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CARDS | Everyday Cards
Stay Cool with Fro-Yo Friends | Trinity Stamps
Well, I have a fun little post for you today featuring the new Fro-Yo friends release from Trinity S...
FELT | Felt Stitching Projects
Flamingo Paradise With Fergus | Tropical Felt Gnome Decor
I'm so excited to share my latest Fergus release, Flamingo Paradise, with Fergus, which is now live for...
CARDS | cards for friends
Aloha Paradise | Tropical Cardmaking with the Spellbinders June Clubs
Welcome back, card-making friends! Today I'm sharing two tropical-inspired cards featuring products...
FERGUS - The Gnome
Life's a Beach with Fergus | Tropical Felt Gnome Decor
'm so excited to share the NEW SUMMER FERGUS from Spellbinders release with you!
CARDS | cards for friends
Mahalo Sea Turtle Shaker Card with June Spellbinders Clubs
It's the 6th of the month, which means it's time for brand-new Spellbinders Clubs! 
CARDS | Birthday Cards
Party Time Dragon Birthday Card | Celebrating 23 Years of Spellbinders
I back with another adorable dragon to share with you today.
CARDS | cards for friends
Soaking Up the Fun with My Rubber Ducky
I'm still playing with the My Monthly Hero kit from Hero Arts, and I had an absolute blast making this...
CARDS | Die Cutting Cards
Cheers to Summer Die Cut Card | Hero Arts My Monthly Hero
Happy June! I always love the start of a new month because it means a brand-new release from Hero Ar...
CARDS | Die Cutting Cards
Cutest Die Cut Dragon Birthday Card Ever !
I mean it, this really is the Cutest Die Cut Dragon Birthday Card Ever!  I had SO MUCH FUN creating this...
CARDS | Everyday Cards
Sweet Stenciled Giraffe Card Idea
Hi cardmaking friends - I hope you're having a relaxing weekend!  It's pouring rain here, so I'm catching...

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Handmade Halloween card featuring a ghost from the Simon Says Stamp Halloween Doodles stamp set and coordinating dies. The ghost wears a tall witch hat with a purple band and yellow buckle, layered over a vibrant background sprayed with Distress Oxide inks in Wilted Violet and Prize Ribbon. Black ink splatters and spooky tree silhouettes add texture, with a white heat-embossed sentiment strip in the bottom corner.
Simon Says Stamp Tim Holtz Halloween Coordinating Dies BLOG HOP
20 August, 2025
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I’m so excited to join today’s Blog Hop featuring the brand-new Simon Says Stamp exclusive dies! These...
Handmade underwater-themed greeting cards created with the Spellbinders August Club Kits. Designs feature colorful die-cut fish, coral, and seaweed with embossed ocean backgrounds. Sentiments include ‘Make a Splash, It’s Your Day,’ ‘Drift and Dream,’ and ‘It’s OK to Float Awhile.’ The cards showcase vibrant aquatic scenes with layered die cuts, bubbles, and textured details
Spellbinders August Clubs RoundUp
18 August, 2025
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Today I’m sharing a Spellbinders August Clubs Roundup, featuring my final three cards of the month: the...
Handmade thank you card featuring the new Simon Says Stamp Delicate Blossoms stamp set, watercolored in vibrant shades of purple with green leaves, black heat-embossed outlines, and a bold white die-cut sentiment.
Simon Says Stamp Delicate Blossoms Messy Watercolor Cards
15 August, 2025
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Today I’m excited to share two Simon Says Stamp Delicate Blossoms messy watercolor cards with you. I’ve...
Handmade card featuring a school of whimsical die-cut fish created with the Spellbinders Glimmer of the Month and Deluxe Caboodle Bonus gift. The fish are arranged in neat rows across a turquoise background with Glimmer Hot Foiled white bubbles, blending from pink to purple hues with black tails. A small black banner in the lower right corner reads “WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER” in white text. The design is mounted on a bright magenta card base, with a purple mat layer, evoking a playful and uplifting underwater scene.
Spellbinders August 2025 Clubs Blog Hop - Glimmer Fish Cards
14 August, 2025
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Hey cardmaking friends! I’m excited to be joining the Spellbinders August 2025 Clubs Blog Hop today....
Handmade ocean-themed card created with the Spellbinders August Small Die of the Month Club Kit, Fish Friends Caboodle Bonus, and the Clear Stamp and Die Club. The deep teal card front features a white heat-embossed sentiment reading “May Your Day Go Swimmingly” near the top. At the bottom right, a vibrant underwater scene includes a bright orange and white clownfish, layered die-cut sea plants in lime green and aqua, and a bold pink coral branch. The card is accented with small iridescent gems to mimic air bubbles, and is photographed with seashells and greenery for a coastal vibe.
