Lately, I’ve been reaching for dies nonstop especially from Spellbinders and Poppystamps, layering cardstock pieces, building dimension, and playing with textures. And while I absolutely love that look, I found myself craving something different… I really wanted to sit down with a beautiful floral stamp and just color. So for today’s Altenew challenge card, I […]
A Soft Nordic Holiday Hug This card came together as a clean, elegant holiday design with a cozy Nordic feel, simple layers, soft color contrast, and just enough sparkle to make it feel special. I wanted the holly to be the star of the card, framed in a way that felt polished but not heavy.
Today I’m sharing a warm and whimsical fall card featuring some of the latest Nordic-style products from Poppystamps. This handmade card captures a cozy woodland moment with a bundled-up fox, tall mushrooms, and a glowing ink-blended sky — perfect for celebrating the magic of autumn! I used the Nordic Bundled Fox, Nordic Long Stem Mushrooms,
I’ve always admired mixed media cards but found them a little intimidating. They seemed time-consuming and required so many supplies—at least, that’s what I thought. But one day, I decided to give it a try using only what I had in my stash, and to my surprise, I loved the process! There’s something so freeing
1. Love You Bracelet Delight Crafting Colorful Beads For my first card, I wanted to showcase the Bestie Alphabet Beads Press Plate and Dies, Bestie Beaded Bracelets Etched Dies, and Bestie Alphabet Beads Clear Stamp and Die Set. I began by die-cutting bracelet pieces using the Bestie Beaded Bracelets Etched Dies. Using vibrant glitter cardstock