Card-sized background dies are a powerhouse craft supply to have in your paper crafting stash. Today I'll show you SIX different ways to make a thank you card with just a background die and a simple sentiment. (Plus, maybe just a circle die or two.) Think about how you can use the background dies and simple sentiments already in your stash, to make these ideas your own! This blog post contains affiliate links. When you shop through my links I receive compensation at no cost to you. Thank you from the bottom of my crafty heart! Monochromatic Background With a POP of Shine: First, let's start wi ..read more

Graduation season is almost upon us and it's so special to honor the grads in our life with handmade cards and gifts. It's a season filled with nostalgia and celebration and maybe a teensy bit of stress as we help our graduates cross the finish line. Make your graduates a card, gift card holder, or party decor that's customized just for them, using their school colors. They'll love the extra thought and time you put in to celebrate their accomplishments. Today I'll share some simple ideas you can start with, to knock out your graduation cards in no time! This blog post contains affiliate links ..read more

Hey honey! Just wanted to buzzz by to share the Sweet As Honey stamp set from Impression Obsession. It's part of the latest release at IO and we're celebrating with a blog hop to share all the new sweets. Plus, I have a simple stencil layering idea that you can try TODAY using stencils in your stash. This blog post contains affiliate links. When you purchase through my links, I receive compensation at no cost to you. Thank you from the bottom of my crafty heart! The Sweet as Honey stamp set is the cornerstone of some new products that work perfectly together. The stamp set has a variety of S ..read more

Whether you'd rather head to the beach, the woods, the lake, or drive cross country, I've got a card for your travels. Let's go on a summer adventure together, with cards to celebrate our favorite getaways. And the best part? All of these cards feature stamps and dies that are part of this week's Featured Sale category at Impression Obsession. Ready to jump in? First up, let's head to the beach: This cute mini-slimline (6x3.5-inches) is a fun size to create with, and it was the perfect shape for my beach beauties to relax on their private beach. Torn paper, and watercolor add fun color and te ..read more

Looking for some cheerful thank you card ideas, using simple die cut flowers? Today's blog post features three sweet floral card ideas to say THANKS! It's Theme Day on the Impression Obsession blog and we're celebrating all things spring flowers! This blog post contains affiliate links. When you purchase through my links, I receive compensation at no cost to you. Thank you from the bottom of my crafty heart! All of today's cards began in the way that many of my projects begin. . . I pick some colors, and then die-cut a bunch of goodies to start with. Then, I see what I can create with those ..read more

Hey chickies! It is Easter week and there's much to celebrate. Today's cards, although absolutely perfect for Easter, are equally perfect all springtime long. They're perfect for baby cards....and perfect for your besties, and perfect for your chicken-loving friends. What could be cuter than a little chick and bright springtime colors? Oh - and the BEST part. . . Impression Obsession is having a sale you gotta PEEP to believe. The deals are HOPPIN'! (See what I did there?) ;) This blog post contains affiliate links. When you shop through my links I receive compensation at no cost to you. Than ..read more

Can I be totally honest with you about hot foiling?  It hasn't been my favorite thing to explore. A new process, a new learning curve, different supplies. It felt a bit temperamental, and I wasn't sure I had (have?) the patience for it.  BUT . . .  (you knew there was a but coming, right?) Hot foiling, like Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System, is so beautiful. I've slowly found my groove with foiling, and I really like making simple patterned backgrounds with Glimmer plates. Today's cards feature some hot foil plates that create a background, and have coordinating stencils to ..read more

Today's cards feature fresh flowers and adorable chicks, popping up just in time for springtime.  It's Day 2 of Impression Obsession's new release hop, and spring is definitely in the air! Plus, if you loved yesterday's shaker tag card, today I've got another shaker idea with sweet pastel sequins. Ready to chick it out? This blog post contains affiliate links. When you shop through my links I receive compensation at no cost to you. Thank you from the bottom of my crafty heart! Today's cards show two different ways to color these cute chickies. Love to paper-piece? This chick looks grea ..read more

 Blow out the candles and toss the confetti! We're creating a super happy and colorful birthday card today, and I'll show you how to add the most festive and fun shaker tag element on your card. Are you ready to celebrate!? YAY! Let's party!  This blog post contains affiliate links. When you shop through my links I receive compensation at no cost to you. Thank you from the bottom of my crafty heart! There's a whole lotta HAPPY happening on today's birthday card, and we have lots to talk about:  Let's start with the freaking ADORABLE die-cut sentiment.  YAY! I mea ..read more

It is SO much fun to make birthday cards when we have adorable product to create with. Impression Obsession is rolling out their latest monthly bundle, called Birthday Hugs, and it includes coordinating stamps, dies, and stencils  to create a bevy of birthday cards for everyone on your list. Ready to get this crafty party started? Let's take a look! This blog post contains affiliate links. When you shop through my links I receive compensation at no cost to you. Thank you from the bottom of my crafty heart! If you know my style, you know I often start a project by stamping and cutti ..read more