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Handmade card featuring a Copic colored squirrel and blue bird sitting on a tree stump with the sentiment “So happy to have a friend like you,” layered on a teal embossed leaf background using an embossing folder and framed with a decorative die cut.
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Speed Up Your Cardmaking | Embossing Folder Background Card

WCreate a quick handmade card with an embossed background and Copic coloring using the Simon Says Stamp Friend Like You stamp set—an easy technique to speed up your cardmaking.elcome back, cardmaking friends! Today I’m sharing another Speed Up Your Cardmaking idea with this Embossing Folder Background Card.

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March 17, 2026 10 Comments
Handmade 5-inch square Valentine card featuring die-cut chocolate-covered strawberries arranged in a circle around the sentiment “You’re the berry best.” The strawberries are layered in red, brown, and green cardstock on a white panel with red and green mat layers, set against a red background.
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Berry Best Strawberry Card

Hi card-making friends – welcome back!  Today I’m sharing a bright and juicy handmade card featuring the Berry Best Strawberry Stamp and Die Set by Simon Hurley for Spellbinders. 

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January 22, 2026 8 Comments
Die-cut handmade card featuring a colorful hummingbird hovering beside a pink flower over white daisies and layered green grass, framed with a postage-style border on a teal background with a simple “hello” sentiment at the bottom.
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Spellbinders Hummingbird Delight Die Cut Card

Hi card-making friends!  Today I’m excited to share this Spellbinders Hummingbird Delight Die Cut Card, created with the January 2026 Large Die of the Month Club kit  – and it’s an absolute keeper. 

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January 9, 2026 12 Comments
Handmade greeting card created with the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Postage Frame Die Set. A die-cut dachshund mail carrier runs across a white postage-edge panel with a teal border, carrying letters in a teal mailbag. A small pink tulip postage stamp embellishment sits in the top right corner with the sentiment “Special Delivery” stamped beside it.
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My Monthly Hero January 2026 Cards

Send smiles, hugs and heartfelt hellos with the January 2026 My Monthly Hero Kit:  Happy Mail, inspired by the simple joy of sending and receiving mail.  I’m so excited that Hero Arts has refreshed and relaunched the My Monthly Hero Kits – and even more thrilled to be joining today’s INSTAGRAM HOP to celebrate!

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January 5, 2026 No Comments
Handmade greeting card created with the Postage Box Die Set from the NEW Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Subscription program. A teal die-cut mailbox with a scalloped postage-stamp style frame is filled with colorful flowers in pink, yellow, and coral, with a tiny white envelope on top and a small bird perched on the flowers. More florals and greenery decorate the mailbox and a bundle of rolled newspapers below, all set against a teal background with coordinating metal dies arranged around the card.
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My Monthly Hero Die Cut Postage Box Card

Yes  – you read that right!  My Monthly Hero from Hero Arts is back…..YAY!  I’m absolutely thrilled to be part of the relaunch month, and today I’m sharing my My Monthly Hero Die Cut Postage Box Card. 

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January 1, 2026 8 Comments
Handmade card featuring two adorable panda bear slippers nestled together on a blush pink background embossed with the Sweet Stems Embossing Folder from the Spellbinders December Club kits. Die-cut flowers and leaves decorate the card, with a coordinating sleep mask above the slippers and a black-and-white sentiment that reads “Let’s do nothing together.” Card created using the Spellbinders Deluxe Caboodle Bonus Gift of the Month.
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Spellbinders Dec 2025 Club Cards

Hi cardmaking friends!  Today I have five Spellbinders Dec 2025 Club Cards to share with you.  I spent the weekend cleaning up and organizing all the monthly clubs, and I had so much fun creating these projects.

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December 16, 2025 7 Comments
Handmade Good Fortune Horse card with an ink-blended background in pink, orange, and purple distress oxide inks, embossed with the Distress Mix 3D embossing folder and highlighted with gold and white paint. The horse is die-cut from carrot-orange cardstock with gold mirror mane, tail, and saddle. Card displayed on a pink surface with coordinating dies and a black fountain pen beside it.
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Good Fortune Horse Die Cut Card

Hey card makers – welcome back!  Today I’ve got a quick and super fun project to share:  the Good Fortune Horse Die Cut Card.  This brand-new stamp and die set from Spellbinders launches today, and let me tell you….it’s an absolute blast to create with!

