Handmade diy home interior decoration wreath with easter eggs and natural elements. Flat lay, top view creativity craft concept
Female designer making jewelry on gray background
Wrapping gifts and creating eco friendly christmas cards and ornaments in neutral colors. No plastic, zero waste xmas celebration concept. Top view, flat lay
A lot of different rapair equipments on the wooden table and a little wooden house between them
Painting of rainbow heart on wooden background
Step by step. Mother and daughter decorating paper Easter eggs.
Master making handmade jewelry, top view. Needlewoman workplace with plastic beads, flowers and tools for creating accessories
journal with flowers and writing, vintage
Do you have a story to share? Handwriting in a retro journal with a cup of tea, storytelling concept.
Open journal book, vintage feather pen and inkwell. Flatlay mockup

about

Hey there, I'm Susie!
Embracing the chaos of life through crafting, caffeine, books, and podcasting.

I transform paper into art, bring designs to life with my Cricut, tackle DIY projects that sometimes work (and sometimes don’t), and document my creative adventures – all while navigating the beautiful mess of inspiration with a coffee in hand and stories to share.

How it all began

Where Crafting, Tech, and Creativity Converge…

From Doodles to DIY Projects

My creative journey began with doodles in margins and scissors in hand. While art has always been my companion, my crafting path truly took shape in the early 2000s when I discovered scrapbooking.

About five years ago, Stampin’ Up! Paper Pumpkin kits introduced me to handmade card making, perfectly complementing my love for paper arts. When my husband gifted me my first Cricut machine, my creative world expanded exponentially. Suddenly, I could merge paper crafting with larger DIY projects, bringing together multiple creative disciplines.

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The Technical Edge in Crafting

What makes my approach unique is the blend of artistic intuition with technical expertise. My background in graphic design, web development, and woodworking gives me a distinctive perspective. Years spent learning from carpenters—making power tools "submit to my demands"—built confidence with DIY projects that many paper crafters might find intimidating.

Beyond the Craft Room

My eclectic tastes extend beyond crafting to music, reading, writing, and baking. When not in my craft room covered in paper scraps or sawdust, you'll find this techie and self-proclaimed geek with my Kindle, phone, and iPad, surrounded by inspiration and all things nerdy.

Transforming Ordinary into Extraordinary

At Susie Kirch Designs, I'm passionate about inspiring creativity through accessible crafting techniques and innovative DIY projects. I believe in transforming everyday materials into beautiful, meaningful creations while empowering crafters of all skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned paper crafter or just beginning your creative journey, my goal is to help you explore your artistic potential with projects that bring more creativity into everyday life.

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