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Handmade Galentine’s Day card featuring a Copic-colored Simon Says Stamp Loving You Bouquet with purple roses and teal leaves on a watercolor background created with Distress Oxide sprays. A gold-embossed heart made of words is stamped behind the bouquet, the sentiment is layered with vellum and finished with a gold foil “Galentine”.
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Be My Galentine Handmade Card

Hi cardmaking friends. I’m back with another card created using brand-new products from the Simon Says Stamp Heart to Heart Release that went live last week.  This time I’m combining four of those new goodies to create a sweet Be My Galentine handmade card – and I may have gotten just a tiny bit carried away, LOL.

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January 16, 2026 6 Comments
andmade Valentine’s card featuring two classic cartoon mice die-cut from black, white, and teal cardstock, facing each other and forming a heart with their hands over a large teal heart. The male mouse holds a pink rose while the female mouse wears a pink skirt and bow. Above them is a die-cut sentiment reading “You Are My Happily Ever After.” The card is styled on a turquoise background with greenery and heart-shaped chocolates, created with the Spellbinders Steamboat Willie Duo and Classic Mouse Love Etched Dies.
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Classic Mouse Love Etched Dies

Hi card-making friends!  Spellbinders has a bunch of BRAND NEW RELEASES, and today I’m playing with one of my absolute favourites – the Spellbinders & Simple Stories Classic Mouse Love Etched Dies. 

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January 13, 2026 8 Comments
Die-cut handmade card featuring a colorful hummingbird hovering beside a pink flower over white daisies and layered green grass, framed with a postage-style border on a teal background with a simple “hello” sentiment at the bottom.
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Spellbinders Hummingbird Delight Die Cut Card

Hi card-making friends!  Today I’m excited to share this Spellbinders Hummingbird Delight Die Cut Card, created with the January 2026 Large Die of the Month Club kit  – and it’s an absolute keeper. 

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January 9, 2026 12 Comments
A handmade fan-shaped card created with the Spellbinders Small Die of the Month “Sunny Stems” set. The card features five arched black panels outlined in pink, each decorated with layered die-cut flowers in pink with bright green stems and leaves. A curved center panel includes a white heat-embossed sentiment that reads “hope this card brightens your day.” The card is photographed upright with greenery in the foreground.
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Spellbinders Sunny Stems Shaped Card

It’s the 6th of the month, and you know what that means –  NEW SPELLBINDERS Club Kits!  Whoo-whoo! I absolutely love happy mail day, and I’m kicking things off with the Spellbinders Sunny Stems Shaped Card,  created with the Small Die of the month – Sunny Stems.

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January 6, 2026 8 Comments
Handmade winter birthday card with two cute die-cut birds wearing teal hats perched on green branches over a light aqua embossed snowflake background, framed with a teal arched card base. A small black and white “Happy Birthday” sentiment sits below the birds, with glittery snowflakes and gems scattered around.
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Happy Winter Birthday with Simon Says Stamp Birdies Dies

Hey cardmaking friends!  I hope you had a wonderful holiday and are enjoying a little creative downtime.  Yesterday I finally had a chance to sit down and play with the Simon Says Stamp Birdies Die Set along with the new Birdies Winter Accessories Dies – the cutest coordinating add-on for creating winter cards and handmade birthday cards. 

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December 29, 2025 11 Comments
Handmade Christmas card featuring bright green embossed holly leaves with raised texture and stenciled details, accented with dimensional pink berries on a white background. Black sentiment strips read “Sending Cheer,” with paint splatter details and a festive pink backdrop.
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Simon Says Stamp Gathering Holly

Wow, December 18th already!  The days are absolutely flying by as we race towards the holidays.  I have another Christmas card to share with you today featuring the Simon Says Stamp Gathering Holly Embossing Folder and coordinating stencil, from the DieCember® release.

