by Jean Doeringsfeld | Jan 13, 2026 | Cards, Companies, Die Cutting, Humor, Occassions, Spellbinders, Techniques
There are days when creativity is less about beauty and more about honesty. This card came together during one of those moments, when humor felt like the most accurate response to everything happening around me. The This Is Life collection...
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...
