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

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

Today I’m sharing this crocus die cut card featuring the beautiful Fresh Crocus Duo Die Set—perfect for adding a soft spring touch to your handmade cards.

March 21, 2026 69 Comments

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Die Cut Quilt Card | Altenew Patchwork Pathways

Hey cardmaking friends — welcome back! Today we’re doing a little quilting… with cardstock! 😊 I’m sharing how to create a die cut quilt card using

March 20, 2026 14 Comments

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.

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Windmill and Tulips Press and Foil Card Idea | Spellbinders Tutorial

Today I’m sharing a beautiful Windmill & Tulips Press & Foil Card Idea created with the stunning Press and Foil Plate designed by Yana Smakula for Spellbinders.

March 18, 2026 6 Comments

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.

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

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

March 14, 2026 11 Comments

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.

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

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

March 12, 2026 5 Comments

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.

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Alex Syberia Designs March Release and Giveaway

I’m excited to be joining the Alex Syberia Designs March Release and Giveaway Blog Hop today! This release is such a fun and unique one—stylish shoes!

March 10, 2026 29 Comments

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.

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Spellbinders You Are Super Die Cut and Stenciled Card

Hey cardmaking friends – welcome back! Today I have a Spellbinders You Are Super Die Cut and Stenciled Card to share with you.

March 6, 2026 5 Comments

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.

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Altenew Enchanted Castles and Gothic Arches Die Cut Card

Recently, Altenew generously sent me a few goodies from their February 2026 release, and today, I finally had the chance to play.

February 24, 2026 8 Comments

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.

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Simon Says Stamp Make My Heart Flutter | Tone on Tone Card

Today, I have a Simon Says Stamp Make My Heart Flutter | Tone-on-Tone Card to share with you.

February 23, 2026 7 Comments

Close-up of a handmade Easter card created with the Spellbinders Small Die of the Month (February release). The card features a teal embossed leafy background layered over bright pink and lime green cardstock. A purple pierced basket filled with layered die-cut greenery, pink tulips, and orange carrots sits in the center, with a cute yellow chick peeking out. A small white bunny embellishment and decorative greenery accents complete the cheerful spring design.

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Spellbinders Feb 2026 Small Die of the Month Cards

Hey cardmaking friends – Welcome back! I have a couple of Spellbinders Feb 2026 Small Die of the Month Cards to share with you today.

February 16, 2026 6 Comments

Square handmade spring card featuring a white bunny with oversized round glasses that read “Happy Spring,” layered die-cut flowers between the ears, and a pink scarf. The bunny is set against a turquoise embossed background, with coral and green cardstock mats peeking out underneath.

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Spring Specs Bunny Card

I may have fibbed a little yesterday and promised you a very cool egg card today….but plans changed.

February 7, 2026 10 Comments

Handmade 5-inch square Valentine card featuring die-cut chocolate-covered strawberries arranged in a circle around the sentiment “You’re the berry best.” The strawberries are layered in red, brown, and green cardstock on a white panel with red and green mat layers, set against a red background.

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Berry Best Strawberry Card

Hi card-making friends – welcome back! Today I’m sharing a bright and juicy handmade card featuring the Berry Best Strawberry Stamp and Die Set by Simon Hurley for Spellbinders.

January 22, 2026 8 Comments

Handmade Valentine card featuring three cute blue peacocks holding hearts and love notes, colored with Copic markers and arranged on stitched purple heart inlays over a teal stitched background, with small purple hearts scattered throughout.

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Peacock Love Valentine Card

Hi crafty friends – welcome back! Today I have another Valentine card to share, created with the absolutely adorable Sweet Peacock stamp and die set from the Simon Says Stamp Heart to Heart release.

January 21, 2026 8 Comments

Handmade winter card featuring a bundled snowman die cut wearing a teal hat and scarf on a pink, purple, and teal ink-blended background. The card includes a layered “Warm Thoughts” sentiment at the top, a small “thanks for being you” label, and glitzy falling snow accents scattered across the background.

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Warm Thoughts Snowman with Glitzy Falling Snow

Hey card-making friends – welcome back! Today I’m creating with more brand-new products from the Simon Says Stamp Heart to Heart release.

January 20, 2026 8 Comments

Handmade pink card featuring a soft blush ink-blended background embossed with the Spellbinders January 2026 Embossing Club “Cloud Nine” folder, layered die-cut flowers from the Small Die of the Month, and a black heat-embossed “Have a Nice Day” sentiment from the Clear Stamp and Die of the Month, finished with black gems.

