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Interactive Christmas card featuring a swinging snowman suspended from a pink and white candy cane on a cozy aqua knit embossed background, accented with a lavender bow, holly leaves, and bright Christmas colors.

CARDS | cards for friends

EASY Interactive Christmas Card with Swinging Snowman

I have so much fun creating today’s card! Spellbinders recently sent me some of their new Card Spinners,

July 13, 2026 No Comments

Close-up of a handmade Christmas card featuring a black and white cat climbing a decorated Christmas tree beside an arched window with a starry night sky. The aqua embossed background is created with the Spellbinders A2 Herringbone Décor Embossing Folder and includes a "Have a Purrfect Christmas" sentiment.

CARDS | Christmas Cards

Cute Christmas Cat Window Scene Card

Hi cardmaking friends! I have another Cute Christmas Cat Window Scene Card to share with you today, created with Yana’s Christmas Cat Collection from Spellbinders.

July 12, 2026 6 Comments

Close-up of a handmade Christmas card featuring a die-cut cat sleeping in a purple pet bed beside a decorated Christmas tree on a turquoise panel embossed with the A2 Ornate Molded Frame 3D Embossing Folder. The card includes a "We Wish You a Meowy Christmas" sentiment and is accented with gold embellishments and pink ornaments.

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Have Yourself a Meowy Little Christmas

Spellbinders has a whole collection of exciting new releases today, and it was so hard to decide what to create first!

July 10, 2026 6 Comments

Close-up of an ink blended happy birthday card featuring the Simon Says Stamp Tall Happy Cover Die layered over a pink ombré background created with Rhubarb, Apple, and Cranberry inks. White Quirky Daisies are accented with pink ink blending, layered over the die-cut sentiment, and finished with white paint splatter, sparkling gems, and a black birthday sentiment.

CARDS | Birthday Cards

Ink Blending Happy Birthday Card with Quirky Daisies

Today I’m sharing a cheerful birthday card created with the Quirky Daisies and Tall Happy Cover Die from the Simon Says Stamp Shine On Release.

July 9, 2026 8 Comments

CARDS | Christmas Cards

Merry Shuffle Single Z-Fold Christmas Card

Today I’m sharing my Merry Shuffle Single Z-Fold Christmas Card, created with the Spellbinders Large die of the Month for July.

July 8, 2026 6 Comments

Handmade Christmas card featuring two adorable die-cut penguins in purple hats and scarves playing on snowy hills beneath a teal sky. White snowflakes, splattered snow, and the "Let It Snow" sentiment complete this festive card created with the Spellbinders Snow Much Fun Small Die of the Month.

CARDS | cards for friends

Christmas In July with Snow Much Fun Penguins

Hey cardmaking friends! It’s the 6th of the month, which means NEW CLUBS from SPELLBINDERS.

July 6, 2026 6 Comments

Colorful handmade tropical card featuring the Spellbinders Huey Chameleon die perched on a branch with layered jungle leaves and pink flowers against an embossed aqua background. The sentiment reads, "Don't blend, be bold."

CARDS | cards for friends

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 release, but I’ve been wanting this kit ever since I first saw it.

July 3, 2026 6 Comments

lose-up of a handmade spotlight technique birthday card featuring the Simon Says Stamp Curvy Blossom 3D Embossing Folder. A circular ink-blended spotlight in yellow, orange, pink, and purple highlights the embossed flower against a white embossed background with a black card base.

CARDS | Birthday Cards

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 Embossing Folder from Simon Says Stamp.

June 30, 2026 10 Comments

YouTube thumbnail featuring three handmade greeting cards with colorful embossed Joseph's Coat backgrounds in shades of purple, blue, and green. White daisy die cuts decorate each card, with bold text reading "Embossed Joseph's Coat Technique with Embossing Folders" and a banner identifying the tutorial as Embossing Folder Magic #5.

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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!

June 30, 2026 6 Comments

Close-up of a layered handmade thank you card featuring oversized coral "Many" letters surrounded by coral flowers and green foliage on a teal embossed arched background. The card is accented with a textured white embossed backdrop and soft peach cardstock.

