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Easy Holiday Layout with a Dash of Holiday Cuteness
It’s officially that magical time of year when the craft table is covered in plaid paper, glittery scraps, and the faint smell of coffee and Distress Ink. Today, I’m sharing two festive cards featuring two adorable new stamps from Unity Stamp Company — A Little Ho Ho Ho and A Little Dash . What makes these cards so fun is that they share the same layout , but each one has its own little twist. Using one design to create two coordinating cards is a huge time-saver when you’r

Jules
Nov 213 min read


A Big & Easy Card with Pooh
There’s something so timeless and comforting about Winnie the Pooh — and this adorable BIG image makes for the sweetest card centerpiece! I couldn’t resist creating a simple yet striking design using this jumbo bear and a warm honey-toned palette. The Star of the Show Let’s talk about size first — this Pooh is BIG! He fills almost the entire front of an A2 card, which means you don’t need much else to make an impact. Just stamp, color, and you’ve got yourself a card that’s

Jules
Nov 142 min read


Some Ghost Stories are True
There’s something hauntingly charming about a good ghost story — especially when it’s paired with a touch of creativity and a dash of Halloween magic! For this spooky project, I used the new “Once Upon a Page” background stamp by Unity Stamp Co. It’s the perfect backdrop of vintage books that brings a touch of mystery and old-world charm to any card. Our little ghost friend — part of some hauntingly cute ephemera — steals the spotlight as he dives into his latest read. I la

Jules
Oct 311 min read


Bold Bauble Blunder
Sometimes, the best cards come from the biggest blunders. While playing with the October 2025 Kit of the Month - Bold Baubles stamp kit , I stamped these sweet, simple ornaments and started coloring them with my Prismacolor Pencils . I wanted rich, bold color with soft, smooth blending — so I grabbed my trusty Gamsol to make the magic happen. But somewhere between blending the red bauble and the green one… I slipped. My blending stump wandered outside the lines, smudging co

Jules
Oct 101 min read


Snuggle Up with the New Snugglebuck
The holidays are right around the corner, and Unity Stamp Company has once again delivered something magical in their October 2025 Kit of the Month . Meet Snugglebuck —the sweetest little reindeer who will absolutely steal the show on your holiday projects. With his cozy hat and big red nose, he’s full of charm and ready to bring joy to your handmade cards this season. For this card, I paired Snugglebuck with some festive background elements to create a playful, postal-inspi

Jules
Oct 32 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 262 min read


Digital Cuts for Unity Stamps: No More Fussy Cutting
Hey crafty friends! Today is we are going to get a little techy with our crafting. If you’re anything like me, you LOVE your Unity stamps...

Jules
Sep 123 min read


Festive Fall Coloring
Hello, crafty friends! I’m excited to share my latest creation using the September 2025 Kit of the Month: Harvest to Holiday from...

Jules
Sep 52 min read


Hang with Me and My Boos! 👻
Spooky season is one of my absolute favorites to craft for, and this card featuring the brand-new Unity Stamp Co. set “Hangin’ with My...

Jules
Aug 292 min read


Create to Destress with Unity Stamps
Hello crafty friends! 👋 It’s been a little while since I last shared a video (all the way back in December 2024!)—but I’m back today...

Jules
Aug 222 min read


Pawsitively Perfect for All Occasions!
Happy Friday! Let's celebrate all occassions with the new "Pawsitively Wrapped Up" stamp set by Unity Stamp Company! This adorable new...

Jules
Jul 252 min read


Ephemera is BEAR-y Fun!
Happy Friday! Today's blog features a Bear-y fun card with the KOM-panion stamp set "Wilder Still." This month the KOM was offered...

Jules
Jul 182 min read


Sweet Summer Card Layout Ideas
Happy Friday! I'm here with some sweet card layouts for your summer cards. All three cards feature the new July 2025 Whit Kit: Here's the...

Jules
Jul 113 min read


Summer Sweets
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...

Jules
Jun 272 min read


Clean and Simple with a Pop
Happy Friday crafty friends! Today I'm stamping with the new "Still Peckin' Fabulous" set by Unity Stamp Company. This witty stamp set...

Jules
Jun 202 min read


Contrary Colors
Happy Friday! I'm kicking off June with this giant luna moth featured in the new Sacred Flight stamp set in the latest release for the...

Jules
Jun 62 min read


Celebrating with Whit's Kit
Happy Friday! Let's celebrate Whit's birthday with this amazing May 2025 Whit Kit and all the goodies it comes with. I used all the fun...

Jules
May 302 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 232 min read


Rescue Tale Tags
Happy Friday Crafty Friends! It's Julissa of Paper Gems by Jules back on the blog with the three new Rescue Tale releases: JuneBug ,...

Jules
May 92 min read


Adding Subtle Dimension
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...

Jules
May 21 min read
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