01/01/2026
Top 9 of 2025.
Looking at these cards makes me really happy. Each one brings me back to time spent creating, trying new ideas, and slowly watching things come together. I genuinely love the process of card making — the experimenting, the little details, and those moments when a design finally works the way I hoped it would.
I’m also a bit surprised by how many of these ended up being clean and simple designs. Apparently “less is more” really was my theme this year. A lot of these cards came from cardmaking hops, which I love — seeing everyone’s creations is such a joy and a huge source of inspiration. The added challenge of a constraint and a timeline really helps push me creatively.
This year reminded me how much joy I get from creating, and I’m excited (and curious) to see where this business goes next. Here’s to more making, more learning, and seeing what 2026 brings