I’m so excited to be sharing this card as part of the Global Design Project Design Team for challenge #GDP543 This week’s theme is all about PATTERNS… and I had so much fun leaning into this one! My finished ‘patterns’ themed card Creating a Patterned Background For my card, I wanted the background to really be the star of the…
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Global Design Project #GDP543 | Patterned Background Card
Bay Window Fun Fold Card | Cute as a Bug Suite
If you love a card with dimension… this one is such a fun one to try!Today I’m sharing a Bay Window fun fold card created using the Stampin’ Up! Cute as a Bug suite, and I am obsessed with how this design creates a little “scene” across the front of the card. What is a Bay Window Card? This style…
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Mini Album Style Fun Fold Card | Cute as a Bug Suite
If you love interactive cards… this one is going to steal your heart 💕Today I’m sharing a fun fold card that opens up into a mini album-style design, complete with pull-out pieces and sweet little spaces for messages. It’s the kind of card that feels extra special—like a gift and a card all in one! I created this project using…
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BBQ-Themed Birthday Card with Sketch #33 | Easy Cardmaking Idea
If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to create themed cards, this one is such a winner! 🍔Today’s card was created using Sketch #33 from The Stamping Lounge Sketch Box, and I love how the sketch made it so simple to bring this BBQ-inspired idea to life. the finished BBQ themed card The star of the show is…
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Easy Cardmaking with Sketch #22 | Using Your Stash + Painted Illusions DSP
If you’ve been following along with my recent cards, you’ll know I’ve been loving creating with The Stamping Lounge Sketch Box… and today’s card is another perfect example of why 💕This design today features Sketch #22, and honestly—it made putting this card together so quick and easy. No overthinking.No second guessing.Just a layout that works 🙌 The Card Details For…
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Cardmaking Made Easy with Sketch #15 | The Stamping Lounge Sketch Box
If you’ve ever sat down to craft and thought “where do I even start?”… this is exactly where sketches come in 💡Today’s card was created using Sketch #15 from The Stamping Lounge Sketch Box—and it’s the perfect example of how a simple layout can take all the guesswork out of designing. Not only did I use this sketch to create…
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Use Your Stash: Quick & Easy Card Making with a Simple Sketch
Let’s talk about something we all have… a very well-loved craft stash 😅For this project, I reached into my stash and pulled out a retired embossing folder for that gorgeous textured background—and honestly, I love how it completely transforms the card. It’s such a great reminder that you don’t always need the latest supplies to create something beautiful. Sometimes it’s…
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A Fresh Look at the 2026–2028 In Colours + A Simple Sketch to Spark Creativity
There’s something so exciting about opening up brand new crafting supplies… and even better when you get to play with them straight away! ✨In my recent YouTube live, I shared an unboxing of some gorgeous new Stampin’ Up! products and couldn’t resist creating a card right then and there using the beautiful new Moonlit Flora Suite.This card was the result—and…
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Multi Panel Slider Card Tutorial (Interactive Fun Fold You’ll Love!)
Sometimes a card is more than just paper… it tells a story 💛Today I’m sharing a Multi Panel Slider Card that has such a fun interactive element—when you pull the tab, the panels slide and reveal a hidden message inside. It’s one of those cards that makes people pause, smile… and then open it again just to see how it…
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Swing Out Surprise Card with the Lovely & Beautiful Suite
Interactive cards always have a way of capturing attention, and this Swing Out Surprise Card is no exception. This design was created during a class with Kylie and Bruno Bertucci at the Online Stamping Retreat, and it’s one of those folds that looks intricate but is so fun to put together. I used the beautiful Stampin’ Up! Lovely & Beautiful…
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Expanding Pop-Up Wedding Card with the Lovely & Beautiful Suite
One of my favourite parts of attending the Online Stamping Retreat is learning new card folds and techniques from incredibly talented demonstrators. This Expanding Pop-Up Card was a project I created during a class taught by Lisa Curcio, and it’s such a clever and interactive design. At first glance the card looks like a beautifully layered floral card, but when…
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