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Celebrate One of the Good Ones
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

Jules
5 days ago2 min read


Be a Comfort Companion
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

Jules
Mar 203 min read


Clever Cottontail Ideas
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

Jules
Feb 202 min read


Gentle Rememberance
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

Jules
Feb 62 min read


🌕 Super Moon for Spooky Season
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

Jules
Sep 26, 20252 min read


Go Fish for Stamps for Dad
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...

Jules
May 23, 20252 min read


Stacked Stamps
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...

Jules
Apr 4, 20252 min read


Layers of Reluctant Love
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...

Jules
Jan 24, 20251 min read


Through the Years
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:...

Jules
Jan 3, 20252 min read


Three Stamps, Three Inks, Three Cards
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...

Jules
Aug 23, 20242 min read


Beach Please
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...

Jules
Jul 12, 20241 min read


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

Jules
Jul 5, 20242 min read


Unlocking the Power: How to Create the Ultimate Super Hero Card
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...

Jules
Mar 22, 20241 min read


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

Jules
Dec 22, 20231 min read


Cheers & Beers
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...

Jules
Dec 15, 20231 min read


One Background = Three Cards
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...

Jules
Aug 18, 20231 min read


Keepin It Classy and Lit
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...

Jules
Jun 16, 20232 min read


Happy Dad's Day
Happy Friday! Today's card is tooling around with a couple of masculine stamp kits to create a fun Father's Day card for that handy dad...

Jules
Jun 2, 20231 min read


Masculine Cards: Ride It Out and Explore
Happy Friday, Unies! This is Julissa of Paper Gems by Jules ready to ride into the weekend with this masculine birthday card featuring...

Jules
Feb 24, 20231 min read


Happy Birthday, Ang!
Let’s all wish our very own, Angela Magnuson a happy birthday! Can you believe that this stunningly beautiful, small, creative, savy...

Jules
Jan 13, 20232 min read
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