A blog about card making, papercrafting, and how following your creative passions can help you live your happiest, most fulfilled life.
Fresh new year, fresh new release! That’s right – today I’m part of a blog hop for the Pinkfresh Studio January 2022 release, and if this is your first time here, welcome! I’ve said during several Pinkfresh blog hops before that the release is my favorite, but I really, really mean it this time – […]
If you’ve been following me on Instagram for a while, you may have observed that I used the In the Meadow suite of products from Pinkfresh Studio a lot last month. The one item that I hadn’t touched though, was the roll of washi tape. Over the holidays I had a bit of time to […]
Sometimes really great things happen to your friends, like promotions, passing tests, or finally landing their dream job. And when those times happen, you need cards to let them know how freaking proud of them you are, right? That was exactly the inspo behind the design I’ve got for you today. You guys know I […]
If Monday’s post got you in the mood to make some birthday cards, I’ve got even more inspo coming your way today. This month we’re celebrating the 15th birthday of Ellen Hutson LLC, and YOU get a gift! The Essentials by Ellen HB2U is quite possibly one of the most perfect birthday stamp sets you […]
Hey there friends! Today’s an extra special day, and that’s because we’re celebrating the 15th birthday of the Ellen Hutson shop! Those who know me know that I’m ALL about supporting female-led businesses, and it’s no mystery that my love for Ellen and her team runs deep. This summer I joined as a Design Ambassador, […]
Fall is certainly here, and I don’t know about you, but I’ve been having a lot of fun playing with some fall and holiday-focused stamps and dies. Recently the gorgeous new ink pads from Pigment Craft Co landed on my doorstep, and I’m not lying when I say that I was up well past my bedtime […]
Remember not long ago when petal cakes were blowing up Pinterest and Instagram? Some with rainbow icing and others with gorgeous ombre vibes… guys, I watched SO many videos of people making these, it’s embarrassing. I’m much more of a cook than a baker so I’ve never tried my hand at making my own, but […]
Vital question: Are you an ice cream fan? I certainly am! Some of my favorite childhood memories were summer bike rides to Baskin Robbins with my cousins, celebrating soccer team victories at Dairy Queen (ice cream sandwiches for the win!), candy cane ice cream at Christmas, and that build-your-own sundae bar at Pizza Hut. Remember […]
Happy Friday, friends! I’m taking a nice extra-long weekend right now because it just so happens to be my birthday on Sunday, and with that in mind, I figured it was only appropriate to post a birthday-themed card today. This one is super simple and straightforward, but was so fun to make and I really […]
Remember rocket popsicles? Those red, white and blue striped ones that used to be sold via that little ice cream wagon that drove around the neighborhood? I LOVED those popsicles. A little Google search has taught me a lot more than I previously knew about them, like… The idea was born in July 1955 and […]