CARDS | cards for friends

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 Simon Says Stamp’s Shine On release.

June 29, 2026 8 Comments

CARDS | cards for friends

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 Simon Says Stamp Shine On Release, going live this evening.

June 24, 2026 10 Comments

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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 June release.

June 23, 2026 7 Comments

Bright and whimsical shaped birthday card featuring a turquoise Chompster monster wearing a striped party hat and holding a cupcake with a lit candle. The monster is framed inside a lime green arch with a black-and-white striped border and surrounded by pink flowers. The card sits on a blue background with decorative greenery and white berries. The sentiment reads, "It's your birthday, DEVOUR IT!"

CARDS | Birthday Cards

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 hop.

June 23, 2026 67 Comments

White-on-white embossed floral card featuring the Embossed Double Vision technique. A large dimensional flower and delicate floral details are layered over raised vertical panels, creating elegant depth and texture against a soft turquoise background.

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NEW VIDEO Embossed Double Vision Technique | Embossing Folder Magic Video #3

I have a super fun (and easy) technique to share with you today called the Embossed Double Vision Technique

June 19, 2026 8 Comments

Close-up of a handmade arched floral greeting card featuring layered purple wild cornflowers with yellow centers and bright green leaves. The flowers are arranged inside a white arched frame over a pink embossed background created with the Cascading Dots Embossing Folder. A black "Hello" sentiment sits at the bottom of the arch, while a white embossed floral background and greenery complete the elegant garden-inspired

CARDS | cards for friends

Wild Coneflowers in Bloom | Arched Floral Card

Ok, I’m back to full color today with these beautiful Wild Coneflowers designed by Simon Hurley for Spellbinders.

June 16, 2026 10 Comments

Close-up of a colorful handmade card featuring a smiling frozen yogurt cup die cut from the Trinity Stamps Fro-Yo Friends release. The fro-yo is stenciled in soft pink, orange, and yellow hues, accented with a bright pink spoon and playful sprinkle frame. The card sits on a vibrant color-blocked background of pink, yellow, orange, and aqua cardstock, creating a fun and cheerful summer design.

CARDS | cards for friends

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 Stamps!

June 11, 2026 4 Comments

Handmade tropical Aloha card featuring layered hibiscus flowers, tropical leaves, and a large white “Aloha” sentiment on an aqua embossed background. The card is styled with starfish, seashells, greenery, and glass gems on a bright turquoise backdrop, creating a relaxing island-inspired scene.

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 from the Spellbinders June Clubs.

June 9, 2026 6 Comments

Bright summer card featuring a pink and orange ink-blended background with a layered pool-water stencil design. The card is decorated with colorful die cut summer drinks, citrus slice embellishments, and a bold black and white “hello sunshine” sentiment for a fun tropical vibe.

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 Arts.

June 2, 2026 5 Comments

Bright and playful dragon birthday card featuring the Spellbinders Party Time Dragon die set with colorful balloons, a turquoise ink-blended background, bold black and white striped arch frame, and a happy birthday sentiment on a vibrant pink card base.

CARDS | Birthday 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 card.

June 1, 2026 6 Comments

CARDS | Birthday Cards

Peek-a-Boo See-Through Floral Birthday Card

I’m so excited to be joining Simon Says Stamp today for their “Always There” Day 2 Blog Hop.

May 30, 2026 57 Comments

Close-up of a handmade floral card featuring turquoise blue flowers from the Wild and Free stamp set framed with black and white A2 Notched Rectangle die cuts on a bright turquoise embossed background, photographed with greenery and a black fountain pen.

CARDS | cards for friends

Wild and Free Floral Frames | Simon Says Stamp A2 Notched Rectangle Cards

Today I have two cards to share with you, created with the NEW Simon Says Stamp A2 Notched Rectangles Die set.

May 28, 2026 10 Comments

Close-up of a handmade card featuring a framed white lattice background created with the Simon Says Stamp Willowweave Plate. The card showcases vibrant orange Copic-colored florals from the Blooms of Encouragement stamp set, layered over the dimensional die cut background with a clean white frame and soft coral backdrop.

