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Pink Halloween card featuring a cute white ghost in a witch hat, black die-cut bats, and a bright pink ink-blended background with white splatters.

CARDS | Die Cutting Cards

Pretty in Pink Halloween Cards with Simon Says Stamp Dies

I LOVE pink for Halloween, so I couldn’t resist pairing these adorable new Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember dies with a bright pink background!

September 3, 2026 6 Comments

Tim Holtz Halloween card featuring the Spencer Colorize skull, purple flowers on a black foliage wreath, and a white Gothic “Boo” sentiment on a textured blue background, staged with purple flowers and a creepy Halloween hand.

CARDS | Die Cutting Cards

Tim Holtz Halloween Card – Spencer Says BOO!

Create a spooky Tim Holtz Halloween card featuring Spencer Colorize, Vault Foliage Wreath, purple flowers and a Gothic Boo sentiment.

August 31, 2026 6 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

Tim Holtz The Scarecrow Halloween card featuring the new coordinating dies, with a colorful die-cut scarecrow layered over a distressed moonlit cornfield and flying bats.

CARDS | Die Cutting Cards

Tim Holtz The Scarecrow Gets a New Look with Coordinating Dies

Simon Says Stamp recently released a new collection of coordinating dies for Tim Holtz stamp sets, including The Scarecrow.

August 29, 2026 6 Comments

Handmade hydrangea card featuring purple stenciled flowers and green leaves on Kraft cardstock, layered with a white mat and finished with natural twine and an “Always by your side” sentiment.

CARDS | Everyday Cards

White Pigment Ink Magic with the Gorgeous Hydrangea Embossing Folder

Today’s card combines a little white pigment ink magic with the Gorgeous Hydrangea Embossing Folder and Stencil to create soft, colorful flowers on Kraft cardstock.

August 27, 2026 8 Comments

Colorful die-cut flowers arranged inside a stitched arch frame with a teal card background and softly ink-blended blue and green garden backdrop.

CARDS | Birthday Cards

One Floral Design, Two Looks: Colored Vs. White Background

Hi cardmaking friends! Today I’m sharing a fun little experiment that shows just how much the background can change the look of a card.

August 26, 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 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

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

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

Close-up of an ink blended happy birthday card featuring the Simon Says Stamp Tall Happy Cover Die layered over a pink ombré background created with Rhubarb, Apple, and Cranberry inks. White Quirky Daisies are accented with pink ink blending, layered over the die-cut sentiment, and finished with white paint splatter, sparkling gems, and a black birthday sentiment.

CARDS | Birthday Cards

Ink Blending Happy Birthday Card with Quirky Daisies

Today I’m sharing a cheerful birthday card created with the Quirky Daisies and Tall Happy Cover Die from the Simon Says Stamp Shine On Release.

July 9, 2026 8 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

Close-up of a layered handmade thank you card featuring oversized coral "Many" letters surrounded by coral flowers and green foliage on a teal embossed arched background. The card is accented with a textured white embossed backdrop and soft peach cardstock.

CARDS | cards for friends

Layered Many Thanks Card with Floral Die Cuts

Today I’m taking a little break from embossing folders to play with some beautiful new products from Simon Says Stamp’s Shine On release.

June 29, 2026 8 Comments

Close-up of a handmade floral greeting card featuring the Simon Says Stamp Curvy Blossom Embossing Folder. The embossed flower is colored with Copic markers on the debossed side, with blue ink dragged over the raised surface to highlight the texture. The card is displayed on a turquoise background with greenery and a fountain pen.

CARDS | Blackout Technique

Curvy Blossom Embossing Folder | Easy Ink Blending Techniques

I’m so excited to be joining Simon Says Stamp for the Shine On Release Blog Hop.

June 26, 2026 99 Comments

CARDS | cards for friends

Embossed Joseph’s Coat Technique with the Dotty Contour Embossing Folder

Good evening! I’m excited to share a project with you tonight featuring two new products from the NEW Simon Says Stamp Shine On Release, going live this evening.

June 24, 2026 10 Comments

Bright and whimsical shaped birthday card featuring a turquoise Chompster monster wearing a striped party hat and holding a cupcake with a lit candle. The monster is framed inside a lime green arch with a black-and-white striped border and surrounded by pink flowers. The card sits on a blue background with decorative greenery and white berries. The sentiment reads, "It's your birthday, DEVOUR IT!"

CARDS | Birthday Cards

Chompster Birthday Card | Spellbinders 23rd Birthday Blog Hop

I’m so excited to be joining Spellbinders in celebrating their 23rd birthday with this fabulous blog hop.

June 23, 2026 67 Comments

White-on-white embossed floral card featuring the Embossed Double Vision technique. A large dimensional flower and delicate floral details are layered over raised vertical panels, creating elegant depth and texture against a soft turquoise background.

