Mind blown: a blog about paper crafting and cardmaking techniques

  • Classic Christmas Card Using Beginners Die Cutting Techniques

    Hello friends! I am so glad to be back with another Whimsy Stamps project. Today I am using beginners die cutting techniques to create a beautifully classic Christmas card. This card was super easy to make and I think you will love the process shown in the video below. I simply die cut all of…

  • Prickley Pear Stamps August New Release with Spinach and Ramona!

    Prickley Pear Stamps August New Release with Spinach and Ramona!

    Hello my sweet friends! Did you know that frogs are my favorite animals? Like I am obsessed. Hippos come in a close second, but today we’re going to focus on the cute frogs, Spinach and Ramona. These two are happily decorating their Christmas Tree with beautiful ornaments, some are dragon flies, others mushrooms mixed in…

  • How To Create a Haunted Mansion Inspired Halloween Card

    How To Create a Haunted Mansion Inspired Halloween Card

    Get ready to add a touch of spine-chilling elegance to your Halloween celebrations this year. As the holiday approaches, the opportunity to surprise your loved ones with a hauntingly beautiful gesture presents itself. Imagine their delight when they receive a Halloween card inspired by the eerie ambiance of a haunted mansion. In this guide, we…

  • Yana’s De-Light-Ful Christmas Collection by Spellbinders

    Hello, I am still in Christmas mode, but I have to admit I’d like to be at the beach. My craft room is a close second. With that said join me for another episode of Yana’s De-Light-Ful Christmas collection. I am loving this hotfoil heavy collection and will be sharing a few cards with you.…

  • Saltwater Taffy Color Inspired Christmas Card

    Saltwater Taffy Color Inspired Christmas Card

    Hello my friends. Have you enjoyed Christmas in July? I know I have and have decided to extend it into August. Today I am sharing a card inspired by the soft colors of Saltwater Taffy. That sounds weird right? But, sometimes we have to cure the sweet tooth. I think I did just that with…

  • Die Cutting Through Christmas in July with Pixi Dust Designs

    Die Cutting Through Christmas in July with Pixi Dust Designs

    Whew!!! Can you believe July is almost over? I’m still crafting my way through Christmas in July and plan on extending it through August! Today I am sharing three cards using some of the newest release from Pixi Dust Designs. I think you’re gonna love them!! The Penguin Mug Die is probably my favorite of…


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