Sometimes a technique is just too good to use only once – and the Ink Blending Pop technique is definitely one of those. I couldn’t resist making one more card to show how versatile (and downright pretty) this technique can be, especially for Valentine’s Day.

For this card, I used the Endless Love bundle to create a soft-but-bold background of hearts. I blended Pretty in Pink, Strawberry Slush, Berry Burst, and Petunia Pop inks across a panel of Basic White, then I heat embossed four hearts in white. The white embossing helps those hearts pop off the background. Finally, I used the same colors of ink and a Water Painter to add more saturated ink inside the hearts. 

To finish the card, I added a bold sentiment on a die-cut label and kept the rest clean and simple so the blended background could do all the heavy lifting. This is such a great reminder that when your background shines, you don’t need much else.

If you’d like to learn exactly how the Ink Blending Pop technique works and see more examples, be sure to check out my original blog post. 
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This technique is easy to adapt for any season, color combo, or stamp set – and it’s perfect when you want something quick, eye-catching, and fun. Don’t overthink it – blend it!

​Do you ever start blending ink and think, Well… we’ll see how this turns out? That’s exactly the energy behind today’s technique – and honestly, that’s what makes it fun.

Ink Blending Pop is a layered color technique where the background stays soft and a little unpredictable, while the stamped images come forward with bold, saturated color. The blended ink fades gently into the background, and then the images step up and steal the show.
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If you like techniques that feel creative instead of controlled – where the results are never exactly the same twice – you’re going to love this one. I’m sharing three handmade cards using the Ink Blending Pop technique, plus tips to help you embrace the process and let the color do what it wants to do.

Want to see a bonus Valentine's Day card with this rubber stamping technique? Check it out here. 

One of my very favorite things to do is put together a Mystery Craft Box - and this Valentine’s edition might just be my favorite yet. From the projects to the papers to the little surprise gifts tucked inside, this box was designed to feel like a happy mail hug… the crafty kind, of course.
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If you love coordinated card making, sweet details, and sitting down to stamp without having to prep a single thing, you’re going to love seeing what was inside this box. Keep reading for a full peek at the projects and the goodies that made this Valentine’s Mystery Craft Box extra special.

If you love stamp sets that stretch far beyond one season, this month’s Online Card Class is going to be right up your alley. The Sweet Jar stamp set is one of those sneaky-good sets that looks simple at first glance… and then totally surprises you once you start playing.

In January’s Online Card Class, I’m sharing three handmade cards that show just how versatile this set really is – a Valentine’s Day card, a fun fold birthday card, and a St. Patrick’s Day card. Same stamp set. Totally different holidays. That’s my favorite kind of crafty win.

If you missed the live class or want to recreate these projects on your own schedule, keep reading. I’ll walk you through each card and share how you can grab the full tutorial bundle featuring Sweet Jar and Jar of Joy.
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👉 Click Read More to see all three cards and learn how to get the tutorials.

If you love fun fold cards that look impressive but are actually easy to make, you are going to love this one. Today’s project is a locking triple z-fold card – and yes, it really does fold flat for mailing while still delivering a big wow when it opens.

This is one of those cardmaking designs that feels fancy without being fussy. Once you understand the basic structure, you can dress it up for weddings, birthdays, or any occasion just by swapping out your stamps and patterned paper.
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👉 Click “Read More” to watch the full video tutorial and see all three card samples up close.