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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...

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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...

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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!...

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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...

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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

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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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A handmade fan-shaped card created with the Spellbinders Small Die of the Month “Sunny Stems” set. The card features five arched black panels outlined in pink, each decorated with layered die-cut flowers in pink with bright green stems and leaves. A curved center panel includes a white heat-embossed sentiment that reads “hope this card brightens your day.” The card is photographed upright with greenery in the foreground.

Spellbinders Sunny Stems Shaped Card

06 January, 2026

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It's the 6th of the month, and you know what that means - NEW SPELLBINDERS Club Kits! Whoo-whoo! I...

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.

My Monthly Hero January 2026 Cards

05 January, 2026

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Send smiles, hugs and heartfelt hellos with the January 2026 My Monthly Hero Kit: Happy Mail, inspired...

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.

My Monthly Hero Die Cut Postage Box Card

01 January, 2026

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Yes - you read that right! My Monthly Hero from Hero Arts is back.....YAY! I'm absolutely thrilled...

Handmade winter birthday card with two cute die-cut birds wearing teal hats perched on green branches over a light aqua embossed snowflake background, framed with a teal arched card base. A small black and white “Happy Birthday” sentiment sits below the birds, with glittery snowflakes and gems scattered around.

Happy Winter Birthday with Simon Says Stamp Birdies Dies

29 December, 2025

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Hey cardmaking friends! I hope you had a wonderful holiday and are enjoying a little creative downtime. ...

Colorful Memory Dex die card featuring AALL & Create products, with a whimsical Christmas scene on a teal and green background. The card includes a hand-colored Miss Merry character in a red dress and striped tights, pink houses along the top edge, green trees, small birds, holly leaves, snowflakes, and white paint splatter. The words “sweet season” are centered on the card, and the project is photographed among evergreen branches and bright holiday ornaments.

AALL and CREATE Miss Merry

22 December, 2025

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Oh what fun! I have something new for you today -- AALL & CREATE Miss Merry. Sometimes it's just...

Three handmade die-cut snowman holiday gift tags in pastel blue, purple, and teal, featuring layered snowmen, snowflake accents, twine ties, and one shaker tag, styled on greenery with white snowflake decorations.

NEW VIDEO - Step-by-Step Snowman Gift Tags

19 December, 2025

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Welcome back, crafty friends! Today's video is a bit different - and a lot of fun. I'm playing with...

Handmade Christmas card featuring bright green embossed holly leaves with raised texture and stenciled details, accented with dimensional pink berries on a white background. Black sentiment strips read “Sending Cheer,” with paint splatter details and a festive pink backdrop.

Simon Says Stamp Gathering Holly

18 December, 2025

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Wow, December 18th already! The days are absolutely flying by as we race towards the holidays. I have...

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.

Spellbinders Dec 2025 Club Cards

16 December, 2025

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Hi cardmaking friends! Today I have five Spellbinders Dec 2025 Club Cards to share with you. I spent...

Handmade stitched felt Christmas ornaments created with new Simon Says Stamp dies, including a snowman with scarf, a teal and white bird, a black-and-white penguin with green scarf, a teal mitten with snowflake, and a holly berry sprig. Ornaments displayed against snowy bottle-brush trees and greenery.

Simon Says Stamp Holiday Felt Ornaments

12 December, 2025

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I have something super fun and a little different to share with you today - Simon Says Stamp Holiday...

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.

Good Fortune Horse Die Cut Card

10 December, 2025

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Hey card makers - welcome back! Today I've got a quick and super fun project to share: the Good Fortune...

Handmade felt gnome standing on greenery with a pinecone staff, teal coat, and stitched leaf embellishments; Woodlands Fergus project created using Spellbinders dies.

Meet Woodlands Fergus the Gnome - Spellbinders Felt Stitching Project

09 December, 2025

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Hi crafty friends! Welcome back to my blog. Today, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Woodlands Fergus...

Handmade Valentine’s card featuring two red stitched coffee mugs with pink heart centers created using the Spellbinders Stitched Die of the Month “A Perfect Blend.” The mugs meet in the middle with white steam forming a heart above them. The sentiment “love you” is die-cut in red with a pink banner reading “Let’s Chat Soon.” The aqua card front is embossed with the Unlock My Heart 3D Embossing Folder and layered on red and aqua cardstock, surrounded by greenery and white berry accents.

Spellbinders December Valentine's Club Cards

06 December, 2025

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Hey cardmaking friends! Welcome to my second post this morning - I know, I'm on a roll! LOL! It's a...

