I’m Jean
I fell in love with card-making many years ago and I’ve been hooked on it ever since.
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Snack Goals + Card Dating
I’m not saying I chose this project because it gave me another excuse to use Chomper…but I’m also not not saying that. 😂
I combined Spellbinders’ One More Bite and Top It Off dies from the new Snack Goals Collection with the previously released Chomper dies. A little rainbow ink blending turned her into Chompette, and frankly, she has more personality than some people I know.
Holiday Dress Code
I’m not sure who decided a snowman needed a scarf and a dinosaur needed a santa hat, but I fully support both decisions.
These two cards for the Spellbinders October Clubs were a good excuse to play with a less traditional Christmas palette. I kept the layouts simple, using warm pinks, reds, and oranges to give the characters plenty of room to be their ridiculous little selves.
One is dressed for the occasion. The other may have eaten the occasion. Either way, I think they’re ready for Christmas.
Studio Notes | Soft Contrast for a Calm Design
Soft contrast creates harmony without sacrificing clarity. By using gentle shifts in tone and color instead of dramatic light and dark differences, a design can feel calm, cohesive, and inviting.
STAMPtember® 2026: Exclusive Stamps + Stencils Spotlight
Warm autumn oranges and yellows get a fresh twist with soft aqua in two cards featuring Simon Says Stamp’s new Graceful Moments stamps, stencils and dies and Watering Can die set.
Room to Bloom
I have a definite weakness for flowers with big, open petals. Give me plenty of room to play with color and shading, and I’m a happy camper.
For my latest project as an Altenew Ambassador, I used the Flowers & Flourishes stamp, die, and stencil bundle. I love how the large blooms can carry the entire design, so I let them take center stage and kept the rest of the card quiet. The soft lattice texture adds interest without asking for any attention of its own.
And yes, I chose purple. Some flowers just make the decision for you.
STAMPtember® 2026Collaboration: Pinkfresh Studio
Bright pinks, fresh greens, and plenty of white space give the Grace and Gratitude set from the Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember® 2026 collaboration with Pinkfresh Studio a cheerful, modern feel.
Just Enough
Knowing when to stop might be an underrated card-making skill! Fresh blue and green florals, plenty of white space, and a simple belly band came together for this clean STAMPtember® friendship card.
STAMPtember® 2026: Exclusive Boo!
The special Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember® 2026 BOO Bundle is here! I used the new Sweet Spirits and Boo Crew products to create two bright and playful Halloween cards with plenty of personality.
STAMPtember® 2026 Collaboration: Concord and 9th
The Concord & 9th × Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember® 2026 collaboration is here! I skipped one of the layers in the new Incredibly Grateful stamp set and let the bold yellow flowers and deep teal foliage take center stage.