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handmade flora hugs card featuring the simon says stamp Dainty Floral Vine Die Set. The card showcases a dimensional leafy background ombreed in Aqua to Navy tones, adorned with delicate purple and white flowers and sparkling embellishments. A soft vellum layer frames the white die-cut "hugs" sentiment for added elegance.
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Simon Says Stamp Dainty Floral Vine

Today I’m sharing a handmade card featuring the Simon Says Stamp Dainty Floral Vine from the recent Moments In Time Release. This design combines several new products, starting with the ombré die-cut vine layered over a soft mint background, evoking a tropical, Hawaiian vibe.

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June 24, 2025 7 Comments
Handmade thank you card using the Spellbinders Beyond the Door die set from the La Dolce Vita release. The design features an arched aqua door opening to a scenic ocean view with clouds, stone steps, and detailed die-cut elements including vibrant pink flowers, lush cascading vines, and blue flower pots. A "Thank You" sentiment adds a personal touch, perfect for card makers who love dimensional die-cutting and scene building.
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Spellbinders Beyond the Door

I’m excited to share a new project featuring the Spellbinders Beyond the Door die set from the La Dolce Vita release. This stunning die set is packed with thoughtful details—everything from a tiny cloud die for the window scene, to floral elements for the potted plants, and beautifully cascading foliage that layers seamlessly

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June 21, 2025 4 Comments
three hand made greeting cards in Mediterranean colors celebrating la dolce vita
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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
A hand-made card with a die-cut seagull dressed as a ship captain, standing on a stitched helm with a Glimmer foiled net background
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My Final Two Spellbinders Club Cards

Today, I’m sharing my Final Two Spellbinders Club Cards. These fun designs combine the Stitched Die, Glimmer, BetterPress, and Clear Stamp & Die of the Month — and of course, I couldn’t resist using those adorable die-cut seagulls one more time!

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June 12, 2025 4 Comments
hand made support card with a white background and 3 teal boxes with die cut ferns overlaid in white
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Simon Says Stamp Curled Fern Frond Cards

Good morning, friends.  Today, I have Simon Says Stamp Curled Fern Frond Cards to share with you.  The Curled Fern Frond Die set consists of two dies that cut these beautiful fern fronds.

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June 11, 2025 7 Comments
hand made greeting card with two green and turquoise love birds sitting on a bronze perch, looking at each other, surrounded by green, blue and pink foliage and flowers.
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Spellbinders Cheerful Chirps Hand Made Cards

I have some Spellbinders Cheerful Chirps Hand-Made Cards to share with you today.   This release goes live today. If you are a Club Member, you had access to the new products on the 6th.  It consists of three sets of die-cut birds, foliage, and flowers to create with. 

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June 10, 2025 8 Comments
hand-made thank you shaker card with the pink Thanks word surround by little critters and the stenciled background has multicolored sequins for the shaker bits
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Simon Says Stamp Thanks Always Shaker Card

Today, I have a cute and easy Simon Says Stamp Thanks Always Shaker Card to share with you.  It combines 2 of the new products from this month’s Moments in Time release, the Thanks Always Stamp and Die set, and, if you wish, the Thanks Always Stencil. 

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June 6, 2025 6 Comments
Embossed hand made card with a 3 tone blue background, a salty walrus with a seagull standing on his head
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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
Purple hand-made card with an oval cut in the center with three bachelor's buttons flowers on the left side with sentiments at the bottom center
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Spellbinders Layered Wildflowers

Lisa Horton designed this release from Spellbinders, and I love the details she has placed into the die-cuts to add such great depth and detail without additional work.  They are truly amazing

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May 22, 2025 5 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 card with a blue and green bubble background and a white bunny holding a chocolate ice cream cone sitting on a brown park bench under a tree
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Simon Says Stamp The Little Things

Good morning, crafty friends. I have an adorable Simon Says Stamp The Little Things card to share with you today. With this sweet 6 x 8 stamp and die set, you can mix and match the images to create fun cityscapes. I opted for the two-scooper ice cream-licking bunny sitting on a park bench under a tree.

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May 16, 2025 4 Comments
hand made card with three die cut white ducks on a teal card front scattered with yellow and pink flowers and a black sentiment
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Simon Says Stamp Spring Duck Trio

Today I’m playing with more new products from the “You Are My Favorite” release, and I have a Simon Says Stamp Spring Duck Trio card to share with you. 

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April 29, 2025 5 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
hand made turquoise card with a scalloped top, and a green frog sitting atop a red and white toadstool surrounded by flowers.
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Spellbinders Jump for Joy Handmade Card

I have something cute and fun to share today—Spellbinders Jump for Joy Handmade Card.  I love this little froggy and his toadstool, pretty flowers, and stamped background. 

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April 25, 2025 10 Comments
hand made greeting card with a pink ink blended background and copic colored pink and green tulips overtop with two adorable white bunnies at the bottom
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Alex Syberia Designs Tulips In Bloom

Today I’m hopping with the design team from Alex Syberia Designs to celebrate the Spring Release and I have Alex Syberia Designs Tulips in Blooms to share with you. 

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April 18, 2025 14 Comments
hand made card with a notepad trim top, and stitched lines and margins with a die cut open mailbox with envelopes cascading out and a little worm on the grass
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More Spellbinders April Club Cards

Today, I have More Spellbinders April Club Cards to share with you, including the Stencil of the Month, Glimmer of the month, Stitched Die of the Month, and the Clear Stamp and Die of the Month. 

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April 16, 2025 7 Comments
handmade cards with a yellow and pink backgrounds with white gerber daisies with pink highlights and green leaves
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New Spellbinders – Yana’s Daisies

Check out the New Spellbinders – Yana’s Daisies.  Yes, the talented Yana has another new collection out consisting of Press Plates, coordinating stencils, and dies.

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April 10, 2025 9 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
handmade Easter card with Stamped Carrots and flowers all over.
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Simon Says Stamp Carrot Easter Card

I’m using the same stamp set as last time, the Ear-Resistibly Cute stamp and die set from Simon, but this time, I used two of the little stamps and stamped some wallpaper.

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April 7, 2025 8 Comments
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