Kimberly Gora

This adorable 3-D Valentine purse is the perfect way to share a little love! I created this treat holder using Stampin' Up! Flirty Flamingo, and Made With Love Designer Paper, and it's just the right size for small Valentine Treats or chocolates. These little purses are great for party favors, classroom treats, or thoughtful handmade gifts. Simple, sweet, and full of Valentine charm. 1. Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" x 11" Score at 1-3/4", 2-1/2", 5-1/4", 6-3/4", 9-1/2", 10-1/4" Turn

Sweet Valentine Fun Fold Card Using Stampin' Up! Valentine Kisses. Valentine's Day cards should be just as fun to open as they are to receive, and this fun fold Valentine's card is full of sweet surprises! I created this card using a new Bundle by Stampin' Up! and it's one of those designs that instantly makes people smile. The front of the card features the cutest bear holding a bouquet of flowers, setting the tone for a heartfelt Valentine greeting. This card is perfect for

This thank you card came together beautifully using Stampin' Up! Square Snippets Designer paper as the inspiration. I pulled coordinating tones from the paper to create a soft Petal Pink background that feels both elegant and inviting. The leafy elements were gently ink blended to add depth and movement, giving the card a natural organic feel. Behind the sentiment, a wood grain element adds the perfect touch of texture and warmth, helping the simple "thank you" stamd out with

A sweet little self-care gift in soft pink! There's something so comforting about handmade gifts, especially when they're created with a calming color palette and thoughtful details. Today I'm sharing a little bag I made that's perfectly sized to hold a Dove hand cream. It's a simple but meaningful way to share a bit of self-care with someone special. It is a gentle reminder to slow down and take care of yourself. Something we could all use more of. YouTube: https://youtu.b

I made this fun Birthday card using the Hobby Haven Designer paper. This card has a little bit different cut, for interest. I like the woodgrain as a landing spot for the cute plant ephemera, and banners. To watch the tutorial for this card, as well as two other projects that we made today, on Motivation Monday, check out the video below. YouTube: https://youtu.be/k6A8hglWKjU 1. White cardstock- 7" x 5-1/2" Score at 2-3/4" 2. DSP- 2-3/4" x 5-1/2" 1-1/2" x 5-1/2" 3. Die-cut a

One of the cards I made today is a fun-fold, that adds interest without being complicated. This paper pack is perfect for anyone, because it has many hobbies included, so you can customize it to your liking. I love the way that this card stands upright, on display for all to see. YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/k6A8hglWKjU 1. Pecan Pie- 9-1/2" x 4-1/4" Score at 2" and 4". 2. Inside DSP- 5-1/4" x 4" 3. Cut another piece of cardstock (Pecan Pie) 4-1/4" x 4-1/4". Glue to front o

This sweet little purse is a clever way to give a card/giftcard in a whole new way! It opens like a card, to show your message inside, but if you turn the card around, it has a hidden pocket, that serves as a hideaway for a little note, or giftcard. This purse was made using Flirty Flamingo cardstock, and Love Notes DSP. To watch the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/ems8EZC9d8E 1. Cut Flirty Flamingo Cardstock to 4-¼” x 11”. Score and accordion-fold long side at 4”, 5-½” and

This sweet card is made using the new Hearts of Love 3-D embossing folder . I love the rainbow of hearts, that this makes. (Try inking this folder, for a fun colored background.) I also used the new Love Notes DSP . It was so simple to use my To the Point Punch to punch a piece of DSP for a focal point on the card front. The added heart is also from a new set, that is absolutely adorable, called Valentine Kisses Dies . I cut it out in Flirty Flamingo cardstock, and it adds

This card is using a vibrant Azure Afternoon cardstock, and the new Love Notes DSP, available January 6th. I love how quickly this card came together, just using the Designer paper. I added the cute embellishments AFTER the picture, so don't forget yours!! https://youtube.com/shorts/hSufkyoprJE 1. 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" Score at 4-1/4" 2. DSP- 5-1/4" x 4". Ink edges in Azure Afternoon, and glue to card front. 3. DSP- Cut a piece that is 3" x 4". Ink edges. Glue to card front. 4. Cut

Today I featured this Beautiful Designer Paper in Motivation Monday. (12-29-25) I paired it with various supplies from other stamp sets, and dies. I also used the Party Banner Dies, as a base for my embellishment cluster. To see more cards made with this paper, check out my other post from Motivation Monday. https://youtube.com/shorts/5Is1ytncaj4 Vanilla- 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" Score at 4-1/4" 1. DSP 3" X 4" Glue to base. 2. Cut a strip of 5-1/2" x 1" stripped DSP, and glue to card

