I’m Jean
I fell in love with card-making many years ago and I’ve been hooked on it ever since.
Recent Posts
A Little Holiday Mischief
A snowy hillside, a glowing winter sky, and one adventurous penguin are all it takes to celebrate the fun side of the season. Today I’m sharing another card created with the July Spellbinders Club kits.
Ready for the Next Run
One little lift ticket was all it took to inspire this winter card! Today I’m sharing a playful skiing penguin created with the July Spellbinders Club kits and a design that brings back memories of a day on the slopes.
The Pun Picked the Card
Some stamp sets make you think. Others just make you laugh. This adorable hot dog dachshund from the Hero Arts Coney Club Collection definitely falls into the second category, and I couldn’t resist turning him into a cheerful birthday card.
Studio Notes | Letting the Background Do the Work
When a background establishes mood and texture, it can do much of the design work on its own. A thoughtful background allows focal elements to remain simple while still creating depth and visual interest.
Next Chapter Energy
Simon Says Stamp’s Rainbow Splash Graduation Greetings set inspired this bold milestone card featuring layered stars, rich academic color, and fussy-cut focal details that bring strong celebratory energy without losing clean design balance. Proof that graduation cards can absolutely feel polished, modern, and just a little dramatic.
Sisterhood, Spotlights, and Tiny Scissors
Simon Says Stamp’s Best Sister stamp set inspired this playful three-card collection featuring bright spotlight ink blending, Copic-colored sister pairs, and enough fussy cutting to fully commit to the cause. These designs prove that sweet character cards can absolutely feel polished, modern, and full of personality.
Pattern Play Cocktails
Simon Says Stamp’s Dot Petal Pattern stencil became the unexpected star of this Always There release card duo, creating both bold patterned glass details and a fresh spotlight backdrop. These cocktail-inspired designs prove that one well-loved product can quietly carry an entire creative collection.
Layered Petals and a Little Drama (+ Instagram Hop)
Simon Says Stamp’s Gorgeous Hydrangea Embossing Folder and Die set creates beautifully layered floral dimension, combining embossed texture with popped-up die cuts for maximum visual impact. Soft Distress Spray Stain watercoloring adds gentle movement, proving once again that dimension really does deserve its moment.
Together by Design – My Oxide Ink Obsession
This month’s Together by Design collaboration focused on Distress Oxide Inks, and I leaned fully into my favorite way to use them: rainbow ink blending. These three cards use smooth blended gradients over graphic stencil designs to create movement, color, and lots of clean white space without needing complicated techniques or section-by-section blending.