Last year I started making Christmas cards in September and by the end of October I was so tired of making them!! I vowed not to make that same mistake this year, so I held off making holiday cards until … Continue reading
Winter Woods Holiday Cards
Author Archives: Leah
Halloween Treat Boxes and Home Decor
If you follow my blog regularly, then you know that I like to share my ideas for getting the most out of the monthly Paper Pumpkin kits from Stampin’ Up!. The latest kit, Bone Appetit, is one of these great … Continue reading
New Etsy Store
Last January I set myself some New Year’s business goals and had big plans for Birdwing Paper Designs for 2019. Part of those plans included opening an Etsy store to sell my handmade cards and paper crafts. Well, I am pleased … Continue reading
Fall Wreath with DIY Leaves
September is here and the kids are back in school! HOORAY!! I love this time of year because I finally have some time to craft and start those fall, Halloween, and Christmas projects. My list of crafts to do over … Continue reading
Fall Frames with Paper Pumpkin Kit
A few weeks ago, I was shopping at a home decor store and saw these cute, fall inspired, decorated wood frames. They looked easy enough to make and I thought to myself, “I don’t need to buy it, I can make … Continue reading
Thinking “Outside the Stamp” To Make Mini Cards
Most of the time when I use a stamp set, I use it as it is originally intended – a flower stamp to make a flower, a balloon as a balloon, or a snowflake to make a winter scene. But, … Continue reading
Kids Birthday Cards
Last March I hosted my first kids card class over the spring break and loved connecting with the neighbourhood kids and teaching them about card making! After the success of the first class, I taught two more classes during the … Continue reading
New In Colors and Watercolour Pencils
Every spring, Stampin’ Up! introduces five new In Colors with the new catalogue and those colours are then available for two years. This years colours (2019-2021) are a great combination of soft and bold: Seaside Spray, Rococo Rose, Terracotta Tile, … Continue reading
Birdwing Paper Designs 