Spellbinders Die of the Month August 2025
13 August, 2025
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Hi, cardmaking friends! Today I’m excited to share a vibrant ocean-themed card created with the Spellbinders...
Handmade “Thinking of You” card featuring two embossed and die-cut butterflies from the Simon Says Stamp Confetti Butterflies embossing folders and dies, part of the Happy Camper Release. The butterflies are shaded in purple with textured wing details, surrounded by dimensional green leafy die cuts and pink gem accents, all arranged on a soft mint green card front. Card is styled on a purple background with greenery and white berry sprigs.
Simon Says Stamp Confetti Butterflies
11 August, 2025
Comments: 9
Welcome back, cardmaking friends! Today I’m excited to share a project featuring the Simon Says Stamp...
Handmade holiday card created with Spellbinders Yana’s City Holiday Collection dies, featuring a festive building facade with arched and square windows decorated with green wreaths and pink bows, playful black cat and dog silhouettes, layered Christmas trees, and a sentiment reading ‘My greatest present is having you by my side,’ set against a winter-themed background.
Spellbinders Yana's City Holiday Collection
10 August, 2025
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Today I’m excited to share the brand-new Spellbinders Yana's City Holiday Collection and three festive...
Handmade Christmas card featuring two teal die-cut birds from the Spellbinders Lisa Horton "Little Birdies" Die Set, perched on snow-covered branches with red and green leaves. The birds wear red Santa hats, and the card is framed with layered stitched and scalloped rectangles in white, red, and aqua. A bold sentiment reading “MERRY CHRISTMAS” is stacked vertically in red and green on the right side of the card.
Spellbinders Little Birdies Christmas
07 August, 2025
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Today I’m excited to share a cheerful holiday card featuring the Little Birdies Die Set from Spellbinders’...
Handmade card featuring the Spellbinders August Embossing Folder Club’s Underwater Waltz design on aqua cardstock, showcasing embossed fish and flowing waves. Embellished with die-cut seaweed in Rainforest cardstock and a coral-colored wax seal from the Wax Seal Club with the Mermaid Tails design, accented in gold. Finished with a white sentiment strip reading “Drift and Dream,” layered on a white A2 card base.
Spellbinders August 2025 Embossing Folder Clubs
05 August, 2025
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I'm kicking off the month with the Spellbinders August 2025 Embossing Folder Clubs, and this month’s...
Handmade floral card featuring a die-cut teal and aqua bird perched on a leafy branch with red flowers and yellow centers, set against a white embossed floral background with blue gem embellishments – Simon Says Stamp ILYSM collection.
Simon Says Stamp ILYSM Card | and Happy Camper Blog Hop Day 2
02 August, 2025
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Hey card-making friends, welcome back! I'm thrilled to share this project featuring the Simon Says Stamp...
Handmade floral card created with Simon Says Stamp Happy Camper release products. Features an embossed pink and coral background with leafy floral designs, layered white and yellow die-cut flowers with bright green leaves, and a brown ink-blended tag with a white die-cut “Hello” sentiment. Embellished with sparkling clear gems for added dimension and shine.
Simon Says Stamp Fantasy Bouquet Card
30 July, 2025
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Hey cardmaking friends! I’m thrilled to share this Simon Says Stamp Fantasy Bouquet Card with you today,...
Handmade card featuring a Simon Says Stamp wildflower image in a teal vase, colored with Copic markers. The violet background is white heat embossed with a leafy design to mimic coordinating wallpaper. Sentiment "Just for You" is stamped in black on a decorative die-cut panel. Elegant and clean design using new Simon Says Stamp products.
Simon Says Stamp Wildflowers Card
30 July, 2025
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Today, I'm excited to share a Simon Says Stamp Wildflowers card,  created with the Simon Says Stamp Wildflower...
Handmade card featuring a layered arched background in gradient green tones with white splattered paint accents. A glittery gold die-cut branch with six leaves is centered on the card. The white embossed card base has a subtle wavy pattern, and the bold black-and-white sentiment "smile" is positioned vertically along the right side. Gold and white paint splatters add a touch of texture and visual interest.
Simon Says Stamp Positive and Negative Arched Cards
28 July, 2025
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For today’s projects, I’m showcasing the A2 Arches—because who doesn’t love a nested set of dies?—paired...
Handmade Christmas card featuring a die-cut gingerbread cookie with rosy cheeks and a red-and-white striped scarf, created using the Spellbinders July Stitched Club of the Month Frosted Stitch and the Caboodle Bonus Die Set of the Month Ginger Sip Die Set. The background showcases a teal stitched snowflake design layered on a white card base. A circular teal panel with white die-cut snowflakes frames the gingerbread figure. A red sentiment strip with a white heat-embossed "Merry Christmas" from the Stay Snuggly Clear Stamp and Die Set of the Month completes the festive design.