1. Very Vanilla- 8-1/2' X 5-1/2" Score at 4-1/4" 2. DSP 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" Glue to card front. 3. Cut a Very Vanilla Banner 6th largest from the smallest die. 4. Cut a DSP Banner 5th largest from the smallest die. Layer with step #3. Glue to card front. 5. Die cut a swirl in Gold Foil, and glue to banner. 6. Stamp/Die-cut flowers, and color leaves with blends 7. Die-cut springs with cardstock, and tuck under flower. 8. Add a bow with twine, or glod cord. 9. Stamp a sentiment in

Today I made a good size box, that can hold many gift items! I thought it would be a good gift to give, with baking supplies inside. This stamp set goes perfectly with the baking theme. All good things...including sprinkles!! https://youtu.be/adfpYkwMXKA Cardstock- 9" x 8-12" 1. Score on the 9" side at 2-1/2" and 5" 2. Score on the 8-1/2" side at 2-1/2" and 6" 3. Burnish score lines.Cut up score lines on both sides to make a box. Apply glue 4. DSP 3-1/4" x 2-1/4" on front 5.

Looking for a fun festive way to gift holiday treats? In today's video, I'm sharing how I created this adorable triangle Christmas tree box! It's designed to look like a Christmas tree, complete with sweet ornaments and a 'Merry & Bright" greeting. Best of all, it opens up to hold candies, small treats, or a little surprise inside. To watch video tutorial : https://youtu.be/ZHpxihs77zM Cardstock- 8" x 4" 1. Score on the 8" side at 4". 2. Turn on the 4" side, and put a tick m

This card is quick and simple to make, and the beautiful Christmas Tradition paper is stunning, with the gold foiling in it. Change the sentiment, and turn this into a Christmas card, or leave it as a Thank You card. This card is also a great way to use up scrap paper, since it requires just a small amount of supplies. https://youtu.be/6xe_4C3dlWc 1. Real Red- Card- 11" x 4-1/4" Score at 2-1/2", 3-3/4", 6-3/4", 8-1/4" Score Mountain, Valley, M, V 2. DSP- 1st Panel- 4" x 2-1/4

I love this color combo...Misty Moonlight and Gorgeous Grape. I added the Delicate Framing Die, and what a beautiful impact that it makes. The sentiments in this set are perfect for special occasions, or letting someone know that you care. I also created a matching box that you can gift to someone, with this beautiful card. The delicate flowers, and leaves are perfect to top off the elegance. Give this one a try, and happy crafting! Youtube Video- https://youtu.be/pHwGROrRSKM

Today I have a nice size gift box for you to make. Not only is it practical, but it is also beautiful! I used the Delicate Framing Bundle, and I love the elegance that it adds to any project that you make. I also used a new embossing folder, that will be available in January. Make sure you are on my mailing list, to get all the details when it becomes available. YouTube Video- https:// youtu.be/pHwGROrRSKM 1. Base- White- 9" x 8" Score at 2" on all 4 sides 2. Top- Misty Moonl

Card #3 for this week is a Fun Fold! This fold looks impressive but comes together so quickly thanks to the pre-printed Memories & More elements. I used one of the large cards for the front panel, and added a sentiment to the inside flap. The card opens again, to reveal another surprise inside! Fun folds don't have to be complicated, and this one proves it! 1. Base- Old Olive 11" x 4-1/4". Score at 5-1/2" 2. Old Olive Flap- 5-1/4" x 4-1/4". Score on the 5-1/4" side at 3-3/4".

Card #2 today has a little extra layering to bring out the colors and patterns in the card pack. A few dimentionals give it that pop of depth we all love. This card is perfect for when you want something quick, without overthinking it. I paired it with a retired stamp set Iconic Imagery, and added a little holly and berries for the final touch. 1. Cherry Cobbler Base- 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" Score at 4-1/4" 2. Cut 4" x 6" card to 5-1/4" x 4". Glue to card base. 3. Take the 3" x 4" ca

Card #1 of the trio for Motivation Monday, came together in a flash! I layered one of the Joyful Days Memories & More cards , onto the base, and added another card with ribbon and dimentionals. Added a sentiment from the Greetings for You Mix/Match Ephemera Pack , and beautiful ribbon. Sometimes the simplest designs make the biggest impact, and this one absolutely shines. 1. White 11" x 4-1/4. Score at 5-1/2" 2. 3" x 4" card from kit and glue to card base. 3. Wrap ribbon a

Start with a 6" x 6" piece of DSP. 1. Fold sides inward, so they slightly overlap. Glue botton of meet together. 2. Turn bottom up, and glue down. (This creates a pocket. 3. Fold top part back, and glue down to create a collar. 4. Glue a doilie to the front, and stamp/die-cut a gingerbread man, and decorate. 5. Add utensils and a sweet treat to back pockets.