May 2026 Monthly Mood Board Challenge

Posted by Teresa Russell on 5/1/2026 to Monthly Challenges

The Beauty of Handmade

At the end of the day, a handmade card isn’t about perfection—it’s about intention. When you pull inspiration from the world around you, your cards become more personal, more meaningful, and more uniquely you. So the next time you feel stuck, look up, look around, and take it all in. Inspiration is already waiting—you just have to notice it.

I pull inspiration from paper pads almost every month when I get my nails done...sometimes I challenge my technician and other times we brainstorm together to come up with just the right look for either the Box of the Month or the Paper Pad Club.

This month I pulled inspiration from the "Summer in the Wild" Box of the Month...

Woodland Green

My woodland green nails with the blue and pink flowers were definitely inspired by both paper pads in the Box of the Month.

So why not flip the coin and pull your inspiration for your cards from our Monthly Mood Board? This month's board is soft, gently and (I think) absolutely beautiful! We would love to see the inspiration you find from using this beautifully curated board.

Magical Forest Wishes

This has to be my most favorite card I have made this year. The softness of the paper pad, the beautiful ephemera and the stamp of the month combined to create this wonderful card that can be used as a sweet birthday card for any young little girl you know.

Remember, you can subscribe to the paper pad club to get an 18% discount. And don't forget you can "get it all" when you order or subscribe.

Until Next Month

Hugs, from Teresa

May 2026 Monthly Mood Board Challenge

Woodland Green

Magical Forest Wishes

Until Next Month

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