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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.

CARDS | Christmas Cards

Waffle Flower Birdie Friends Christmas Card

Hi cardmaking friends! Today I’m sharing a Waffle Flower Birdie Friends Christmas Card. A few months ago, the wonderful team at Waffle Flower reached out

October 27, 2025 14 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

mage featuring four handmade Fall and Christmas wreath cards created with the Spellbinders Suzanne Hue Texture and Foliage Collection. The cards are arranged in a grid, showcasing different seasonal color palettes—teal and aqua tones for Christmas with “Merry Christmas” and “Greetings” sentiments, and warm browns, golds, and greens for Fall with die-cut leaves and textured embossed backgrounds. The left side of the image includes text reading “Spellbinders EASY Fall & Christmas Wreath Cards” and the website “www.sandimaciver.com.”

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NEW VIDEO – Easy Fall and Christmas Wreath Cards

Hi cardmaking friends! I’m back today with a brand-new video featuring 4 Easy Fall and Christmas Wreath Cards made with the Suzanne Hue Texture and

October 23, 2025 6 Comments

Five black metal pails filled with colorful Halloween candies are topped with clear treat bags tied with black-and-white gingham ribbon. Each pail features a bright handmade tag created with the Tim Holtz Tiny Frights Stamp Set, showcasing cute Halloween images—a ghost, owl, pumpkin, bat, and candy—colored in vibrant shades of orange, teal, purple, and lime green. The tags display playful sentiments like “What a Hoot,” “Wicked Fun,” “Here for the Candy,” “Hey Boo,” and “Hocus Pocus,” making them perfect for festive Halloween gift giving.

CARDS | Copic colored cards

Simon Says Stamp Tiny Frights Halloween Candy Pails

Good morning, friends! I have something a little different for you today, the Simon Says Stamp Tiny Flights Halloween Candy Pails. I found these adorable black metal pails at Michaels last weekend, and I just knew what I was going to do with them!

October 22, 2025 8 Comments

3D FELT PROJECTS

Fall Fergus the Gnome

Hi crafters and welcome to a brand-new week. Today I’m excited to share Fall Fergus the Gnome, a cozy new project made with my Spellbinders 3D Felt Decor Dies.

October 20, 2025 10 Comments

Handmade Halloween card featuring a bold ink-blended background created with Distress Oxide inks. The design showcases a swarm of black bats spiraling across a glowing yellow moon, fading into pink and purple night sky tones. White paint splatters add a starry effect, and the sentiment “spooky vibes” is die cut and layered in black and white at the center. Card designed by Sandi MacIver using the Simon Says Stamp Halloween Basics Stamp and Die Set.

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NEW VIDEO – Simon Says Stamp Halloween Basics Ink Blended Card

Hi cardmaking friends – welcome back! Today I’m excited to share a NEW VIDEO – Simon Says Stamp Halloween Basics Ink Blended Card! I used a couple of fun new sets – Halloween Basics and My Boo – to create this bold, spooky design.

October 17, 2025 8 Comments

Handmade holiday card created by Sandi MacIver using the Spellbinders To You and Yours Clear Stamp and Die of the Month and the 3D Embossing Folder of the Month. The design features a blue ombré ink-blended background embossed with a brick pattern, overlaid with a white embossed Christmas tree-shaped sentiment that reads “A Very Merry Christmas to You.” The card is accented with white paint splatters and small clear gems for sparkle, layered over teal and navy blue cardstock panels.

CARDS | Christmas Cards

Spellbinders To You and Yours Holiday Card

Hi cardmaking friends – welcome back! Today I’m sharing my Spellbinders To You and Yours Holiday Card, created with Spellbinders Clear Stamp and Die of the Month and the 3D Embossing Folder of the Month.

October 16, 2025 4 Comments

Handmade Christmas card featuring the Simon Says Stamp Narrow Holly Cluster Die Set, ink blended in Pawsitively Saturated Inks in shades of Ocean, Seafoam, Royal, and Rhubarb. The holly leaves and berries are accented with white paint splatter and gem embellishments on a softly blended teal-to-blue background. The sentiment reads “Have Yourself a Merry Christmas” in white typewriter-style font on black labels, layered over a white card base with coordinating blue and teal mats. Designed by Sandi MacIver for a quick and easy holiday card.

