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Small Card, Big Christmas Cheer | Simon Says Stamp Holly Wreath

Happy Friday and welcome to the Simon Says Stamp Joy For You release Blog Hop.

2 | Cardmaking Videos

NEW VIDEO - ALMOST Flat Christmas Shaker Cards

Hi Crafty friends! Welcome back to Christmas Card Magic 2026! In video #3,

CARDS | Christmas Cards

Leafy Wreath Christmas Card | Lindy's Magicals Magic

This Leafy Wreath Bundle is so fun. It creates a beautiful 3D die-cut wreath, with an overlay that you...

CARDS | Christmas Cards

Simple Trees Christmas Cards | White and Gold Elegance

I have been seeing a lot of "white" Christmas cards on Instagram lately, and I love them, so I thought...

Halloween Vignette

Trick or Tree | Tim Holtz Halloween Decor

I was supposed to be cleaning up after my Tim Holtz Collector's Laboratory Curio project, but apparently,...

CARDS | Die Cutting Cards

Thankful for you | Die Cut Thanksgiving Card

Have you ever had a card idea floating around in your head for months before finally sitting down to...

CARDS | cards for friends

Merry in Mint | Stitched Mittens Christmas Card

Today we are toning it down-- way down-- with this Merry in Mint Stitched Mittens Christmas Card.

3D Boxes & Gift Wrapping

Tim Holtz Collector's Laboratory | Free Tiny Books Cover PDF

Well, what an incredible weekend! I took the Simon Says Stamp Tim Holtz Collector's Laboratory class...

2 | Cardmaking Videos

NEW VIDEO - Colored Embossed Double Vision Christmas Card

Hi everyone! Welcome to Video #2 in my Christmas Card Magic 2026 series!

CARDS | Everyday Cards

More Ways to Love Chompster | Fun New Accessories Release

Remember Chompster, that lovable food-motivated monster from the spring Just Add Cake Birthday Cardmaking...

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Retro Sailboat Card

18 July, 2026

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I have a super quick and easy Masculine card to share with you today, complete with a fun retro vibe...

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Elegant Parchment Bouquet Thank You Card | Altenew Dies

17 July, 2026

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Today I'm sharing this Elegant Parchment Bouquet Thank You Card featuring the beautiful Altenew Parchment...

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.

Faux Watercolor Meets Embossed Double Vision Card

16 July, 2026

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While cleaning up the creative hurricane from my last video, I discovered I had one Faux Watercolor panel...

YouTube thumbnail for Embossing Folder Magic #6 featuring two handmade faux watercolor floral cards created with embossing folders. The cards showcase purple flowers and aqua leaves with layered "hello" die-cut sentiments on teal and purple card bases. Large text reads "Embossed Faux Watercolor Technique," with "Embossing Folder Magic" and a #6 badge, highlighting the sixth video in the technique series.

NEW VIDEO - How to Create Faux Watercolor with Embossing Folders | Embossing Folder Magic #6

15 July, 2026

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Today I'm sharing Embossing Folder Magic #6 - How to Create Faux Watercolor with Embossing Folders.

Interactive Christmas card featuring a swinging snowman suspended from a pink and white candy cane on a cozy aqua knit embossed background, accented with a lavender bow, holly leaves, and bright Christmas colors.

EASY Interactive Christmas Card with Swinging Snowman

13 July, 2026

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I have so much fun creating today's card! Spellbinders recently sent me some of their new Card Spin...

Close-up of a handmade Christmas card featuring a black and white cat climbing a decorated Christmas tree beside an arched window with a starry night sky. The aqua embossed background is created with the Spellbinders A2 Herringbone Décor Embossing Folder and includes a "Have a Purrfect Christmas" sentiment.

Cute Christmas Cat Window Scene Card

12 July, 2026

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Hi cardmaking friends! I have another Cute Christmas Cat Window Scene Card to share with you today,...

Close-up of a handmade Christmas card featuring a die-cut cat sleeping in a purple pet bed beside a decorated Christmas tree on a turquoise panel embossed with the A2 Ornate Molded Frame 3D Embossing Folder. The card includes a "We Wish You a Meowy Christmas" sentiment and is accented with gold embellishments and pink ornaments.

