I’m Jean
I fell in love with card-making many years ago and I’ve been hooked on it ever since.
Recent Posts
He Had Me at “Moo”
Some stamp sets make you smile before you even start creating. This adorable little cow from the Simon Says Stamp Every Happiness release was one of those products for me.
Stories in Ink
The Storybook Illustrations Collection by Josh Griffiths reminded me that not every card needs more. Sometimes the strongest design choice is trusting beautiful artwork enough to let it tell the story. In today’s post I’m sharing two woodland-inspired cards, along with the creative mindset that shaped both designs. Visit my blog for the full story, project details, and linked supplies.
Together by Design – A Playful Endearment
This month’s Together by Design collaboration started with the same product for everyone, the CZ Design “Ho” die by @czdesign. Instead of thinking only about Christmas, our group embraced the playful way “ho” has become an ironic term of endearment among close friends. It was so much fun seeing how one little die inspired completely different cards. Here’s where my version landed. 😊
Easy Breezy Pinwheel Card + Blog Hop
When I saw these adorable critters holding tiny pinwheels, I knew they needed one giant pinwheel to gather around. Today’s card for the Simon Says Stamp Every Happiness Blog Hop features a handmade interactive pinwheel with a fun surprise.
A Different Kind of Inspiration
One of the best parts of crafting with friends is seeing ideas you might never have discovered on your own. Today’s card from the Simon Says Stamp Every Happiness release was inspired by stepping outside my usual color palette and trying something a little different.
Who Says Christmas Has to Be Red and Green?
Who says Christmas cards have to be red and green? Today I’m sharing a soft, non-traditional holiday card featuring the Spectacular Bear from the Spellbinders Spectacular Christmas Collection. With just one tiny holly embellishment, this design becomes a Christmas card while still feeling versatile enough for almost any occasion.
Hey, Boo! Let’s Chill.
Who says Halloween has to be orange and black? Today I’m sharing two pastel cards from the Hero Arts Summerween Collection that prove ghosts can be sweet, flowers belong on everything, and spooky can absolutely be adorable.
Squad Ghouls for Summer Vacation
Forget haunted houses – these ghosts are spending the summer by the pool and sipping bubble tea! Today I’m sharing two playful cards from the Hero Arts Summerween Collection that prove Halloween can be just as sweet as it is spooky.
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.