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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...

CARDS | Birthday Cards

Easy Spotlight Technique With the Curvy Blossom Embossing Folder

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

2 | Cardmaking Videos

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

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

CARDS | Everyday Cards

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...

2 | Cardmaking Videos

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

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

CARDS | Everyday Cards

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.

CARDS | Everyday Cards

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...

2 | Cardmaking Videos

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

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

CARDS | Everyday 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...

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Bold Black and Lavender Flora Card with Altenew Lenten Grace

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

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Poppy Song handmade die cut greeting cards featuring three floral card designs with layered flowers, stitched frames, and embossed backgrounds by Spellbinders

Poppy Song Die Cut Greeting Cards | 3 Handmade Card Ideas

13 April, 2026

Comments: 6

Hi crafty friends - welcome back! Today I'm sharing 3 handmade card ideas created with the gorgeous...

Clean floral fuchsia card featuring pink and purple flowers in an arched frame on a white embossed background, styled with greenery and a purple backdrop.

Cardmaking - Embrace the White Space | Clean and Elegant Fuchsia Cards

10 April, 2026

Comments: 6

Clean and simple cardmaking is all about knowing when to stop - and today we're embracing the beauty...

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

Simple Die Cut Lavender Card | Spellbinders

08 April, 2026

Comments: 10

If you love clean and simple cardmaking, this simple die-cut lavender card is a beautiful way to let...

Greenhouse birthday card featuring Hero Arts My Monthly Hero with ink smooshed background, gold greenhouse die cut, hanging plant and plantastic birthday sentiment

Greenhouse Birthday Card | Hero Arts My Monthly Hero

07 April, 2026

Comments: 10

If you love fresh, mature-inspired cardmaking, today's greenhouse birthday card is going to steal your...

Sulfur Cosmos card featuring ink blended stenciled flowers layered over a pink ink smooshed background with white relief paste texture and splatter details

Sulfur Cosmos Card | Smooshed and Stenciled Background

06 April, 2026

Comments: 10

Hey, crafty friends! Today, I'm excited to join a fun Instagram Hop with Altenew to celebrate their...

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

Fresh Packed Floral Card | Spellbinders Small Die of the Month

06 April, 2026

Comments: 13

It's the 6th of the month, which means, NEW Spellbinders Club Kits are here - Yeah!

Watering can birthday card with ink smooshed Distress Oxide background and stenciled texture, featuring green die cut foliage on a clean white card base.

My Monthly Super Hero | Watering Can Birthday Card

02 April, 2026

Comments: 5

Learn how to create this watering can birthday card featuring a super simple ink smooshing and stenciling...

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

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

01 April, 2026

Comments: 8

I have something a little different for you today-- a Mini Slimline Floral card created with the Hero...

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

Die Cut Easter Bunny Card | Simon Says Stamp Embellished Bunny

31 March, 2026

Comments: 8

Easter is the perfect time to pull out your favorite dies and create something soft, layered, and full...

Folk Flower Stamp and Stencil Card by Simon Says Stamp featuring colorful ink blended floral background and Stay True sentiment on handmade card

Folk Flower Stamp and Stencil Card | Simon Says Stamp

30 March, 2026

Comments: 5

Looking for a bright and cheerful card idea? Today I'm sharing this colorful Folk Flower Stamp and Stencil...

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

Blooming Wreath Embossing Folder Card | Dragonfly Duo | Simon Says Stamp

28 March, 2026

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In honor of the 25% OFF Embossing Folder SALE at Simon Says Stamp, I'm sharing an embossing folder card...

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

New Video: Free Standing Easter Egg-Shaped Card Tutorial

26 March, 2026

Comments: 9

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

Mixed media slimline card featuring Altenew Sulfur Cosmos with stenciling, white relief paste texture, and blue ink splatter on a white card front

NEW VIDEO - Mixed Media Slimline Card | Altenew Sulfur Cosmos

24 March, 2026

Comments: 10

Hi cardmaking friends--welcome back! Today I'm sharing a mixed media slimline card featuring the beautiful...

Monochromatic sympathy card featuring Wild Rose florals with white heat embossing and soft apricot Copic coloring, styled with tulips and greenery

How to Create A Monochromatic Rose Sympathy Card

23 March, 2026

Comments: 10

Welcome back, friends! Today I'm toning things down a little and sharing how to create a monochromatic...

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Just Add Cake Birthday Card Kit Video | Unboxing and 5 Card Ideas

21 March, 2026

Comments: 6

Happy Sunday, Friends! Today I'm sharing a brand new video featuring the Just Add Cake Birthday Card...

Crocus die cut card featuring purple crocus flowers with embossed background using Simon Says Stamp Fresh Crocus Duo Die Set and scalloped arch dies

Crocus Die Cut Card Idea | Simon Says Stamp In My Heart Blog Hop Day 2

21 March, 2026

Comments: 69

Today I’m sharing this crocus die cut card featuring the beautiful Fresh Crocus Duo Die Set—perfect for...

Die Cut Quilt Card | Altenew Patchwork Pathways

20 March, 2026

Comments: 14

Hey cardmaking friends — welcome back! Today we’re doing a little quilting… with cardstock! 😊 I’m sharing...

Elegant floral arch handmade card featuring pink die cut flowers on an aqua embossed background with scalloped frame, styled with greenery and a fountain pen

Elegant Floral Arch Card | Simon Says Stamp

18 March, 2026

Comments: 9

Hi cardmaking friends! Tonight I’m sharing an Elegant Floral Arch Card featuring brand-new products from...

Handmade windmill and tulips card created with the Spellbinders Windmills & Tulips Press and Foil plate, featuring vibrant ink blended skies, layered stencil coloring, pink windmills, and a tulip field, framed with a black postage-style border.

