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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


My Top 5 Must-Have Crafty Tools for 2026
Start the New Year with Less Frustration and More Creativity A new year always feels like a fresh creative reset—new ideas, new projects, and maybe even a little promise to make crafting more enjoyable and less frustrating. After a full year at my craft table, I can confidently say these five tools earned a permanent spot within arm’s reach. They weren’t just used… they were loved . If you’re looking to upgrade your craft space or treat yourself to tools that truly make a di

Jules
Jan 13 min read


Hello Winter - Squared
Happy Friday, crafty friends! The holidays are fast approaching and it's time to shake things up with the Winter Shake Up stamp set ....

Jules
Dec 13, 20241 min read


My New Favorite Crafty Thing!!
Okay... I haven't been blogging, but I feel the need to share my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE NEW CRAFTY TOOL... This is the Postage Collage Bundle...

Jules
Jan 31, 20242 min read


Puppy Love
Hey crafty friends! I'm here today with an easy way to use the new Dog Silhouette series into a "picture perfect" card! I used a few...

Jules
Oct 13, 20232 min read


Fairyland Card
Happy Friday! Let's enter this weekend with a little magic! This is Julissa of Paper Gems by Jules on the blog with the new Fairyland...

Jules
Jun 23, 20232 min read


Birthday Cocktail Blend
Happy Fri-YAY, Crafty Friends! This is Julissa of Paper Gems by Jules on the blog today sharing a birthday card inspired by a Spicy...

Jules
Apr 28, 20232 min read


KOM for the WIN-ter
Happy Friday! This is Julissa of Paper Gems by Jules and I'm still gushing over this past weekend with the beautiful souls of Unity...

Jules
Sep 23, 20223 min read


For that Mountain Man
Happy first Friday of June! Today I'm sharing a fun and easy card to make for those outdoorsy people in your life. These will be...

Jules
Jun 3, 20222 min read


No-Coloring Cards
Happy Friday! It's Jules of Paper Gems by Jules back on the blog to share a no-coloring card idea I had using one of my favorite...

Jules
Apr 8, 20222 min read


With Sympathy
Just a few days ago I posted on the Unity {Show & Tell} Facebook group wondering what types of cards or techniques crafters wanted to see...

Jules
Jul 30, 20211 min read


Through the Trees
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all looking forward to a wonderful weekend. This is Julissa of Paper Gems by Jules and today I’m sharing a...

Jules
Jan 22, 20212 min read
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