A sunny, summery card with a splash of watermelon sweetness. If you’ve been craving a card that feels like pure summer happiness, this one is un-frog-gettable . Today’s card features the absolutely adorable Lily Pads & Sunshine  stamp set , paired with bright watermelon patterns and just enough whimsy to make anyone smile. Our little froggy friend is standing tall, balloon in hand, spreading love the only way a frog can— toad-ally  and completely sincerely. Let’s Talk About T

If you’re looking for a card that’s equal parts sweet, whimsical, and heartfelt, this Hop to My Heart  design checks all the boxes. This adorable bunny holding a "Be Mine" heart is perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or just-because happy mail. Today I’m walking you through how to recreate this card step by step, plus sharing the exact supplies I used so you can easily craft along. Step-by-Step Instructions 1. Stamp the Focal Image Stamp the bunny image onto smooth wh

There’s something about the start of a new year that naturally invites reflection. Instead of rushing headfirst into resolutions and packed calendars, I wanted my first card of the year to set a different tone—one rooted in slowing down . The “No Rush Now”  stamp from the January 2026 Kit of the Month  felt like the perfect image to kick things off. This quiet little scene speaks volumes without saying too much, and honestly, that’s the energy I want to carry into the year a

As the year comes to a close, I love taking a moment to reflect on the crafty products and companies that truly stood out at my craft table. These aren’t just things I tried once — they’re the brands I reached for again and again, the ones that sparked creativity, told stories, and made this year extra meaningful. Today I’m sharing my Top 5 Crafty Companies of the Year  — the ones that earned a permanent place in my heart and  my stash. I’ll be adding photos and affiliate lin

My final blog post of 2025 If you’re expecting a calm, reflective, perfectly polished end-of-year blog post… you’re definitely in the wrong place. I’m closing out 2025 the only way that feels appropriate: with sarcasm, side-eye, and brand-new stamps from the Pissy Kitty collection . These two cards— Leg Day  and Cupid —are basically the emotional support animals we all need as the calendar flips to a new year. Let’s be honest: New Year energy is overrated. Pissy Kitty gets it

If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that dogs have an extraordinary way of filling our lives with pure, uncomplicated love. So today’s cards are all about celebrating our furry family members with the beautiful “Puppy Paws”  and coordinating dog-themed designs. Puppy Paws  is one of the KOM-panion Kits  from the December 2025 - Kit of the Month . This pair of cards features two sweet pups—each with its own personality—paired with soft backgrounds, earthy tones, and

Happy Friday! We've had a heatwave by us, so let's end the month with some sweetness and these cute critters from the June 2025 Kit of...

Happy Friday crafty friends! This is Julissa of Paper Gems by Jules  on the blog today with a clean and simple card with a liiiiiiittle...

This weekend's blog has a little history as inspired by the stunning Aztec Sun stencil by A Colorful Life Designs . When seeing this...

Happy Friday crafty friends!  It's Julissa of Paper Gems by Jules  on the blog kicking off a new month using the March 2025 KOM: Chapters...

Just because Valentine's Day has passed, that doesn't mean we stop celebrating love. Let me introduce you to the new Rescue Tale: Sandy ....

Happy Valentine's Day! Let's show some love for all those four legged friends with this latest line of Rescue Tales stamps ! Today's blog...

🎉 Happy Friday, Crafty Friends! 🎉 Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and if you've been in a long-term love affair (with your...

Oh happy Friday! This may just be my most favorite release by Unity, EVER! From the loving heart and creative mind of Ang, the Rescue...

Happy Friday! Today we're making a simple card that is fun and easy to make! And this card was inspired by the recent announcement by our...

Happy New Year! It's the first Friday of a new year and I had to start with the beautiful imagery of the January 2025 Kit of the Month:...

Happy Holidays, Crafty Friends! As we find ourselves in the midst of festive celebrations (and perhaps a few cocktails!), let’s raise a...

Happy Friday Crafty Friends! Get ready to kick off a purr-fect weekend with the new Purr-ty Cats stamp set . These super easy cards are...

Hey Crafty Friends!  Today I'm sharing a fun way to create a not so typical Valentine's Day card with some Unity dies and the adorable...

Happy Friday, crafty friends! We rounding out another year of amazing stamps by Unity Stamp Company. For this blog, I was drawn to the...