Ocean Friends - Last Chance

 🎉 Tonight’s Cardmaking Recap! 🎉

First up, we made our Double-Decker Pop-Out Card — seriously, how adorable is that? 🦀 It pops out beautifully and features our little crab friend and the swirly embossing folder (which totally reminds me of rippling water). Perfect for sending a cheerful "straighten up and fly right" to someone feeling a little crabby! 😂

Then, we made two quick and simple cards:

• A bright and happy “Thanks So Much” lobster card with some gorgeous in-color glimmer paper ✨ (And yes... I grabbed the wrong green for the original card — Lemon Lime Twist vs Granny Apple Green. Oops! Keeping it real over here! 🤷‍♀️)

• A sweet little “Hello Friend” card using leftover scraps and our crab buddy again, dressed up with some adorable gems (which were tonight’s Prize Patrol giveaway!!)

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💌 Special Offer:
Place a $25+ order in my online store by Friday, and I’ll send you a FREE kit to make all three cards!
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📸 I shared all the measurements during the live, so feel free to grab screenshots — or just place an order, and you’ll get the kits ready to go. 🥰

Thanks for crafting along with me tonight!
Stay creative and stay kind, friends! 🌸

Craft, Chat, and Connection – Our First Monthly Craft N Chat Recap!

 Wow, friends—I’m still riding the high from Friday night’s Craft N Chat! 💖 If you joined us, you know exactly what I mean. It was two hours of pure creative joy, cozy vibes, and connection with fellow paper crafters who just get it.

We laughed, we stamped, we swapped ideas, and even managed to get a little crafting done in between sips of coffee and stories from the week. There’s something so refreshing about gathering with like-minded creatives, especially when there’s no pressure—just space to be inspired and hang out.

Here’s the best part...
We had such a great time that I’ve decided to make Craft N Chat a monthly event! 🎉

👉 Starting now, we’ll meet on the 3rd Friday of every month, from 7–9 p.m. ET, for this FREE virtual get-together. Whether you're knee-deep in a project or just want to chill with crafty friends, you're welcome.

No agenda. No sales pitch. Just a chance to recharge, be creative, and build community. 🫶

If you missed April’s hangout, don't worry—you can totally join us next month! I’ll be sharing the registration link right here and over on my Facebook page closer to the date, so keep an eye out.

And trust me... you’re going to want in on this. 😉

Until then, keep those fingers inky and your heart full!

Hugs & happy stamping,
Katrina 💌
Katrina’s Kreative Heart

🌿 Faith Collection Feature: Beautiful Simplicity for Easter 🌿

 Hi, friends! This week’s Live was all about the Faith Collection – and oh my goodness, it’s one of my FAVORITE releases. It's absolutely perfect for this time of year as we reflect and celebrate during the Easter season. ✝️

While there won’t be a traditional Facebook Live on Easter Sunday (because family time is everything 💛), I’m switching it up and hosting a crafty hangout on Good Friday over on a platform called Butter (don’t worry – no download needed!). You can just click a link and join from your browser. I’ll be live from 7–9 PM Eastern. Pop in when you can, bring any project or kit you’ve been meaning to get to, and let's craft and chat together. I’ll share the link right on my Facebook page that day, so be on the lookout!

🕊️ Card 1: He is Risen

This card is so soft and radiant – we used:

• Lemon Lolly, Lost Lagoon, and Soft Sea Foam for our card layers

• The Exposed Brick 3D embossing folder for texture

• Everyday Arches Dies for that perfect focal shape

• A layered Early Espresso cross with woodgrain detail (die-cut with adhesive sheets for easy assembly!)

• And of course, a sweet pair of Easter lilies colored with Lemon Lolly and Peach Pie Stampin’ Blends

We finished it off with rhinestones for just a little sparkle. ✨

💛 Card 2: God is Love

This one brought in more texture and layers:

• A thick Basic White card base

• Designer Series Paper from the Let’s Go On an Adventure DSP (that gorgeous Lost Lagoon side!)

• A stitched shape from Memorable Blooms Dies

• Background stamped using the large circle from Elements of Style (a hidden gem in the Online Exclusives section!)

• Sentiment stamped in Early Espresso, layered on another circle die cut, with added flowers and cross elements from the Faith dies

It’s elegant, dimensional, and so meaningful.

🌸 Card 3: Let Your Faith Be Bigger Than Your Fear

We wrapped things up with a message of strength and encouragement:

• The background got some ink blending in Lemon Lolly

• A stamped and colored radiant cross using Memento Black, Lemon Lolly, and Petunia Pop

• The sentiment was placed front and center, layered over an arch

• We finished with florals, dimensionals, and just a few more sparkles!

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I loved making these cards and sharing them with you. Whether you're celebrating Easter or just need a moment of peace and inspiration, this collection really speaks to the heart. 💖

Don’t forget to check out the Faith Collection in my online store – it’s an Online Exclusive, so it won’t be in the catalog!

And I hope to see you Friday for some cozy craft-and-chat time! Bring your crafty friends!

💌 With love and paper hugs,
Katrina
Katrina’s Kreative Heart