Meet the Instructors

Meet Your Host

Justine Hovey

Justine has been creating cardmaking tutorials on YouTube for well over a decade. She has designed for nearly every stamping company in the industry and even has her own product line, It’s Just Paper.

After teaching at many retreats, guesting on HSN, and hosting numerous cardmaking events, she finally found her passion in helping educate her fellow crafters on how to use the beautiful supplies they have already purchased.

Through co-founding the Paper Crafters Get Organized Summit, the Stress Free Cardmaking Summit, and hosting the Fearless Cardmaking in Minutes Challenge, she has been blessed to hear countless stories of how her guidance has transformed the creative processes of crafters worldwide. Seeing their confidence grow and their skills flourish has been the most rewarding part of her journey. Whether you’re a seasoned cardmaker or just starting out, Justine is dedicated to inspiring and supporting you every step of the way.

Meet Your Instructors

Elena Anderson

Bee Happy Dimensional Card

Elena is an avid designer of SVG cards and also the host of the Card Making with SVGs+ summit. When she started her blog back on 2016, she was a “traditional” card maker using stamps, dies, inks and more to create cards. In 2021 she transitioned to electronic cutting machine-based projects and began designing SVGs. But, her true love of cards and SVGs has now combined to be almost exclusively what she creates and shares on her blog, YouTube channel and in many crafty online summits. Elena lives in Denver, CO with her best friend and husband of 26 years, Alex, and their sweet, elderly dog, Django.

Ardyth

2 For 1 Card Designs with Next-Level Ideas!

Ardyth is a talented cardmaker from Toronto, known for her ability to capture the essence of any inspiration piece using supplies she already owns. To help fellow creators achieve inspired results without simply copying, she developed the LIMES method, a fun, easy-to-remember five-step checklist. This innovative approach offers structure without limits, and allows crafters to use what they have (along with their imagination!) to create cards that truly shine!

Nicki Baxley

From Basic to Brilliant Embossing Folder Techniques

Nicki Baxley is the creator behind Nicki Hearts Cards, where she shares her love of cardmaking through tutorials, livestreams, and classes that make creative techniques simple and fun for every level of crafter. Known for her bright designs and practical tips, Nicki loves helping makers get the most out of their supplies using embossing folders, die cuts, hot foil plates, and specialty papers. Her southern accent and detailed teaching style make learning feel like crafting with a friend.

Laurel Beard

One Stamp Set, Four Finished Cards with Laurel Beard

Hey there, I’m Laurel Beard! I’ve got over 650 tutorials that prove you don’t need fancy tools or a spotless craft room to make something beautiful. I love using what I already have, trying new techniques, and laughing through the inevitable “oops” moments. If it’s simple, creative, and fun, I’m in!

Lisa Ann Bernard

Stepping It Up – From Simple to Fun Fold

Lisa Ann Bernard is the creative mind behind Queen B Creations. She’s been scrapbooking and cardmaking for over 30 years and turned her passion into a full-time business after she and her husband became empty nesters more than a decade ago. Her love of fun fold cards shines through in everything she creates, especially on her YouTube channel, where she goes live twice a week sharing step-by-step tutorials. Dedicated to making fun folds easy and enjoyable for everyone, Lisa has written three tutorial books—with more on the way! She’s known for her clear, encouraging teaching style that makes even the most intricate designs simple to recreate.

Therese Calvird

Same Stencil, Two Cards – Fresh Looks from One Supply

Therese has been making cards since 2005 and sharing her creativity online since 2010. With over 1,000 video tutorials on YouTube, she’s known for clean and simple designs, practical techniques, and a friendly, encouraging teaching style.
She believes you don’t need brand-new supplies to make something beautiful. Therese loves helping cardmakers see fresh possibilities in the tools they already own, whether that means revisiting older favourites, putting a clever twist on a classic die or stamp, or finding new life in overlooked stash treasures.
Join Therese to learn simple, creative ways to stretch your supplies, build confidence, and make cards that feel modern, fun, and uniquely yours – using the stash you already love.

