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Handmade thank you card created with the Simon Says Stamp Blossom Burst embossing folder and Fancy Thank You sentiment die. The background features the blackout technique with Ocean ink, highlighting red and purple flowers with yellow centers against a teal backdrop. A bold layered red and white “thank you” sentiment is centered on the card, adding dimension and contrast.

CARDS | 4th of July

Simon Says Stamp Blossom Bursts Thank You Card

Hi cardmaking friends! I hope you’re enjoying a fabulous long weekend with family and friends. Today I’m sharing my final card from the Happy Camper release – the Simon Says Stamp Blossom Bursts Thank You Card.

August 31, 2025 2 Comments

Handmade card featuring a white Dual Diamonds lattice die-cut panel with alternating blue and green inlaid diamonds. The card is mounted on a bright green base with a bold black “LOL” and yellow laughing emoji face in the center, accented by a sentiment strip that reads “make me laugh.”

CARDS | Cardmaking Ideas

Simon Says Stamp You Make Me Laugh

Good morning. cardmaking friends! Today I’m sharing a Simon Says Stamp You Make Me Laugh card, created with the inlaid die-cutting technique.

August 29, 2025 4 Comments

handmade Halloween card created with the Spellbinders Spooktacular release by Simon Hurley. The card features a black die-cut cat with large green eyes wearing a pink witch hat, layered over a teal BetterPress Spiderweb background. Pink and orange die0cut pumpkin treat baskets add a festive finishing touch.

CARDS | BetterPress

Spellbinders Boo Crew Halloween Cards

Hi cardmaking friends – welcome back! Today I’m playing with Simon Hurley’s new Spooktacular release and sharing two Spellbinders Boo Crew Halloween cards.

August 28, 2025 7 Comments

Handmade scalloped circle card featuring a camping scene created with Simon Says Stamp Cute Campers stamps and dies. The design is colored with Copic markers and includes a gray cat roasting marshmallows by a campfire, a blue tent, and a turquoise camper set against a night sky with pine trees. The sentiment reads “Campy Birthday!” and the card has a playful round shape with a teal scalloped edge.

CARDS | Birthday Cards

Simon Says Stamp Cute Campers Circle Card

I have something a little different to share with you today, a Simon Says Stamp Cute Campers Circle Card. I’m still playing with new products from the recent Happy Camper’s release, but I have STAMPtember stamps in the house, so it’s very hard, haha……

August 27, 2025 8 Comments

Handmade thank you card created with Simon Says Stamp Groovy Flowers and Showboat Thank You dies. The card features layered pink die-cut flowers with green centers and yellow accents, arranged on a teal panel stamped with the Thank You Text Background stamp. The bold white and green “Thank You” sentiment is centered among the flowers, all layered over a lime green card base for a bright, cheerful design.

CARDS | cards for friends

Simon Says Stamp Groovy Flower Thank You

Hi cardmaking friends. I’m back this morning with a cheerful Simon Says Stamp Groovy Flower Thank You card featuring more new goodies from the Happy Camper release.

August 26, 2025 5 Comments

Handmade card featuring a cute stamped cat from the Simon Says Stamp Rooting for You stamp and die set, holding a potted flower alongside a second potted sunflower. Both images are colored with bright Copic-style shading. The background is ink-blended in teal through a circle mask, and the sentiment “I DIG YOU!” is stamped on the left side.

CARDS | cards for friends

Simon Says Stamp Rooting For You | 3 Card Ideas

Hey, card-making friends. I’m excited to share three cards I created using the Rooting For You stamp and die set from the Simon Says Stamp Happy Camper release.

August 25, 2025 9 Comments

CARDS | cards for friends

Spellbinders All About Christmas

Hi cardmaking friends, Happy Friday. Today I’m excited to share two cards created with the NEW Spellbinders All About Christmas release designed by Lisa Horton.

