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Thinking of You:
An Unexpected Paper Story
Every once in a while, a paper collection arrives at the table and immediately leaves me wondering what on earth I am supposed to do with it.
This was one of those collections.
The colors felt loud and disconnected at first glance — plum purple, raspberry pink, mustard yellow — all paired with a linen texture that was decidedly outside my comfort zone. I tend to gravitate toward smoother cardstock, cleaner layering, and more controlled texture, so opening this particular package felt less like inspiration and more like a creative challenge.
Naturally, I decided to cut into it anyway.
As the papers were separated into smaller pieces and layered more thoughtfully, something unexpected began to happen. The mustard tones started behaving more like antique brass accents, while the deep plum grounded the brighter florals and softened the stronger colors into something warm and vintage.
This Thinking of You batch became an exercise in restraint — allowing the papers to speak without letting them overpower the design. Layered strips, offset panels, and soft floral elements created cards that felt warm and dimensional without becoming visually crowded.
Ironically, the collection I nearly dismissed became one of the more interesting creative sessions to visit the table lately.
And perhaps that is part of the joy of making: sometimes the papers you are least certain about simply need a different approach, a little editing, and the willingness to see them in a new light.
May 2026
Some cards come together quickly... and others feel like they are meant to be.
This was the first card I made after finally taking a deep breath and sitting back down at the table.
It started with a handful of pieces—legs, wings, a bundle that did not look like much on its own.
But somewhere in the middle of putting it together, everything softened. The colors settled, the scene took shape... and it began to feel like something more.
And then... it all came together.
The soft sky, the bright sun, the fresh green grass—it all felt like the beginning of a story.
And then, of course, the message:
The littlest feet make the biggest footprints on our heart.
Some cards are meant to be sent.
Others are meant to be kept.
May 2026