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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.
CARDS | Christmas Cards

Simply Elegant Festive Wreath Christmas Card

Hi cardmaking friends!  I’m back with another Simply Elegant Festive Wreath Christmas Card.  This one is super simple and easy to make using the beautiful Festive Wreath 3D embossing folder from Simon Says Stamp.

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October 29, 2025 8 Comments
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.
CARDS | Christmas Cards

Spellbinders Window Wonderland

Hi crafty friends! Welcome Back!.  It’s the 6th of the month, and you know what that means –  NEW SPELLBINDERS CLUBS are here!  Today, I’m sharing the Spellbinders Window Wonderland, the Large Die of the Month.

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October 6, 2025 9 Comments
Handmade Halloween card created with the Simon Says Stamp My Boo stamp and die set. The card features a cute copic-colored ghost framed on a black panel with the sentiment “boo.” The background is embossed with the Dotted Spiral embossing folder on soft pink cardstock, adding texture and dimension. Playful ghost and pumpkin accents complete this cheerful Halloween design.
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Two More Pink Halloween Cards

I have Two More Pink Halloween cards to share with you today!  I’ve been having so much fun creating in this non-traditional color palette, and clearly, the trend continues, haha. 

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September 26, 2025 5 Comments
Handmade fall-themed thank you card created with the Spellbinders September 3D Embossing Folder and Large Die of the Month kits. The background is embossed with a woven plaid texture in kraft cardstock, layered on black cardstock. Three colorful die-cut leaves in orange, green, and yellow are arranged at the center. A black sentiment strip with gold embossing reads “THIS IS ME THANKING YOU.” The card is displayed on a wood slice with coordinating orange and green envelopes, surrounded by fall foliage and acorns.
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Spellbinders Final September Club Cards

Hi cardmaking friends, and welcome back!  Today I’m excited to share my Spellbinders Final September Club Cards.  I created three different designs, combining several of the monthly club kits. 

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September 17, 2025 4 Comments
Handmade fall card created with the Spellbinders September Stitching Die Club. The design features three ink-blended pumpkins stitched with gold thread in shades of orange, green, and purple. The background is softly ink blended in pink, green, and gold tones, then embossed with the Autumn Breeze September Embossing Club folder. Additional die-cut autumn leaves accent the card, and the sentiment reads “hello gourd-geous” in gold.
CARDS | BACKGROUNDS

Spellbinders Colorful Stitched Pumpkins

Hi cardmaking friends, and welcome back!  Today I’m sharing a Spellbinders Colorful Stitched Pumpkins Card created with the September Stitching Die Club of the month. 

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September 9, 2025 10 Comments
Handmade card featuring stamped and die-cut images from the Simon Says Stamp Pumpkin Pals set, colored with Copic markers. The design includes a cute gray bunny hugging an orange pumpkin, surrounded by additional pumpkins with green leaves. The background is embossed with the Dotted Spiral embossing folder on bright turquoise cardstock, adding texture and dimension.
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Simon Says Stamp Pumpkin Pals

Hi cardmaking friends!  I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend.   Today, I’m excited to share a card made with the Simon Says Stamp Pumpkin Pals set from the regular September release. 

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September 7, 2025 12 Comments
Handmade fall-themed greeting card created with the Spellbinders September Clear Stamp, Die, and Embossing Folder Clubs. The background features a rich green embossed panel with a leafy vine pattern. At the center, there’s a cluster of colorful stamped and die-cut images including a sunflower, acorn, gourd, and teal pumpkin, along with a sentiment strip reading “A LITTLE FALL CHARM, JUST FOR YOU.” Small golden gems accent the design, adding sparkle.
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Spellbinders Autumn Clubs

Hey card-making friends, welcome back!  The 6th of the month means it’s time for NEW SPELLBINDERS CLUBS.  This month’s theme is all about cozy fall vibes-think sunflowers, autumn leaves, pumpkins, playful cats, and even a few goblins.

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September 6, 2025 10 Comments
Handmade “Thinking of You” card featuring two embossed and die-cut butterflies from the Simon Says Stamp Confetti Butterflies embossing folders and dies, part of the Happy Camper Release. The butterflies are shaded in purple with textured wing details, surrounded by dimensional green leafy die cuts and pink gem accents, all arranged on a soft mint green card front. Card is styled on a purple background with greenery and white berry sprigs.
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Simon Says Stamp Confetti Butterflies

Welcome back, cardmaking friends! Today I’m excited to share a project featuring the Simon Says Stamp Confetti Butterflies from the recent Happy Camper release.

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August 11, 2025 9 Comments
Handmade floral card featuring a die-cut teal and aqua bird perched on a leafy branch with red flowers and yellow centers, set against a white embossed floral background with blue gem embellishments – Simon Says Stamp ILYSM collection.
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Simon Says Stamp ILYSM Card | and Happy Camper Blog Hop Day 2

Hey card-making friends, welcome back! I’m thrilled to share this project featuring the Simon Says Stamp ILYSM Card and even more excited to join the team for Day 2 of the Happy Camper Release Blog Hop. There’s loads of inspiration waiting for you—plus a FREE GIFT with purchase!

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August 2, 2025 71 Comments
Handmade floral card created with Simon Says Stamp Happy Camper release products. Features an embossed pink and coral background with leafy floral designs, layered white and yellow die-cut flowers with bright green leaves, and a brown ink-blended tag with a white die-cut “Hello” sentiment. Embellished with sparkling clear gems for added dimension and shine.
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Simon Says Stamp Fantasy Bouquet Card

Hey cardmaking friends! I’m thrilled to share this Simon Says Stamp Fantasy Bouquet Card with you today, created with goodies from the brand-new Happy Camper Release—available tonight at Simon Says Stamp!