August 22, 2025 8 Comments

Handmade Halloween card created with Hero Arts “Boo To You” dies featuring two white die-cut ghosts, one wearing a red witch hat and holding a lime green broom. The background is a black starry night sky framed in white, set over a rainbow-striped panel made with the Hero Arts Sentiment Strips Fancy Die

CARDS | cards for friends

Hero Arts Boo to You Halloween Card

Hey cardmaking friends! 👋 Today I’m excited to share a brand-new Hero Arts Boo to You Halloween Card. It’s NEW RELEASE day over at Hero Arts, and they’ve launched not one but two fabulous collections — The Very Merry Collection and the Hocus Pocus Collection.

August 20, 2025 4 Comments

Handmade thank you card featuring the new Simon Says Stamp Delicate Blossoms stamp set, watercolored in vibrant shades of purple with green leaves, black heat-embossed outlines, and a bold white die-cut sentiment.

CARDS | cards for friends

Simon Says Stamp Delicate Blossoms Messy Watercolor Cards

Today I’m excited to share two Simon Says Stamp Delicate Blossoms messy watercolor cards with you. I’ve been eyeing this gorgeous stamp for a while—it’s huge (in the best way!), but I wasn’t in the mood for Copic coloring.

August 15, 2025 4 Comments

Handmade card featuring a school of whimsical die-cut fish created with the Spellbinders Glimmer of the Month and Deluxe Caboodle Bonus gift. The fish are arranged in neat rows across a turquoise background with Glimmer Hot Foiled white bubbles, blending from pink to purple hues with black tails. A small black banner in the lower right corner reads “WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER” in white text. The design is mounted on a bright magenta card base, with a purple mat layer, evoking a playful and uplifting underwater scene.

CARDS | cards for friends

Spellbinders August 2025 Clubs Blog Hop – Glimmer Fish Cards

Hey cardmaking friends! I’m excited to be joining the Spellbinders August 2025 Clubs Blog Hop today. Each stop along the hop is filled with unique inspiration featuring one of this month’s club kits.

August 14, 2025 57 Comments

Handmade ocean-themed card created with the Spellbinders August Small Die of the Month Club Kit, Fish Friends Caboodle Bonus, and the Clear Stamp and Die Club. The deep teal card front features a white heat-embossed sentiment reading “May Your Day Go Swimmingly” near the top. At the bottom right, a vibrant underwater scene includes a bright orange and white clownfish, layered die-cut sea plants in lime green and aqua, and a bold pink coral branch. The card is accented with small iridescent gems to mimic air bubbles, and is photographed with seashells and greenery for a coastal vibe.

CARDS | cards for friends

Spellbinders Die of the Month August 2025

Hi, cardmaking friends! Today I’m excited to share a vibrant ocean-themed card created with the Spellbinders August 2025 Die of the Month Club. I’ve paired

August 13, 2025 4 Comments

Handmade Christmas card featuring two teal die-cut birds from the Spellbinders Lisa Horton "Little Birdies" Die Set, perched on snow-covered branches with red and green leaves. The birds wear red Santa hats, and the card is framed with layered stitched and scalloped rectangles in white, red, and aqua. A bold sentiment reading “MERRY CHRISTMAS” is stacked vertically in red and green on the right side of the card.

CARDS | cards for friends

Spellbinders Little Birdies Christmas

Today I’m excited to share a cheerful holiday card featuring the Little Birdies Die Set from Spellbinders’ new “All About Christmas” release by Lisa Horton.

August 7, 2025 8 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.

CARDS | cards for friends

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!

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.

CARDS | cards for friends

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!

July 30, 2025 10 Comments

Handmade card featuring a Simon Says Stamp wildflower image in a teal vase, colored with Copic markers. The violet background is white heat embossed with a leafy design to mimic coordinating wallpaper. Sentiment "Just for You" is stamped in black on a decorative die-cut panel. Elegant and clean design using new Simon Says Stamp products.

