Sometimes the best card backgrounds are hiding right in your scrap bin! For this card featuring the new Knit Wits stamp set, I wanted the adorable image to take center stage while creating a background that was simple, cozy, and a little unexpected. Instead of reaching for a full sheet of patterned paper, I pulled out three coordinating patterns from the Chillin Paper Pack and turned them into a fun quilt-like background. It’s a great way to use those smaller pieces of paper

If you've been around here for a while, you know I'm all about stretching my supplies and finding new ways to create. Today's card is a little different because there isn't a single stamped image on it! 😱 Before you panic, hear me out... One of the things I love most about Unity Stamp Company is that they're so much more than amazing stamps. From stencils and dies to papers, ephemera, and embellishments, Unity has everything you need to create unique cards—and today's projec

If you've ever looked at your dog and thought, "Yep... that's exactly how I feel today," then the new Ween You've Had Enough stamp set from Unity Stamp Company is about to become your new favorite. These two lovable dachshunds perfectly capture those everyday moods we all experience—from completely peopled-out to hoping the day asks very little of us. Their droopy expressions, oversized eyes, and hilarious sentiments make them impossible not to smile at. For these two cards,

There’s something about a vintage motorcycle and an old-school gas pump that just feels like strength, nostalgia, and quiet resilience. That’s exactly why the One of the Good Ones stamp set is such a perfect choice for Father’s Day cards. It captures that rugged, dependable energy so many of us associate with the dads and father figures in our lives. With Father’s Day around the corner, this design leans into a masculine aesthetic without sacrificing artistry. The rich, moo

Sometimes a small story from across the world reminds us of something deeply human. Recently, a baby monkey named Punch captured hearts around the globe. Punch is a Japanese macaque born in July 2025 at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan. Shortly after he was born, his mother abandoned him — something that can happen with young or stressed mothers in the wild. Zookeepers stepped in and began hand-raising him, feeding him with a bottle and caring for him while he grew stronger. Becaus

There’s something powerful about a dream that feels just a little bigger than you are. The sentiment “Think Big. Dream Bigger.” is more than a phrase — it’s permission. Permission to explore new techniques. Permission to layer boldly. Permission to let your creativity feel a little wild and wonderfully harebrained. This card featuring the adorably new Clever Cottontail stamp celebrates that fearless spirit. Our wide-eyed bunny looks like he’s deep in thought, sketching out

There’s a softness to this scene that immediately slows you down. The arched bridge, still water, bare trees, and—most poignantly—the empty bench . It’s a place that feels familiar, like somewhere you’ve sat before with someone you love, or somewhere you might return alone, carrying memories with you. The sentiment, “What is remembered, lives.” from the Navigating Grief stamp set is simple but powerful. It doesn’t try to fix the grief. It honors it. Symbolism in the Design

Happy Friday, crafty friends! There’s something so magical about a glowing moonlit sky filled with bats. This card captures that perfect spooky-season vibe with a forest silhouette, a big glowing moon, and eerie bats flying above. Let’s walk through exactly how to make it — step by step — so you can create your own hauntingly beautiful card! 🖌️ Step-by-Step Tutorial 1. Create the Moon Background Using the Antique Linen and Old Paper Distress Ink, color the Super Moon Stenc

Happy Friday! Happy crafty friends, this is Jules of Paper Gems by Jules on the blog today with a Fisherman Father's Day card. Father's...

It's a new month, which means Unity Stamp Company has released their new memberships! I'm kicking off the month with these fun stamps...

Happy Friday Crafty Friends! Don't let this new Pissy Kitty ruin your Valentine's Day. He's actually a little love bug. This latest...

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 Friday, Unies! It's Julissa of Paper Gems by Jules on the blog with 3 cards featuring 3 stamps using 3 colors! The new...

It's Fri-Yay! Today we are diving into the July 2024 Whit Kit: Happy Hour that you're SHORE to love! This new Whit Kit is full of...

Happy Friday! Today I'm making a splash in this Friday's blog with some "No-Line" coloring featuring the new Positive Currents stamp...

This is such a super fun card featuring stamps from C.C. Designs and Whimsy Stamps! A friend recently announced that she is having a...

Happy Friday crafty friends! Today, I'm sharing the new Winters Trust, Forest & Fortitude Stamp set on a card using some repeat stamping...

Happy Friday! I'm on the blog today with a fun birthday card for the guy who loves a good beer! The latest Angie guy is a stud sporting...

Happy Friday! This is Julissa of Paper Gems by Jules and today we are doing some inking that is out of this world! I was so inspired by...

Beep! Beep! Let's ride into the weekend with this classy muscle car from the new "Keepin It Classy" stamp kit. This kit is perfect for...