Hi, I'm Francis Ames,
nice to meet you! Welcome! Thank you so much for visit.
My mission to build a community of
creatives that love paper crafts,
such as stamping, embossing,
die cutting, 3D paper projects,
card making and scrapbooking.
I offer weekly online Youtube video
tutorials, online workshops,
Facebook lives and this site for
inspiration and how to projects.
What do you want to explore today?
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PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
- Is a new exclusive product released each month!
- Can be unlocked for just $5 with orders over $75 (after discounts and rewards).
- Is only available while supplies last—they can sell out quickly!
- Is limited to one per customer (including language versions).
Add a refined touch to your projects with the Luxe Foliage 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper. This pack features three leaf and floral designs accented with gold foil that catches the light beautifully against solid dark blue, sage green, and caramel brown backgrounds. Perfect for card making, scrapbooking, and paper crafting, these sheets add warmth, shine, and elegant detail without overwhelming your design.
The Luxe Foliage 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper is the exclusive Product of the Month for September 2026! Only available until stocks run out—don’t wait to get yours!
DETAILS
- September 2026 Product of the Month
- 12 sheets: 4 each of 3 single-sided designs
- 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
- Acid and lignin free (this product is photo-safe)
- Includes gold foil
- Colors: Gold, Peaceful Pine, Pecan Pie, Secret Sea
Scrapbooking Retreat
Your Cricut Can Do WHAT With Cardstock?! 😍
If you think “paper crafting with my Cricut” means making another basic card, I need you to see what we’re making at the Paper Crafting Retreat.
We’re turning cardstock into:
A luxury handbag with a bow with Kelly Rossouw
A Sweet Wishes cupcake bouquet inside a decorative lantern with Carla Arlene Creations
A dimensional sunflower wreath with Terri Johnson Creates
Photo box centerpieces for parties and celebrations with Paula & Cori from Hey, Let’s Make Stuff
A fall scarecrow treat box with Tracy from Main Road Digital Creations
Even Christmas countdown clocks with Kristi from SVG Nation!
And yes, we have some REALLY fun cards too, including layered ombré, fall floral pop-up, shaker and gift card holder projects.
The whole Retreat is designed around taking the SVGs, cutting machine and paper you already love and giving you fresh ideas for what to DO with them.
✂️ 3 days of SVG-driven paper crafting projects + fun LIVE events
📅 September 23–25, 2026
💜 FREE
✂️ Cricut + cutting machine paper crafters who love SVGs
You can check out the projects and grab your FREE ticket here.
Which project are you already mentally picking paper for? 😂
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: If you purchase the VIP upgraded pass, I will receive a small commission from the sale at no additional cost to you.
I recommend this workshop if you have a Cricut machine. I certainly do and will participate in this retreat. I hope to see you there.
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