by Jean Doeringsfeld | Jan 16, 2026 | Cards, Coloring, Companies, Friendship & Love, Occassions, Simon Says Stamp, Techniques, Thank You, Watercoloring
There are stamp sets that invite experimentation, and this one immediately felt like it could go in several directions. I loved the idea of taking the same floral image and letting color, texture, and layout do the work of differentiation. These three cards were...
by Jean Doeringsfeld | Jan 15, 2026 | Cards, Companies, Die Cutting, Humor, Occassions, Spellbinders, Techniques
Winter has a way of stripping things down. The holidays are over, routines are settling back in, and the pace feels slower but not necessarily easier. That in-between space is where this card landed for me, and honestly, the humor felt very appropriate. This card was...
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...
