An apple-picking-inspired card featuring a basketweave letterpress background, colorful apple branches, distressed edges, and warm rustic details.
An apple-picking-inspired card featuring a basketweave letterpress background, colorful apple branches, distressed edges, and warm rustic details.
Bold fall colors meet an unexpected twist in this striking pumpkin card featuring a deep blue pumpkin, rich orange background, gold embossing, and layered autumn leaves.
This watercolor floral birthday card combines blue peonies with a soft gray background inspired by an unexpected color palette I spotted on my commute. White embossing and layering stencils make it easy to create a bold yet elegant design.
Bright tulips and bold color come together in this cheerful thank you card. The layered floral design creates a vibrant background that lets the simple sentiment shine, making this card perfect for sending a thoughtful note to someone special.
Sharing today a bright floral thank you card featuring dimensional die-cut letters created directly from the background. This fun technique adds depth without covering the colorful BetterPress and stenciled design.
I’m excited to be joining Altenew’s July 2026 Release Blog Hop! This release put me straight into the Christmas-in-July spirit, and I couldn’t resist creating five holiday cards inspired by its beautiful new products. I hope these projects inspire you to get a head start on your own holiday crafting!
I’m using kraft cardstock as a background for soft pink florals and building a simple dimensional arrangement around them. The added ink blending and water texture gives the background just enough interest while keeping the focus on the flowers.
Today I’m sharing a cute and encouraging card featuring adorable safari animals and a soft pastel rainbow background. I had so much fun coloring these sweet images and creating a cheerful scene with layered details and a simple framed design. This card came together with a fun mix of soft ink blending, stenciling, and dimensional elements for a playful finished look.
Today I’m sharing a card where I paired a bold background with soft die-cut florals. I really enjoy this kind of contrast — it helps the focal point stand out while still keeping the overall design vibrant and balanced.