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December 18, 2025 5 Comments
Handmade card featuring two adorable panda bear slippers nestled together on a blush pink background embossed with the Sweet Stems Embossing Folder from the Spellbinders December Club kits. Die-cut flowers and leaves decorate the card, with a coordinating sleep mask above the slippers and a black-and-white sentiment that reads “Let’s do nothing together.” Card created using the Spellbinders Deluxe Caboodle Bonus Gift of the Month.
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Spellbinders Dec 2025 Club Cards

Hi cardmaking friends!  Today I have five Spellbinders Dec 2025 Club Cards to share with you.  I spent the weekend cleaning up and organizing all the monthly clubs, and I had so much fun creating these projects.

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December 16, 2025 7 Comments
Handmade Good Fortune Horse card with an ink-blended background in pink, orange, and purple distress oxide inks, embossed with the Distress Mix 3D embossing folder and highlighted with gold and white paint. The horse is die-cut from carrot-orange cardstock with gold mirror mane, tail, and saddle. Card displayed on a pink surface with coordinating dies and a black fountain pen beside it.
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Good Fortune Horse Die Cut Card

Hey card makers – welcome back!  Today I’ve got a quick and super fun project to share:  the Good Fortune Horse Die Cut Card.  This brand-new stamp and die set from Spellbinders launches today, and let me tell you….it’s an absolute blast to create with!

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December 10, 2025 6 Comments
Handmade Valentine’s card featuring two red stitched coffee mugs with pink heart centers created using the Spellbinders Stitched Die of the Month “A Perfect Blend.” The mugs meet in the middle with white steam forming a heart above them. The sentiment “love you” is die-cut in red with a pink banner reading “Let’s Chat Soon.” The aqua card front is embossed with the Unlock My Heart 3D Embossing Folder and layered on red and aqua cardstock, surrounded by greenery and white berry accents.
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Spellbinders December Valentine’s Club Cards

Hey cardmaking friends!  Welcome to my second post this morning – I know, I’m on a roll! LOL!  It’s a wonderfully busy time of year and a brand-new month of Spellbinders Clubs, which means Fresh Crafty inspiration is here!.

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December 6, 2025 4 Comments
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Resting Dove Die-Cut Christmas Card

Welcome to Day 2 of the Simon Says Stamp DieCember® Blog Hop!  DieCember truly is the most wonderful time of the year – packed with a huge selection of brand-new dies and festive crafting products.  Today, I’m excited to showcase a couple o these fabulous new releases for you!

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December 6, 2025 89 Comments
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
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Die Cut Christmas Window Card

Hi cardmaking friends!  Welcome back.  I’m currently stitching a Vintage Christmas Fergus to share with you next week, so my creative brain is fully in

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November 26, 2025 8 Comments
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.
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Santa’s Cocoa Cup Christmas Card

Hi cardmaking friends!.  I know it’s a busy week with Thanksgiving preparations, but I wanted to drop in and share another fun Santa’s Cocoa Cup Christmas card with you.

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November 25, 2025 8 Comments
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.”
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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 set creates the cutest purse design, and the real fun comes in decorating it with all the little extras – charms, chains, locks, filigree details, and more.  There are tons of mix-and-match pieces, so you can truly customize your design and give it personality.

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November 19, 2025 5 Comments
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.
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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!  Today I’m sharing two playful and elegant card projects created with the Spellbinders November Clubs, and this month’s kits are full of charm, shine and whimsy.  From the beautifully embossed backgrounds using the Luxe Lattice Embossing Folder of the Month, to the gold-foiled details from the Glimmer Club, every piece adds a touch of luxury.

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November 18, 2025 5 Comments
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.
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Spellbinders Let’s Do Brunch Card

Today’s card is sunny side up using the new Spellbinders Let’s Do Brunch Die Set – part of the November Small Die of the Month Club (live Nov 6 – 27)! 

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November 5, 2025 10 Comments
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.
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Spellbinders Sharon’s Scissors for World Fussy Cutting Day

Hi friends!   Today I’m sharing Spellbinders Sharon’s Scissors Die Set in celebration of World Fussy Cutting Day – a special day created in honor of Sharon Klima, whose love for cardmaking and the crafting community continues to inspire so many of us.

