I’m revisiting a project I shared years ago – an easel calendar card. Back in 2023, I created a version of this card using different product. I was gifted some little calendars at the beginning of the month (thanks Sheryl!) and decided to use them to make thank you cards for January orders. See the 2023 easel calendar card. I…
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I love scrapbooking with a card kit and will create a layout with almost every card kit I purchase. The reason I’m drawn to card kits is because they make for such great starting points for layout and the Lots to Love kit was no exception. I was drawn to the colours, texture and dimension in this kit. The texture…
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Today I’m sharing this stash busting trusty tools layout with you. But before we get into the specifics, let me share what inspired this layout. For the last couple weeks my husband and I have been getting things ready to transition my father-in-law from hospital to an extended care facility. He went into the hospital at the end of November…
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A New Way to Scrapbook Together – From Anywhere! Have you ever wished you had a little more motivation, guidance, and community when it comes to scrapbooking? Or maybe you love memory keeping but struggle to actually use the kits and supplies you already have? This year, I’m excited to introduce a brand new bi-monthly virtual scrapbook class designed to…
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Love creating beautiful, handmade cards but need the flexibility to craft on your own time? I’ve got just the thing! It’s time for another card class to go. This one featuring products from Stampin’ Up!® Lovely Blossoms suite. This class to go is designed to help you make 6 cards right at your kitchen table – no need to attend a…
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Today I’m sharing a simple 4 pocket fold that can be used as a stand alone project, gift, added to a mini album, scrapbook layout or a junk journal. It’s the perfect stash busting project. Grab a piece of pretty paper from your stash and craft along with me. This pocket can be created in a variety of sizes. You…
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I have an 8-card one sheet wonder to share with you today. This one is focused around those cut apart pattern papers that you may have in your stash. If you don’t have any of these types of patten papers, you can cut a regular pattern paper the same way I do and use the cards I share as inspiration….
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Today I’m sharing a couple of the art journal pages I’ve created so far this year. This is an ongoing project that I working on throughout 2026. I started this book a few years ago but it didn’t last long. This year will be a bit different because I’m combining it with another challenge called the Full Deck Challenge led…
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Today I’m sharing something a little different – how to cover an old book. This is a great way to repurpose a book you don’t use or have found in a local thrift shop. It’s better to give it a new life than for it to end up in the trash. One of the things my husband and I love…
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In today’s post I’m sharing my 2026 reading journal set up. I’m continuing in my Leuchtturm 1917 notebook. It’s the same one I’ve been using as a reading journal since 2023. I decided to go with a more vintage vibe this year. A friend picked up a book lovers junk journal book (by Ciao Bella Paper) for me that includes…
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I was recently asked to make a custom journal for a client. She wanted to give it to her teenage grand daughter for Christmas. I was so excited to make this for her. My client gave me an idea of what she was looking for but then gave me the freedom to run with it however I chose. Here’s what…
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