by Jean Doeringsfeld | May 21, 2026 | Archive Only
Studio Notes is a space where I share small observations about card design — the quiet decisions that shape how a card feels. These posts aren’t tutorials, just reflections from the studio. Neutrals often play a quiet role in card design, but they do a tremendous...
by Jean Doeringsfeld | May 10, 2026 | Cards, Companies, Die Cutting, Friendship & Love, Occassions, Spellbinders, Techniques
I have a soft spot for collections that commit to a concept. The Spellbinders Shiny New Day collection looked at cleaning supplies and said “yes, but make it charming” — and honestly, same. A mop, a bucket, a scrub brush, some spray bottles, and...
by Jean Doeringsfeld | May 6, 2026 | Cards, Companies, Die Cutting, Occassions, Other Occassions, Spellbinders, Techniques
The Spellbinders May Clubs this month came with tiny luggage, charming bears, and enough layered detail to immediately convince me I needed to clear my craft desk and abandon whatever sensible plans I had. Since the new Clubs are now available to non-members, this...
by Jean Doeringsfeld | May 4, 2026 | Birthday, Cards, Companies, Die Cutting, Friendship & Love, Hugs & Comfort, Occassions, Other Occassions, Spellbinders, Techniques
I went into this fully intending to make one card with this set (Lisa Horton’s Summertime Collection from Spellbinders). That was the plan. A very reasonable, controlled plan. And then I started pulling card stock colors… and suddenly I had a small pile...
by Jean Doeringsfeld | Apr 30, 2026 | Archive Only
Studio Notes is a space where I share small observations about card design — the quiet decisions that shape how a card feels. These posts aren’t tutorials, just reflections from the studio. Tone-on-tone designs are a subtle way to build depth without relying on...