CARDS | Christmas Cards

Simon Says Stamp Simple Die Cut Holly Card

Hey cardmaking friends! I’m popping in today to share my Simon Says Stamp Simple Die Cut Holly Card featuring products from the recent Sugar and

October 15, 2025 7 Comments

Handmade square birthday card featuring two adorable koalas from the Simon Says Stamp Koala-ty Birthday stamp and die set, part of the Sugar and Spice release. The design includes a bright lime green ink-blended background created with the Mix and Match Circles Stencil and a layered scalloped circle frame die-cut using the Scalloped Circles Nested Die Set. The larger koala sits on a striped gift box while the smaller one holds a cupcake, both wearing colorful party hats. A bold “Happy Birthday” sentiment and green gem embellishments complete the cheerful, playful design by Sandi MacIver.

CARDS | Birthday Cards

Simon Says Stamp Koala-Ty Birthday Blog Hop and Giveaway

Hey cardmaking friends! I’m thrilled to join Simon Says Stamp for the Saturday Sugar and Spice Release Blog Hop. Today’s project features the adorable Koala-Ty

October 11, 2025 74 Comments

Handmade Frosty snowman Christmas card created with the Spellbinders Stencil of the Month Club ‘Frosty Wishes.’ Features a cheerful snowman face with a carrot nose, rosy cheeks, and a green top hat accented with holly, layered on a bright turquoise card base for a fun and festive holiday design.

CARDS | Cardmaking Ideas

Spellbinders Simple Frosty Christmas Card

Hey, card-making friends! Welcome Back!. Today, I’m sharing a super fun project – the Spellbinders Simple Frosty Christmas Card. This cheerful design is flat and almost one-layer, making it quick, easy, and perfect for mass production.

October 10, 2025 3 Comments

Handmade Christmas card created with the Simon Says Stamp Candy Cane Plate, Ho Ho Holiday Greens dies, and Joy and Cheer sentiment from the Sugar and Spice release. Features a pink die-cut background, layered holiday greens, pink berries, and bold Joy & Cheer sentiment for a festive modern design

CARDS | cards for friends

Simon Says Stamp Joy and Cheer Holiday Card

Hi crafty friends! Welcome back! Today I’m excited to share a brand new design – the Simon Says Stamp Joy and Cheer Holiday Card.

October 9, 2025 9 Comments

CARDS | cards for friends

Simon Says Stamp Wintertime Celebration Plate

I’m starting off the month with the Simon Says Stamp Wintertime Celebration Plate. I love die cut inlays and this winter design has such a Norwegian flair to it, I want a cozy winter sweater with this design on it, LOL.

October 8, 2025 4 Comments

Handmade Christmas card created by Sandi MacIver featuring the Spellbinders October 2025 Small Die of the Month “Snow Day Friends.” The card showcases a layered white die-cut snowman and tree on a snowy black background hot foiled in white with the Magic Wonderland October Glimmer Club plate. The sentiment “All is calm & bright” from the To You and Yours October Clear Stamp and Die Set is stamped on a curved white snowbank. Clean and modern design in classic holiday colors with pops of lime green and red.

CARDS | Christmas Cards

Spellbinders Snow Day Friends

Hi friends! I’m back with another beautiful Club Card to share. Spellbinders Snow Day Friends features the October Small Die of the Month – “Snow Day Friends”.

October 7, 2025 10 Comments

Handmade Christmas card created with the Spellbinders October Large Die of the Month – Window Wonderland. The design features a teal bay window with white snow on the roof, colorful holiday lights, and a decorated Christmas tree visible inside. A child in winter clothing pulls a sled stacked with bright gift packages across a snowy ground in front of a black embossed brick wall background.

CARDS | Christmas Cards

Spellbinders Window Wonderland

Hi crafty friends! Welcome Back!. It’s the 6th of the month, and you know what that means – NEW SPELLBINDERS CLUBS are here! Today, I’m sharing the Spellbinders Window Wonderland, the Large Die of the Month.

October 6, 2025 9 Comments

Retro-inspired handmade Christmas card created with the Spellbinders BetterPress of the Month kit. The design is pressed in crisp black ink on soft Seaside cardstock and features a playful repeating pattern of vintage snowmen, each wearing a classic red and white Santa hat. Only the hats are colored, giving the card a charming old-school, minimalist feel. The sentiment “Made with Love & Snowflakes” is pressed along the bottom and accented with tiny die-cut holly embellishments. Styled with evergreen branches and berries for a festive holiday presentation.

CARDS | BetterPress

Spellbinders Made with Snowflakes | BetterPress Card

Hi cardmaking friends! I’m back with another festive project – the Spellbinders Made with Snowflakes | BetterPress Card from the October 2025 BetterPress Club.

October 3, 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

Four handmade holiday gift tags created with the Spellbinders Merry Mischief release. Designs include Santa’s suit over a chimney with snowflakes and sentiment, a cute critter bundled in a scarf and hat on an embossed snowflake background, a round tag with a striped backdrop featuring another winter critter, and a star-shaped tag with a festive animal dressed as a Christmas tree. Each tag is finished with colorful ribbons and surrounded by die-cut snowflakes for a festive holiday display.

