The Color of the Year

  Color plays a very integral role in designing cards and other papercraft projects – they can be bright or subtle, light or dark, bold or pastel. The Pantone Color Institute recently announced the Color of the Year for 2020 and it is called ‘Classic Blue.’ The Pantone color matching…

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Happy Snowman Z-fold Card

  I made this card as a cute Christmas card, but change the inside sentiment and you have a cute winter birthday card as well!     Cut Cardstock:  Base: Coastal Cabana – 11 1/2″ x 4 1/4″, score on long side at 2 3/4″  and 5 1/2″  Card Front:…

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Tutorial: Light and Peace Angel

  You can’t go wrong with angels when you want to make an elegant Christmas card. This angel from the Light and Peace stamp set is simple yet elegant when gold embossed and highlighted with just a hint of color.     Cut Cardstock: Card Base: Night of Navy – 8…

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I love November!

  I love the month of November! The days are getting shorter, the Michigan air is a bit cooler, and my gardens are put to bed for the winter. It’s time for hot cider and pumpkin pie! The anticipation of the upcoming holidays brings a smile to my face. And…

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