Using the adorable new Nine Lives stamp set from Stampin’ Up I made this fun Calico Cat Valentine’s Day card. I thought it would be fun to make it appear the cat had been playing all over with the yarn.… Read More...

Metallics are still really trendy right now! And metallic embossing powders are a great way to add a big shiny wow to your cards. Lydia took her heat embossing one step further by layering different colors over top each other … Read More...

Where I live it’s still winter and it’s not unusual to have snow around Feb 14th. So using winter images like snowmen are so fun on Valentine’s Day cards. This winter Valentine is from Nichol Spohr is so cute, I … Read More...

I grew up loving owls, my grandmother collected them so I have fond memories of her whenever I see them. Being a Harry Potter fan doesn’t hurt either 🙂 Dover Publication has 4 delightful owl themed coloring page that you … Read More...

I’m not sure why skunks work so well for Valentine’s Day card but they really do. Maybe it’s that black and white goes well with red, or all the cute puns that go with them? Like in this fun “You’re … Read More...

This sweet little matchbooks can hold a little treat or note inside and are perfect for handing out at school or the office for Valentine’s Day. They are quick and easy to make so you can create a whole bunch.… Read More...

This stunning cards from Norine have the look of batik dyed fabrics. She used layers of ink blending and heat embossing to make her lovely leafy cards.

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I’m seeing loads of adorable pigs stamps lately and that makes me smile because I love pigs! Their pink color goes really well with Valentine’s Day card like with these sweet set of cards from Nichol. She used new dies … Read More...

The brand new Occasions 2018 Catalog from Stampin’ Up is full of wonderful additions to the annual catalog. You’ll find themes like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s and Father’s Day, Easter, Spring and birthday. With clear and cling mounted stamp sets with … Read More...

Now that the holidays are over you can still keep some of those stamps out for a bit longer and use them for winter themed cards. Send them to warm someone’s day or they are especially perfect for someone who … Read More...

This cute little mouse is baking up some tasty treats for Valentine’s Day on this yummy looking card from Nichol. She’ll show you how to ink up the background and stamp and die cut the images with new items from … Read More...

If you’re a crafter I’m sure you probably have other crafty friends. I think my crafty friends probably appreciate my handmade cards more than anyone else does since they know the time and love that goes into making them. Let … Read More...