Spellbinders Frosted Stitch Christmas Card
27 July, 2025
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Welcome back, card-making friends! Today’s project, the Spellbinders Frosted Stitch Christmas Card, is...
Handmade holiday card featuring a pink stenciled background with bold red heart patterns, three die-cut hot cocoa mugs topped with white snowflake embellishments, and a sentiment reading 'sending a dash of magic,' accented by festive greenery and berries
Spellbinders Warm and Woven Stencil Cards
25 July, 2025
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Welcome back, cardmaking friends! Today, I’m sharing two cozy Spellbinders Warm and Woven Stencil Cards,...
Handmade card inspired by the iconic Woodstock Festival poster, featuring the Simon Says Stamp Ocean Horizon die set. A white die-cut bird from the Birdies die set perches on a stylized guitar neck, recreating the vintage 1969 design in bold rainbow colors.
Vintage Woodstock Poster Card
22 July, 2025
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Today, I’m showing my age a little—haha—because this card is a total throwback! I created a Vintage Woodstock...
Close-up of a handmade Christmas card featuring Spellbinders North Pole Friends die cuts by Simon Hurley. The card showcases two smiling die-cut snowmen in pastel winter accessories, holding a red-and-white striped North Pole signpost with dimensional banners reading "NORTH POLE," "TOY SHOP," and "LET IT SNOW." The background is a soft aqua blue, embossed with the Starry Snowflakes 3D folder from the July 2025 Spellbinders release, adding festive texture and depth. Accents of glitter and white ink splatters enhance the whimsical, frosty holiday look.
Spellbinders North Pole Friends
21 July, 2025
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Today, I’m sharing two festive holiday cards featuring the Spellbinders North Pole Friends die set, designed...
Handmade winter-themed card created using Spellbinders July Club dies, featuring layered die-cut elements including red mittens holding a hot chocolate mug with a snowflake design, textured turquoise sweater, and a sentiment reading "stay warm & sip happily" on a black background with bold white snowflake patterns.
Spellbinders More July Club Cards
18 July, 2025
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Today I’m excited to share more Spellbinders July Club Cards with you. I’ve been having a blast combining...
Handmade rainbow birthday card featuring a colorful ink-blended background embossed with seashells and sand dollars. White and gold paint splatters add texture and shimmer, while a bold black and white sentiment reads “Make your birthday a splash!” in the bottom right corner. Perfect for summer or beach-themed celebrations.
Simon Says Stamp Sensational Seashells Rainbowed
16 July, 2025
Comments: 7
Today I’m sharing something a little different—this vibrant Simon Says Stamp Sensational Seashells Rainbowed...
festive handmade Christmas bridge card featuring a dimensional teal star embellished with die-cut pinecones, holly, berries, orange slices, and a red bow. The card base is decorated with red and white polka dot panels and pierced white edging."
New Cardmaking Video - How to Make a Bridge Card | Spellbinders Country Christmas
15 July, 2025
Comments: 9
I had such a blast creating these POP-UP Bridge Cards that I decided to turn on the camera and film the...
Handmade floral greeting card featuring die-cut white daisies and pink tulips on an embossed yellow arch, layered over a textured white background. Finished with a bold yellow ‘Celebrate’ sentiment and sparkling gem embellishments. Perfect for spring or summer cardmaking inspiration
Simon Says Stamp Tilted Daisies Die Cut Card
11 July, 2025
Comments: 8
Today, I’m excited to share my Simon Says Stamp Tilted Daisies Die Cut Card, which proves that changing...
Handmade card featuring delicate die-cut purple wildflowers with yellow centers arranged on a soft lavender arch panel. The background is light gray cardstock embossed with a beaded starburst pattern. A layered “Celebrate” sentiment in lavender and white sits at the bottom. The card is photographed with coordinating purple and silver envelopes and decorative greenery accents
Simon Says Stamp Delicate Wildflower Arch Card
10 July, 2025
Comments: 9
Today, I’m excited to share another project featuring a few beautiful new goodies from the Friend Like...
Handmade Christmas cards featuring adorable die-cut mugs shaped like a penguin, gingerbread man, Santa, and reindeer. Each card is embellished with scarves, candy canes, whipped cream, snowflakes, and cheerful holiday sentiments on festive red and blue backgrounds.
New Cardmaking Video: Spellbinders Small Die of the Month July 2025 | Plus Caboodle Bonus Project
08 July, 2025
Comments: 7
I’m back with a brand-new cardmaking video featuring the Spellbinders Small Die of the Month for July...
