It was a delightful surprise when I heard Tim Holtz and Ranger Ink decided to re-introduce some Distress Paint colors this Spring! I let my paints linger longer than they should and it was great to refresh a few favorite colors now available again. I have a bad habit of staying in my Ink comfort zone, so I wanted to build some more confidence with basic painting techniques like Smooshing and Brayering. I made a quick video to show you how, but I'll cover all the details

The May 2026 Card Kit from Simon Says Stamp is packed so many crafting goodies including beautiful ephemera, rub-ons and a whimsical stamp and stencil set. My first card with the kit focuses on collaging this gorgeous emphemera into a thoughtful card with a vintage feel.