Windmill and Tulips Press and Foil Card Idea | Spellbinders Tutorial

18 March, 2026

Comments: 6

Today I’m sharing a beautiful Windmill & Tulips Press & Foil Card Idea created with the stunning...

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.

Speed Up Your Cardmaking | Embossing Folder Background Card

17 March, 2026

Comments: 10

WCreate a quick handmade card with an embossed background and Copic coloring using the Simon Says Stamp...

Handmade Easter lamb card created with the Simon Says Stamp Sweet Sheep die and A2 Arches dies, featuring a white sheep holding a flower on an embossed turquoise arch background with daisies and green patterned paper.

5 Tricks to Speed Up Your Cardmaking | Easter Lamb Card Idea

15 March, 2026

Comments: 6

Welcome back friends! Today I’m sharing 5 tricks to speed up your cardmaking process. Sometimes a card...

Handmade pink floral hugs card created with the Alex Syberia Designs Hugs in Bloom BetterPress plate and stencil combo, featuring layered stencil ink blending, heat embossed floral outlines, splatter background, and a bold black Hugs sentiment.

NEW VIDEO - Pink Floral Hugs Card Idea | Alex Syberia Designs Hugs in Bloom BetterPress and Stencil Combo

14 March, 2026

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NEW VIDEO: Today I’m sharing a beautiful floral card created with the Alex Syberia Designs Hugs in Bloom...

Handmade card featuring Alex Syberia Designs Bow Shoes BetterPress plates with seafoam green shoes and pink bows on a tiny black heart foiled background, finished with a silver foiled “May gorgeous shoes take you to beautiful places” sentiment.

Elegant Bow Shoes Card Idea | Alex Syberia Designs BetterPress & Glimmer Foil

12 March, 2026

Comments: 5

Well, I went right off the deep end today and created something a little different for you, haha.

Handmade Easter card featuring the Simon Says Stamp Crocus Field Embossing Folder from the Beautiful Moments release, colored with Copic markers in vibrant purple crocus flowers and green stems on a soft blue background.

Spring Crocus Easter Card Idea | Simon Says Stamp Crocus Field Embossing Folder

11 March, 2026

Comments: 13

Today I’m sharing a card created with the Crocus Field Embossing Folder from the new Simon Says Stamp...

Alex Syberia Designs March Release and Giveaway

10 March, 2026

Comments: 29

I’m excited to be joining the Alex Syberia Designs March Release and Giveaway Blog Hop today! This release...

Handmade spring floral card featuring bright pink tulips and yellow daffodils created with the Spellbinders Yana’s Tulips BetterPress and Stencil Set. The flowers are colored with coordinating layering stencils and Prismacolor pencils on a white card panel and finished with a black and gold “Sending a bouquet of hugs” sentiment.

Bright Spring Tulip Card | Spellbinders Yana’s Tulips BetterPress and Stencil Set

10 March, 2026

Comments: 6

Today I’m sharing a bright spring card created with the Spellbinders Yana’s Tulips BetterPress and Stencil...

Handmade Easter card featuring the Country Basket Bouquet Die and Double Loop Bow from the Simon Says Stamp Beautiful Moments release. A textured die-cut basket filled with coral, peach, and pink flowers with layered green leaves sits on a white panel layered over a Fog cardstock card base. A large white double loop bow tops the basket, while small gems add sparkle and a “Happy Easter” sentiment completes the cheerful spring design.

New Video: Spring Easter Basket Card | Simon Says Stamp Country Basket Bouquet Dies

08 March, 2026

Comments: 8

Today I’m sharing how to create this cheerful Spring Easter basket card using the Country Basket Bouquet...

Handmade superhero-themed greeting card featuring a stylized Wonder Woman–inspired die-cut figure with a red cape and blue outfit standing against a vibrant blue burst background created with layered stencils. The background radiates with teal and navy rays and black halftone dots, with white clouds and small gold stars scattered around. A red banner at the bottom reads “YOU ARE SUPER.” Card created with the Spellbinders Small Die of the Month Unstoppable and the Burst Mode Layering Stencil of the Month.

Spellbinders You Are Super Die Cut and Stenciled Card

06 March, 2026

Comments: 5

Hey cardmaking friends - welcome back! Today I have a Spellbinders You Are Super Die Cut and Stenciled...

Spellbinders Classic Kicks Large Die of the Month March 2026

05 March, 2026

Comments: 6

Welcome back, friends! The Spellbinders Monthly Clubs for March go live tomorrow, so I thought I would...

A handmade card featuring a white A2 card base with a bright turquoise ink-blended panel in the center. A bold black sentiment reads, “You’re the Milk to My Cookie — We Make a Great Combo.” To the right is a dimensional die-cut glass of milk with a striped straw, and along the bottom are three Oreo-style sandwich cookies. The card is photographed on a white embossed floral background with greenery in the upper corner and color swatches partially visible to the side.

My Monthly Hero Milk and Cookies Card

02 March, 2026

Comments: 3

Hi cardmaking friends! Welcome back! Today I'm sharing a My Monthly Hero Milk and Cookies card that...

My Monthly Hero March 2026

01 March, 2026

Comments: 5

Hi cardmaking friends! Welcome back to another exciting release from Hero Arts - My Monthly Hero and...

Handmade pink Easter card featuring a white Flourish Rabbit die cut layered over a Retro Daisies stenciled egg background, accented with layered spring flowers and greenery on an embossed pink panel.

Simon Says Stamp Retro Daisies Bunny Card

28 February, 2026

Comments: 8

Happy Weekend! - I'm sliding in this morning with a sweet Simon Says Stamp Retro Daisies Bunny Card.

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