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Handmade easy birthday card idea featuring the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Big Present Die Set with peach and gold die cut gift box, gold heat embossing, aqua background, and colorful die cut tassel embellishments.

CARDS | Birthday Cards

Easy Birthday Card idea | Hero Arts My Monthly Hero

Hi crafty friends – welcome back!

Today I’m sharing my third Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Project for May, and this easy birthday card idea features the fabulous Big Present Die Set.

May 7, 2026 6 Comments

Close-up of a whimsical travel-themed handmade card featuring a purple suitcase filled with a puppy and kitten, created with the Spellbinders Ready to Roll Small Die of the Month. The card includes a soft aqua embossed background using the Radiant Day 3D Embossing Folder, layered die cuts, and bright pink heart accents.

CARDS | cards for friends

Ready to Roll Vacation Card Idea | Spellbinders

It’s the 6th of the month, and you know what that means — NEW CLUB KITS from Spellbinders – YEAH!

May 6, 2026 8 Comments

Handmade card featuring an embossing folder background with a die cut frame, ink blended panel in soft rainbow colors, and white ink highlighting the raised floral details

2 | Cardmaking Videos

NEW VIDEO – Embossing Folder Magic #2 | Two Die Cuts Create a Stunning Frame

Hi cardmaking friends! Today I’m sharing Embossing Folder Magic #2, and this time the highlight is how you can use two simple die cuts to create a beautiful embossed frame around your art piece.

May 5, 2026 8 Comments

Close-up of a simple die cut birthday card featuring Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Yah Day images, with colorful cakes and party hats on a teal background and a bold “Cheers to Many More Years” sentiment.

CARDS | Birthday Cards

Simple Die Cut Birthday Card Idea | Hero Arts My Monthly Hero

Hi crafty friends – welcome back!

Are you like me when your My Monthly Hero kit arrives, and you have no idea which product to use first? I always struggle to choose–everything is so inspiring, haha!

May 4, 2026 6 Comments

birthday balloon shaker card with pastel cardstock layers, teal shaker window, confetti pieces, and tassel die cut accents by Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit

CARDS | Birthday Cards

Birthday Balloon Shaker Card Idea | Hero Arts My Monthly Hero

Hey cardmaking friends – welcome back! Today, I’m excited to be joining HERO ARTS for their May 2026 My Monthly Hero Kit: Yay Day Instagram Hop.

May 2, 2026 6 Comments

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 8 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 8 Comments

Clean and simple floral card with layered purple and teal die cut flowers over a white tone-on-tone embossed background, with sentiment “with love” and colorful cardstock layers behind, demonstrating embrace the white space cardmaking design.

CARDS | Clean and Simple Cards

Embrace the White Space #2 | Easy Cardmaking Ideas with Clean Backgrounds

After my Embrace the White Space post last week, one of my readers asked me to explain what I meant by tone-on-tone embossing–so in today’s embrace white space cards tutorial, I’m sharing two easy ways to explore that idea.

April 29, 2026 10 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

Don’t have the right color cardstock? Square Mother’s Day card featuring pink die cut flowers on Audrey Blue embossed cardstock with wooden plank texture and a Happy Mother’s Day sentiment.

CARDS | Die Cutting Cards

Don’t Have The Right Color Cardstock? | Try This Ink Blended Square Card Idea

Hi cardmaking friends–welcome back? Do you run into this problem? You have the perfect color combo in mind, but when you go to make your card…. you don’t have the right color cardstock?

April 27, 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

Floral die cut birthday card featuring a circle cut from the front panel, with teal, yellow, and green cardstock layers and scattered green gems, showcasing a simple cardmaking technique that adds depth and interest

CARDS | Birthday Cards

One Simple Die Cut Trick That Makes Your Cards Pop

Hi cardmaking friends — welcome back! Today I’m sharing one simple die cut trick that makes your cards POP.

April 24, 2026 14 Comments

Blush and teal color combo for cardmaking featuring a layered floral handmade card with die cut flowers and coordinating cardstock swatches

2 | Cardmaking Videos

Blush + Teal Card Idea | Perfect Colors Combo for Cardmaking

I’ve been having so much fun lately experimenting with new color combos that I decided to turn it into a video series!

April 22, 2026 4 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

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

Simple die cut lavender card with layered hexagon frames, striped background, and delicate lavender sprigs on a purple surface with greenery and a pen

CARDS | Clean and Simple Cards

Simple Die Cut Lavender Card | Spellbinders

If you love clean and simple cardmaking, this simple die-cut lavender card is a beautiful way to let your dies do all the work.

April 8, 2026 10 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

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

mini slimline floral card using Hero Arts My Monthly Hero April Kit with stenciled background black heat embossed vase and hand drawn floral details

CARDS | Die Cutting Cards

Hero Arts My Monthly Hero April Kit | Mini Slimline Floral Card

I have something a little different for you today– a Mini Slimline Floral card created with the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero April Kit using simple stenciling, black heat embossing and hand-drawn details.

April 1, 2026 8 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

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

Free-standing Easter egg-shaped card with rainbow ink blending, die cut bunny, flowers, and white picket fence on a teal background

2 | Cardmaking Videos

New Video: Free Standing Easter Egg-Shaped Card Tutorial

Are you in the mood for spring Crafting? Then this project is for you.

March 26, 2026 9 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

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