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NEW VIDEO Embossed Double Vision Technique | Embossing Folder Magic Video #3

I have a super fun (and easy) technique to share with you today called the Embossed Double Vision Technique

June 19, 2026 8 Comments

Elegant all-white butterfly wedding card featuring layered die-cut butterflies, iridescent floral embellishments, and a delicate scalloped frame. A dimensional butterfly centerpiece carries a "To Happily Ever After" sentiment, while the card is photographed on a dark background with scattered butterflies and greenery.

CARDS | Everyday Cards

Three Dies = One Stunning Butterfly Card

I have a bit of a different card to share with you today. Usually I’m all about bright, happy colors — USUALLY! Today, however, I

June 15, 2026 14 Comments

Close-up of a colorful handmade card featuring a smiling frozen yogurt cup die cut from the Trinity Stamps Fro-Yo Friends release. The fro-yo is stenciled in soft pink, orange, and yellow hues, accented with a bright pink spoon and playful sprinkle frame. The card sits on a vibrant color-blocked background of pink, yellow, orange, and aqua cardstock, creating a fun and cheerful summer design.

CARDS | cards for friends

Stay Cool with Fro-Yo Friends | Trinity Stamps

Well, I have a fun little post for you today featuring the new Fro-Yo friends release from Trinity Stamps!

June 11, 2026 4 Comments

Close-up of a handmade giraffe card featuring the Simon Says Stamp Fable Giraffe Die on a warm yellow, orange, and pink ink-blended Dot Petal Pattern stenciled background, surrounded by tiny butterfly die cuts.

CARDS | Birthday Cards

Sweet Stenciled Giraffe Card Idea

Hi cardmaking friends – I hope you’re having a relaxing weekend! It’s pouring rain here, so I’m catching up on design team deadlines, LOL,

May 31, 2026 8 Comments

CARDS | Birthday Cards

Peek-a-Boo See-Through Floral Birthday Card

I’m so excited to be joining Simon Says Stamp today for their “Always There” Day 2 Blog Hop.

May 30, 2026 57 Comments

Close up of a handmade strawberry basket card featuring layered die cut strawberries, green leaves, and tiny white flowers inside a soft aqua basket. The card includes white heat embossed floral details on Seaside cardstock with layered A2 Notched Rectangle frames in white and Waterfall cardstock.

CARDS | cards for friends

Die Cut Strawberry Basket Card idea | Simon Says Stamp

Hi crafty friends, and welcome back. Strawberry season is finally here, and today’s sweet little card would be absolutely perfect tucked alongside a jar of

May 29, 2026 6 Comments

Close-up of a handmade floral card featuring turquoise blue flowers from the Wild and Free stamp set framed with black and white A2 Notched Rectangle die cuts on a bright turquoise embossed background, photographed with greenery and a black fountain pen.

CARDS | cards for friends

Wild and Free Floral Frames | Simon Says Stamp A2 Notched Rectangle Cards

Today I have two cards to share with you, created with the NEW Simon Says Stamp A2 Notched Rectangles Die set.

May 28, 2026 10 Comments

Close-up of a handmade card featuring a framed white lattice background created with the Simon Says Stamp Willowweave Plate. The card showcases vibrant orange Copic-colored florals from the Blooms of Encouragement stamp set, layered over the dimensional die cut background with a clean white frame and soft coral backdrop.

CARDS | cards for friends

Framed Lattice Background Technique for Cardmaking

Tonight I’m excited to share the latest Simon Says Stamp Release – Always There, along with a new project featuring some of the beautiful new products.

May 27, 2026 6 Comments

Close-up of a handmade card featuring layered purple African daisies with embossed petals and black centers on a soft aqua textured background. The mixed-media card design includes distressed embossed layers, bright green leaves, sparkling gems, and a black fountain pen styled on a white embossed floral backdrop.

Altenew

Layered Texture Background with Bold African Daisies

I had an order from Altenew arrive the other day, and I couldn’t wait to dive in and start creating.

May 27, 2026 6 Comments

Close-up of a handmade wedding card featuring die cut classic mouse bride and groom characters from Spellbinders on a mint green embossed heart background. The bride holds a pink floral bouquet while sparkling gems and a white embossed floral background add elegant texture and shine.

CARDS | cards for friends

How to Create a Classic Mouse Wedding Card | Spellbinders

There’s something so timeless and sweet about a classic wedding card, and this adorable die-cut couple completely stole my heart.

May 26, 2026 6 Comments

Elegant handmade card featuring shimmering blue and purple dragonflies layered over an embossed vellum floral panel on a rich purple embossed background, created with Simon Says Stamp Flourish Dragonfly Duo dies and Apple Blossoms embossing folder.

CARDS | cards for friends

Embossed Vellum Dragonfly Card | Simon Says Stamp

Today’s card combines soft embossed vellum layers, rich purple tones, and shimmering dragonflies for an elegant design with beautiful texture and dimension.

May 25, 2026 6 Comments

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