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NEW VIDEO - How to Make a Landscape Stair Step Card

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Die Cut Christmas Window Card

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Santa's Cocoa Cup Christmas Card

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NEW VIDEO - Make 4 Easy Christmas Cards with One Stamp Set | Cardmaking Ideas and Techniques

Hi cardmaking friends, and welcome back! Today's video - Make 4 Easy Christmas Cards with One Stamp...

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Charmed to Know You | Spellbinders November Clubs

First up is "Charmed to Know You", featuring the Spellbinders November Large Die of the Month. This...

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Pretty In Pink - Spellbinders November Clubs with Wax Seals, Glimmer and Texture

If you're ready for a dose of pink, texture, sparkle, and just a little flair - you're in the right place! ...

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Joyful Snowmen Cards with Simon Says Stamp

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Walkies and Warm Hugs | Dog-Themed Cards with Spellbinders Clubs

Over the weekend, I dove into the Spellbinders November Club Kits, and oh my goodness - this month is...

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Lets We Forget - A Simple and Striking Poppy Card

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A handmade landscape stair step card featuring winter snowmen created with the Simon Says Stamp Wrapped in Scarves stamp and die set. The background panel shows a snowy forest scene with white die-cut trees against a black sky with white paint splatter resembling snowfall. The front step of the card has a black and kraft striped panel, a large white die-cut snowflake, and a sentiment that reads “Snowman Kisses and Warm Winter Wishes.” One snowman is wrapped in a scarf and sledding, while another stands on the front step holding colorful holiday lights with a small red bird perched on its hat.

NEW VIDEO - How to Make a Landscape Stair Step Card

30 November, 2025

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Welcome back card-making friends! Today I have a New Video Tutorial - How to Make a Landscape Stair...

a note of THANKS - and BLACK FRIDAY DEALS

27 November, 2025

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Happy Thanksgiving! Today isn’t just about gathering with loved ones and being grateful –...

Handmade die-cut Christmas card with a white arched window, green wreath, and garland with gold bows against a brick embossed background, created using Simon Says Stamp dies

Die Cut Christmas Window Card

26 November, 2025

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Hi cardmaking friends! Welcome back. I’m currently stitching a Vintage Christmas Fergus to share...

Handmade Christmas card featuring a die-cut Santa mug with a white beard, pink cheeks, and a red cup handle. The mug is filled with die-cut Christmas trees, a gift, and a star. The sentiment "Merry Christmas" appears in red at the bottom. The background is aqua cardstock with white glimmer-foiled snowflakes and stitched arch detailing, mounted on a red card base. Card is styled with festive greenery and berries in the background.

Santa's Cocoa Cup Christmas Card

25 November, 2025

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Hi cardmaking friends!. I know it's a busy week with Thanksgiving preparations, but I wanted to drop...

Handmade winter card featuring an illustrated snowman from the Simon Says Stamp Cozy in the Cold stamp and die set. The snowman sits on a snowbank holding a lantern and looking up at a dark night sky, isplattered with white paint to resemble falling snow. A kraft die-cut snowflake embellishes the top left corner, and the sentiment “Peace on Earth” is stamped below the scene. The card is framed with black and kraft striped paper and styled with greenery and rustic jingle bells for the photo.

NEW VIDEO - Make 4 Easy Christmas Cards with One Stamp Set | Cardmaking Ideas and Techniques

21 November, 2025

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Hi cardmaking friends, and welcome back! Today's video - Make 4 Easy Christmas Cards with One Stamp...

A handmade greeting card designed to look like a pink quilted purse with a teal blue background. The purse features a black strap with gold hardware and a cute panda bear charm hanging from a small gold chain. A gold and black sentiment reads “Charmed to Know You.” The card is surrounded by a fountain pen and greenery for styling. The bottom corner includes the text “Project by Sandi MacIver | Spellbinders Paper Arts.”

Charmed to Know You | Spellbinders November Clubs

19 November, 2025

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First up is "Charmed to Know You", featuring the Spellbinders November Large Die of the Month. This...

A handmade pink card created with the Spellbinders November Clubs featuring a luxe chain-style background embossed with the Luxe Lattice Embossing Folder. The focal point is a gold arched frame with a marbled coral wax seal stamped with a gold champagne glass design from the Cin Cin Wax Seal of the Month. Below the wax seal is a black and gold sentiment from the BetterPress Club “Paws in the City” set that reads: “Life’s more fun with a little flair.” The card is displayed flat lay style with wax beads, a wax seal tool, and greenery styled around it.

Pretty In Pink - Spellbinders November Clubs with Wax Seals, Glimmer and Texture

18 November, 2025

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If you're ready for a dose of pink, texture, sparkle, and just a little flair - you're in the right place! ...

