Carolina craftin'

MOTIVATION MONDAY

April 13, 2026 · Comments Off

Here’s a pretty spring combination of colors…Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight, and Flirty Flamingo…to spark you creativity.

I used the Gallery Blooms and Beautiful Motifs stamp sets and featured the colors with Stampin’ Blends markers.

SCRAPS…FB LIVE 4/11

April 11, 2026 · Comments Off

FACEBOOK LIVE, 3 PM EST

If you’d like to follow along and make a card during the Facebook live here are the measurements:

A2 Basic White card base – 8 1/2” x 5 1/2 “, scored at 4 1/4”.

Colored cardstock of any color. I’m using Melon Mambo. 5” x 3 3/4” and 4 7/8” x 3 5/8”

1/2 “ Basic White scraps

Also grab a stamp set and embossing folder of your choice.

SCRAPS EVERYWHERE

April 9, 2026 · Comments Off

If you’re anything like me, you probably have a growing pile of paper scarps sitting on your craft table. They are too pretty to throw away, but too small (or too random) to know what to do with. Sound familiar?

Here’s the good news: those scraps are actually little pieces of creative gold! With just a bit of intention, you can turn them into stunning, one-of-a kind handmade cards. Each Saturday I am going to post a card that I’ve made from my scraps I’ve been saving. Join me this Saturday on Facebook Live as I will talk about the reasons why I save my scraps and give you some ideas of how to use them.

What’s one of the best things about being a demonstrator?

April 7, 2026 · Comments Off

What’s one of the best things about being a demonstrator? Being able to order all of the new products first!!! I just received my first pre-order in the mail for the new catalog coming out in May. (Yes, I found more amazing products and ordered again). Stay tuned for a sneak peek of some of these products this week!

MOTIVATION MONDAY

April 6, 2026 · Comments Off

I have another template to spark your creativity this week. Best of all you can use up some of your scraps of paper with this card! For my card I used scraps I had left from the Lovely Blossoms 12 x 12 Designer Series paper and the Banner Sayings stamp set with the Three Banner punch.

Template Measurements:

Basic White Cardstock – 8 ½ ” x 5 ½ “, score at 4 1/4″ (A2 card base); 3″ x ½ ” (sentiment)
Basic Black Cardstock – 5 ¼ ” x 4 “
Smoky Slate Cardstock – 3 ” x ¾ ” (5 pieces)

Tip: A different size or shape can be substituted for your sentiment.

A HANDMADE GOODBYE

April 3, 2026 · Comments Off

This card was made for a sweet coworker who is moving away. This is a larger A9 card which uses a full sheet of cardstock folded in half so it would be big enough for everyone in my office to sign. It features the Lovely Arrangement Photopolymer Stamp Set and dies. The sentiment is from a retired stamp set.

LAST CHANCE

April 2, 2026 · Comments Off

Several products have been added to the last chance list. Here’s a chance to grab some of your favorites at a discount before they are gone for good! One thing that I will personally stock up on is the grid paper. It has been redesigned and will be sold for $17 with just 50 sheets per pad although it will be larger. It is currently being sold as a last chance item for $11.70 with 100 sheets per pad.

2 NEW KITS AVAILABLE TODAY

April 1, 2026 · Comments Off

If beautiful sunsets are your thing, the Painted Skies Kit is calling your name. Create vibrant, hand-painted–style skies with scenes featuring lighthouses, palm trees, and rolling ocean waves as your artistic focal points. Friendly greetings, gratitude themes, and celebratory sentiments add just the right finishing touch.

DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Hydrangea Hue, Melon Mambo, Night of Navy, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Strawberry Slush, white

Think of the Sunniest Stories Scrapbooking Kit as a little treasure box for your memories. Inside, you’ll find everything you need to create six meaningful spreads, including pockets, photo frames, printed sentiments, lined pages for your stories, and plenty of fun accents. This kit is full of creative possibilities and the perfect place to honor the moments that make your heart feel full!

DETAILS
– Makes six two-page scrapbook spreads
– Page size: 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
– Colors: Azure Afternoon, Basic Beige, Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Darling Duckling, Night of Navy, Petal Pink, Shaded Spruce

JOIN ME TONIGHT

March 31, 2026 · Comments Off

Join me tonight on Facebook live at 7 PM EST to make a Cross Fun Fold Card. Here are your measurements so you can craft along with me…..

Basic White Cardstock

8 ½ ” x 5 ½ “
1 3/8 ” x 4 ¼ “
1 1/8 ” x 5 ¼ “
1 1/8 ” x 4 “

Designer Series Paper

2 5/8 ” x 5 ¼ ” (cut 2 pieces)
1 ½ ” x 5 ¼ “

Motivation Monday

March 30, 2026 · Comments Off

Template measurements

Basic White – card base – 8 ½ ” x 5 ½ “, score at 4 ¼ “
Basic Black – 5 ¼ ” x 4 “
Smoky Slate – 2 7/8 ” x 1 ½ “, 2 ¾ ” x 1 ” (2 pieces), 4 ” x 1 ” (2 pieces)

Tip : You can mix and match cardstock and/or designer series paper for the Smoky Slate pieces.