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Close-up of a handmade card featuring spotlighting die cut florals inside stitched circle frames on a teal embossed background with halftone dots, showcasing bright pink flowers and green leaves.

CARDS | cards for friends

Spotlighting Die Cut Florals | Easy Circle Frame Card Idea

Last week, we used circle dies to spotlight a sentiment, but today we’re switching things up and spotlighting die cut florals instead.

April 30, 2026 No Comments

Purple crocus die cut card featuring layered flowers and green leaves inside a stitched oval frame, set on an embossed floral background with added gems for dimension.

CARDS | cards for friends

Crocus Die Cut Card Idea | Embossed Floral Background Card

Hi cardmaking friends! Today I’m sharing a Crocus Die Cut Card Idea that’s perfect for spring, combining layered florals with beautiful texture for an elegant, eye-catching design.

April 30, 2026 2 Comments

Messy watercolor wild rose card with soft mint green background, white embossed floral outline, and a layered hand-painted rose in coral and pink tones with teal leaves and sentiment strip.

CARDS | cards for friends

Messy Watercolor Wild Rose Card Idea | Simon Says Stamp floral Card

Ok, we’re changing things up today and stepping away from the brights for a soft, subtle messy watercolor wild rose card.

April 29, 2026 8 Comments

Easy floral die cut card featuring purple layered flowers and teal leaves on a clean white background, demonstrating how to embrace white space in cardmaking with a stamped gerbera daisy background and simple sentiment.

CARDS | cards for friends

Embrace the White Space | Easy Floral Die Cut Card

know — this is a funny direction for me considering my last few posts have been all about bold color combos, LOL.

April 26, 2026 13 Comments

Bold cardmaking color combo featuring a navy background with pink die cut flowers, green leaves, and white stripe details, creating a dramatic floral handmade card design.

CARDS | cards for friends

Bold Cardmaking Color Combo Idea | Adding Navy for Dramatic Contrast

Happy weekend cardmaking friends! Today’s card builds on the color combo I shared earlier this week, showing how adding just one more color can completely transform your design.

April 25, 2026 10 Comments

Elegant lotus flower card in pink and teal with layered die cut flowers on a blended background, perfect handmade card idea for cardmaking inspiration

CARDS | cards for friends

Lotus Flower Die Cut Card Idea | Perfect Pink + Teal Color Combo

Hey cardmaking friends–welcome back! Today I’m sharing a lotus flower card featuring my current favorite pink and teal color combo.

April 22, 2026 8 Comments

Spring tulip market tote card made with Spellbinders Large Die of the Month, featuring colorful die cut tulips, embossed background, and layered paper crafting details.

CARDS | cards for friends

Spring Tulip Market Tote Card idea | Spellbinders Large Die of the Month

Hello friends – welcome back! Today I’m creating a tulip tote card using the Spellbinders Large Die of the Month

April 21, 2026 8 Comments

Delicate magnolia die cut card with purple layered flowers, teal leaves, and embossed organic linen arch on a navy background with splatter details and “friend” birthday sentiment

Altenew

Altenew Delicate Magnolia Card Idea | Die Cut Floral Birthday Card

Today, I’m sharing a brand-new card featuring the Delicate Magnolia die-cut card, and I’m so excited about this one!

April 20, 2026 7 Comments

Three handmade cards featuring an embossing folder technique for cardmaking, with colorful Distress Oxide ink blended backgrounds and white heat embossed floral designs, shown beside “Embossing Folder Magic” text.

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Embossing Folder Technique for Cardmaking | Distress Oxide Ink and Heat Embossing

If you’re looking for a beautiful and easy embossing folder technique for cardmaking, you’re going to love today’s project!

April 18, 2026 10 Comments

Simple ink blended floral card using the Friendly Blossoms stencil by Simon Says Stamp, featuring purple flowers and teal leaves on a clean white background.

CARDS | cards for friends

Simple Ink Blending Card Idea | Friendly Blossoms Stencil | Simon Says Stamp

Hi cardmaking friends! Today I’m sharing a simple ink blending card idea featuring the beautiful Friendly Blossoms Stencil from Simon Says Stamp.

