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Vintage snowman Christmas card with a textured lavender background beside text reading “5 Ways to Add Texture & Vintage Style to Your Cards.”

2 | Cardmaking Videos

NEW VIDEO – 5 Ways to Add Texture and Vintage Style to Christmas Cards

Spellbinders and Frank Garcia have a beautiful new release,

September 14, 2026 6 Comments

Memory Box Stay Cozy winter card featuring a snowman and penguin on an arch-shaped snowy scene with a purple and turquoise sky and white snowflakes.

CARDS | cards for friends

Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember Memory Box Stay Cozy Winter Card

And the next STAMPtember® collaboration is MEMORY BOX.

September 12, 2026 4 Comments

Handmade floral friendship card featuring bright turquoise flowers and green leaves on a deep teal background, created with the Gina K Designs Life’s Best Moments STAMPtember collaboration set.

CARDS | cards for friends

STAMPtember Gina K Designs

And the next Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember Collaboration is with – Gina K Designs – and this one is a beauty!

September 10, 2026 6 Comments

CARDS | cards for friends

Spellbinders Hello Foxy Fall Card

Hi crafty friends! Today I’m sharing my last card for this month’s clubs, and I’m combining another of the All Clubs Crate bonus items Hello Foxy with this months’ Harvest Marks Embossing Folder Club.

September 9, 2026 12 Comments

Close-up of a handmade fall card featuring bright yellow die-cut sunflowers against a textured aqua and white background with black and white splatters and a “Counting You Among My Blessings” sentiment.

CARDS | cards for friends

September Club Card – Sunflowers & Pumpkins

Hey cardmaking friends! It’s the 6th of the month, and that means NEW Spellbinders Clubs

September 6, 2026 8 Comments

Close-up of a handmade Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember® card featuring white sunflowers and teal and green leaves in a dimensional woven basket, layered over an embossed mint background with aqua and white torn-edge borders.

CARDS | Birthday Cards

Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember® Blog Party – Sunflower Basket Card

Happy STAMPtember ®! Today we’re celebrating the 17th annual Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember® with a huge BLOG PARTY filled with creative inspiration from designers around the world!

September 2, 2026 41 Comments

Handmade Morning Glory card featuring soft purple flowers, green foliage, and a mint green card base, created with the Simon Says Stamp Morning Glory Vibes Embossing Folder, Stencil and Die Set.

CARDS | cards for friends

Soft and Pretty Morning Glory Card with Embossing and Stenciling

Today I’m sharing a soft and pretty Morning Glory card featuring the gorgeous Morning Glory Vibes Embossing Folder, Stencil and Die Set from Simon Says Stamp.

August 30, 2026 12 Comments

Five handmade cards featuring colorful nesting arch die designs, with text reading “Creative Ways to Use Nesting Dies #2 – 5 Ways with Nesting Arches.”

2 | Cardmaking Videos

NEW VIDEO – 5 Creative Ways to Use Nesting Arches Dies | Easy Card Ideas

Nesting dies are one of those crafty basics that can be so much more than simply cutting a mat or frame!

August 23, 2026 10 Comments

Handmade firefighter thank you card featuring a black die-cut firefighter silhouette spraying sparkling water over a red, orange and yellow ink-blended background, with the sentiment “Thank You for being Brave.”

CARDS | cards for friends

Brave Firefighter Card with a Cool Stenciled Background

Hi crafty friends, welcome back! Today I have a card featuring a super cool new FIREFIGHTER Stencil from Simon Says Stamp.

August 19, 2026 6 Comments

Colorful Halloween card featuring black trick-or-treat silhouettes against a bright blue ink-blended sky, with a glowing yellow-orange moon, gold stars, black splatter, and a bold “BOO!” sentiment.

CARDS | BetterPress

Halloween After Dark | Spellbinders Midnight Mischief

Today I’m sharing two colorful Halloween cards featuring the new Spellbinders Midnight Mischief Release!

August 13, 2026 8 Comments

Colorful Halloween card featuring a turquoise haunted house with ghosts, pumpkins, bats and a spooky green hand against an ink-blended green background.

