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CARDS | Halloween
Halloween After Dark | Spellbinders Midnight Mischief
Today I'm sharing two colorful Halloween cards featuring the new Spellbinders Midnight Mischief Rele...
CARDS | cards for friends
A Fang-Tastic Halloween Card with Yana's Halloween City
Today I'm sharing a fang-tastic Halloween card featuring the new Halloween City Holiday Decor Die Set...
2 | Cardmaking Videos
NEW VIDEO - Creative Ways to Use Nesting Dies #1 | Easy Geometric Backgrounds
Welcome back!  Today's cardmaking video kicks off a brand-new series: Creative Ways to Use Nesting Dies...
CARDS | cards for friends
Cranky Kitty & the Boo Crew | Two Fun Spellbinders Halloween Cards
I'm back to playing with the Spellbinders Monthly Clubs today, and I have a couple of quick, easy--and...
CARDS | cards for kids
Cute Buzzy Pup-Bee Card and Spellbinders SUMMER SALE
Get ready for some buzz-worthy Halloween cuteness with the Buzzy Pup-Bee Etched Dies!
2 | Cardmaking Videos
NEW VIDEO - Easy Open Lattice Card with a Die
I have a fun new video to share with you today - Easy Open Lattice Card with a Die!
CARDS | Die Cutting Cards
Cruising Into Halloween with the Spellbinders Boo Mobile
Who says Halloween has to be spooky?
CARDS | Birthday Cards
Easy Shaker Card with the Simon Says Stamp Leaf Dance
I'm sliding in with a quick post today!  We have a house full of company; it's summer, and I love you...
CARDS | Everyday 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...
CARDS | Everyday Cards
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...

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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
Comments: 12
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...
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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
Comments: 11
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...
Handmade card featuring bright fuchsia high-heel shoes created with the Alex Syberia Designs Chic Shoes Die Set, each finished with silver glitter bows. The shoes are layered on a black card front with a silver glitter frame, and a white BetterPress sentiment from the Shoes Sentiments BetterPress Plates reads “May gorgeous shoes take you to beautiful places.” Small crystal gems add sparkle to this elegant fashion-themed card.
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...
Handmade A2 card featuring the Spellbinders Classic Kicks Large Die of the Month (March 2026). A teal die-cut sneaker with white laces sits on a white background embossed with the Urban Grid 3D Embossing Folder of the Month. The sneaker is filled with layered pink and red flowers and bright green leaves spilling from the top. A small black sentiment strip reading “One Step at a Time,” from the Good Times Clear Stamp and Die of the Month, is placed to the right, with a few silver gems scattered for sparkle.
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...
A handmade birthday card created with the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero March 2026 kit. The card features a black A2 card base layered with a bright turquoise cow-print background. Centered on the card is a dimensional pink milk carton die cut, with a cute black-and-white cow overlay attached to the front. The sentiment “It’s Your Birthday” is stamped in black near the bottom of the carton. The card is photographed on a white embossed floral background with greenery and white berries in the upper corner.
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.
Elegant spring egg card featuring the Simon Says Stamp Country Basket Bouquet die set layered over Nested Eggs Dies and a Ribbon Loop Frame. The background and egg are dry embossed with the Tiny Flora Embossing Folder and softly ink blended in mint green. Pink and yellow ink-blended florals with leafy accents frame the egg, and a white “He is Risen” Script die sentiment sits centered on the embossed egg panel.
New Video - Elevate Your Die Cuts #2 | Elegant Spring Egg Card with Dry Embossing and Ink Blending
27 February, 2026
Comments: 73
Hi cardmaking friends - and welcome to Day One of the Simon Says Stamp Beautiful Moments Blog Hop.
Handmade floral card featuring the Simon Says Stamp Watercolor Wildflower Bucket die set, with colorful die-cut wildflowers watercolored in bright pinks, oranges, yellows and greens arranged in a gray metal bucket. The background is softly watercolor blended in blue and green tones, with a small sentiment strip reading “wishing you joy always.” A paintbrush and watercolor palette are styled beside the card.
Simon Says Stamp Watercolor Wildflower Bucket
25 February, 2026
Comments: 9
I'm beyond excited because it's Beautiful Moments Release Day at Simon Says Stamp! 
Colorful MemoryDex birthday card featuring a blue-to-teal ink blended background with splatter detail, festive banner flags, and a smiling sun. A cute girl in a party hat holds a birthday cake with candles beside a fluffy white dog, surrounded by bright flowers and green grass. The sentiment “Happy Birthday” appears on black labels in the center.
MemoryDex #25 Birthday
25 February, 2026
Comments: 6
Hi card-making friends, welcome back!  Today, I'm excited to share my MemoryDex Challenge Card for Theme...
Handmade white A2 card featuring the Altenew Enchanted Castle Window 3D Embossing Folder and Gothic Arches Die Set, layered with a black lattice window over a stone-embossed background. A pink Bamboo Rose floral cluster with bright green leaves accents the lower right corner, and a “Here for you” sentiment is placed across the arch.
Altenew Enchanted Castles and Gothic Arches Die Cut Card
24 February, 2026
Comments: 8
Recently, Altenew generously sent me a few goodies from their February 2026 release, and today, I finally...
Lavender tone-on-tone handmade card featuring a large gold heat-embossed floral image from the Simon Says Stamp “Make My Heart Flutter” set. The layered flower and butterflies are outlined in gold on purple cardstock, set over an embossed geometric background with a brushed gold sentiment strip reading “sending lots of love” and accented with gold gems.
Simon Says Stamp Make My Heart Flutter | Tone on Tone Card
23 February, 2026
Comments: 7
Today, I have a Simon Says Stamp Make My Heart Flutter | Tone-on-Tone Card to share with you. 
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