Handmade card featuring a large, vibrant sunflower colored with alcohol markers in rich shades of yellow, orange, and brown. The sunflower petals are beautifully shaded for depth, with a dark black background that makes the flower pop. The card is mounted on a cheerful yellow card base, with part of a sentiment visible near the bottom.
Alex Syberia Designs Dramatic Sunflower Card
04 July, 2025
Comments: 6
Create a bold handmade sunflower card with the Alex Syberia Designs Summer Floral Press Plate and Copic...
Handmade greeting card featuring a colorful die-cut butterfly design in teal, orange, pink, and aqua, accented with floral die cuts and embossed background texture. Sentiment reads “Sending hugs.” Perfect for spring or summer cardmaking inspiration using Alex Syberia Designs Butterfly Bliss collection.
New Card Making Video - Cardmaking Made Easy | Alex Syberia Designs Butterfly Bliss Inlaid Die Cut Card
02 July, 2025
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Hi friends! I’m thrilled to be joining the Alex Syberia Design Team Blog Hop today to celebrate their...
Handmade greeting card featuring layered die-cut lemons accented with pink and white flowers, green leaves, and purple flower buds. The lemons are placed on a white embossed background with a subtle floral pattern and framed with a bright green card base.
La Dolce Vita and my Final Two Cards
30 June, 2025
Comments: 7
Hi card-making friends! I’m excited to share more of La Dolce Vita and my final Two Cards today. I’m...
Handmade floral card featuring die-cut white sunflowers with yellow and orange centers, created with Simon Says Stamp Jaunty Sunflower dies. The flowers are layered over a teal background with dimensional green die-cut leaves and accented with scattered gems. A bold white “smile” sentiment die cut adds a cheerful touch. Perfect for summer-themed or uplifting handmade cards.
NEW CARD MAKING VIDEO Simon Says Stamp Jaunty Sunflower Card
27 June, 2025
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I’m thrilled to be hopping along with this amazing community and even more excited to share a brand-new...
Handmade friendship card featuring colorful die-cut birds perched on a branch, layered in vibrant shades of teal, blue, purple, and magenta. Created using Simon Says Stamp bird dies and framed with a bold arched card base. Sentiment reads 'Let’s Hang Out Sometime.' Perfect for spring or friendship-themed handmade cards.
Simon Says Stamp Let's Hang Out Sometime Die Cut Card | NEW RELEASE DAY INSPIRATION
25 June, 2025
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Today, I’m excited to share my Simon Says Stamp “Let’s Hang Out Sometime” die-cut card, featuring a few...
handmade flora hugs card featuring the simon says stamp Dainty Floral Vine Die Set. The card showcases a dimensional leafy background ombreed in Aqua to Navy tones, adorned with delicate purple and white flowers and sparkling embellishments. A soft vellum layer frames the white die-cut "hugs" sentiment for added elegance.
Simon Says Stamp Dainty Floral Vine
24 June, 2025
Comments: 7
Today I’m sharing a handmade card featuring the Simon Says Stamp Dainty Floral Vine from the recent Moments...
Handmade thank you card featuring Simon Says Stamp Tattered Daisy die set with layered text-print petals and black stems on a vibrant turquoise 3D floral embossed background. Finished with a bold white-on-black "Thank you for everything" sentiment. Elegant floral card design perfect for spring or gratitude-themed cardmaking.
Mixed Media Thank You Card with Simon Says Stamp Tattered Daisy
23 June, 2025
Comments: 12
Today I’m sharing a vibrant mixed-media card featuring the Simon Says Stamp Tattered Daisy die set. For...
Handmade thank you card using the Spellbinders Beyond the Door die set from the La Dolce Vita release. The design features an arched aqua door opening to a scenic ocean view with clouds, stone steps, and detailed die-cut elements including vibrant pink flowers, lush cascading vines, and blue flower pots. A "Thank You" sentiment adds a personal touch, perfect for card makers who love dimensional die-cutting and scene building.
Spellbinders Beyond the Door
21 June, 2025
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I’m excited to share a new project featuring the Spellbinders Beyond the Door die set from the La Dolce...
Handmade birthday card featuring Simon Says Stamp Happy Birthday Dragons stamp set. The card showcases two adorable green dragons—one with a pink party hat and the other holding a pink balloon—layered over large, colorful block letters with a rainbow ombré and polka dot pattern. A bold “BIRTHDAY!” sentiment is placed on a black banner at the bottom right corner. Perfect for fun and whimsical birthday card inspiration.
Simon Says Stamp Birthday Dragons
19 June, 2025
Comments: 8
Now, normally, large fire-breathing dragons don’t exactly scream "happy birthday"—but these are the cutest...
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