CARDS | cards for friends

Framed Lattice Background Technique for Cardmaking

Tonight I’m excited to share the latest Simon Says Stamp Release – Always There, along with a new project featuring some of the beautiful new products.

May 27, 2026 6 Comments

Close-up of a handmade card featuring layered purple African daisies with embossed petals and black centers on a soft aqua textured background. The mixed-media card design includes distressed embossed layers, bright green leaves, sparkling gems, and a black fountain pen styled on a white embossed floral backdrop.

Altenew

Layered Texture Background with Bold African Daisies

I had an order from Altenew arrive the other day, and I couldn’t wait to dive in and start creating.

May 27, 2026 6 Comments

Close-up of a handmade wedding card featuring die cut classic mouse bride and groom characters from Spellbinders on a mint green embossed heart background. The bride holds a pink floral bouquet while sparkling gems and a white embossed floral background add elegant texture and shine.

CARDS | cards for friends

How to Create a Classic Mouse Wedding Card | Spellbinders

There’s something so timeless and sweet about a classic wedding card, and this adorable die-cut couple completely stole my heart.

May 26, 2026 6 Comments

Elegant handmade card featuring shimmering blue and purple dragonflies layered over an embossed vellum floral panel on a rich purple embossed background, created with Simon Says Stamp Flourish Dragonfly Duo dies and Apple Blossoms embossing folder.

CARDS | cards for friends

Embossed Vellum Dragonfly Card | Simon Says Stamp

Today’s card combines soft embossed vellum layers, rich purple tones, and shimmering dragonflies for an elegant design with beautiful texture and dimension.

May 25, 2026 6 Comments

Close-up of a handmade Hello Spring card featuring bright yellow, orange, and pink retro daisy stencil blending with layered white Arctic Poppies die cuts and a dimensional white frame on a textured floral background.

CARDS | cards for friends

Hello Spring | Bright Retro Daisy Card with Simon Says Stamp

There’s something about bright florals and fresh spring colors that instantly lifts my mood, and today’s card is packed with both.

May 24, 2026 8 Comments

Retro-inspired handmade cleaning-themed card featuring a pink embossed bubble background, black-and-white checkered floor pattern, and colorful die cut cleaning tools including a mop, sponge, spray bottle, gloves, and bucket created with the Spellbinders Shiny New Day release.

CARDS | cards for friends

I Hate Cleaning — But I Love this Card | Spellbinders Shiny New Day

If you hate cleaning as much as I do, this “I Hate Cleaning — But I Love this Card” design from the Spellbinders Shiny New Day release might make chores look a little more fun.

May 21, 2026 6 Comments

Handmade spotlight technique card featuring the Simon Says Stamp Crocus Field embossing folder with a circular crocus floral focal point colored using purple and green Copic markers on a white embossed background with aqua card base.

CARDS | Die Cutting Cards

Spotlight Technique Card | Simon Says Stamp Crocus Field

Hi crafty friends–welcome back! Today I’m combining two of my favorite techniques to create the Spotlight Technique Card.

May 18, 2026 6 Comments

Close-up of a patriotic die cut card featuring layered American flags, fireworks rockets, and red, white, and blue floral blooms arranged in a star-spangled hat. The background is embossed with the Spellbinders Night Sky Celebration embossing folder for added texture and detail.

CARDS | Die Cutting Cards

Patriotic Die Cut Card | Spellbinders Red, White and Bloom

Today I’m sharing a patriotic die-cut card, showcasing two of the FREE gifts included with the Spellbinders All Club Crate for May. T

May 16, 2026 10 Comments

Close-up of a bright summer handmade card featuring layered citrus die cuts in pink, lime, and orange on a turquoise embossed background created with the Spellbinders May Embossing Folder Club.

CARDS | cards for friends

Spellbinders May Clubs | Embossing Summer Card ideas

Today I’m sharing two Spellbinders May Clubs Embossed Summer Cards featuring the gorgeous Embossing Folder Club kits for May.

May 15, 2026 6 Comments

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