Mind blown: a blog about paper crafting and cardmaking techniques

  • You Can Do What? With Stencil Butters and Stamping. Something New in Our Arsenal of Skills

    Hi friends! You know I like to work with many mediums, but I need to justify the purchase try to come up at least 5 ways to use before taking the plunge. At a recent class I taught in Somerset Kentucky, I demoed The Crafters Work Shop Stencil Butters and I paired them with the…

  • My Monthly Hero Arts Kit Unboxing and Threes Cards

    Hi friends! This evening I did a little bit of crafting for myself. Sometimes you need that therapeutic time to adjust to the world around you. I was pleasantly surprised to find the kit featured soft blues and greens with a beautiful woodland die and florals. It was exactly what the doctor ordered. The My…

  • Spellbinders July 2023 Club Kit Hop and Giveaway

    Spellbinders July 2023 Club Kit Hop and Giveaway

    Hi friends it’s so exciting to hop along with Spellbinders and seeing all of the magnificent inspiration from all of the designers. I may sound like a broken record, but my eyes light up every month when I open the mail to find all of my Club Kits. I’m like a child on Christmas morning,…

  • I Believe in Santa and Friends

    I Believe in Santa and Friends

    I’m curious are you enjoying Christmas in July or are you still wanting your toes in the sand? I want both!!! Today I am sharing a fun Holiday Snow Globe card using my favorite Whimsy Stamps products. I had a ball creating this and hope you enjoy it too. Be sure to check out the…

  • What you need to know about Spellbinders Betterpress System

    Hello friends! Needless to say I am in love with the Betterpress System from Spellbinders! I literally took it out of the box and started using it like it had been in my craft room for years. I did a Facebook Live that discusses how to use the system, I tried it with the suggested…

  • Christmas in July with Spellbinders Club Kits

    Christmas in July with Spellbinders Club Kits

    Hello my friends! How’s your July treating you? For me it’s been a balmy, yet snowy climate in my craft room. Today I am sharing some inspiration using the Spellbinders July 2023 Club Kits. Let’s check it out!! For this card I stamped the Clear Stamp/ Die Club onto white paper and colored it with…


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