CARDS | cards for friends

A Fang-Tastic Halloween Card with Yana’s Halloween City

Today I’m sharing a fang-tastic Halloween card featuring the new Halloween City Holiday Decor Die Set from Spellbinders,

August 12, 2026 6 Comments

Handmade card featuring a white geometric background created with stitched circle nesting dies, accented with a turquoise vase, leafy stems, and small purple flowers. Graphic reads “Creative Ways to Use Nesting Dies #1 – Easy Geometric Backgrounds.”

2 | Cardmaking Videos

NEW VIDEO – Creative Ways to Use Nesting Dies #1 | Easy Geometric Backgrounds

Welcome back! Today’s cardmaking video kicks off a brand-new series: Creative Ways to Use Nesting Dies – and we’re starting with Easy Geometric Backgrounds.

August 11, 2026 6 Comments

Handmade Halloween card featuring Spellbinders Boo Crew Lab dies with spooky books, dripping candles, ghosts and bats on a teal background.

CARDS | cards for friends

Cranky Kitty & the Boo Crew | Two Fun Spellbinders Halloween Cards

I’m back to playing with the Spellbinders Monthly Clubs today, and I have a couple of quick, easy–and oh so cute– Halloween cards to share with you!

August 10, 2026 8 Comments

Close-up of a handmade Halloween card featuring the Spellbinders Buzzy Pup-Bee die set. A cute puppy dressed as a bumblebee is showcased on a teal ink-blended background embossed with Halloween icons, layered over bright green and yellow cardstock with autumn berry stems in the corner.

CARDS | cards for friends

Cute Buzzy Pup-Bee Card and Spellbinders SUMMER SALE

Get ready for some buzz-worthy Halloween cuteness with the Buzzy Pup-Bee Etched Dies!

August 7, 2026 5 Comments

Two handmade open lattice birthday cards displayed on a rustic wood slice with greenery in the background. One card features warm coral and peach flowers on a pink ink-blended background, while the other showcases purple and blue flowers on a purple ink-blended background. Large text reads "Easy Open Lattice Cards with a Die," highlighting the card-making tutorial.

2 | Cardmaking Videos

NEW VIDEO – Easy Open Lattice Card with a Die

I have a fun new video to share with you today – Easy Open Lattice Card with a Die!

August 6, 2026 10 Comments

Colorful handmade birthday card featuring rainbow die-cut flowers created with the Simon Says Stamp Tissue Petal Stems die. The ink-blended flowers are arranged on a soft mint green background with layered stems, white paint splatter, and a black "Happy Birthday" sentiment. The card is displayed on teal and purple cardstock with leafy greenery in the corner.

CARDS | Birthday Cards

Easy Rainbow Die Cut Flowers with One Die | Simon Says Stamp

Hey cardmaking friends! I have a fun and super easy card to share with you today — my Easy Rainbow Die Cut Flowers with One Die card.

July 30, 2026 8 Comments

Close-up of a seafoam teal interactive card featuring Copic-colored critters dressed as bees, with a white embossed “Don’t Worry, Bee Happy” sentiment and leafy greenery in the background.

CARDS | cards for friends

Easy Spinner Card with Cute Bee Critters | Simon Says Stamp

Today, I’m sharing an Easy Spinner Card with Cute Bee Critters featuring the adorable Bee’s Knees Stamp and Die Set from Simon Says Stamp and the new Card Spinners from Spellbinders.

July 28, 2026 6 Comments

Handmade floral card featuring purple Alstroemeria blooms watercolored with Karin Markers on a vibrant teal background, finished with a bold HELLO sentiment.

CARDS | cards for friends

Easy Watercoloring with Karin Markers and the Blackout Technique

Hi cardmaking friends! I’m excited to be joining Simon Says Stamp today for Day 2 of the Every Happiness Blog Hop!

July 25, 2026 61 Comments

CARDS | Birthday Cards

Easy Copic Colored Daisy Birthday Card | Simon Says Stamp

Today I’m sharing a bright and cheerful birthday card featuring the beautiful new Daisy Frame from the latest Simon Says Stamp release, Every Happiness.

July 23, 2026 6 Comments

Close-up of a handmade lemon-themed greeting card resting on layers of yellow and light blue cardstock. The card features bright yellow lemons, green leaves, and white blossoms on a deep navy embossed background highlighted with white pigment ink to resemble Spanish ceramic tiles. The sentiment, "can't wait to squeeze you!", is placed across the top lemon. Decorative greenery frames the upper left corner against a clean white background.