Handmade Christmas card featuring the Simon Says Stamp Joy Cover Die in layered teal ombré cardstock, accented with delicate white Harmony Snowflakes and clear gems. A Copic-colored snowman from the Cozy in the Cold stamp set stands at the bottom right holding a holly sprig with a red bird. Card displayed upright on white wooden snowflake risers with winter greenery and a blue ornament in the background.

Joyful Snowmen Cards with Simon Says Stamp

14 November, 2025

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Hey cardmaking friends! Today, I’m sharing a pair of extra-festive JOY cards created with some...

Handmade card featuring a die-cut chihuahua sitting inside a teal quilted Chanel-style purse with gold accents. The dog is wearing a pink sweater, and the background is a deep coral panel embossed with the Spellbinders Petite Tuft 3D Embossing Folder. The sentiment in gold reads “Fur Real, You’re My Fave.” Card designed by Sandi MacIver using Spellbinders November Club Kits.

Walkies and Warm Hugs | Dog-Themed Cards with Spellbinders Clubs

12 November, 2025

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Over the weekend, I dove into the Spellbinders November Club Kits, and oh my goodness - this month is...

A handmade card featuring a bold poppy field design. The card showcases bright red stenciled poppy flowers with fresh green leaves, stamped in black for crisp outlines. The artwork is framed with a black cardstock border and mounted on a white card base. The card is displayed on a dark stone background with sprigs of green foliage and small white berries surrounding it.

Lets We Forget - A Simple and Striking Poppy Card

11 November, 2025

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Today I’m sharing a simple yet powerful card design for Remembrance Day, created with the Simon...

Handmade Christmas card featuring a bold poinsettia design die-cut in bright pink and aqua cardstock. The background is stamped with a light gray text print and topped with Distress Grit Paste and chunky glitter for a snowy mixed-media texture. Aqua enamel dots are added as accents, and the card is layered onto a white and teal cardstock frame for a modern holiday look.

Mixed Media Poinsettia Christmas Card with Glitter Texture | BLOG HOP

07 November, 2025

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Hi cardmaking friends! I'm so happy to be back and joining the Simon Says Stamp "And Everything Nice"...

Handmade Christmas card featuring rows of pastel pink Cotton Candy die-cut Christmas trees arranged on a striped background of Peridot, Audrey Blue, Doll Pink, and Cotton Candy cardstock. Each tree is topped with a small aqua gem, and the gold-foiled sentiment “Very Very Merry” is stamped across the center. The card is styled with greenery and white berry accents on a white embossed background and aqua backdrop.

Very Merry Christmas Cards

05 November, 2025

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Good evening, crafty friends! I'm very excited because the Simon Says Stamp "And Everything Nice" release...

Handmade “Let’s Do Brunch” card created with the Spellbinders Small Die of the Month for November featuring a cute bacon and egg duo holding hands on a turquoise dinner plate. The card includes cheerful yellow flowers and green leaves die-cut with the Citrus Spritz Die Set, arranged around the plate. The background showcases a teal-and-white gingham pattern, ink blended with washi tape masking for the stripes. The design is bright, playful, and perfect for brunch-themed or friendship cards.

Spellbinders Let's Do Brunch Card

05 November, 2025

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Today's card is sunny side up using the new Spellbinders Let's Do Brunch Die Set - part of the November...

Handmade unicorn slipper card created with the Spellbinders Cozy Toes Friends Die Set and embossed using the Petite Bows 3D Embossing Folder. The card features colorful rainbow pajama pants tucked into whimsical unicorn slippers layered over an aqua embossed background with a playful sentiment strip that reads “I’d leave the house for you.” Designed by Sandi MacIver for Spellbinders Paper Arts.

Spellbinders Cozy Toes Friends Slipper Cards

03 November, 2025

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Hi friends! I've got something totally silly and fun to share with you today. Spellbinders Cozy Toes...

A handmade Christmas card featuring a large red snowflake die cut from Spellbinders Poppy cardstock layered over an embossed panel of Spellbinders Waterfall cardstock. The card is embellished with a gold “LOVE • PEACE • JOY” label from the Label Slider stamp and die set, tied with shiny gold cord from Simon Says Stamp. The festive color combo pops beautifully against a backdrop of snowy evergreens.

Simple Large Snowflake Card

31 October, 2025

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Hi cardmaking friends! I'm back with another Simple Large Snowflake Card - actually, two of them! These...

Handmade Christmas card featuring the Simon Says Stamp Festive Wreath Embossing Folder, ink-blended with soft green and pink hues to highlight the raised holly leaves and berries. The card is finished with a bold pink “merry” die-cut sentiment from the Holiday Duo Die Set and accented with a sheer pink ribbon bow tied around the panel. Layered on red and green cardstock for a festive, elegant presentation.

