Sometimes the best handmade cards are the ones that make someone smile before they even open the envelope! This month’s project for Creatively Connected with CardNMum was all about having a little fun with our paper crafting. And what better way to do that than with a card that says, “Thanks for Putting Up With…
Did you get my Color Combo email on Friday? If you did, welcome to the first edition of CardNMum’s Color Combo! If you didn’t, don’t worry — I’ve got you covered. I’m kicking off this weekly feature with three Stampin’ Up! colors that make a fun and unexpected combination: Peaceful Pine, Timid Tiger, and Secret…
There’s something I really love about a Stamp-a-Stack – and that’s why I chose that as one of the projects we’d be making at my Creatively Connected with CardNMum retreat this past weekend. You get to sit down, play with pretty paper and make a bunch of cards at once—but that doesn’t mean every card…
I held my Creatively Connected with CardNMum (On the Road) retreat this past weekend and we had a ball. During the morning, we worked on some step-by-step projects, but after lunch (and a stirring round of bingo) we moved on to some creative free play! Everyone received a pack of Festive Flecks Cards & Envelopes,…
This card’s outside is just the beginning of the fun! This “You’re the Best!” card has a soft, watercolor-inspired look on the outside, but open it up and there’s a fun surprise waiting inside. I love creating cards that give the recipient something extra to discover when they open them—and this one definitely fits the…
Sometimes the simplest card designs make the biggest impact—and this birthday card is a perfect example! I had so much fun creating this bold and colorful birthday card using a combination of bright Designer Series Paper, a big bold sentiment, and a little bit of ribbon. The result is a cheerful card that feels playful…
There are some cards that just feel happy, and this is definitely one of them. I wanted this card to have a soft, elegant feel, so I reached for a pretty combination of delicate florals, soft pink tones, ribbon, and just a hint of sparkle. And I just had to use the new Stampin’ Hot…
Last night, I went live on Facebook to create a fun fold card that really showed off the sweetness of the Stitched Season Suite Collection from Stampin’ Up! Here are the measurements for the paper needed to create the card: Here is the card we made: And here is it opened: Here’s the video from…
There’s something magical about snowflakes. No two are exactly alike, and they instantly make me think of cozy winter evenings, twinkling lights, and the excitement of the Christmas season. For today’s card, I wanted to create a design that feels elegant while still being simple enough to recreate for your Christmas card list. The layered…
One of my favorite things to create during the holidays is packaging that’s just as special as the gift inside—and this little stocking definitely fits the bill! At first glance, it looks like an adorable Christmas stocking complete with a festive tag and holly embellishment. But here’s the surprise… Open it up and you’ll find…