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 […]
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
Hello, crafty friends! Today I’m sharing four cheerful cards created with an adorable Poppystamps penguin die set. By changing the colors, patterned papers, sentiments, and small accessories, I was able to give each penguin its own personality and create cards for several different occasions. Card One: The Best Little Skier Building the Penguin I began
This week leads directly into the autumn equinox on September 22, 2026, at 8:05 p.m. EDT in New York, when daylight and darkness come close to equal. That makes “Find Your Balance” an especially meaningful theme for reflecting on harmony, change, and finding steadiness as one season gives way to another. I carried that idea
Welcome to Week 2 of my weekly cardmaking challenge! I started this challenge to encourage myself to experiment with fresh designs, try different techniques, and move beyond the styles I create most often. Each week has its own theme, technique, and creative direction. This week’s theme is “Glow Through It”—a reminder to keep shining even