Have Yourself a Meowy Little Christmas

10 July, 2026

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Spellbinders has a whole collection of exciting new releases today, and it was so hard to decide what...

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.

Ink Blending Happy Birthday Card with Quirky Daisies

09 July, 2026

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Today I'm sharing a cheerful birthday card created with the Quirky Daisies and Tall Happy Cover Die from...

Merry Shuffle Single Z-Fold Christmas Card

08 July, 2026

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Today I'm sharing my Merry Shuffle Single Z-Fold Christmas Card, created with the Spellbinders Large...

Handmade Christmas card featuring two adorable die-cut penguins in purple hats and scarves playing on snowy hills beneath a teal sky. White snowflakes, splattered snow, and the "Let It Snow" sentiment complete this festive card created with the Spellbinders Snow Much Fun Small Die of the Month.

Christmas In July with Snow Much Fun Penguins

06 July, 2026

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Hey cardmaking friends! It's the 6th of the month, which means NEW CLUBS from SPELLBINDERS.

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."

The Weekender Goes Wild Craft Kit | Say Hello to Huey

03 July, 2026

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I recently treated myself to the Spellbinders The Weekend Craft Kit. I know.... it's a month after the...

lose-up of a handmade spotlight technique birthday card featuring the Simon Says Stamp Curvy Blossom 3D Embossing Folder. A circular ink-blended spotlight in yellow, orange, pink, and purple highlights the embossed flower against a white embossed background with a black card base.

Easy Spotlight Technique With the Curvy Blossom Embossing Folder

30 June, 2026

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Hey cardmaking friends! I'm back tonight with another Easy Spotlight Technique featuring the Curvy Blossom...

YouTube thumbnail featuring three handmade greeting cards with colorful embossed Joseph's Coat backgrounds in shades of purple, blue, and green. White daisy die cuts decorate each card, with bold text reading "Embossed Joseph's Coat Technique with Embossing Folders" and a banner identifying the tutorial as Embossing Folder Magic #5.

NEW VIDEO - Joseph's Coat Technique | Embossing Folder Magic #5

30 June, 2026

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I asked if you wanted a video on this technique, and the answer was a resounding YES, so here it is!...

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.

Layered Many Thanks Card with Floral Die Cuts

29 June, 2026

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Today I'm taking a little break from embossing folders to play with some beautiful new products from...

YouTube thumbnail featuring three handmade floral cards created with the Colored Embossed Double Vision Technique. The cards showcase the Peony & Bells, Peony Trio, and Curvy Blossom embossing folders with vibrant blue and pink Copic coloring on aqua ink-dragged backgrounds. Bold text reads "Colored Embossed Double Vision Technique – Embossing Folder Magic #4," with a YouTube play button overlay indicating a video tutorial.

NEW VIDEO - Colored Embossed Double Vision Technique | with Embossing Folders

28 June, 2026

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I took last week's Embossed Double Vision Technique Video, and gave it a colorful makeover

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.

Curvy Blossom Embossing Folder | Easy Ink Blending Techniques

26 June, 2026

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

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

24 June, 2026

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Good evening! I'm excited to share a project with you tonight featuring two new products from the NEW...

Altenew Pond Lillies and Ocean Window Card Intro

New Video Layered Pond Lilies and Ocean Window | Layered Card Tutorial

23 June, 2026

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I have a New Cardmaking video to share with you today featuring some fabulous products from Altenew's...

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!"

Chompster Birthday Card | Spellbinders 23rd Birthday Blog Hop

23 June, 2026

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

Close-up of a handmade floral thank you card featuring large lavender flowers with golden centers and soft mint green leaves from the Altenew Lenten Grace Stamp and Stencil Set. The florals are layered over a glossy black embossed background with a bold white "thankful" sentiment, photographed on a turquoise backdrop with greenery accents.

Bold Black and Lavender Flora Card with Altenew Lenten Grace

20 June, 2026

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Hi cardmaking friends, welcome back. Today I'm sharing a beautiful stenciled floral card featuring the...

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.

