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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.

CARDS | cards for friends

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)!

November 5, 2025 10 Comments

Handmade unicorn slipper card created with the Spellbinders Cozy Toes Friends Die Set and embossed using the Petite Bows 3D Embossing Folder. The card features colorful rainbow pajama pants tucked into whimsical unicorn slippers layered over an aqua embossed background with a playful sentiment strip that reads “I’d leave the house for you.” Designed by Sandi MacIver for Spellbinders Paper Arts.

CARDS | cards for friends

Spellbinders Cozy Toes Friends Slipper Cards

Hi friends! I’ve got something totally silly and fun to share with you today. Spellbinders Cozy Toes Friends Slipper Cards.

November 3, 2025 7 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.

CARDS | cards for friends

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.

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.

CARDS | Everyday Cards

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.

October 24, 2025 8 Comments

Handmade Christmas card created with the Spellbinders Stitched Die of the Month Club, featuring a stitched red and gold circle forming the letter O in the word JOY, with a die-cut reindeer sitting on top. The background is embossed with the Spellbinders Season Sparkles Embossing Folder, and the card is layered on a bright red base for festive dimension

CARDS | Everyday Cards

Spellbinders Peppermint Prancer

Today, I’m excited to share the Spellbinders Peppermint Prancer – the October Stitched Die of the Month. This adorable die-cut set was so fun, I had to create two versions! I wanted to show you how fabulous it looks both stitched and non-stitched.

October 2, 2025 5 Comments

Handmade card created with the Simon Says Stamp and Pinkfresh STAMPtember collaboration stamp, die, and stencil set. The floral frame is colored in shades of pink and teal, with a sentiment reading ‘grateful for you, big time.’ The background is embossed with the Fun Floral Frame embossing folder from Simon Says Stamp, and the card is finished with teal gem embellishments.

CARDS | cards for friends

Simon Says Stamp and Pinkfresh

Today’s collaboration is between Simon Says Stamp and Pinkfresh, and I couldn’t be more excited. I absolutely love everything Pinkfresh creates, so I was thrilled to join in on this release – and it does not disappoint.

September 25, 2025 7 Comments

Handmade card created with the Hero Arts You're Golden stamp, die and stencil combo. The card features a turquoise ink-blended background with whit epaint splatters, surrounded by stenciled green leaves, golden yellow applies and white blossoms. The bold sentiment "you're so golden" is stamped in black on an ink-blended yellow layer, creating a fresh, vibrant, summer-inspired design.

CARDS | cards for friends

Hero Arts You’re Golden

Hey cardmaking friends! I hope you had a wonderful weekend – it’s time to jump back into another week of creativity. I’m kicking things off with the Hero Arts You’re Golden stamp, die, and stencil combo.

September 23, 2025 6 Comments

Handmade music-themed card created with Spellbinders Bibi’s Musical Notes Collection. The design features die-cut instruments including a saxophone, violin, and trumpet in gold and black, layered over an embossed musical note background. A bold black and white piano keyboard border completes this elegant musical greeting card.

CARDS | cards for friends

Bibi’s Musical Notes Handmade Cards

Hey cardmaking friends! Today I’m sharing some handmade musical cards featuring the new Spellbinders Bibi’s Musical Notes Collection. My sweet and incredibly talented friend Bibi has done it again with another fabulous release – this time celebrating all things music.

September 19, 2025 12 Comments

Handmade fall-themed thank you card created with the Spellbinders September 3D Embossing Folder and Large Die of the Month kits. The background is embossed with a woven plaid texture in kraft cardstock, layered on black cardstock. Three colorful die-cut leaves in orange, green, and yellow are arranged at the center. A black sentiment strip with gold embossing reads “THIS IS ME THANKING YOU.” The card is displayed on a wood slice with coordinating orange and green envelopes, surrounded by fall foliage and acorns.

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Spellbinders Final September Club Cards

Hi cardmaking friends, and welcome back! Today I’m excited to share my Spellbinders Final September Club Cards. I created three different designs, combining several of the monthly club kits.

