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Snowy Cascade Card | A Cozy Winter Fold Using the Snowflake Kisses Bundle
Winter crafting always brings its own kind of calm, and this card leans right into that feeling. We reached for the Snowflake Kisses Bundle and the Elegant Pine Snowflakes Designer Series Paper, and the whole project instantly took on that crisp, wintry charm we love this time of year. The soft botanicals, the teal tones, the little berries sprinkled throughout—everything works together without demanding perfection from you. It’s the kind of card that looks detailed but doesn

Nancy & Kayla
12 hours ago3 min read


Layered Diamond Accent Card with Creative Haven | “You Deserve All the Good Things”
This card uses a simple diamond-layer layout that gives the center panel a nice focal point without adding extra steps. The Creative Haven sentiment sits comfortably with the bath-and-body illustrations from the Hobby Haven Designer Series Paper, and the mix of warm browns, soft whites, and clean shapes keeps everything neat and easy to look at. It has a calm, steady feel—nothing dramatic or busy—just a solid, thoughtful design. Project Details & Inspiration We started things

Nancy & Kayla
4 days ago3 min read


Tri-Fold Friendship Card with the Creative Haven Bundle | Handmade Card Featuring Hobby Haven DSP
Some cards just radiate joy the moment they’re opened, and this one might be the happiest project on our craft table right now. The Creative Haven Bundle pairs perfectly with the hobby-inspired patterns in the Hobby Haven Designer Series Paper, and together they create a sweet, heartfelt card that celebrates the friends who make life lighter. This tri-fold design gives you a whole extra surface to play with, which means we get to show off way more of the adorable paper: yarn,

Nancy & Kayla
5 days ago3 min read


“You’ve Got This” Encouragement Card | Creative Haven Bundle + Hobby Haven DSP
There’s something ridiculously comforting about a good stack of books, a warm drink, and a soft color palette… so naturally, this card came together feeling like a big supportive hug in paper form. We pulled out the Creative Haven Bundle again because the sentiments are perfect for anyone who needs a little “you’ve got this” boost—whether they’re starting something new, pushing through a tough week, or just juggling life like the rockstar they are. Paired with the Hobby Haven

Nancy & Kayla
6 days ago3 min read


Creative Haven “You’re the Best” Layered Card | Easy Handmade Card Idea with Hobby Haven DSP
The Creative Haven Bundle has such bold, friendly sentiments, and pairing it with the Hobby Haven Designer Series Paper was basically like handing your project an instant personality upgrade. This card has that clean, layered look we love: just enough detail to feel polished, but not so wild that your workspace ends up looking like a glitter tornado rolled through. It’s bright, cheerful, and perfect for all those “you really are the best” moments. Whether you’re making it for

Nancy & Kayla
Nov 243 min read


Grateful Blooms: Handmade Friendship Card Featuring the Pop-Up Petals Bundle
This cheerful card design celebrates everything we love about handmade paper crafting—colorful florals, layered textures, and a sweet sentiment that says it all. Created with the Pop-Up Petals Bundle, this layout combines easy stamping with bold color choices for a look that feels happy, polished, and heartfelt. We chose a mix of Old Olive, Blackberry Bliss, and pops of Timid Tiger for a combination that feels warm and lively. The floral background paper from the Floral Charm

Nancy & Kayla
Nov 62 min read


Simple Yet Stunning: Handmade Thank You Card Featuring the Pop-Up Petals Bundle
There’s something timeless about a handmade thank-you card, especially one that feels as fresh and polished as this design. We used the Pop-Up Petals Bundle from Stampin’ Up! to create this clean and modern layout that still carries all the warmth of a handmade touch. Soft embossed texture, paired with patterned paper and layered squares, gives this card subtle depth without overcomplicating the design. The mix of floral patterns and solid prints from the Floral Charm Designe

Nancy & Kayla
Nov 52 min read


Grateful for Friendship: Elegant Floral Card with the Pop-Up Petals Bundle
This project brings together everything we love about handmade cards: beautiful paper, soft florals, and a touch of texture that feels effortless. The Pop-Up Petals Bundle takes center stage, paired with the Floral Charm Designer Series Paper to create an elegant design perfect for celebrating friendship. The layout is a simple fun fold that opens to reveal a warm message, “Grateful for your friendship.” With deep tones of Blackberry Bliss and delicate floral patterns, this c