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Spellbinders Jan 2026 Embossing Clubs

Hi cardmaking friends – welcome back! Today, I’m wrapping up the Spellbinders January Clubs with these two January 2026 Embossing Club Cards.

January 19, 2026 8 Comments

Handmade Galentine’s Day card featuring a Copic-colored Simon Says Stamp Loving You Bouquet with purple roses and teal leaves on a watercolor background created with Distress Oxide sprays. A gold-embossed heart made of words is stamped behind the bouquet, the sentiment is layered with vellum and finished with a gold foil “Galentine”.

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Be My Galentine Handmade Card

Hi cardmaking friends. I’m back with another card created using brand-new products from the Simon Says Stamp Heart to Heart Release that went live last week. This time I’m combining four of those new goodies to create a sweet Be My Galentine handmade card – and I may have gotten just a tiny bit carried away, LOL.

January 16, 2026 7 Comments

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.

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Spellbinders Sunny Stems Shaped Card

It’s the 6th of the month, and you know what that means – NEW SPELLBINDERS Club Kits! Whoo-whoo! I absolutely love happy mail day, and I’m kicking things off with the Spellbinders Sunny Stems Shaped Card, created with the Small Die of the month – Sunny Stems.

January 6, 2026 8 Comments

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.

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My Monthly Hero January 2026 Cards

Send smiles, hugs and heartfelt hellos with the January 2026 My Monthly Hero Kit: Happy Mail, inspired by the simple joy of sending and receiving mail. I’m so excited that Hero Arts has refreshed and relaunched the My Monthly Hero Kits – and even more thrilled to be joining today’s INSTAGRAM HOP to celebrate!

January 5, 2026 No Comments

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.

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My Monthly Hero Die Cut Postage Box Card

Yes – you read that right! My Monthly Hero from Hero Arts is back…..YAY! I’m absolutely thrilled to be part of the relaunch month, and today I’m sharing my My Monthly Hero Die Cut Postage Box Card.

January 1, 2026 8 Comments

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.

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Happy Winter Birthday with Simon Says Stamp Birdies Dies

Hey cardmaking friends! I hope you had a wonderful holiday and are enjoying a little creative downtime. Yesterday I finally had a chance to sit down and play with the Simon Says Stamp Birdies Die Set along with the new Birdies Winter Accessories Dies – the cutest coordinating add-on for creating winter cards and handmade birthday cards.

December 29, 2025 11 Comments

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.

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Good Fortune Horse Die Cut Card

Hey card makers – welcome back! Today I’ve got a quick and super fun project to share: the Good Fortune Horse Die Cut Card. This brand-new stamp and die set from Spellbinders launches today, and let me tell you….it’s an absolute blast to create with!

December 10, 2025 8 Comments

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

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Die Cut Christmas Window Card

Hi cardmaking friends! Welcome back. I’m currently stitching a Vintage Christmas Fergus to share with you next week, so my creative brain is fully in

November 26, 2025 8 Comments

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.

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

Over the weekend, I dove into the Spellbinders November Club Kits, and oh my goodness – this month is pure joy. Think doggies with attitude, girl-power energy, and friendship vibes, all wrapped up in dies, stamps, stitching, BetterPress, and texture galore.

November 12, 2025 8 Comments

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.

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Very Merry Christmas Cards

Good evening, crafty friends! I’m very excited because the Simon Says Stamp “And Everything Nice” release is officially live – Whoo Hoo! And let me tell you … It’s packed with holiday magic. Think festive stamps, twinkly embellishments, cozy dies, merry stencils – basically a peppermint-scented parade of inspiration.

November 5, 2025 6 Comments

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.

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Spellbinders Let’s Do Brunch Card

Today’s card is sunny side up using the new Spellbinders Let’s Do Brunch Die Set – part of the November Small Die of the Month Club (live Nov 6 – 27)!

November 5, 2025 10 Comments

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.

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Spellbinders Cozy Toes Friends Slipper Cards

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

November 3, 2025 7 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.

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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 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

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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

Handmade holiday card created with the Simon Says Stamp Wintertime Celebration Plate featuring a green background with die-cut winter icons—reindeer, trees, mittens, hearts, snowflakes, and birds—in cheerful pastel colors and a layered ‘joy’ sentiment in gold and aqua.

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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

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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

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