Simply Elegant Festive Wreath Christmas Card

29 October, 2025

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Hi cardmaking friends! I'm back with another Simply Elegant Festive Wreath Christmas Card. This one...

Handmade Christmas card created with the Waffle Flower Birdie Friends dies and coordinating stencils. The design features four colorful, ink-blended birds—green, yellow, red, and blue—each wearing festive winter hats and scarves, perched on a branch against a pale mint background embossed with the Wood Grain Texture die. Strands of stitched Christmas lights arch playfully overhead, and the bold sentiment “Merriest Christmas” from the Warm Wishes stamp and matching piercing die set is centered above the birds. The card is displayed atop red and aqua cardstock with holiday greenery accents.

Waffle Flower Birdie Friends Christmas Card

27 October, 2025

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Hi cardmaking friends! Today I’m sharing a Waffle Flower Birdie Friends Christmas Card. A few...

Handmade card created with the Spellbinders Sharon’s Scissors Die Set in honor of Sharon Klima for World Fussy Cutting Day. The design features two pairs of heart-handled scissors in soft pink and coral tones arranged on layered scalloped and stitched rectangle panels. A small heart embellishment and the sentiment “You’re Always in My Heart” complete the layout, symbolizing creativity, friendship, and heart health awareness.

Spellbinders Sharon's Scissors for World Fussy Cutting Day

25 October, 2025

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Hi friends! Today I'm sharing Spellbinders Sharon's Scissors Die Set in celebration of World Fussy...

Handmade holiday card featuring a large layered snowflake design created with the Simon Says Stamp Patchwork Stencil, Willow Snowflake Die, Modern Teardrop Dies, and Label Slide Christmas Sentiment Stamps. The snowflake is glittered white and layered over a teal stenciled starburst background with a “Merry & Bright” sentiment across the center. The card base is embossed with the Cheery Snowflakes Embossing Folder, adding subtle texture and shimmer, and is styled with coordinating die-cut snowflakes and greenery for a festive winter look.

Simon Says Stamp Easy Layered Snowflake Card

24 October, 2025

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Hi cardmaking friends! I'm not quite finished with Halloween yet, but it's time to dive into some Holiday...

mage featuring four handmade Fall and Christmas wreath cards created with the Spellbinders Suzanne Hue Texture and Foliage Collection. The cards are arranged in a grid, showcasing different seasonal color palettes—teal and aqua tones for Christmas with “Merry Christmas” and “Greetings” sentiments, and warm browns, golds, and greens for Fall with die-cut leaves and textured embossed backgrounds. The left side of the image includes text reading “Spellbinders EASY Fall & Christmas Wreath Cards” and the website “www.sandimaciver.com.”

NEW VIDEO - Easy Fall and Christmas Wreath Cards

23 October, 2025

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Hi cardmaking friends! I’m back today with a brand-new video featuring 4 Easy Fall and Christmas...

Five black metal pails filled with colorful Halloween candies are topped with clear treat bags tied with black-and-white gingham ribbon. Each pail features a bright handmade tag created with the Tim Holtz Tiny Frights Stamp Set, showcasing cute Halloween images—a ghost, owl, pumpkin, bat, and candy—colored in vibrant shades of orange, teal, purple, and lime green. The tags display playful sentiments like “What a Hoot,” “Wicked Fun,” “Here for the Candy,” “Hey Boo,” and “Hocus Pocus,” making them perfect for festive Halloween gift giving.

Simon Says Stamp Tiny Frights Halloween Candy Pails

22 October, 2025

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Good morning, friends! I have something a little different for you today, the Simon Says Stamp Tiny...

Fall Fergus the Gnome

20 October, 2025

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Hi crafters and welcome to a brand-new week. Today I'm excited to share Fall Fergus the Gnome, a cozy...

Handmade Halloween card featuring a bold ink-blended background created with Distress Oxide inks. The design showcases a swarm of black bats spiraling across a glowing yellow moon, fading into pink and purple night sky tones. White paint splatters add a starry effect, and the sentiment “spooky vibes” is die cut and layered in black and white at the center. Card designed by Sandi MacIver using the Simon Says Stamp Halloween Basics Stamp and Die Set.

NEW VIDEO - Simon Says Stamp Halloween Basics Ink Blended Card

17 October, 2025

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Hi cardmaking friends - welcome back! Today I'm excited to share a NEW VIDEO - Simon Says Stamp Halloween...

Handmade holiday card created by Sandi MacIver using the Spellbinders To You and Yours Clear Stamp and Die of the Month and the 3D Embossing Folder of the Month. The design features a blue ombré ink-blended background embossed with a brick pattern, overlaid with a white embossed Christmas tree-shaped sentiment that reads “A Very Merry Christmas to You.” The card is accented with white paint splatters and small clear gems for sparkle, layered over teal and navy blue cardstock panels.

