Craft & Create with Elayne
Crafts, DIY Projects & Home Décor
Welcome to my craft corner— your home for DIY crafts, stamping, paper crafting, and creative home décor ideas that celebrate your creativity.
Crafting is more than a pastime — it’s a way to slow down, express yourself, and fill your home with handmade beauty. Whether you love paper crafting, stamping, or DIY home décor, I’ll guide you step-by-step so you can craft with confidence.
Ready to get inspired? You’re in the right place.
My Craft Corner
Paper Crafting & Cardmaking with Elayne
Discover the joy of creating handmade cards, gift tags, and scrapbook layouts using Stampin’ Up!® products — known for their exceptional quality, coordination, and timeless design. Learn how to use quality stamp sets, ink, and techniques for greeting cards, memory pages, envelopes, and more. Build confidence, find your style, and maybe even turn it into your own side income.
Through my classes and monthly clubs, you’ll learn how to:
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Master simple stamping techniques (no experience needed!)
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Create cards that make your friends say “You made that?!”
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Join my monthly Card Club to receive everything you need to craft right from home
Let’s make something beautiful together — one card at a time.
All Images © Stampin’ Up! 2025 & Elayne Forgie, Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
DIY Home Décor with Elayne & Chalk Couture®
If you love farmhouse charm, seasonal home décor, or the feeling of creating something beautiful with your own hands, you’ll fall in love with Chalk Couture®.
With reusable silk screen stencils, creamy chalk paste, and gorgeous surfaces, you can make everything from welcome signs to tiered tray décor in just minutes!
Join me for:
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Monthly Make & Take Workshops (in-person or virtual)
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Seasonal Home Décor Projects (perfect for gifts!)
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Tips, inspiration, and exclusive Chalk Couture kits
- Learn how to get the “Decorating style you want, at a price you can afford.”™
Create custom pieces that reflect your home, your unique style, and your heart.
Elayne Forgie, Chalk Couture® Independent Designer
Craft Events, Workshops, Retreats
Classes, Virtual Zoom Events and more!
Looking for a fun night out or a creative weekend getaway? Join me for Anabella’s Craft Retreats — where stitching, stamping, and creativity come together!
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Retreats
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Classes (local and online)
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Virtual Zoom Events you can enjoy from home
- Crafting Workshops
🧵 Craft. Connect and Create memories that last.
Paper Crafting With Elayne!
Card Making, Stamping, & Paper Crafting
Visit stampinchicks.com for blog posts, sneak peeks, tutorials and more!
Get the decorating style you want, at a price you can afford.
Elayne will show you how! Shop the Winter Collection!
Why craft with me?
“Elayne has such a gift for making you feel confident and creative — no matter your skill level!” — Sarah M.
“So proud of my first Chalk Couture sign — Elayne’s patience and step-by-step approach changed everything.” — Jenna R.
When you craft with me, you’ll enjoy:
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Clear, step-by-step guidance (no overwhelm, no perfection needed)
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Small group settings and personalized attention
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Projects that combine paper, paint, and home décor for endless variety
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A warm, encouraging community where creativity thrives
Here at Anabella’s, it’s perfectly OK to be perfectly imperfect — every handmade piece tells its own story.
📬 Get Started Today
Want to stay in the loop about upcoming workshops, exclusive project kits, and free tutorials?
🎁 Join my Creative Newsletter and get a free printable project guide to spark your inspiration!
Or jump right in:
🪄 Let’s Create Something Beautiful Together
I’m so glad you’re here — and I can’t wait to craft with you!
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