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

19 June, 2026

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

Close-up of a handmade arched floral greeting card featuring layered purple wild cornflowers with yellow centers and bright green leaves. The flowers are arranged inside a white arched frame over a pink embossed background created with the Cascading Dots Embossing Folder. A black "Hello" sentiment sits at the bottom of the arch, while a white embossed floral background and greenery complete the elegant garden-inspired

Wild Coneflowers in Bloom | Arched Floral Card

16 June, 2026

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Ok, I'm back to full color today with these beautiful Wild Coneflowers designed by Simon Hurley for...

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.

Three Dies = One Stunning Butterfly Card

15 June, 2026

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I have a bit of a different card to share with you today. Usually I’m all about bright, happy...

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.

Stay Cool with Fro-Yo Friends | Trinity Stamps

11 June, 2026

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

Handmade tropical felt décor featuring Fergus the gnome decorated with pink flamingos and hibiscus flowers. Fergus stands on a sandy beach beside a felt palm tree and surfboard, surrounded by seashells and greenery for a colorful summer paradise scene.

Flamingo Paradise With Fergus | Tropical Felt Gnome Decor

10 June, 2026

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I'm so excited to share my latest Fergus release, Flamingo Paradise, with Fergus, which is now live for...

Handmade tropical Aloha card featuring layered hibiscus flowers, tropical leaves, and a large white “Aloha” sentiment on an aqua embossed background. The card is styled with starfish, seashells, greenery, and glass gems on a bright turquoise backdrop, creating a relaxing island-inspired scene.

Aloha Paradise | Tropical Cardmaking with the Spellbinders June Clubs

09 June, 2026

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Welcome back, card-making friends! Today I'm sharing two tropical-inspired cards featuring products...

Handmade tropical Fergus felt gnome decor featuring a turquoise gnome wearing pink sunglasses beside a coordinating surfboard. The scene includes a palm tree, seashells, sandy beach accents, and lush greenery, creating a fun summer vacation display in bright aqua, pink, and yellow tones.

Life's a Beach with Fergus | Tropical Felt Gnome Decor

08 June, 2026

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'm so excited to share the NEW SUMMER FERGUS from Spellbinders release with you!

Close-up of a tropical handmade shaker card featuring a layered sea turtle swimming over a blue ocean shaker window filled with sequins. Bright hibiscus flowers, tropical foliage, and yellow blossoms frame the bottom of the design, creating a colorful Hawaiian paradise theme on a soft aqua card background.

Mahalo Sea Turtle Shaker Card with June Spellbinders Clubs

06 June, 2026

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It's the 6th of the month, which means it's time for brand-new Spellbinders Clubs!

Close-up of a handmade birthday card featuring a cute lime green and lavender dragon holding a bright pink balloon. The dragon is framed inside a teal polaroid-style die-cut window with a white embossed background and yellow scalloped accents. Green foliage with white berries decorates the left side of the image, creating a cheerful and whimsical birthday card design.

Party Time Dragon Birthday Card | Celebrating 23 Years of Spellbinders

05 June, 2026

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I back with another adorable dragon to share with you today.

Bright and cheerful summer pool card featuring a blue swimming pool die cut filled with colorful floaties, including a yellow rubber duck tube, pink and lime life preservers, a beach umbrella, flip-flops, and a relaxing swimmer. The card includes the sentiment “Soak Up the Fun” on a soft aqua background with beach-inspired seashell and starfish props.

Soaking Up the Fun with My Rubber Ducky

03 June, 2026

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I'm still playing with the My Monthly Hero kit from Hero Arts, and I had an absolute blast making this...

Bright summer card featuring a pink and orange ink-blended background with a layered pool-water stencil design. The card is decorated with colorful die cut summer drinks, citrus slice embellishments, and a bold black and white “hello sunshine” sentiment for a fun tropical vibe.

Cheers to Summer Die Cut Card | Hero Arts My Monthly Hero

02 June, 2026

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Happy June! I always love the start of a new month because it means a brand-new release from Hero Ar...

Bright and playful dragon birthday card featuring the Spellbinders Party Time Dragon die set with colorful balloons, a turquoise ink-blended background, bold black and white striped arch frame, and a happy birthday sentiment on a vibrant pink card base.

Cutest Die Cut Dragon Birthday Card Ever !

01 June, 2026

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I mean it, this really is the Cutest Die Cut Dragon Birthday Card Ever! I had SO MUCH FUN creating this...

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