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July 30, 2025 10 Comments
Handmade rainbow birthday card featuring a colorful ink-blended background embossed with seashells and sand dollars. White and gold paint splatters add texture and shimmer, while a bold black and white sentiment reads “Make your birthday a splash!” in the bottom right corner. Perfect for summer or beach-themed celebrations.
CARDS | Birthday Cards

Simon Says Stamp Sensational Seashells Rainbowed

Today I’m sharing something a little different—this vibrant Simon Says Stamp Sensational Seashells Rainbowed birthday card. The 3D embossing folder is part of the recent Friend Like You release and includes coordinating dies for many of the shell images.

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July 16, 2025 7 Comments
three hand made greeting cards in Mediterranean colors celebrating la dolce vita
CARDS | Birthday Cards

Spellbinders La Dolce Vita Cards

Hey, card-making friends, welcome back.  Today, I have new Spellbinders La Dolce Vita Cards to share with you.  Over this past weekend, I had the privilege of working with this latest release.

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June 16, 2025 8 Comments
Embossed hand made card with a 3 tone blue background, a salty walrus with a seagull standing on his head
CARDS | Birthday Cards

More Nautical Club Cards

Today I’m playing with the Large Die of the Month, the Stencil of the Month, the Small Die of the Month, and the 3D embossing Folder, all rolled into two fun cards.  I’m having a blast with the nautical theme this month, and these adorable critters are so much fun to create.

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June 5, 2025 6 Comments
hand-made card in red white and blue with an arch in the center and a red, white and blue die cut sailboat
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Spellbinders June Nautical Club Cards

Today, I have Spellbinders June Nautical Club Cards (2) to share with you.  I worked all weekend with all the clubs and came up with a boatload (pun intended) of inspiration for you. 

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June 3, 2025 6 Comments
teal, gray and white hand made card with an embossed background, teal and gray flowers and leaves and a white inlaid frame with a hello sentiment in the center of the card
CARDS | Copic colored cards

Simon Says Stamp Orange Blossom Embossed Card

I’m playing with more new products from the Moments in Time release, this time, a Simon Says Stamp Orange Blossom Embossed Card.  I gasped when I took this stamp and die set out of the box. 

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May 30, 2025 6 Comments
hand-made pink and white card with a white embossed background, two die-cut oval panels, and die-cut flowers
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Simon Says Stamp Poised Primula Card

The Poised Primula up close has beautiful etched details drawing interest to the piece.  The stenciled background noise adds color and interest without taking over.  The Hopping Hexagons 3D Embossing Folder’s beautiful repeating texture is the perfect clean background to the art piece. 

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May 21, 2025 6 Comments
hand-made oval topped card with different colors of embossed books and a gold wax seal in the right hand corner
CARDS | BACKGROUNDS

More Spellbinders Club Cards

Good morning, crafty friends, and thanks so much for stopping in.  Yesterday was a cold and rainy day here, the grass really needed it, so I didn’t mind, and it gave me an opportunity to catch up on More Spellbinders Club Cards to share.   

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May 19, 2025 8 Comments
hand made japanese Kokeshi doll card colored in blues and pinks with an embossed background
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Spring in Kyoto

Today, I have a new release from Spellbinders to share with you.  Alex Syberia of Alex Syberia Designs designed Spring in Kyoto.  This beautiful look at Spring in Kyoto includes a creative selection of products, including a 3/D Floral Fans embossing Folder. 

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May 10, 2025 6 Comments
hand made teal card with a rainbow of die cut crayons across it
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Crayon Teacher Cards

Hey, card-making friends. Today, I have 3 cards to share with you all with a Crayon Teacher Cards theme. I’m working again with Spellbinders Monthly Club kits, and I had a blast combining them to create today’s card shares.

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May 8, 2025 4 Comments
hand made green, orange and yellow embossed card with an orange and yellow die cut butterfly
CARDS | Copic colored cards

Fresh Sprigs Embossing Folder Card

I decided to have a little more fun with this Fresh Sprigs Embossing Folder Card.  I LOVE embossing folders.  They are so quick and easy to use, and this new one from Simon Says Stamp’s latest release, Fresh Sprigs, has a beautiful design that is super easy to color. 

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May 7, 2025 8 Comments
four hand made cards using purple and blue inks to create 3D embossing folder images of flowers
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More 3D Embossing Folder Techniques

Hi, card-making friends. A lot is going on today. I have a new card-making video—More 3D Embossing Folder Techniques—and you are going to LOVE this one—it’s so fast, easy, and artsy

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April 26, 2025 66 Comments
blue card with a white embossed overlay with gold thread wrapped around it three times embellished with a blue rectangle wax seal
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Spellbinders Emboss Card with Wax Seal

I have another clean and simple card to share with you today, the Spellbinders Emboss Card with Wax Seal.  As I said yesterday, the 3D Embossing Folder Club for April is spectacular, so I decided to make an entire card front with it.

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April 9, 2025 8 Comments
hand made die cut card with a vintage teal blue mailbox with gold trim, a pink and white envelope in the slot and decorated with pink and yellow roses
CARDS | cards for friends

Spellbinders April Club Kick Off

Today, I’m sharing Spellbinders April Club Kick Off, and I’m starting with my four favorite kits for this month.  The Large Die of the Month, the BetterPress of the Month, the 3D Embossing Folder of the month and the Embossing Club.

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April 6, 2025 7 Comments
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