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I’m so excited to officially open registration for the second workshop in my free monthly series, Seal the Moment with Lana! ✨ This month’s class, Layered & Multicolor Wax Seal Techniques, is all about taking wax seals beyond the basics and creating designs with more depth, structure, and dimension. We’ll be exploring ways to build layered wax…

There’s something so unexpected — and honestly really fun — about taking a classical Roman statue and transforming it into bold, modern pop art. This week, I decided to experiment with layered stencil techniques, overlapping translucent inks, and high-contrast color palettes inspired by vintage screen printing and pop art posters. What started as a simple…

Some cards are meant to be opened. Others are meant to be experienced. Today’s project is a little bit of both. The Idea Behind the Design I used the Retro Suitcase and Sentiments Stamp & Die Set by Sheri Ballantyne for Spellbinders to create something interactive and meaningful—a card that tells a story the moment you see…

Hello crafty friends, I am so excited to finally share something I’ve been working on — a brand new workshop series in collaboration with Altenew: Seal the Moment with Lana ✨ This series is designed to take you on a creative journey through the art of wax seals — starting with the basics and gradually…

Today we’re going back to basics. In a time where we’re constantly introduced to new tools, new techniques, and the latest must-haves, it’s easy to forget the simple techniques that built the foundation of our craft. The ones that don’t require anything extra—just a little creativity and a fresh perspective. Today, I wanted to revisit…

This month’s Spellbinders Wax Seal Club feels like a celebration , delicate, romantic, and full of quiet elegance. The design features a graceful coupe glass with a tiny bow, and it instantly set the tone for a soft, feminine project in blush and gold. I wanted this card to feel like an invitation — layered,…

Today I’m stepping fully into blush tones, soft dimension, and a little paper couture magic using the Spellbinders November 2025 Clubs. This month has such an elegant, editorial feel, and I couldn’t resist turning that inspiration into three unique shadow box cards. Clean, textural, feminine, and a touch modern, Parisian… these designs carry a quiet…

“Merry & Bright” There’s something truly magical about this month’s Spellbinders Wax Seal of the Month — it feels like the holidays, captured in one perfect impression. The Merry & Bright design features a bold, elegant script set within a square frame — classic, festive, and beautifully timeless. And because wax seals are so close…

A Month of Texture, Sparkle & Frosty Cheer October’s Spellbinders Club releases have such a magical balance — a mix of cozy textures, classic sparkle, and whimsical charm that truly capture the spirit of the season. Each club brings its own story to the table, and together, they form a beautiful, festive trio: BetterPress, Glimmer,…

✨ The Art of Impression: Almost Time! I can hardly believe we’re just two weeks away from the live session of The Art of Impression: Mastering Wax Seals! It’s been such an exciting journey putting this series together, and I’m so thrilled to finally share it with you. The prerecorded classes will be released next week,…

This month’s Wax Seal of the Month is a true standout: an elegant oval featuring an owl perched on a branch. Paired with the bead mix of black, silver, white, and gold, it opens up endless possibilities for dramatic fall and Halloween projects. For today’s card, I wanted to create a full storybook night scene…

Every month, Spellbinders Club Kits are my favorite source of inspiration. For September, the Glimmer of the Month (GOM), BetterPress Plate of the Month (BPOM), and 3D Embossing Folder of the Month (3EOM) all work together so beautifully — cozy autumn textures, bold copper foiling, and playful geometric shapes. Today I’m sharing three projects that…

Every once in a while, a project comes along that feels extra magical, and this card is one of them! 🧜‍♀️✨ The August Wax Seal Club from Spellbinders includes a gorgeous mermaid tail seal, and the moment I saw it, I knew I wanted to create something playful and unexpected. Instead of a standard A2…

The August BetterPress Plate of the Month is such a fun one! The large circular plate (about 3.75”) features a whole school of quirky little fish in all shapes and sizes, along with three coordinating sentiments: A little note from the whole group Together is a good place to be …

Every month, I look forward to the new designs from the Spellbinders Clubs of the Month. They’re such a fun way to stretch creativity, try new techniques, and add fresh designs to my cardmaking. This month, I combined two of my favorites—the Glimmer Hot Foil Kit of the Month (GOM) and the 3D Embossing Folder…

Christmas in July is the perfect time to get a head start on your holiday crafting! This week, I’m bringing you a fun and creative way to incorporate two of my favorite tools from Spellbinders' Monthly Clubs – the Betterpress plate and Wax Seal stamp. I’m keeping it simple yet elegant with a monochrome design…

oday I'm excited to share a special interactive card I created using the Spellbinders Glimmer Plate of the Month and their Wax Seal of the Month! I paired these newer monthly club kits with an older favorite die set—the Elegant Reveal Shutter Card from the February 2020 Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month collection.…

Who says snowflakes can’t enjoy a little sunshine? For this month’s Spellbinders 3D Embossing Folder of the Month, I decided to have some fun with the theme of Christmas in July—and give our frosty friends a bit of a summer glow-up. Think tropical sunsets and chilled-out snowflakes. I wanted the texture and sparkle of a classic…

Ep. 4 Seas the Day We’ve reached the final episode of my Slimline Heaven mini series, and I wanted to end it with something moody, meaningful, and a little bit magical. Episode 4 is called “Seas the Day” — a serene, message-in-a-bottle kind of card, sealed with intention and symbolism. This card features a calm ocean…

Ep. 3 Casting a Warm Hello We’re sailing into Episode 3 of Slimline Heaven, and this one’s soft, sandy, and full of texture. I wanted this card to feel like a warm breeze from the coast — and with real sea shells, starfish, and the elegance of BetterPress stamping, I think we got there. 🐚…