Ciara T Designs

Easy Ink-Blended Card with Inspirational Sentiments & Dreamy Vellum Butterflies

Located in Northern British Columbia, Canada – Ciara is an artist who loves to use various mediums (and lots of sparkles!!) to create stunning cards, journals and watercolour paintings. Through her various platforms, she inspires creativity, and community.
Originally inspired by like-minded YouTubers’, Ciara thought that she would give the world of YouTube and crafting a go. She knew she would have a different take on the craft, and Ciara fully believes anyone can create!
Along with several collabs and hops, Ciara’s projects and creations have been featured on Spellbinders and Scrapbookpal, as part of their design teams.
She hopes her down-to-earth and easy to follow videos, continue to inspire others to try their hand at creating something beautiful.
In her spare time, when not creating, Ciara loves to play with her many cats, or curl up with a hot cup of tea and a good book.

Rachel Daly

6 x 6 One Sheet Wonder

Daly Creations is a crafting YouTube channel where Rachel shares Cricut hacks, cardmaking, and fun DIY inspiration to help every maker create with confidence.

Marta Debicka - Drop of Sunshine

Turn a Simple Card into a Stunning Masterpiece! Card Making Secrets Revealed (+ FREE Digi Papers!)

Marta Debicka, also known as Drop of Sunshine, is a passionate crafter with nearly 15 years of experience in cardmaking. What began as a hobby has blossomed into a full-time creative career and lifelong passion. Marta is known for her distinctive, one-of-a-kind projects, often featuring her signature handmade flowers and rich layers of color, texture, and detail. Through her YouTube channel, she inspires a vibrant community of crafters by sharing tutorials, live classes, and free digital designs. Her work radiates joy, creativity, and a deep love for artistic exploration. Away from her craft table, Marta treasures life as a wife, mum, and now a proud cat mum—her furry little companion isn’t camera-shy and often joins her during creative sessions.

Natasha Foote Creative

This Simple Cutting Trick DOUBLES, TRIPLES or QUADRUPLES Your Cards!

Natasha Foote, a passionate cardmaker from New Zealand’s South Island, has been inspiring card makers worldwide since 2015. With over 100,000 YouTube subscribers, an active Facebook group, and her own website, she shares her expertise through clear, practical tutorials. Drawing on her background as a primary teacher, Natasha loves breaking down both basic and advanced techniques into easy-to-follow steps. Her philosophy is all about simplicity and making the most of the supplies you already have.

Ishani

Turn Your Scraps Into Exquisite Cards

Ishani is an India-based Air Force veteran turned paper-crafting artist and educator. Her creative journey began with paper quilling, which initially served as a therapeutic outlet during a challenging period of her life. What started as a form of stress relief soon evolved into a deep passion for the art of paper crafting. In 2017, Ishani discovered stamping—a turning point that transformed her creative practice. Since then, she has dedicated herself to exploring diverse cardmaking techniques, intricate scene building, and advanced coloring methods. For her, cardmaking is more than a hobby; it is a meditative process that fosters mindfulness, creativity, and self-expression. Through her work, Ishani has cultivated a vibrant community of crafters who share her passion for handmade artistry. As an educator, through her Live workshops, she takes pride in inspiring others to discover the joy of creating something meaningful and beautiful with their own hands.

Deborah Jenkins

From “Hot Mess” to Masterpiece: Engineering Wobble Cards with Your Stash

Debbie Jenkins is the creative force behind Debbie J’s Crafting Corner, where she brings cardmaking to life with creativity, joy, and a welcoming spirit. With a background rooted in art from childhood, Debbie stepped away to embrace the busy roles of wife, mother, and full-time professional. Now that her children are grown, she’s reignited her artistic spark— sharing easy, confidence-building tutorials through live videos, blog posts, and hands-on workshops.
Guided by her cheerful motto—If I can make it, you can too—Debbie invites crafters at all skill levels to discover their inner artist. Whether through uplifting YouTube tutorials or fun, community-centric live crafting sessions, she transforms complicated techniques into simple, joyful experiences.

Alyce Keegan

Markers Coloring Class: Color a Koala!

Alyce Keegan is the founder of Kit and Clowder Colouring Classes, an award-winning online platform with over 30,000 members worldwide. With more than ten years of teaching experience, she focuses on real art fundamentals, encouraging students to embrace mistakes, step outside comfort zones, and release the pressure of perfection. Every student receives free private tutoring, creating a supportive space for both beginners and experienced artists. With a diploma in Art Therapy, Alyce integrates self-care into her teaching and also offers free workshops for the Queensland Children’s Hospital and Cancer Council.

