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Winterberry Tea Shoppe: Complete Supply List (Arriving 12/9)

If you’re planning to make the Winterberry Tea Shoppe when it arrives on December 9, here’s everything I’m using so you can gather your supplies ahead of time. A few of you asked for this early, and I’m happy to share so you can shop your stash or place an order with plenty of lead […]

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Introducing the Winterberry Tea Shoppe — Arriving 12/9

There’s something extra cozy brewing this season. I’m excited to share a brand-new addition to my paper village: the Winterberry Tea Shoppe. Inspired by candlelit tea rooms, holly berries, and snowy Main Street storefronts, this little shoppe is designed to blend seamlessly with the rest of my Christmas collection — same scale, same charm, all-new personality. […]

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My Favorite Embossing Machine for Paper Crafters

If you’ve spent any time with my projects, you already know how much I love adding a little dimension to cardstock. A simple embossed panel can take even the most straightforward shape and make it feel “finished,” polished, and extra special. Whether I’m working on a seasonal lantern, a card panel, or a box lid, […]

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Cider Hill Market Supply List

Here's what you'll need to make Cider Hill Market, my newest structure, coming Friday! This beauty evokes road trip memories and Autumn roadside market vibes. Ready to start gathering your materials? Besides your cutting machine and favorite glue, you'll need some cardstock and lights. Cardstock Paper First, I suggest choosing your patterned paper. That way, […]

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3 Crafting Tools I Still Use After 15 Years

Simple, sturdy, and still part of my workflow today. When I started SVGCuts back in 2009, I didn’t have a ton of fancy tools, just a few trusty basics that helped me get things done. All these years later, there are still three humble tools I reach for all the time. If you’re a paper crafter or […]

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The Ink Pad Set I Recommend Most

If you’ve seen me inking the edges of my paper projects and want to try it for yourself, this is the set I recommend starting with. Color Petal Ink Pad Set 1004 is my top pick. It’s the one I use most often—especially for neutral-toned projects like houses, florals, Fall, and even Christmas. The brown […]

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R.I.P. Colorbox Cat's Eye Ink Pads - Here’s the Best Replacement I’ve Found

I’ve always loved inking the edges of my paper shapes—especially for cards, box panels, and flat accents. That soft, smudged edge just makes everything pop. So I was majorly bummed when Clearsnap shut down and took Colorbox Ink Pads with them. I tried other options—daubers, firm ink pads, even brushes—but nothing gave me that same soft blend […]

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How to Get Your Complimentary Update of the Good Day at the Office SVG Kit

If you’ve already purchased my Good Day at the Office SVG Kit, I’ve got a free update ready for you to enjoy! This nostalgic favorite just got even better with some thoughtful improvements to make crafting more seamless and enjoyable—especially for Cricut users. What’s New in the Updated Kit? Solid Score Line Option for Cricut UsersSome […]

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Vintage Truck Birthday Card

This little card can haul more than Christmas trees and pumpkins! Yes, it’s a card! ☺️ First of all, I’ve made this a few times in RED, which of course looks classic. Especially for Christmas. But today, I had to see how it looked in 💕pink💕 hauling some presents and a balloon.  I think I […]

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My Awesome New Cardstock Storage Boxes

I recently moved all of my patterned paper into two cabinets with these boxes. Even though they are made of cardboard, they are plenty sturdy! I organized them by theme. Some of this paper is over 15 years old! Since a lot of them are no longer available, I don’t really use them for projects […]

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