September 17, 2025 4 Comments

Christmas Card created with the NEW Simon Says Stamp and Tim Holtz Collaboration Festive Watercolor set. The background features a rich blend of Distress Oxide Sprays inEverygreenBough, Tumbled Glass, Mermaid Lagoon, Salvagged Patina, and Broken China. layered on top are bold watercolor-stype poinsettias in Surf, Ocean and Seafom Pawsitively Saturated Inks, with leaves in Pearfection and Ocean. The design is accented with glimmering gold stars and white heat embossed snowflakes, with a die-cut NOEL sentiment heat embossed in gold.

CARDS | cards for friends

Simon Says Stamp Festive Watercolor | Christmas Card and Tag

Hi cardmaking friends, and welcome back! I’m thrilled to join today’s launch of the Simon Says Stamp Festive Kit For Tim Holtz for STAMPtember® 2025.

September 5, 2025 5 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

Handmade underwater-themed greeting cards created with the Spellbinders August Club Kits. Designs feature colorful die-cut fish, coral, and seaweed with embossed ocean backgrounds. Sentiments include ‘Make a Splash, It’s Your Day,’ ‘Drift and Dream,’ and ‘It’s OK to Float Awhile.’ The cards showcase vibrant aquatic scenes with layered die cuts, bubbles, and textured details

CARDS | BetterPress

Spellbinders August Clubs RoundUp

Today I’m sharing a Spellbinders August Clubs Roundup, featuring my final three cards of the month: the Stencil Club, the BetterPress Club, and the Stitched Club.

August 18, 2025 7 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 holiday card created with Spellbinders Yana’s City Holiday Collection dies, featuring a festive building facade with arched and square windows decorated with green wreaths and pink bows, playful black cat and dog silhouettes, layered Christmas trees, and a sentiment reading ‘My greatest present is having you by my side,’ set against a winter-themed background.

CARDS | Christmas Cards

Spellbinders Yana’s City Holiday Collection

Today I’m excited to share the brand-new Spellbinders Yana’s City Holiday Collection and three festive Christmas cards I created with it. This collection launches today, and I have to say, the detail in these dies is absolutely incredible

August 10, 2025 5 Comments

Handmade card featuring the Spellbinders August Embossing Folder Club’s Underwater Waltz design on aqua cardstock, showcasing embossed fish and flowing waves. Embellished with die-cut seaweed in Rainforest cardstock and a coral-colored wax seal from the Wax Seal Club with the Mermaid Tails design, accented in gold. Finished with a white sentiment strip reading “Drift and Dream,” layered on a white A2 card base.

CARDS | cards for kids

Spellbinders August 2025 Embossing Folder Clubs

I’m kicking off the month with the Spellbinders August 2025 Embossing Folder Clubs, and this month’s theme is all about the ocean and fish—two of my favorites!

August 5, 2025 6 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 rainbow birthday card featuring a colorful ink-blended background embossed with seashells and sand dollars. White and gold paint splatters add texture and shimmer, while a bold black and white sentiment reads “Make your birthday a splash!” in the bottom right corner. Perfect for summer or beach-themed celebrations.

CARDS | Birthday Cards

Simon Says Stamp Sensational Seashells Rainbowed

Today I’m sharing something a little different—this vibrant Simon Says Stamp Sensational Seashells Rainbowed birthday card. The 3D embossing folder is part of the recent Friend Like You release and includes coordinating dies for many of the shell images.

July 16, 2025 7 Comments

Handmade greeting card featuring layered die-cut lemons accented with pink and white flowers, green leaves, and purple flower buds. The lemons are placed on a white embossed background with a subtle floral pattern and framed with a bright green card base.

CARDS | Die Cutting Cards

La Dolce Vita and my Final Two Cards

Hi card-making friends! I’m excited to share more of La Dolce Vita and my final Two Cards today. I’m revisiting this release to create with the Deckside Dreams die set, which is perfect for crafting a detailed ship and ocean scene.

June 30, 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.

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

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

CARDS | BetterPress

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!

June 12, 2025 4 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

CARDS | cards for friends

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.

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

CARDS | Birthday Cards

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.

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

CARDS | cards for friends

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.

June 3, 2025 6 Comments

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