, you just might hear Lorelai Gilmore whispering, “I smell snow!” Yes, friends, it’s officially Christmas card-making season! The kind of season that calls for a hot coffee in hand, a cozy sweater, and an afternoon spent crafting—because nothing feels quite as comforting as creating a bit of handmade holiday magic. This festive design captures all that cozy, small-town charm we love so much. The deep red embossed background sets the tone, textured like a knit scarf straight out of Stars Hollow. A golden arch frames a peaceful evergreen forest, while that beloved vintage red truck—freshly dusted with snow—delivers merry wishes in style. The “Merry Christmas” sentiment ties it all together like a ribbon on a gift, ready to spread cheer from your craft table to someon...

  Autumn vibes, paper style—cozy, simple, and no rake required. The leaves are turning, the air is getting crisp, and my coffee has officially transitioned from iced to “extra hot, please.” That can only mean one thing—it’s autumn card-making season! And while the real trees outside might be dropping crunchy brown leaves all over my yard, I thought I’d keep things a little prettier (and less rake-required) with these cheerful plaid leaves. Because let’s be honest, plaid makes everything better—even Monday mornings. So while the squirrels are busy stocking up for winter and I’m over here stocking up on coffee beans, this little card is my way of sending cozy autumn vibes your way. Nothing says “fall” quite like a splash of plaid and a handful of paper leaves—no raking necessary. I hope it inspires you to create your own version and spread a few autumn greetings of your own. To pull this card together, I started by ink blending my background panel with a stencil. Cut a feature layer...

Chasing Butterflies This adorable bear looks like he is trying to catch butterflies and that are fluttering by with some Celebration wishes... This is yet another lovely image from the Penny Black - Cherished Collection -              Fur & Flutters stamp set The teddy bear images from this stamp set are super cute to work with. The first card design was so well loved that I created this card using the same layout with a different teddy bear image. I did in fact, create all 3 bears from the stamp set using this same card layout.  The layout is fun and playful with a postage stamp die used to create the focal point. Some twine wrapped around the card base and tied in a bow. Sparkling splatters of Cosmic Shimmer highlight the butterflies. A tiny sentiment stamped in a non traditional fashion fits just right between the butterflies. A few shimmery rhinestones add a final touch.  The card is super simple to create.  Even the colorin...

January starts with a Bang!! Traditionally, January comes in with a bang and the New Year is celebrated with fireworks, streamers, and confetti. Possibly even the bang or pop of a champagne cork.  Why not in our crafting space as well?!  While there are no fireworks or champagne in my studio - I guess there could be champagne?! It would definitely make crafting very interesting...😂 Ok, so no champagne, however January is going to be a month of celebrations when it comes to creating card fronts. It's a great time to refresh from Christmas trees, Santa and adorably cute and festive seasonal characters ( there will still be characters ).  I've started out with this beautifully pink and posh cupcake!  The card is created in simple format, being that it is simply stamped on a  4 1/8 x 5 3/8 layer of white cardstock. There are no layers, masking or die cutting. Except of the sentiment. The sentiment is die cut.  This cupcake stamp comes from Trinity Stamps - Cel...

Are we still crafting winter cards? Is winter where it's at?  Have we moved on to spring creations in our paper crafting?  What stage are you at? Are you still crafting up snowmen and winter themed cards in your craft room? That was a lot of questions, I know.  I'm curious as to what everyone else is working on. We are at that time of year -  Christmas is over, we have passed the hype of New Year, the stores are filled  with Valentine's and Easter Baskets!! Here in Eastern Ontario we are still looking at bare ground as though it were early November and that doesn't happen often. Usually this time of year we would be  wading through at least a foot of snow and would probably be looking at a chilly  -20 for a daily temperature.  Currently we have been hovering around 0, and just below zero in the evenings. So this weather has me in a crafting blunder. When I look out the windows from my studio it almost appears that the trees are trying to bud which...

  Who Doesn't Love An Adorable Bear?! And A Birthday Bear, at that! I hope everyone is enjoying your holiday season and the magic it brings with it.  I, for one have had enough of the hustle and bustle and I'm ready to sit down and enjoy a long winter's nap... just kidding - I'm ready to relax and take in a holiday movie or 2, view some of the beautiful twinkling light displays and the quietness of the season before it comes to a screeching halt.  In the past few post Christmas days, I've spend a little time in my studio working with some new products and a birthday theme. I started out with balloons, confetti and cupcakes - that resulted in a few cute cards. But I've had this Penny Black stamp set sitting glaring at me since October and I've just been itching to spend some time with it, when it called to me again.  I had a quick idea in my head, so I pushed aside the "currently in progress project" and pulled out these delightful bears. In the mom...