One Paper Pad Three Ways - N2S Paper Pad Club

Hey sweet friends! Today I’m sharing a fun project featuring a trio of birthday cards I created using the Sweet Little Cuties paper pad from the Not 2 Shabby February Paper Pad Club. I share and discuss these cards in my hop video over on my YouTube channel today.

The color palette this month is absolutely stunning—vibrant oranges, yellows, and greens paired with a classic navy blue. It’s the perfect mix for when you need to bridge the gap between bright and sophisticated. I also pulled in the Say it With Birthday Style stamp set and One & Done Sentiment Die for these card.

Card 1: Soft & Feminine

For the first card, I leaned into the floral patterns and navy stripes. By heat embossing the sentiment in blue and adding a touch of Stardust Stickles, I gave it a delicate, sparkly finish that’s perfect for the ladies in my life.

Card 2: Textured & Masculine

Who says citrus can't be masculine? For the second card, I kept the layout blocky and added a burlap embossing folder for texture. Instead of ribbon, I used twine to keep the vibe more rugged. It’s a great way to use "cute" papers for the guys!

Card 3: The "Scrap-tastic" Finale

Don't throw away those leftovers! My third card was built entirely from the scraps of the first two. By matting them in the same navy cardstock, the layout looks intentional.

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February Release Products

Mixed Media Altered Playing Card | Full Deck Challenge 4 Week 1

Hi friends! I'm here with a super fun mixed-media project today. One of my goals for 2026 is to practice more mixed media. I often head into my studio intending to make some messy mixed media mayhem, but then once I'm in my studio I feel guilty for not working on design team projects or other "to-dos" on my agenda. So plans change.

In order to try to keep myself on track, I decided to do the Shanouki Art Full Deck Challenge this year. It's the fourth year of the challenge, but my first participating. As with most best laid plans, I started with this card on January 1, but as of today have only completed 2.5 cards. They are so much fun, but there's a lot going on right now in my personal life, so studio time has been limited. I'm hoping to catch back up this month.

Anyhow, I have a full process video of the making of this card up on my YouTube channel today. I did edit out a bunch of the drying time and non-essential stuff, but you can watch the whole thing come to life below or on YouTube.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have a fabulous day!

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