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30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge 2025 – Day 3

Card Making

3 Nov

Hello crafty friends! Welcome to Day 3 of the challenge! Today is our first Sketch Challenge of the season — a clean, versatile layout that’s perfect for playing with layers, shapes, and proportions. Sketches give just enough structure to get you moving, while still leaving plenty of room to make it your own. You can join the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/402697680705619/…
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30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge 2025 – Day 2

Card Making

2 Nov

Hello crafty friends! Welcome to Day 2 of the challenge! Today’s prompt is Candy Cottage — a theme that invites us to lean into the sweetest parts of Christmas. Think pastel pinks, sugary mints, and the smell of fresh-baked gingerbread. It’s that feeling of childhood wonder wrapped up in a swirl of peppermint and sparkle. This one’s all about creating…
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30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge 2025 – Day 1

Card Making

1 Nov

Hello crafty friends! The 30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge is officially underway, and we’re starting with a prompt that couldn’t be more fitting — Merry & Bright Beginnings. There’s something about this time of year that calls for shimmer, sparkle, and a bit of bold colour, so I decided to dive straight into the rainbow for my first project….
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Create a Lovely Birthday Card with Simon Says Stamp’s Graceful Swans Stamp Set

Card Making

20 Oct

Hello crafty friends! There’s something so timeless about a softly painted scene, and today’s card captures just that with the Graceful Swans Stamp Set from Simon Says Stamp’s Sugar & Spice Release. This beautiful set inspired a tranquil birthday design that feels elegant, classic, and full of charm — perfect for those who love nature-inspired cards with a painterly touch….
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Alex Syberia Designs Christmas Bouquet Die Set | Choose Joy Every Day

Card Making

12 Oct

Hello crafty friends! Today, I’m sharing a festive card that’s full of cheer and sparkle — created with the Christmas Bouquet Die Set from Alex Syberia Designs. This set captures the heart of the season perfectly with its bold florals, detailed leaves, and endless layering possibilities. It’s a true show-stopper for any Christmas project! Why you’ll love the Christmas Bouquet…
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Alex Syberia Designs Bow-Ho-Ho Release & Giveaway

Card Making

10 Oct

Hello crafty friends! I’m so excited to be joining Alex Syberia Designs for their Bow-Ho-Ho Release Blog Hop! This festive new collection is bursting with Christmas charm — from bows and wreaths to adorable seasonal sentiments — it’s everything you need to create cheerful holiday cards that sparkle with joy. Today, I’m featuring the Build-A-Bow Christmas Tree Die Set, and…
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Those layered petals. That rich autumn palette. Th Those layered petals. That rich autumn palette. That depth against the dark background…

This card was created using the Ornamental Poppies Layering Die Set from @altenewllc and honestly, it’s one of those sets that makes you feel like an absolute pro just by layering cardstock.

The dimension.
The movement.
The drama.

If you love bold florals that fill an entire card front with ease, this set is a must.

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✨ Organising my Stellar Sequins… because they dese ✨ Organising my Stellar Sequins… because they deserve it ✨

I genuinely think these are some of the prettiest embellishments in my stash. The colour blends, the shimmer, the mix of sizes — they just catch the light perfectly on a card.

Every mix gives you multiple sizes, which means instant depth and dimension without even trying. A few scattered sequins and suddenly your card feels finished.

I’ve separated mine by size in stackable containers so I can grab exactly what I need (and avoid rummaging through packets mid-craft 😅), but honestly… they’re beautiful however you store them.

If you haven’t tried the Stellar Sequins yet, they’re one of those small additions that make a big difference.

Which colour mix are you obsessed with right now? ✨

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Happy Valentine’s Day, crafty friends ❤️🍒 This on Happy Valentine’s Day, crafty friends ❤️🍒

This one’s for you.

Thank you for the likes, the comments, the shares, the link clicks, the encouragement, the messages… all of it. This community genuinely means the world to me and I don’t say that lightly.

I created this bold cherry Valentine using the This is Big Sentiments: Love Stamp Set from @papertreyink — and that oversized “Love” felt pretty appropriate today 🥰

The playful cherry background was created using stencils from @mydiamondpress — just enough fun to keep it sweet without stealing the spotlight from that big statement sentiment.

If you’d like to see how it came together, the full tutorial and supply list are live on the blog (link in bio 🍒).

Sending you all the crafty love today ❤️

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✨ I’m so excited to be speaking at the Card Maker ✨ I’m so excited to be speaking at the Card Maker Success Summit! ✨

This February I’ll be teaching:
Stretch Your Sketches: One Layout, Endless Possibilities 💌

I’ll be showing you how to take one simple layout and turn it into multiple completely different card designs — helping you get more from the sketches you already love.

I’ll also be featuring the gorgeous Rainbow Crafting Kit from @kingstoncrafts 🌈 which is perfect for stretching those designs in full colour.

🗓 February 26 – March 1

Registration is FREE, with VIP options available if you’d like extended access and bonuses.

👉 Comment SUMMIT and I’ll send it to you 💌

Let’s stretch those sketches ✨

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Sometimes you just need to see a card in motion to Sometimes you just need to see a card in motion to appreciate all the little details 🤍⏳

This one was created using the Timeless Sands Die Set from @altenewllc, layered with soft blush florals and finished with splatter and delicate dimension. I love how the hourglass adds meaning — it feels reflective, grateful, and quietly powerful.

“Forever Grateful” just felt like the perfect sentiment.

Would you use this design for a thank you card or something more sentimental? And tell me — are you a clean and simple crafter, or do you love building up those layers like I do? 👀✨

Full details and supply list are on my blog if you’d like a closer look. #Altenew #AltenewFebruaryRelease #Cardmaking #HandmadeCard #Papercraft
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