Hey there friends! Anyone struggling today with the hour of sleep we lost yesterday by springing ahead? (Raising my hand high over here!) Though it still feels far too chilly here in southern California for spring, there’s certainly signs sprouting in my craft room. Today I’m over on the Ellen Hutson blog sharing 4 easy […]
To say that it’s feeling like fall here in Los Angeles might be a bit of a stretch in comparison to other parts of the country, but the projects coming out of my craft room are giving all sorts of fall vibes right now. In last month’s Essentials by Ellen release, the Fallish Stamp and […]
If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know I’ve got a thing for stamping abstract backgrounds. There’s just something about picking a color palette that’s speaking to me in the moment, then grabbing some acrylic blocks and stamps, and going to town with making my own patterns. It’s one of my favorite things to […]
Looking to get a little more out of your cover plate dies? Me too! As far as dies go, they tend to be on the more expensive side, so I’m always looking for ways to do more with mine. This may not be news to you at this point, but one really fun way to […]
Summer’s not quite here yet, but the new Summer Nights Collection from Catherine Pooler is! You may have already seen the sneak peeks on Instagram last week, and today I’ve got a little more inspiration to share. This card features the Capture the Flag Cover Die from the Night in Flight bundle, and the Round […]
Let’s talk stencils. They’re sort of the underdog of the typical crafty stash – or at least, they are in mine. I certainly don’t give them as much attention as other supplies like stamps, dies and hot foil plates, and if I’m honest, they don’t usually get me as excited. But just like all good […]
Those of you who love color are probably familiar with Pantone’s Color of the Year, a concept that began in 2000. Since then, it’s been used to inspire marketing, branding, design, and many other creative pursuits. This year’s color is Very Peri, and it was the inspiration for the card I’ve got for you today. […]
Tell me if you’ve been here: You get your stamps and dies out for a crafting session, pick out all the inks for a color palette you love, and start die cutting and stamping. You’re not exactly sure how you’re going to use the images yet, but you create more than you need, just in […]
Hello there! Today marks the release of the latest collection from Catherine Pooler, Ex Libris, and I’ve got a couple of projects to share that feature a few of the new items. This release includes several bundles, as well as four new, absolutely GORGEOUS inks. If you love color, you’re definitely going to want to […]
Do you ever create a stamped background that you’re really loving, but have trouble turning it into a card? Maybe it’s bold and vibrant, and you get stuck when it comes to figuring out what other elements could be added without making things look too busy? I’ve definitely been there! Today I’m over on the […]
