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đ A Month of Crafting from the Heart đ
Join Our Healing Journey Through Creativity Have you ever noticed how a simple act of creating something beautiful can shift your entire mood? How cutting, gluing, painting, or stamping can help ease your thoughts and soothe your heart? If youâve felt that⌠youâre not alone. And youâre exactly who this space is for. This month inside my Facebook group, Celestial Wolf Paper Crafts, weâre beginning something truly special: ⨠A Month of Crafting from the Heart ⨠Itâs more than just sharing handmade cards or scrapbook layouts. Itâs about exploring how creativity can help us heal, connect, and growâtogether. ⸝ What Youâll Experience: đ Gentle Daily Prompts â designed to…
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đ Happy National Creativity Day! đ
Let Your Imagination Howl Today we celebrate something near and dear to my heart here at Celestial Wolf Paper CraftsâCreativity! Whether itâs in the way you arrange paper layers, choose colors that speak to your soul, or simply give yourself permission to playâcreativity is your superpower. As a paper crafter, I know firsthand how creativity becomes not just a hobby, but a lifeline. Itâs the spark that lights our path, the comfort that calms our storm, and the howl that rises when words fall short. ⸝ đ¨ Why Creativity Matters Creativity isnât just for artists. Itâs for anyone who dares to imagine something newâfrom a bold handmade birthday card to…
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âŠThrowback Thursday âŞ
One of my favorite craft projects. It’s an address book, birthday keeper, and card holder. The Months/birthdays are printed on an 8-3/4″ X 5-3/4″ envelope (big enough to keep the A2 size cards). The address pages are printed on cardstock. I laminated the front and back covers, and then spiral bound the book. I made a couple of these for other people. I hope they are still using theirs. âşď¸ The graphics used for the project are from a site that is actually still in business. Helena Normark at Art 4 Crafts. She does both web graphics and printable clipart. She even featured me in her photo gallery. Oh the memories.…
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đ What Are You Working On This Week? đ
Are you still wrapping up graduation celebrations or just taking it easy as summer approaches? Last week, I took a little time offâto decompress, realign, and give myself a bit of grace. Sometimes, your body and soul just need a pause to breathe. đŤ But Iâm back this week and feeling refreshedâand Iâm going LIVE tonight at 6:30 PM (MT) over on my Celestial Wolf Paper Crafts Facebook Page and YouTube channel. Tonightâs live is especially for those of you whoâve ever thought⌠⨠âCould I be a Stampinâ Up! demonstrator?â ⨠âWhatâs in a starter kit?â ⨠âWhat kind of perks would I get?â If youâve been curious about…
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⨠Kintsugi-Inspired Beauty: A Striking Birthday Card with Torn Paper Elegance â¨
Today Iâm sharing a handmade birthday card that feels like a piece of artâboth visually and emotionally. Created with the gorgeous new Kintsugi Inspirations suite from Stampinâ Up!ÂŽ, this card combines the serene elegance of Cloud Cover and Misty Moonlight cardstock with delicate torn layers of Designer Series Paper. Each strip is purposefully torn to highlight the wabi-sabi beauty of imperfectionâtrue to the Japanese philosophy of Kintsugi, which finds gold in the broken places. đ Front Details:I layered several strips of coordinating Kintsugi Inspirations DSP, each torn to create organic texture. The colors dance between Petal Pink, Cloud Cover, and elegant gold, creating a harmonious blend thatâs both soothing and…
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⨠Cardmaking with Heart: Thanks Through the Cracks
Sometimes, the most beautiful things come from the broken piecesâpieced back together with love, intention, and gold. Thatâs exactly the inspiration behind this handmade card created using the brand-new Kintsugi Inspirations Suite from Stampinâ Up! đ Color Palette: Misty Moonlight (Card Base) Cloud Cover (Patterned & Accent Layers) Petal Pink (Sentiment Panel & Ribbon) The front of the card is designed with a geometric, kintsugi-inspired layoutâinterwoven panels of softly patterned paper highlighted with âcracksâ of gold foil. Itâs a symbolic and heartfelt way to say thank you when words alone arenât enough. The sentiment, âThanks for helping me through this difficult time,â is heat embossed in gold powder for an…
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Elegant Layers & Thoughtful Words | Featuring the Beautiful Gallery Suite
Thereâs something deeply soothing about painting with paperâlayering textures, tones, and tiny details until a card feels like a work of art. Todayâs creation is just that. Using the Beautiful Gallery Suite, I crafted this greeting card with soft, moody florals and a layered design that feels timeless and comforting. đ Front & Center: The front of the card features a painterly floral background paired with a creative corner fold techniqueâperfect for spotlighting a sentiment. I used the âHELLOâ greeting embossed in white on black cardstock to contrast the dreamy rose tones. A double ribbon accent (a soft cream ribbon layered with linen thread) adds movement and softness. A few…
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Just a Note – Featuring the Beautiful Gallery Suite
Sometimes, the simplest messages carry the most heart. Todayâs card is a gentle reminder that âjust a noteâ can brighten someoneâs entire day. This design showcases the elegance of the Beautiful Gallery Suite, paired with serene tones and rich texture. The embossed background adds depth, while the softly patterned frame tilts playfully, guiding the eye to the delicate floral cluster. đ¸ Supplies Used: Beautiful Gallery Suite (stamps, dies, and coordinating DSP) Cardstock: Lost Lagoon and Basic Beige Embellishments: Pressed Flower Motifs Tools: Damask Designs Embossing folder for background texture, Gallery Blooms dies for the florals The sentiment on the front reads âjust a noteâ, making it perfect for any occasionâthank…
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Elegant Florals & Sentiments with the Beautiful Gallery Suite
Thereâs something timeless about pairing rich textures with delicate floralsâand todayâs card is a beautiful example of just that. Crafted using the Beautiful Gallery suite, this card combines Secret Sea, Lost Lagoon, and Basic Beige cardstocks for a soft, romantic palette with just the right amount of vintage charm. ⨠The front features two floral patterned diamonds framing the sentiment:âWishing you love & happiness that lasts a lifetimeââperfect for a wedding, anniversary, or heartfelt celebration. đ¸ The background was embossed to add depth and elegance, and the subtle floral details are echoed inside the card, where a simple “Celebrate” is stamped, flanked by delicate stamped florals in soft ink. To…
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Just for You: A Last-Chance Beauty with Butterflies
Hi, crafty friends!Today, Iâm sharing a bright and cheerful handmade card thatâs all about butterflies, texture, and a touch of love. This design is perfect for birthdays or just to send a little joyâand it features a bundle thatâs fluttering off into retirement soon: the Labeled with Love Dies & Stamp Set đˇď¸â¨ đ¸ Design Details: This card base is made with Basic White cardstock, layered with the stunning Summer Splash Designer Series Paper from the new 2024â2026 In Colors. I absolutely adore this fresh, tropical turquoiseâit brings such a vibrant energy to the design! Each butterfly is perched atop a textured label cut with the Labeled with Love dies,…