Resting Dove Die-Cut Christmas Card

06 December, 2025

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Welcome to Day 2 of the Simon Says Stamp DieCember® Blog Hop! DieCember truly is the most wonderful...

Handmade Christmas card featuring a bold “MERRY” cover die cut from white cardstock and backed with vertical strips of lime green and teal. A cute stamped snowman wearing a green-and-teal hat and scarf is sledding across the bottom right corner. Card is displayed upright on a white snowflake stand with evergreen décor and a blue ornament in the background.

Striped Die-Cut Merry Christmas Card

03 December, 2025

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Welcome to DieCember® - the biggest die-cutting party of the year over at Simon Says Stamp! With fabulous...

Handmade landscape stair-step Christmas card featuring a die-cut Santa mug and three layered Christmas trees. The card is created using Spellbinders Cocoa Wonderland dies and sits on a red card base with a snowflake-patterned aqua background created with the Snowflake Shimmer BetterPress Plate. Santa has a white layered beard, pink cheeks, and a red handle with Christmas Decor popping out. A “Merry Christmas” sentiment is displayed on the front step along with a small die-cut bow and gift. The coordinating card in the background also features Christmas trees and the same snowflake aqua background.

Cocoa Wonderland Stair Step Card

03 December, 2025

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Well, I had so much fun playing with the Spellbinders Cocoa Wonderland die set last week that I couldn't...

Tim Holtz Snowflake Rosette

01 December, 2025

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Happy DieCember® friends! It’s the biggest die-cutting celebration of the year over at Simon Says...

A handmade landscape stair step card featuring winter snowmen created with the Simon Says Stamp Wrapped in Scarves stamp and die set. The background panel shows a snowy forest scene with white die-cut trees against a black sky with white paint splatter resembling snowfall. The front step of the card has a black and kraft striped panel, a large white die-cut snowflake, and a sentiment that reads “Snowman Kisses and Warm Winter Wishes.” One snowman is wrapped in a scarf and sledding, while another stands on the front step holding colorful holiday lights with a small red bird perched on its hat.

NEW VIDEO - How to Make a Landscape Stair Step Card

30 November, 2025

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Welcome back card-making friends! Today I have a New Video Tutorial - How to Make a Landscape Stair...

Handmade die-cut Christmas card with a white arched window, green wreath, and garland with gold bows against a brick embossed background, created using Simon Says Stamp dies

Die Cut Christmas Window Card

26 November, 2025

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Hi cardmaking friends! Welcome back. I’m currently stitching a Vintage Christmas Fergus to share...

Handmade Christmas card featuring a die-cut Santa mug with a white beard, pink cheeks, and a red cup handle. The mug is filled with die-cut Christmas trees, a gift, and a star. The sentiment "Merry Christmas" appears in red at the bottom. The background is aqua cardstock with white glimmer-foiled snowflakes and stitched arch detailing, mounted on a red card base. Card is styled with festive greenery and berries in the background.

Santa's Cocoa Cup Christmas Card

25 November, 2025

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Hi cardmaking friends!. I know it's a busy week with Thanksgiving preparations, but I wanted to drop...

Handmade winter card featuring an illustrated snowman from the Simon Says Stamp Cozy in the Cold stamp and die set. The snowman sits on a snowbank holding a lantern and looking up at a dark night sky, isplattered with white paint to resemble falling snow. A kraft die-cut snowflake embellishes the top left corner, and the sentiment “Peace on Earth” is stamped below the scene. The card is framed with black and kraft striped paper and styled with greenery and rustic jingle bells for the photo.

NEW VIDEO - Make 4 Easy Christmas Cards with One Stamp Set | Cardmaking Ideas and Techniques

21 November, 2025

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Hi cardmaking friends, and welcome back! Today's video - Make 4 Easy Christmas Cards with One Stamp...

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.”

Charmed to Know You | Spellbinders November Clubs

19 November, 2025

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First up is "Charmed to Know You", featuring the Spellbinders November Large Die of the Month. This...

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.

Pretty In Pink - Spellbinders November Clubs with Wax Seals, Glimmer and Texture

18 November, 2025

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If you're ready for a dose of pink, texture, sparkle, and just a little flair - you're in the right place! ...

Handmade Christmas card featuring the Simon Says Stamp Joy Cover Die in layered teal ombré cardstock, accented with delicate white Harmony Snowflakes and clear gems. A Copic-colored snowman from the Cozy in the Cold stamp set stands at the bottom right holding a holly sprig with a red bird. Card displayed upright on white wooden snowflake risers with winter greenery and a blue ornament in the background.