CARDS | Christmas Cards

Spellbinders Merry Mischief Gift Tags

Hi cardmaking friends, welcome back! This is my second post for today, and I’ve got a ton of inspiration to share with you. The Spellbinders Merry Mischief Gift Tags are absolutely adorable and instead of creating them all the same, I took a deep dive into my die collection and designed four unique and creative tags featuring these charming die-cut critters.

September 29, 2025 5 Comments

CARDS | cards for friends

Colorado Craft Company – SPOOKY Release

Hey cardmaking friends! I’ve got something new and fun to share with you today – the Colorado Craft Company Spooky Release! After a short break for some family time, Colorado Craft Company is back with a wickedly cute new collection that’s perfect for the season.

September 29, 2025 10 Comments

Handmade Halloween card created with the Simon Says Stamp My Boo stamp and die set. The card features a cute copic-colored ghost framed on a black panel with the sentiment “boo.” The background is embossed with the Dotted Spiral embossing folder on soft pink cardstock, adding texture and dimension. Playful ghost and pumpkin accents complete this cheerful Halloween design.

CARDS | cards for friends

Two More Pink Halloween Cards

I have Two More Pink Halloween cards to share with you today! I’ve been having so much fun creating in this non-traditional color palette, and clearly, the trend continues, haha.

September 26, 2025 5 Comments

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 Christmas card created with the Simon Says Stamp and Penny Black STAMPtember collaboration stamp set. Three red-breasted birds, colored with Copic markers, sit on pine branches accented with red berries. The background is softly ink blended with Latte ink and framed with an embossed white border, finished with the sentiment ‘Merry Christmas Wishes

CARDS | cards for friends

Simon Says Stamp and Penny Black | Bright and Merry

and today’s collab is: – Simon Says Stamp and Penny Black | Bright and Merry. This lovely stamp set has two large images, the birds below, a beautiful Christmas tree, and an array of sentiments. I added some simple layering to the background but kept it clean and simple.

September 24, 2025 3 Comments

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

CARDS | cards for friends

Simon Says Stamp and Memory Box Good Cheer

And the next Collab is: Simon Says Stamp and Memory Box Good Cheer. This festive set is packed with holiday favorites – cheerful penguins, cozy snowmen, gift parcels, evergreen trees, delicate snowflakes and three versatile holiday sentiments.

September 20, 2025 4 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 thank you card created with the Simon Says Stamp and Pretty Pink Posh STAMPtember® "Posh Roses" set. The card features three Copic-colored roses in pink and coral tones with bright green leaves, arranged around a stitched white frame on a pink ink-blended background. The background showcases an emboss resist leaf design using Simon Says Stamp Cheeky and Bubblegum Pawsitively Saturated Inks. The sentiment "Many Thanks" is centered inside the frame, and the design is finished with scattered clear gems for sparkle.

CARDS | Copic colored cards

Simon Says Stamp Posh Roses

and the next collab is! Pretty Pink Posh! I’m calling this post Simon Says Stamp Posh Roses – because let’s be honest, they really are quite posh. This charming stamp set is packed with beautiful flowers, leafy accents and a few smaller sentiments, making it perfect for so many coloring mediums – watercolors, Copics, colored pencils and more.

September 17, 2025 6 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.

CARDS | BetterPress

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

Handmade Christmas card created with the Simon Says Stamp and Gina K STAMPtember collaboration stamp and die set. The design features a white embossed resist Christmas tree with swirls and snowflakes, accented by rhinestone stars. The background is an ombre ink blend in teal shades, fading from dark to light, with splattered white ink for a snowy effect.

CARDS | cards for friends

Simon Says Stamp and Gina K Shimmering Christmas Cards

and the next collab is: Simon Says Stamp and Gina K Shimmering Christmas Cards. Can I just say WOW about this stamp set? It’s absolutely beautiful, full of detail, and so versatile for a wide range of techniques.

September 15, 2025 9 Comments

CARDS | Birthday Cards

Simon Says Stamp and Alex Syberia Designs – Beautiful Soul

And the next collaboration is here: Simon Says Stamp and Alex Syberia Designs – Beautiful Soul. Alex is well known for her gorgeous floral illustrations, and this stamp set is truly one of her best.

September 13, 2025 4 Comments

CARDS | Birthday Cards

Simon Says Stamp Sunflower Dreams

Hi card making friends, and happy weekend! Today I’m sharing a Simon Says Stamp Sunflower Dreams card. I combined a couple of simple techniques to create this bold, dramatic look.

September 13, 2025 10 Comments

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