Sometimes the hardest part of cardmaking isn’t the stamping or the coloring—it’s figuring out where to start. That’s exactly where templates come in. Today I’m sharing a simple and versatile layout I call the Side Swipe Design Template. Once you see how it comes together, you’ll be able to use it with just about any …
This mini album was inspired by a project shared by Stampin’ Up! Field Success Manager Elizabeth Bellville at OnStage in March 2026. When I saw it, I knew I had to recreate it and share it with you. If you’ve ever wanted a handmade project that feels impressive but is actually doable, this mini album …
If you’ve had blender pens sitting in your drawer and weren’t quite sure what to do with them, you’re not alone. They’re one of those tools that a lot of cardmakers own… but don’t always use to their full potential. The truth? Blender pens are one of the easiest ways to add color and depth …
Bring Your Cards to the Next Level – Going Beyond Basic Embossing If you’ve been using your embossing folders just to add texture to your cards, you might be leaving a lot of creative potential on the table. Don’t get me wrong—texture is great. But when you start adding color to those embossed images, that’s …
Sometimes a card design surprises you halfway through. That’s exactly what happened here. What started as a single diagonal fun fold quickly turned into two cards once I realized the pieces I was cutting off were too good to throw away. One cut, two cards, zero wasted paper.Now THAT is my kind of crafting. The …