Nancy & Kayla
Nov 42 min read


Elegant Simplicity: Thank You Card Featuring the Perfectly Pears Bundle
Not every card needs layers of die cuts and embellishments to make an impact. Sometimes, it’s the simplest designs that stop you in your tracks like this elegant “Thank You” card created with the Perfectly Pears Bundle and Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up! This design proves that your Designer Series Paper can (and should!) be the star of the show. With just a few well-chosen layers and textures, you can create a card that looks polished, professional, a

Nancy & Kayla
Oct 292 min read


A Good Friend is a Gift | Perfectly Pears Bundle Card
Some cards are just meant to make people smile and this one does exactly that. Featuring the Perfectly Pears Bundle and Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up!, this handmade friendship card is sweet, simple, and bursting with charm. We wanted to create something that feels as heartfelt as the sentiment itself: “A good friend is a gift.” And what better way to say it than with soft watercolor pears and cheerful greens that practically glow on your desk? It’s a

Nancy & Kayla
Oct 282 min read


Sweet as a Pear: Handmade Friend Card Featuring the Perfectly Pears Bundle 🍐
You know those projects that make you smile the second you finish them? This one’s it! We pulled out the Perfectly Pears Bundle from Stampin’ Up! and paired it (see what we did there?) with the Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper to create this fresh, fruity friendship card. The soft peach tones mixed with the pop of pear green give total late-summer-into-fall vibes: cheerful, warm, and just a little sassy. Whether you’re sending this to a friend you haven’t seen in ages

Nancy & Kayla
Oct 272 min read


Double the Z, Double the Fun: Z Fold Card Featuring Painterly Pears
Let’s Be Honest, Flat Cards Are Boring There’s just something about a flat card that makes us go, “meh.” You know what we mean? We’re...

Nancy & Kayla
Jul 172 min read


Lopsided Cascading Gatefold Card – A Fun Fold with a Twist using the Kintsugi Inspirations Suite
This Fold Has a Mind of Its Own—in the Best Way You ever sit down to make a card and the project just takes on a life of its own? That’s...

Nancy & Kayla
Jun 93 min read


July 2024 Paper Pumpkin Alternative: Painted Petals
Welcome to our monthly “A Paper Pumpkin Thing” blog hop! Check out this month's Paper Pumpkin alternatives that we created and scroll...

Nancy & Kayla
Aug 9, 20244 min read


How to Make a Fun Fold Birthday Card using the Fluffiest Friends Bundle
How stinkin' adorable is this fun fold birthday card? What makes it adorable is the Fluffiest Friends Bundle. The Fluffiest Friends Cling...

Nancy & Kayla
Jun 20, 20242 min read


How to Make a Pride Month Handmade Card Using the Baby Wipe Technique
We're celebrating Pride Month with a bright, beautiful, rainbow-inspired card! After all, what's Pride Month without some rainbow colors?...

Nancy & Kayla
Jun 13, 20242 min read


How to Make a Glowing Card Using the Black Magic Technique
This card really glows with the Basic Black Cardstock and Shy Shamrock Cardstock. Using the Black Magic technique with white crafting...

Nancy & Kayla
May 30, 20242 min read


How to Make an Colorful Fun Fold Card with the Unbounded Beauty Designer Series Paper
Fun folds are the best kind of cards to create, prove us wrong! 😂 But really, they are called fun folds because it really changes up and...

Nancy & Kayla
May 23, 20242 min read


How to Make an Elegant Watercolor Greeting Card using the Poised Peony Stamp Set and the new In Color, Peach Pie
Using the fun technique of embossing some cardstock and using a White Ink Stampin' Pad, we were able to create this GORGEOUS greeting...

Nancy & Kayla
May 16, 20242 min read


How to Make a Ready to Assemble Sympathy Card using the Frames & Flowers Designer Series Paper
We really didn't think it would be THIS easy to assemble a card. With the Frames & Flowers Designer Series Paper, everything is all set...

Nancy & Kayla
May 13, 20241 min read