CARDS | cards for friends

Simon Says Stamp Wildflowers Card

Today, I’m excited to share a Simon Says Stamp Wildflowers card, created with the Simon Says Stamp Wildflower Cuttings Stamp and Die Set. This gorgeous 6″ x 8″ stamp set includes a beautiful assortment of wildflower images and heartfelt sentiments—perfect for creating focal points and custom backgrounds.

July 30, 2025 No Comments

Handmade card featuring a layered arched background in gradient green tones with white splattered paint accents. A glittery gold die-cut branch with six leaves is centered on the card. The white embossed card base has a subtle wavy pattern, and the bold black-and-white sentiment "smile" is positioned vertically along the right side. Gold and white paint splatters add a touch of texture and visual interest.

CARDS | cards for friends

Simon Says Stamp Positive and Negative Arched Cards

For today’s projects, I’m showcasing the A2 Arches—because who doesn’t love a nested set of dies?—paired with the bold and beautiful Rose Branch and the Solo Smile die set, which brings such a fun, retro 70’s vibe.

July 28, 2025 9 Comments

Handmade Christmas card featuring a die-cut gingerbread cookie with rosy cheeks and a red-and-white striped scarf, created using the Spellbinders July Stitched Club of the Month Frosted Stitch and the Caboodle Bonus Die Set of the Month Ginger Sip Die Set. The background showcases a teal stitched snowflake design layered on a white card base. A circular teal panel with white die-cut snowflakes frames the gingerbread figure. A red sentiment strip with a white heat-embossed "Merry Christmas" from the Stay Snuggly Clear Stamp and Die Set of the Month completes the festive design.

CARDS | cards for friends

Spellbinders Frosted Stitch Christmas Card

Welcome back, card-making friends! Today’s project, the Spellbinders Frosted Stitch Christmas Card, is my final design for the July Clubs. This festive card combines the

July 27, 2025 5 Comments

Handmade holiday card featuring a pink stenciled background with bold red heart patterns, three die-cut hot cocoa mugs topped with white snowflake embellishments, and a sentiment reading 'sending a dash of magic,' accented by festive greenery and berries

CARDS | cards for friends

Spellbinders Warm and Woven Stencil Cards

Welcome back, cardmaking friends! Today, I’m sharing two cozy Spellbinders Warm and Woven Stencil Cards, featuring this month’s stencil club duo and the beautiful Wax Seal of the Month

July 25, 2025 7 Comments

CARDS | cards for friends

Spellbinders North Pole Friends

Today, I’m sharing two festive holiday cards featuring the Spellbinders North Pole Friends die set, designed by the talented Simon Hurley.

July 21, 2025 8 Comments

Handmade winter-themed card created using Spellbinders July Club dies, featuring layered die-cut elements including red mittens holding a hot chocolate mug with a snowflake design, textured turquoise sweater, and a sentiment reading "stay warm & sip happily" on a black background with bold white snowflake patterns.

CARDS | BetterPress

Spellbinders More July Club Cards

Today I’m excited to share more Spellbinders July Club Cards with you. I’ve been having a blast combining elements from the BetterPress and Glimmer Clubs—yes, I foiled them both!

July 18, 2025 3 Comments

Handmade floral greeting card featuring die-cut white daisies and pink tulips on an embossed yellow arch, layered over a textured white background. Finished with a bold yellow ‘Celebrate’ sentiment and sparkling gem embellishments. Perfect for spring or summer cardmaking inspiration

CARDS | cards for friends

Simon Says Stamp Tilted Daisies Die Cut Card

Today, I’m excited to share my Simon Says Stamp Tilted Daisies Die Cut Card, which proves that changing just a few details can give a familiar design a whole new look.

July 11, 2025 8 Comments

Handmade card featuring delicate die-cut purple wildflowers with yellow centers arranged on a soft lavender arch panel. The background is light gray cardstock embossed with a beaded starburst pattern. A layered “Celebrate” sentiment in lavender and white sits at the bottom. The card is photographed with coordinating purple and silver envelopes and decorative greenery accents

CARDS | Birthday Cards

Simon Says Stamp Delicate Wildflower Arch Card

Today, I’m excited to share another project featuring a few beautiful new goodies from the Friend Like You release.

