Stress Relief Through Crafting: Try These! 🌟🎨

Published: Sat, 01/11/25

Updated: Mon, 01/13/25

Hi !

In times of stress, how do you cope?

I craft and organize.

Although the former is definitely the funner of the two, there's something satisfying about clearing clutter and gaining a sense of order over our environment, isn't there? Which usually leads to more crafting... double win!

It's been a difficult week as we've watched the devastating fires here in southern California. The vast amount of homes, businesses, churches and entire neighborhoods lost is difficult to process. I grieve for those affected by the natural disasters our country has experienced these past several months. Please keep the firefighters, first responders and victims in prayer.

As many have reached out in concern, we are grateful to say all is well. Just before they started, several inches of snow dropped in the local mountains, which in addition to the burn areas from last September's major wildfire, should deter them from moving our direction. What a blessing... the first measurable precipitation in nine months was perfectly timed!

I enjoyed many hours of (much needed) paper therapy this week and hope you enjoy the results!

Have fun playing with these ideas and making them for your own family & friends !

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3 Ways To Create Backgrounds
EVERYDAY ARCHES

CARD #1

Use the arch dies to create this simple backdrop with designer paper!

Cardstock: Soft Sea Foam
- Card Base 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"
  - Score & fold on long side at 4-1/4"
Designer Paper: Wildflower Birthday Specialty
- Using the second-to-smallest die from Everyday Arches, cut two pieces each from three coordinating patterns
- Pop out the laser-cut flowers and sentiment label included
Stamp & Die Bundle: Everyday Arches
Ink: Blueberry Bushel Classic Ink
Embellish: Tiny Bee Trinkets

CARD #2

Got scraps? Use them to make this colorful, modern card.

Savvy Tip: Vary the look with stamping (shown) or emboss with a variety of folders!

Cardstock:
- Pebbled Path Card Base 4-1/4" x 11
  - Score & fold on long side at 5-1/2"
- Clockwise from top of card: Coastal Cabana, Melon Mambo, Basic White, Basic Black, Fresh Freesia, Flirty Flamingo, Peach Pie
Dies: Everyday Arches, Beautiful Butterflies
Stamps: Beautiful Butterflies (butterflies, sentiment), Mixed Florals (flowers)
Ink: Versamark, black

CARD #3

From last week... showcase a stunning die-cut with this arched backdrop!

Cardstock:
- Crumb Cake 4-1/4" x 11
  - Score & fold on long side at 5-1/2"
- Night of Navy 3-1/2" x 5"
  - Die-cut with third from largest die in Everyday Arches
  - Emboss with Dashing Designs 3D Folder
- Very Vanilla 2-1/2" x 1-1/2"
  - Stamp sentiment; die-cut with smallest die in Everyday Arches
Designer Paper: Mercury Glass Vellum 4" x 5-1/2"
- Die-cut with large accent die from Mixed Florals
Stamps: Enduring Beauty
Ink: Night of Navy Classic Ink
Embellish: Linen Thread

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