by Jean Doeringsfeld | Jan 11, 2026 | Cards, Companies, Die Cutting, Occassions, Spellbinders, Techniques, Thank You
This card started with a love for florals that feel sculptural rather than flat. When I want that kind of detail and realism, Susan Tierney Cockburn’s designs are always where I turn. They invite you to slow down, shape each piece, and really enjoy the process. This...
by Jean Doeringsfeld | Jan 10, 2026 | AALL & Create, Cards, Coloring, Companies, Copic Coloring, Techniques
Hi there! There’s something magical about watching a bold design melt seamlessly into a soft, painterly background. For this card, I paired one of AALL & Create’s stunning floral rub-ons with a hand-applied touch of gesso to gently blur the edges and...
by Jean Doeringsfeld | Jan 9, 2026 | Cards, Companies, Die Cutting, Friendship & Love, Occassions, Spellbinders, Techniques
There are certain crafting themes I never even try to resist, and anything dog-related is firmly at the top of that list. This card came together quickly, simply because the joy factor was already built in before I even started. This sweet pup was created with the...
by Jean Doeringsfeld | Jan 8, 2026 | Cards, Companies, Hugs & Comfort, Inking Techniques, Occassions, Simon Says Stamp, Stenciling, Techniques
Hi there! Geometric designs do not come naturally to me. I tend to gravitate toward organic shapes, florals, and anything that feels a little more freeform. That is exactly why this card felt like such a good creative exercise. It pushed me just far enough outside my...
by Jean Doeringsfeld | Jan 6, 2026 | Cards, Companies, Die Cutting, Embossing Folders, Friendship & Love, Inking Techniques, Occassions, Spellbinders, Techniques
January always feels quieter in the studio. The rush of the holidays has passed, winter has settled in, and creativity starts to slow into a more thoughtful pace. This is usually when I reach for soft color, gentle texture, and designs that feel calm but hopeful....