Joyful Snowmen Cards with Simon Says Stamp

14 November, 2025

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Hey cardmaking friends! Today, I’m sharing a pair of extra-festive JOY cards created with some...

Handmade card featuring a die-cut chihuahua sitting inside a teal quilted Chanel-style purse with gold accents. The dog is wearing a pink sweater, and the background is a deep coral panel embossed with the Spellbinders Petite Tuft 3D Embossing Folder. The sentiment in gold reads “Fur Real, You’re My Fave.” Card designed by Sandi MacIver using Spellbinders November Club Kits.

Walkies and Warm Hugs | Dog-Themed Cards with Spellbinders Clubs

12 November, 2025

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Over the weekend, I dove into the Spellbinders November Club Kits, and oh my goodness - this month is...

A handmade card featuring a bold poppy field design. The card showcases bright red stenciled poppy flowers with fresh green leaves, stamped in black for crisp outlines. The artwork is framed with a black cardstock border and mounted on a white card base. The card is displayed on a dark stone background with sprigs of green foliage and small white berries surrounding it.

Lets We Forget - A Simple and Striking Poppy Card

11 November, 2025

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Today I’m sharing a simple yet powerful card design for Remembrance Day, created with the Simon...

Handmade Christmas card featuring a bold poinsettia design die-cut in bright pink and aqua cardstock. The background is stamped with a light gray text print and topped with Distress Grit Paste and chunky glitter for a snowy mixed-media texture. Aqua enamel dots are added as accents, and the card is layered onto a white and teal cardstock frame for a modern holiday look.

Mixed Media Poinsettia Christmas Card with Glitter Texture | BLOG HOP

07 November, 2025

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Hi cardmaking friends! I'm so happy to be back and joining the Simon Says Stamp "And Everything Nice"...

Handmade Christmas card featuring rows of pastel pink Cotton Candy die-cut Christmas trees arranged on a striped background of Peridot, Audrey Blue, Doll Pink, and Cotton Candy cardstock. Each tree is topped with a small aqua gem, and the gold-foiled sentiment “Very Very Merry” is stamped across the center. The card is styled with greenery and white berry accents on a white embossed background and aqua backdrop.

Very Merry Christmas Cards

05 November, 2025

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Good evening, crafty friends! I'm very excited because the Simon Says Stamp "And Everything Nice" release...

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.

Spellbinders Let's Do Brunch Card

05 November, 2025

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Today's card is sunny side up using the new Spellbinders Let's Do Brunch Die Set - part of the November...

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.

Spellbinders Cozy Toes Friends Slipper Cards

03 November, 2025

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

A handmade Christmas card featuring a large red snowflake die cut from Spellbinders Poppy cardstock layered over an embossed panel of Spellbinders Waterfall cardstock. The card is embellished with a gold “LOVE • PEACE • JOY” label from the Label Slider stamp and die set, tied with shiny gold cord from Simon Says Stamp. The festive color combo pops beautifully against a backdrop of snowy evergreens.

Simple Large Snowflake Card

31 October, 2025

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Hi cardmaking friends! I'm back with another Simple Large Snowflake Card - actually, two of them! These...

Handmade Christmas card featuring the Simon Says Stamp Festive Wreath Embossing Folder, ink-blended with soft green and pink hues to highlight the raised holly leaves and berries. The card is finished with a bold pink “merry” die-cut sentiment from the Holiday Duo Die Set and accented with a sheer pink ribbon bow tied around the panel. Layered on red and green cardstock for a festive, elegant presentation.

Simply Elegant Festive Wreath Christmas Card

29 October, 2025

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Hi cardmaking friends! I'm back with another Simply Elegant Festive Wreath Christmas Card. This one...

Handmade Christmas card created with the Waffle Flower Birdie Friends dies and coordinating stencils. The design features four colorful, ink-blended birds—green, yellow, red, and blue—each wearing festive winter hats and scarves, perched on a branch against a pale mint background embossed with the Wood Grain Texture die. Strands of stitched Christmas lights arch playfully overhead, and the bold sentiment “Merriest Christmas” from the Warm Wishes stamp and matching piercing die set is centered above the birds. The card is displayed atop red and aqua cardstock with holiday greenery accents.

Waffle Flower Birdie Friends Christmas Card

27 October, 2025

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Hi cardmaking friends! Today I’m sharing a Waffle Flower Birdie Friends Christmas Card. A few...

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