by Jean Doeringsfeld | Jul 9, 2026 | Cards, Christmas, Companies, Die Cutting, Inking Techniques, Occassions, Spellbinders, Techniques
There are two kinds of people after the first big snowfall. Some admire it from inside with a mug of something warm. The rest immediately start looking for the nearest hill. This little penguin definitely belongs in the second group. I enjoy making my own background....
by Jean Doeringsfeld | Jul 6, 2026 | Cards, Companies, Die Cutting, Spellbinders, Techniques
It’s the 6th of the month and that means the NEW Spellbinders Clubs are released to NON Club Members! I have a confession. I’ve never been particularly graceful on skis. I admire people who effortlessly carve their way down a mountain while...
by Jean Doeringsfeld | Jul 5, 2026 | Cards, Coloring, Companies, Friendship & Love, Hero Arts, Occassions, Techniques
I’m convinced there are two kinds of stamp sets: the ones you buy because you have a plan…and the ones you buy because they make you laugh. This one definitely falls into the second category. The moment I saw a dachshund wearing a hot dog bun, I knew...
by Jean Doeringsfeld | Jun 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. Sometimes the most effective design decision happens before the focal elements...
by Jean Doeringsfeld | Jun 15, 2026 | Cards, Coloring, Companies, Copic Coloring, Die Cutting, Holidays & Special Events, Occassions, Other Occassions, Simon Says Stamp, Techniques
Graduation cards have a very specific job: celebrate a major milestone without accidentally looking like either a kindergarten certificate or a corporate awards banquet. Naturally, I took that as a personal design challenge. For this card, I used Simon Says Stamp’s...