Einat Kessler

Hide and Seek Card

When she was a young girl Einat used to sit on the carpet at her grandparents’ house with a huge scrapbook on her knees looking through it with amazement. These albums, created from scratch by her grandfather took her imagination to faraway places and sparked her creativity years later. When her first son was born her grandfather suggested she would create a scrapbook to document his life. Einat was bit by the scrapbooking bug and the rest is history.
Today Einat is a versatile designer, who dabbles in various crafts from scrapbooking, art journaling and altered art to mixed media and 3D paper crafts. She teaches online classes, writes ebooks and has 3 different memberships. She shares her projects and designs on her blog, FB page and very successful YouTube channel.

Aditi Mahajan

Blend & Bloom: Level Up Your Cards with Colours & Texture

Aditi Mahajan is a mixed-media artist, Altenew Certified Educator, and Intuitive & Happiness coach who believes creativity is a mindful journey of joy and self-expression. Known for her love of color, texture, and dimensional design, she blends technique with intention, guiding crafters to create from the heart. Aditi has collaborated with leading brands from the industry, and her workshops weave together artistic play, emotional reflection, and color harmony. She inspires makers to slow down, explore their intuition, and embrace the beauty of imperfection, reminding everyone that art is as much about connection as it is about creation. For Aditi, every card is a story, a gentle reminder that when we create with joy, we craft a little piece of our inner light.

Shawn Manley

12x12x12 – 12 Cards from a 12×12 Masterboard Masterpiece

Hello from the creative space of Manleymademinute.
Shawn has had a love affair with arts and crafts ever since he was a kid. He loves to do custom framing, baking, video/picture media, and card making! Shawn discovered card making watching YouTube videos during the pandemic and bought a few supplies to make cards and has been hooked ever since.
Shawn is currently a Design Team Member for Brutus Monroe, Include A Thank You, Peddlers Den and recently Kendra’s Card Challenge.

Alicia McNamara

Print, Cut and Create! Level Up Your Celebration Cards with Digital Printables

Alicia McNamara lives on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. She is married and has two precious boys (13 years old and 9 years old). Alicia combines her teaching expertise with her lifelong passion for crafting to empower others to create with confidence. Through the Paper Craft Secrets Classroom, she shares tutorials, printables, and inspiration to make crafting fun and stress-free for everyone.
Alicia began card making approximately eighteen years ago and started scrapbooking around twelve years ago. Her work has been featured in the Australian Cardmaking Stamping and Papercraft Magazine, Kaisercraft Workshop Magazines, and Creative Papercraft Magazine. She has also been an ambassador for several popular scrapbooking companies.
Alicia currently designs her own scrapbooking and card making printables. She delights in crafting on a budget, finding quick and efficient methods, and is passionate about sharing her love for crafting with others.

Juliana Michaels

Paper Pad Potential: Cut, Layer & Create

Juliana Michaels is a mixed media artist and paper crafter who has been creating and inspiring in the paper crafting industry since 2008. What began as a love of scrapbooking evolved into card making and eventually blossomed into her true passion—mixed media. Known for her “pretty grunge” style, Juliana now works full-time for herself creating videos, teaching classes, and sharing her love of mixed media, with a special focus on Tim Holtz products. She regularly inspires makers on her blog and YouTube channel. A retired Physical Therapist, Juliana has a fondness for coffee and Mexican food. When she isn’t crafting, she enjoys working out, reading, antiquing, and spending time with her family, fur baby, and friends.

Jessica Morris

Faux Snow Globe Card: 3 Techniques to Elevate Your Cardmaking

Jessica is an avid cardmaker who was introduced to paper crafting in 2015. She hasn’t put down the paper trimmer since. Patterned paper, stamps, alcohol inks & markers, watercolor: she loves it all. And she especially enjoys challenging herself to use the items in her stash in new and unique ways to stretch her creativity. Because she thinks there is always room to lift folks up and spread more love and support, encouragement cards are her favorite to make and send. When she’s not busy making cards, you can find her cooking up a storm in the kitchen or outside enjoying the beauty and nature of coastal Virginia.