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October 25, 2025 12 Comments
Handmade holiday card created with the Simon Says Stamp Wintertime Celebration Plate featuring a green background with die-cut winter icons—reindeer, trees, mittens, hearts, snowflakes, and birds—in cheerful pastel colors and a layered ‘joy’ sentiment in gold and aqua.
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Simon Says Stamp Wintertime Celebration Plate

I’m starting off the month with the Simon Says Stamp Wintertime Celebration Plate.  I love die cut inlays and this winter design has such a Norwegian flair to it, I want a cozy winter sweater with this design on it, LOL.

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October 8, 2025 4 Comments
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Colorado Craft Company – SPOOKY Release

Hey cardmaking friends!  I’ve got something new and fun to share with you today – the Colorado Craft Company Spooky Release!  After a short break for some family time, Colorado Craft Company is back with a wickedly cute new collection that’s perfect for the season.

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September 29, 2025 10 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 card created with the Simon Says Stamp and Pinkfresh STAMPtember collaboration stamp, die, and stencil set. The floral frame is colored in shades of pink and teal, with a sentiment reading ‘grateful for you, big time.’ The background is embossed with the Fun Floral Frame embossing folder from Simon Says Stamp, and the card is finished with teal gem embellishments.
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Simon Says Stamp and Pinkfresh

Today’s collaboration is between Simon Says Stamp and Pinkfresh, and I couldn’t be more excited.  I absolutely love everything Pinkfresh creates, so I was thrilled to join in on this release – and it does not disappoint. 

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September 25, 2025 7 Comments
Handmade Christmas card created with the Simon Says Stamp and Penny Black STAMPtember collaboration stamp set. Three red-breasted birds, colored with Copic markers, sit on pine branches accented with red berries. The background is softly ink blended with Latte ink and framed with an embossed white border, finished with the sentiment ‘Merry Christmas Wishes
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Simon Says Stamp and Penny Black | Bright and Merry

and today’s collab is:  – Simon Says Stamp and Penny Black | Bright and Merry.  This lovely stamp set has two large images, the birds below, a beautiful Christmas tree, and an array of sentiments.  I added some simple layering to the background but kept it clean and simple.

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September 24, 2025 3 Comments
Handmade card created with the Hero Arts You're Golden stamp, die and stencil combo. The card features a turquoise ink-blended background with whit epaint splatters, surrounded by stenciled green leaves, golden yellow applies and white blossoms. The bold sentiment "you're so golden" is stamped in black on an ink-blended yellow layer, creating a fresh, vibrant, summer-inspired design.
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Hero Arts You’re Golden

Hey cardmaking friends!  I hope you had a wonderful weekend – it’s time to jump back into another week of creativity.  I’m kicking things off with the Hero Arts You’re Golden stamp, die, and stencil combo. 

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September 23, 2025 6 Comments
Handmade holiday card featuring the Simon Says Stamp and Memory Box Good Cheer collaboration stamp and die set. The design showcases an ink blended arch with a cosmic night sky, layered over a deep blue snowflake embossed background. A cheerful snowman in a pink hat and green scarf is surrounded by colorful presents, with bright green trees and snowflakes adding festive detail. Sentiment reads “Holiday Hugs.”
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Simon Says Stamp and Memory Box Good Cheer

And the next Collab is:  Simon Says Stamp and Memory Box Good Cheer.  This festive set is packed with holiday favorites – cheerful penguins, cozy snowmen, gift parcels, evergreen trees, delicate snowflakes and three versatile holiday sentiments. 

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September 20, 2025 4 Comments
Handmade music-themed card created with Spellbinders Bibi’s Musical Notes Collection. The design features die-cut instruments including a saxophone, violin, and trumpet in gold and black, layered over an embossed musical note background. A bold black and white piano keyboard border completes this elegant musical greeting card.
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Bibi’s Musical Notes Handmade Cards

Hey cardmaking friends!  Today I’m sharing some handmade musical cards featuring the new Spellbinders Bibi’s Musical Notes Collection. My sweet and incredibly talented friend Bibi has done it again with another fabulous release – this time celebrating all things music.

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September 19, 2025 12 Comments
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