Mind blown: a blog about paper crafting and cardmaking techniques
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Make a Teacher Smile with a Rainbow and Her Favorite Cuppa!
Teachers pour their hearts into shaping young minds—so why not pour them a little love in return? This cheerful, interactive card is the perfect way to say thank you with a touch of whimsy, a dash of sparkle, and of course… her favorite drink in hand! 🍵 For this project, I featured three of my…
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You’re Killing Me… Feeling Magical, but a Little Stabby
Sometimes a card just wants to have it all—majestic ocean vibes and a touch of sass. Today’s creation features the Oh Whale stamp set from Pajama Crafter Stamps, and it’s definitely making waves! For the front of the card, I started with a circle spotlight stencil from my stash to mask out a space for…
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Summer Nights, Bright Lights, and Good Eats
I can almost taste the Stadium Foods as I write this. There’s something about the anticipation of warm summer nights—sitting under bright stadium lights, cheering for your team, and digging into all those nostalgic treats—that brings instant joy. Give me cracker jacks, a cool soda, maybe even a giant soft pretzel, and I’m one happy…
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Made-to-Order Magic: Lady Bug Gift Card Holder for Craft Roulette
This week’s Craft Roulette challenge brought a fun mix of creativity and constraints — just the way I like it! The project needed to include: Here’s how I brought it all together: 🌟 Gift Card Holder: I started with the Lady Bug Gift Card Holder from Pajama Crafter Stamps — a charming, interactive way to…
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Foil + Wobble? Yes, Please! ⚾️✨ | Baseball Vibes + Champion in the Making
Hey friends! Joy here—and today I’m sharing a card that’s shiny, sporty, and so much fun to make! was totally channeling my inner glam girl with this one: Copic coloring, clean lines, and a touch (okay, maybe a lot) of foil. 😄 I used the new Baseball Vibes Flash Cards along with the adorable Champion…
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Stamp Wars Recap: Who’s Your Caddy Chaos!
Stamp Wars was an absolute blast this time around—and the star of the show? The hilarious and quirky Who’s Your Caddy stamp! Four of us were thrown into the crafty battlefield, armed with the same tools: Spring Plaids patterned paper, the Who’s Your Caddy stamp set, and the cheeky Dang Whoa Yikes die. Sounds easy…