As the season turns and birds begin their migrations, I find myself noticing colorful visitors and wondering where they have traveled from. That inspired this trio of holiday cards, each with its own bright bird and festive message. I combined Poppystamps bird dies from different releases with leafy branches, Spellbinders arches, and Memory Box sentiments. […]
As the season changes, the drying leaves and petals in my garden have been catching my attention. Their colors soften, their edges curl, and the delicate veins become part of their character. For Week 6 of my weekly cardmaking challenge, I wanted to bring those details onto paper. My theme, “What the Garden Leaves Behind,”
Letting the Season Unfold For Week 5 of my weekly card challenge, I chose the theme “Let Autumn Unfold.” I created dimensional leaf tiles by stacking die-cut layers, activating pigment powder with water, and adding lighter watercolor leaves on top. Each tile has a gold-edged, glossy finish. As autumn leaves change through the season, they
One of my favorite things about die-cutting is discovering how completely different one design can look when it is paired with new colors, textures, and layouts. For today’s trio, I used the adorable Winter Wrap Penguin die from Poppystamps on all three cards. Although each card features the same cheerful penguin and a Christmas theme,
A Reminder to Appreciate the Present For Week 4 of my weekly card challenge, I chose the theme “Cherish It.” As we settle into autumn, the season reminds us how quickly time passes and how important it is to appreciate the beauty that surrounds us right now. The sentiment can mean cherish the season, cherish