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December 10, 2025 8 Comments
A handmade greeting card designed to look like a pink quilted purse with a teal blue background. The purse features a black strap with gold hardware and a cute panda bear charm hanging from a small gold chain. A gold and black sentiment reads “Charmed to Know You.” The card is surrounded by a fountain pen and greenery for styling. The bottom corner includes the text “Project by Sandi MacIver | Spellbinders Paper Arts.”
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Charmed to Know You | Spellbinders November Clubs

First up is “Charmed to Know You”, featuring the Spellbinders November Large Die of the Month.  This set creates the cutest purse design, and the real fun comes in decorating it with all the little extras – charms, chains, locks, filigree details, and more.  There are tons of mix-and-match pieces, so you can truly customize your design and give it personality.

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November 19, 2025 5 Comments
A handmade pink card created with the Spellbinders November Clubs featuring a luxe chain-style background embossed with the Luxe Lattice Embossing Folder. The focal point is a gold arched frame with a marbled coral wax seal stamped with a gold champagne glass design from the Cin Cin Wax Seal of the Month. Below the wax seal is a black and gold sentiment from the BetterPress Club “Paws in the City” set that reads: “Life’s more fun with a little flair.” The card is displayed flat lay style with wax beads, a wax seal tool, and greenery styled around it.
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Pretty In Pink – Spellbinders November Clubs with Wax Seals, Glimmer and Texture

If you’re ready for a dose of pink, texture, sparkle, and just a little flair – you’re in the right place!  Today I’m sharing two playful and elegant card projects created with the Spellbinders November Clubs, and this month’s kits are full of charm, shine and whimsy.  From the beautifully embossed backgrounds using the Luxe Lattice Embossing Folder of the Month, to the gold-foiled details from the Glimmer Club, every piece adds a touch of luxury.

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November 18, 2025 5 Comments
Handmade “Let’s Do Brunch” card created with the Spellbinders Small Die of the Month for November featuring a cute bacon and egg duo holding hands on a turquoise dinner plate. The card includes cheerful yellow flowers and green leaves die-cut with the Citrus Spritz Die Set, arranged around the plate. The background showcases a teal-and-white gingham pattern, ink blended with washi tape masking for the stripes. The design is bright, playful, and perfect for brunch-themed or friendship cards.
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Spellbinders Let’s Do Brunch Card

Today’s card is sunny side up using the new Spellbinders Let’s Do Brunch Die Set – part of the November Small Die of the Month Club (live Nov 6 – 27)! 

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November 5, 2025 10 Comments
Handmade card created with the Spellbinders Sharon’s Scissors Die Set in honor of Sharon Klima for World Fussy Cutting Day. The design features two pairs of heart-handled scissors in soft pink and coral tones arranged on layered scalloped and stitched rectangle panels. A small heart embellishment and the sentiment “You’re Always in My Heart” complete the layout, symbolizing creativity, friendship, and heart health awareness.
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Spellbinders Sharon’s Scissors for World Fussy Cutting Day

Hi friends!   Today I’m sharing Spellbinders Sharon’s Scissors Die Set in celebration of World Fussy Cutting Day – a special day created in honor of Sharon Klima, whose love for cardmaking and the crafting community continues to inspire so many of us.

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October 25, 2025 12 Comments
Handmade holiday card featuring a large layered snowflake design created with the Simon Says Stamp Patchwork Stencil, Willow Snowflake Die, Modern Teardrop Dies, and Label Slide Christmas Sentiment Stamps. The snowflake is glittered white and layered over a teal stenciled starburst background with a “Merry & Bright” sentiment across the center. The card base is embossed with the Cheery Snowflakes Embossing Folder, adding subtle texture and shimmer, and is styled with coordinating die-cut snowflakes and greenery for a festive winter look.
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Simon Says Stamp Easy Layered Snowflake Card

Hi cardmaking friends!  I’m not quite finished with Halloween yet, but it’s time to dive into some Holiday cards before the November rush hits – been there a few times, how about you? LOL. 

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October 24, 2025 8 Comments
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