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Taylored Expressions | Fall Farm Scene

Jean Manis — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:07:10 +0000

There’s something especially satisfying about building a little scene on a card. For this farm-themed design, I pulled out older Taylored Expressions supplies (from 2016). I combined them to create a cozy farm scene with a pickup truck, pumpkins, a barn, a tractor, and a windmill. An embossing folder adds texture to the foreground, suggesting … Continue reading "Taylored Expressions | Fall Farm Scene"

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Crafting Is an Inventory Problem

Jean Manis — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:16 +0000

Hello! When you see a beautiful card on Instagram, Pinterest, or a blog, it’s easy to focus on the supplies that went into making it. What you don’t see is where all those supplies will live after you buy them. Every new product becomes one more thing to store, organize, and find. That’s especially apparent … Continue reading "Crafting Is an Inventory Problem"

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Fall Card Made with What I Already Have

Jean Manis — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:20 +0000

Hello! As you may have read in my recent posts, I’ve been trying to approach cardmaking a little differently. Instead of looking for something new to make, I’m looking at what I already have with fresh eyes. I’m also trying to craft for the season I’m in. Right now, that means pulling out the autumn … Continue reading "Fall Card Made with What I Already Have"

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Creativity Reset Step One

Jean Manis — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:04:20 +0000

Crafting Seasonally + Stamping Backgrounds In my recent article about finding my crafting mojo again, I talked about cardmaking seasonally and stamping more backgrounds. Seasonal cardmaking means thinking about what fall looks and feels like to me, while stamping backgrounds means choosing cardstock and ink colors, as well as patterns. Starting with color, I chose … Continue reading "Creativity Reset Step One"

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When Your Creativity Needs a Reset

Jean Manis — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:55:59 +0000

Now that I no longer have the deadline of creating projects for a design team, I’ve been thinking a lot about my own cardmaking. Without that external deadline, I’ve realized that I have an opportunity to step back and ask myself what I actually want to make, and, more importantly, what I enjoy making. That … Continue reading "When Your Creativity Needs a Reset"

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