CARDS | cards for friends

Create Beautiful Lemon Cards without Coloring | Simon Says Stamp Squeeze Me

Good evening. I’m excited to share the new Simon Says Stamp Every Happiness Release with you tonight, along with a sweet (or maybe actually sour) lemon card featuring some of the fabulous new products.

July 22, 2026 8 Comments

Close-up of a handmade arched greeting card featuring a soft pastel leafy green stenciled background framed with teal A2 arches. White layered die-cut flowers with embossed details decorate the lower left corner, accented with a few gold gems for sparkle.

CARDS | cards for friends

Easy Stenciled Leafy Greens Arched Card

I’m toning things down for today’s card with the soft pastel shades of Celery and Seafoam Ink to create this Easy Stenciled Leafy Greens Arched Card.

July 20, 2026 3 Comments

Altenew

Dark and Moody Leaning Lily Card with Altenew Nesting Arches

have a stunning Dark and Moody card to share with you today

July 19, 2026 7 Comments

CARDS | cards for friends

Retro Sailboat Card

I have a super quick and easy Masculine card to share with you today, complete with a fun retro vibe.

July 18, 2026 7 Comments

Altenew

Elegant Parchment Bouquet Thank You Card | Altenew Dies

Today I’m sharing this Elegant Parchment Bouquet Thank You Card featuring the beautiful Altenew Parchment Bouquet Die Set.

July 17, 2026 7 Comments

Close-up of a handmade floral card featuring the Faux Watercolor Embossed Double Vision technique with purple flowers, aqua embossed leaves, and a turquoise card base on a purple background.

CARDS | cards for friends

Faux Watercolor Meets Embossed Double Vision Card

While cleaning up the creative hurricane from my last video, I discovered I had one Faux Watercolor panel left over.

July 16, 2026 8 Comments

Interactive Christmas card featuring a swinging snowman suspended from a pink and white candy cane on a cozy aqua knit embossed background, accented with a lavender bow, holly leaves, and bright Christmas colors.

CARDS | cards for friends

EASY Interactive Christmas Card with Swinging Snowman

I have so much fun creating today’s card! Spellbinders recently sent me some of their new Card Spinners,

July 13, 2026 No Comments

Close-up of a handmade Christmas card featuring a die-cut cat sleeping in a purple pet bed beside a decorated Christmas tree on a turquoise panel embossed with the A2 Ornate Molded Frame 3D Embossing Folder. The card includes a "We Wish You a Meowy Christmas" sentiment and is accented with gold embellishments and pink ornaments.

CARDS | cards for friends

Have Yourself a Meowy Little Christmas

Spellbinders has a whole collection of exciting new releases today, and it was so hard to decide what to create first!

July 10, 2026 6 Comments

Handmade Christmas card featuring two adorable die-cut penguins in purple hats and scarves playing on snowy hills beneath a teal sky. White snowflakes, splattered snow, and the "Let It Snow" sentiment complete this festive card created with the Spellbinders Snow Much Fun Small Die of the Month.

CARDS | cards for friends

Christmas In July with Snow Much Fun Penguins

Hey cardmaking friends! It’s the 6th of the month, which means NEW CLUBS from SPELLBINDERS.

July 6, 2026 6 Comments

Colorful handmade tropical card featuring the Spellbinders Huey Chameleon die perched on a branch with layered jungle leaves and pink flowers against an embossed aqua background. The sentiment reads, "Don't blend, be bold."

CARDS | cards for friends

The Weekender Goes Wild Craft Kit | Say Hello to Huey

I recently treated myself to the Spellbinders The Weekend Craft Kit. I know…. it’s a month after the release, but I’ve been wanting this kit ever since I first saw it.

July 3, 2026 6 Comments

lose-up of a handmade spotlight technique birthday card featuring the Simon Says Stamp Curvy Blossom 3D Embossing Folder. A circular ink-blended spotlight in yellow, orange, pink, and purple highlights the embossed flower against a white embossed background with a black card base.

CARDS | Birthday Cards

Easy Spotlight Technique With the Curvy Blossom Embossing Folder

Hey cardmaking friends! I’m back tonight with another Easy Spotlight Technique featuring the Curvy Blossom Embossing Folder from Simon Says Stamp.

June 30, 2026 10 Comments

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