July 10, 2025 9 Comments

Handmade card featuring a large, vibrant sunflower colored with alcohol markers in rich shades of yellow, orange, and brown. The sunflower petals are beautifully shaded for depth, with a dark black background that makes the flower pop. The card is mounted on a cheerful yellow card base, with part of a sentiment visible near the bottom.

CARDS | BetterPress

Alex Syberia Designs Dramatic Sunflower Card

Create a bold handmade sunflower card with the Alex Syberia Designs Summer Floral Press Plate and Copic markers.

July 4, 2025 6 Comments

Handmade greeting card featuring a colorful die-cut butterfly design in teal, orange, pink, and aqua, accented with floral die cuts and embossed background texture. Sentiment reads “Sending hugs.” Perfect for spring or summer cardmaking inspiration using Alex Syberia Designs Butterfly Bliss collection.

2 | Cardmaking Videos

New Card Making Video – Cardmaking Made Easy | Alex Syberia Designs Butterfly Bliss Inlaid Die Cut Card

Hi friends! I’m thrilled to be joining the Alex Syberia Design Team Blog Hop today to celebrate their beautiful new release.

July 2, 2025 23 Comments

Handmade floral card featuring die-cut white sunflowers with yellow and orange centers, created with Simon Says Stamp Jaunty Sunflower dies. The flowers are layered over a teal background with dimensional green die-cut leaves and accented with scattered gems. A bold white “smile” sentiment die cut adds a cheerful touch. Perfect for summer-themed or uplifting handmade cards.

2 | Cardmaking Videos

NEW CARD MAKING VIDEO Simon Says Stamp Jaunty Sunflower Card

I’m thrilled to be hopping along with this amazing community and even more excited to share a brand-new card-making video with you today, the Simon Says Stamp Jaunty Sunflower Card.

June 27, 2025 92 Comments

Handmade friendship card featuring colorful die-cut birds perched on a branch, layered in vibrant shades of teal, blue, purple, and magenta. Created using Simon Says Stamp bird dies and framed with a bold arched card base. Sentiment reads 'Let’s Hang Out Sometime.' Perfect for spring or friendship-themed handmade cards.

CARDS | cards for friends

Simon Says Stamp Let’s Hang Out Sometime Die Cut Card | NEW RELEASE DAY INSPIRATION

Today, I’m excited to share my Simon Says Stamp “Let’s Hang Out Sometime” die-cut card, featuring a few fabulous products from the release.

June 25, 2025 7 Comments

CARDS | cards for friends

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.

June 24, 2025 7 Comments

Handmade thank you card featuring Simon Says Stamp Tattered Daisy die set with layered text-print petals and black stems on a vibrant turquoise 3D floral embossed background. Finished with a bold white-on-black "Thank you for everything" sentiment. Elegant floral card design perfect for spring or gratitude-themed cardmaking.

CARDS | cards for friends

Mixed Media Thank You Card with Simon Says Stamp Tattered Daisy

Today I’m sharing a vibrant mixed-media card featuring the Simon Says Stamp Tattered Daisy die set. For this project, I aimed for a Tim Holtz-inspired grunge aesthetic—but with a colorful twist.

June 23, 2025 12 Comments

CARDS | BetterPress

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

June 21, 2025 4 Comments

Handmade birthday card featuring Simon Says Stamp Happy Birthday Dragons stamp set. The card showcases two adorable green dragons—one with a pink party hat and the other holding a pink balloon—layered over large, colorful block letters with a rainbow ombré and polka dot pattern. A bold “BIRTHDAY!” sentiment is placed on a black banner at the bottom right corner. Perfect for fun and whimsical birthday card inspiration.

CARDS | BACKGROUNDS

Simon Says Stamp Birthday Dragons

Now, normally, large fire-breathing dragons don’t exactly scream “happy birthday”—but these are the cutest little dragons you’ve ever seen.

June 19, 2025 8 Comments

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