Mary Polanco

Stencil Once, Create Twice

Mary Polanco is a retired U.S. Air Force Veteran with 23 years of service, a passionate paper crafter since 2007, and the creative force behind a popular YouTube channel launched in 2016. Known for her eclectic card-making style and practical crafting hacks, Mary hosts monthly live workshops that blend technique with community. Currently pursuing a doctorate in Leadership Psychology, she brings a unique lens to her creative work; championing crafting as a restorative outlet that fosters connection, resilience, and mental wellness. She lives in the U.S. with her husband and two children, and continues to inspire others to lead with creativity and heart.

Erin Reed

Scrapbuster Sketch Cards Using Your Paper Stash

Erin Reed brings a fun, romantic, and sometimes funky feel to her projects. She is a military wife, a stay-at-home mom of 2 boys and 2 girls, and a Canadian transplant who lives in Texas. Her first love is family. Her second love is crafting fast, fun, and quick crafts – those projects that make you smile and are oh so much fun! Catch her over on her YouTube channel, Erin Reed Makes, for all kinds of crafty adventures, card swaps, The Maker’s Retreat, and tons of fun!!!

Sassy's LLC

Take Your Stash from Fun Fold to Pop-Up

I’m Sara Lihz; I’ve been making cards for over 15 years, but in 2021, after a year of giving up my craft room to make a work-at-home office for my husband, I realized how important card-making is to me. When my husband noticed, he moved out of my craft room, bought me a Gemini Jr., and helped me reclaim part of myself that I lost somewhere between having two children and surviving the pandemic while teaching college students from my kitchen table.
In 2023, I launched my first Emergency Card Kit on YouTube, a free printable with sentiments and card sketches to help card makers start creating more quickly and more affordably; to help make the therapy of my favorite art more accessible for all. I release new free Emergency Kits on the first Friday of every month.

Jessie "Chevy" Scott

How to Make Any Card Interactive

Jessie (Chevy) Scott is an Engineer by day and a Crafter by night. She enjoys making interactive cards and showing others how easy it can be to make fun cards that move or light up, or both!

Tiffany Solorio

Double Your Cards from One Background

Tiffany Solorio is a mixed media artist, cardmaker, and educator with over 15 years of creative experience. Known for her approachable teaching style and love of inky fingers, Tiffany inspires crafters to create with confidence and embrace the beauty of imperfection. Through her YouTube channel and online classes, she shares practical techniques using Distress products, sprays, and pastes—helping others make the most of their supplies while having fun in the process. Tiffany’s mission is to remind creators that art doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful—it just has to be you. She lives in Southern Nevada with her husband and two kids and loves encouraging others to stay creative, explore color, and play without fear.

Katharina Tarta

One Sheet – 9 Special Cards

Just a friendly hobby crafter making, cards, treats and gifts for every occasion.

Lauren Taylor Made

Doubling Your Cards with Dies!

My name is Lauren Taylor and I like to make things. I have been crafting for about 15 years in Southern California where I live with my husband and daughter. As a crafter by nights and weekends, I like to share handmade cards on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. My favorite cards to make are A2 with anything pop culture and/or Halloween.

Janet Trieschman

Stationery Set

Janet Van Lone Trieschman is a professionally trained, award-winning Graphic Designer, former college professor, and lifelong lover of all things DIY. Her creative career spans both academia and hands-on artistry, with numerous published articles, purchased art, and product reviews to her credit.

Today, Janet focuses her talents on craft education and tutorials through her website, Try it – Like it – Create it, where she shares inspiring projects, techniques, cut files, and printables for crafters of all levels.

When she’s not designing or crafting, Janet enjoys spending time with her family and cats (but promises she’s not a crazy cat lady — yet!).

Candi VanDerWerf

Save Time & Supplies with This Simple Stencil Technique

Candi has been passionate about papercrafting for over 20 years. She loves creating handmade cards and occasionally dives into a scrapbook project or two. Living along the scenic banks of the Mississippi River in Northeast Iowa, she finds endless inspiration in the beauty around her. When she’s not crafting, you’ll likely find her spending time with her honey and pup, baking something sweet, reading a good book, or watching reruns of her favorite shows. You can find and follow her creative adventures on social media at Sugar Cards.