Spellbinders To You and Yours Holiday Card

16 October, 2025

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Hi cardmaking friends - welcome back! Today I'm sharing my Spellbinders To You and Yours Holiday Card,...

Handmade Christmas card featuring the Simon Says Stamp Narrow Holly Cluster Die Set, ink blended in Pawsitively Saturated Inks in shades of Ocean, Seafoam, Royal, and Rhubarb. The holly leaves and berries are accented with white paint splatter and gem embellishments on a softly blended teal-to-blue background. The sentiment reads “Have Yourself a Merry Christmas” in white typewriter-style font on black labels, layered over a white card base with coordinating blue and teal mats. Designed by Sandi MacIver for a quick and easy holiday card.

Simon Says Stamp Simple Die Cut Holly Card

15 October, 2025

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Hey cardmaking friends! I’m popping in today to share my Simon Says Stamp Simple Die Cut Holly...

Handmade square birthday card featuring two adorable koalas from the Simon Says Stamp Koala-ty Birthday stamp and die set, part of the Sugar and Spice release. The design includes a bright lime green ink-blended background created with the Mix and Match Circles Stencil and a layered scalloped circle frame die-cut using the Scalloped Circles Nested Die Set. The larger koala sits on a striped gift box while the smaller one holds a cupcake, both wearing colorful party hats. A bold “Happy Birthday” sentiment and green gem embellishments complete the cheerful, playful design by Sandi MacIver.

Simon Says Stamp Koala-Ty Birthday Blog Hop and Giveaway

11 October, 2025

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Hey cardmaking friends! I’m thrilled to join Simon Says Stamp for the Saturday Sugar and Spice...

Handmade Frosty snowman Christmas card created with the Spellbinders Stencil of the Month Club ‘Frosty Wishes.’ Features a cheerful snowman face with a carrot nose, rosy cheeks, and a green top hat accented with holly, layered on a bright turquoise card base for a fun and festive holiday design.

Spellbinders Simple Frosty Christmas Card

10 October, 2025

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Hey, card-making friends! Welcome Back!. Today, I'm sharing a super fun project - the Spellbinders...

Handmade Christmas card created with the Simon Says Stamp Candy Cane Plate, Ho Ho Holiday Greens dies, and Joy and Cheer sentiment from the Sugar and Spice release. Features a pink die-cut background, layered holiday greens, pink berries, and bold Joy & Cheer sentiment for a festive modern design

Simon Says Stamp Joy and Cheer Holiday Card

09 October, 2025

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Hi crafty friends! Welcome back! Today I'm excited to share a brand new design - the Simon Says Stamp...

Simon Says Stamp Wintertime Celebration Plate

08 October, 2025

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I'm starting off the month with the Simon Says Stamp Wintertime Celebration Plate. I love die cut inlays...

Handmade Christmas card created by Sandi MacIver featuring the Spellbinders October 2025 Small Die of the Month “Snow Day Friends.” The card showcases a layered white die-cut snowman and tree on a snowy black background hot foiled in white with the Magic Wonderland October Glimmer Club plate. The sentiment “All is calm & bright” from the To You and Yours October Clear Stamp and Die Set is stamped on a curved white snowbank. Clean and modern design in classic holiday colors with pops of lime green and red.

Spellbinders Snow Day Friends

07 October, 2025

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Hi friends! I'm back with another beautiful Club Card to share. Spellbinders Snow Day Friends features...

Handmade Christmas card created with the Spellbinders October Large Die of the Month – Window Wonderland. The design features a teal bay window with white snow on the roof, colorful holiday lights, and a decorated Christmas tree visible inside. A child in winter clothing pulls a sled stacked with bright gift packages across a snowy ground in front of a black embossed brick wall background.

Spellbinders Window Wonderland

06 October, 2025

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Hi crafty friends! Welcome Back!. It's the 6th of the month, and you know what that means - NEW SPELLBINDERS...

Retro-inspired handmade Christmas card created with the Spellbinders BetterPress of the Month kit. The design is pressed in crisp black ink on soft Seaside cardstock and features a playful repeating pattern of vintage snowmen, each wearing a classic red and white Santa hat. Only the hats are colored, giving the card a charming old-school, minimalist feel. The sentiment “Made with Love & Snowflakes” is pressed along the bottom and accented with tiny die-cut holly embellishments. Styled with evergreen branches and berries for a festive holiday presentation.

Spellbinders Made with Snowflakes | BetterPress Card

03 October, 2025

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Hi cardmaking friends! I'm back with another festive project - the Spellbinders Made with Snowflakes...

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