April 17, 2026 6 Comments

Die cut mason jar card featuring Spellbinders Market Jar Trio with layered green pickles, purple sentiment band, and “hello” greeting on a soft purple card base

CARDS | cards for friends

Die Cut Mason Jar Card Idea | Spellbinders Market Jar Trio

Today’s die-cut mason jar card is created with the Market Jar Trio Die set from Spellbinders.

April 15, 2026 8 Comments

Elegant blossom branch die cut spring card featuring pink flowers, green leaves, and a teal embossed background with a Happy Birthday sentiment.

CARDS | Birthday Cards

Elegant Blossom Branch Card | Die Cut Spring Card Tutorial

I was out walking Bailey (the corgi) this morning when I noticed the birds singing and tiny buds starting to appear on the trees.

April 14, 2026 8 Comments

Poppy Song handmade die cut greeting cards featuring three floral card designs with layered flowers, stitched frames, and embossed backgrounds by Spellbinders

CARDS | Birthday Cards

Poppy Song Die Cut Greeting Cards | 3 Handmade Card Ideas

Hi crafty friends – welcome back! Today I’m sharing 3 handmade card ideas created with the gorgeous Spellbinders Poppy Song collection, which released on the 10th.

April 13, 2026 6 Comments

Greenhouse birthday card featuring Hero Arts My Monthly Hero with ink smooshed background, gold greenhouse die cut, hanging plant and plantastic birthday sentiment

CARDS | Birthday Cards

Greenhouse Birthday Card | Hero Arts My Monthly Hero

If you love fresh, mature-inspired cardmaking, today’s greenhouse birthday card is going to steal your heart.

April 7, 2026 10 Comments

Sulfur Cosmos card featuring ink blended stenciled flowers layered over a pink ink smooshed background with white relief paste texture and splatter details

Altenew

Sulfur Cosmos Card | Smooshed and Stenciled Background

Hey, crafty friends! Today, I’m excited to join a fun Instagram Hop with Altenew to celebrate their 12th Anniversary.

April 6, 2026 10 Comments

Fresh Packed floral card featuring die cut pansy flowers in a pot, embossed Market Weave background, and ink splatter using Spellbinders Small Die of the Month

CARDS | cards for friends

Fresh Packed Floral Card | Spellbinders Small Die of the Month

It’s the 6th of the month, which means, NEW Spellbinders Club Kits are here – Yeah!

April 6, 2026 13 Comments

Watering can birthday card with ink smooshed Distress Oxide background and stenciled texture, featuring green die cut foliage on a clean white card base.

CARDS | BACKGROUNDS

My Monthly Super Hero | Watering Can Birthday Card

Learn how to create this watering can birthday card featuring a super simple ink smooshing and stenciling background that beautifully highlights your die cuts.

April 2, 2026 5 Comments

Die cut Easter bunny card featuring Simon Says Stamp Embellished Bunny on a white Ribbon Loop Frames panel with layered flowers and a kraft embossed background

CARDS | cards for friends

Die Cut Easter Bunny Card | Simon Says Stamp Embellished Bunny

Easter is the perfect time to pull out your favorite dies and create something soft, layered, and full of spring charm!

March 31, 2026 8 Comments

Folk Flower Stamp and Stencil Card by Simon Says Stamp featuring colorful ink blended floral background and Stay True sentiment on handmade card

CARDS | cards for friends

Folk Flower Stamp and Stencil Card | Simon Says Stamp

Looking for a bright and cheerful card idea? Today I’m sharing this colorful Folk Flower Stamp and Stencil Card using new products from the Simon Says Stamp In My Heart release.

March 30, 2026 5 Comments

Blooming Wreath embossing folder card idea featuring white heat embossed background, arched design, and layered purple dragonflies from the Dragonfly Duo by Simon Says Stamp

CARDS | cards for friends

Blooming Wreath Embossing Folder Card | Dragonfly Duo | Simon Says Stamp

In honor of the 25% OFF Embossing Folder SALE at Simon Says Stamp, I’m sharing an embossing folder card idea using one of my favorites–the Blooming Wreath Embossing Folder.

