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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


“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


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


Cozy Fall Pop-Up Card Featuring the Pop-Up Petals Bundle
Okay, let’s talk cozy crafting. You know that sweet spot where a project feels both heartwarming and impressive? That’s exactly what this fall-inspired pop-up card brings to the table. We pulled out the Pop-Up Petals Bundle and paired it with the Gathering Together Designer Series Paper, and honestly, it’s giving total pumpkin patch perfection. The front of the card keeps things classic: warm tones, leafy prints, and a soft bow to tie everything together (literally). But the

Nancy & Kayla
Nov 32 min read


A Little Note of Appreciation | Perfectly Pears Bundle Gate Fold Card
We’re all about sending gratitude with style, and this card from the Perfectly Pears Bundle might just be the sweetest way to say “thanks.” The Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper takes center stage again and honestly, can you blame us? Those juicy watercolor pears practically glow off the page! But what makes this design extra special is the interactive gate fold, giving your card a little movement and dimension without overcomplicating things. Project Details & Inspiratio

Nancy & Kayla
Oct 302 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


December 2024 Paper Pumpkin Alternative: Notes from the Heart
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
Jan 104 min read


September 2024 Paper Pumpkin Alternative: Autumn Abundance
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
Oct 4, 20243 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 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 Elevate a Simple Card Layout in Minutes with the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder
Adding some texture to your card can really make them difference. Using the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder, we were really able to take this...

Nancy & Kayla
May 20, 20241 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