March 28, 2026 12 Comments

Monochromatic sympathy card featuring Wild Rose florals with white heat embossing and soft apricot Copic coloring, styled with tulips and greenery

CARDS | cards for friends

How to Create A Monochromatic Rose Sympathy Card

Welcome back, friends! Today I’m toning things down a little and sharing how to create a monochromatic Wild Rose sympathy card.

March 23, 2026 10 Comments

CARDS | Birthday Cards

Just Add Cake Birthday Card Kit Video | Unboxing and 5 Card Ideas

Happy Sunday, Friends! Today I’m sharing a brand new video featuring the Just Add Cake Birthday Card Kit from Spellbinders, and I had so much fun creating with it.

March 21, 2026 6 Comments

Crocus die cut card featuring purple crocus flowers with embossed background using Simon Says Stamp Fresh Crocus Duo Die Set and scalloped arch dies

CARDS | cards for friends

Crocus Die Cut Card Idea | Simon Says Stamp In My Heart Blog Hop Day 2

Today I’m sharing this crocus die cut card featuring the beautiful Fresh Crocus Duo Die Set—perfect for adding a soft spring touch to your handmade cards.

March 21, 2026 69 Comments

Altenew

Die Cut Quilt Card | Altenew Patchwork Pathways

Hey cardmaking friends — welcome back! Today we’re doing a little quilting… with cardstock! 😊 I’m sharing how to create a die cut quilt card using

March 20, 2026 14 Comments

Elegant floral arch handmade card featuring pink die cut flowers on an aqua embossed background with scalloped frame, styled with greenery and a fountain pen

CARDS | cards for friends

Elegant Floral Arch Card | Simon Says Stamp

Hi cardmaking friends! Tonight I’m sharing an Elegant Floral Arch Card featuring brand-new products from the Simon Says Stamp In My Heart release.

March 18, 2026 9 Comments

Handmade windmill and tulips card created with the Spellbinders Windmills & Tulips Press and Foil plate, featuring vibrant ink blended skies, layered stencil coloring, pink windmills, and a tulip field, framed with a black postage-style border.

CARDS | cards for friends

Windmill and Tulips Press and Foil Card Idea | Spellbinders Tutorial

Today I’m sharing a beautiful Windmill & Tulips Press & Foil Card Idea created with the stunning Press and Foil Plate designed by Yana Smakula for Spellbinders.

March 18, 2026 6 Comments

Handmade card featuring a Copic colored squirrel and blue bird sitting on a tree stump with the sentiment “So happy to have a friend like you,” layered on a teal embossed leaf background using an embossing folder and framed with a decorative die cut.

CARDS | cards for friends

Speed Up Your Cardmaking | Embossing Folder Background Card

WCreate a quick handmade card with an embossed background and Copic coloring using the Simon Says Stamp Friend Like You stamp set—an easy technique to speed up your cardmaking.elcome back, cardmaking friends! Today I’m sharing another Speed Up Your Cardmaking idea with this Embossing Folder Background Card.

March 17, 2026 10 Comments

Handmade Easter lamb card created with the Simon Says Stamp Sweet Sheep die and A2 Arches dies, featuring a white sheep holding a flower on an embossed turquoise arch background with daisies and green patterned paper.

CARDS | cards for friends

5 Tricks to Speed Up Your Cardmaking | Easter Lamb Card Idea

Welcome back friends! Today I’m sharing 5 tricks to speed up your cardmaking process. Sometimes a card idea can take forever to come together, and it can feel like your cardmaking mojo has completely disappeared.

March 15, 2026 6 Comments

Handmade pink floral hugs card created with the Alex Syberia Designs Hugs in Bloom BetterPress plate and stencil combo, featuring layered stencil ink blending, heat embossed floral outlines, splatter background, and a bold black Hugs sentiment.

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NEW VIDEO – Pink Floral Hugs Card Idea | Alex Syberia Designs Hugs in Bloom BetterPress and Stencil Combo

NEW VIDEO: Today I’m sharing a beautiful floral card created with the Alex Syberia Designs Hugs in Bloom BetterPress Plate and Stencil Combo.

March 14, 2026 11 Comments

Alex Syberia Designs

Elegant Bow Shoes Card Idea | Alex Syberia Designs BetterPress & Glimmer Foil

Well, I went right off the deep end today and created something a little different for you, haha.

March 12, 2026 5 Comments

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