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Handmade floral card featuring purple Alstroemeria blooms watercolored with Karin Markers on a vibrant teal background, finished with a bold HELLO sentiment.

CARDS | cards for friends

Easy Watercoloring with Karin Markers and the Blackout Technique

Hi cardmaking friends! I’m excited to be joining Simon Says Stamp today for Day 2 of the Every Happiness Blog Hop!

July 25, 2026 61 Comments

CARDS | Birthday Cards

Easy Copic Colored Daisy Birthday Card | Simon Says Stamp

Today I’m sharing a bright and cheerful birthday card featuring the beautiful new Daisy Frame from the latest Simon Says Stamp release, Every Happiness.

July 23, 2026 6 Comments

Close-up of a handmade lemon-themed greeting card resting on layers of yellow and light blue cardstock. The card features bright yellow lemons, green leaves, and white blossoms on a deep navy embossed background highlighted with white pigment ink to resemble Spanish ceramic tiles. The sentiment, "can't wait to squeeze you!", is placed across the top lemon. Decorative greenery frames the upper left corner against a clean white background.

CARDS | cards for friends

Create Beautiful Lemon Cards without Coloring | Simon Says Stamp Squeeze Me

Good evening. I’m excited to share the new Simon Says Stamp Every Happiness Release with you tonight, along with a sweet (or maybe actually sour) lemon card featuring some of the fabulous new products.

July 22, 2026 8 Comments

Altenew

Elegant Parchment Bouquet Thank You Card | Altenew Dies

Today I’m sharing this Elegant Parchment Bouquet Thank You Card featuring the beautiful Altenew Parchment Bouquet Die Set.

July 17, 2026 7 Comments

YouTube thumbnail for Embossing Folder Magic #6 featuring two handmade faux watercolor floral cards created with embossing folders. The cards showcase purple flowers and aqua leaves with layered "hello" die-cut sentiments on teal and purple card bases. Large text reads "Embossed Faux Watercolor Technique," with "Embossing Folder Magic" and a #6 badge, highlighting the sixth video in the technique series.

2 | Cardmaking Videos

NEW VIDEO – How to Create Faux Watercolor with Embossing Folders | Embossing Folder Magic #6

Today I’m sharing Embossing Folder Magic #6 – How to Create Faux Watercolor with Embossing Folders.

July 15, 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

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

Close-up of a handmade floral greeting card featuring the Simon Says Stamp Curvy Blossom Embossing Folder. The embossed flower is colored with Copic markers on the debossed side, with blue ink dragged over the raised surface to highlight the texture. The card is displayed on a turquoise background with greenery and a fountain pen.

CARDS | Blackout Technique

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.

June 26, 2026 99 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

Altenew

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 Lenten Grace Stamp and Stencil combo from Altenew.

June 20, 2026 6 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

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

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 floral card featuring layered pink flowers, lavender tulips, aqua green leaves, and warm beige flourishes over a textured ivory embossed background. The card includes the sentiment “bloom with confidence” and is styled with greenery and a black fountain pen.

2 | Cardmaking Videos

NEW VIDEO – How To Create Easy Stenciled Florals | Perfect Color Combos for Cardmaking

Hi cardmaking friends! I have a new video for you today featuring the Altenew Build-A- Garden: Flourishing Flora bundle and the coordinating Add-On Die Set.

May 22, 2026 8 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

Colorful tropical die cut card featuring a bright parrot, citrus slices, watermelon, and umbrella created with the Spellbinders May Large Die of the Month. The aqua embossed background from the Radiant Day 3D Embossing Folder adds sunny texture to this Caribbean color splash summer card design.

CARDS | cards for friends

Caribbean Color Splash | Spellbinders Large Die of the Month Card

Today I’m creating with the NEW May, Large Die of the Month from Spellbinders, and since we’ve been chatting so much lately about color combos for cardmaking, I decided to turn this project into a bold Caribbean Color Splash!

May 8, 2026 6 Comments

Close-up of a whimsical travel-themed handmade card featuring a purple suitcase filled with a puppy and kitten, created with the Spellbinders Ready to Roll Small Die of the Month. The card includes a soft aqua embossed background using the Radiant Day 3D Embossing Folder, layered die cuts, and bright pink heart accents.

CARDS | cards for friends

Ready to Roll Vacation Card Idea | Spellbinders

It’s the 6th of the month, and you know what that means — NEW CLUB KITS from Spellbinders – YEAH!

May 6, 2026 8 Comments

Handmade card featuring an embossing folder background with a die cut frame, ink blended panel in soft rainbow colors, and white ink highlighting the raised floral details

2 | Cardmaking Videos

NEW VIDEO – Embossing Folder Magic #2 | Two Die Cuts Create a Stunning Frame

Hi cardmaking friends! Today I’m sharing Embossing Folder Magic #2, and this time the highlight is how you can use two simple die cuts to create a beautiful embossed frame around your art piece.

May 5, 2026 8 Comments

Close-up of a handmade card featuring spotlighting die cut florals inside stitched circle frames on a teal embossed background with halftone dots, showcasing bright pink flowers and green leaves.

CARDS | cards for friends

Spotlighting Die Cut Florals | Easy Circle Frame Card Idea

Last week, we used circle dies to spotlight a sentiment, but today we’re switching things up and spotlighting die cut florals instead.

April 30, 2026 8 Comments

Purple crocus die cut card featuring layered flowers and green leaves inside a stitched oval frame, set on an embossed floral background with added gems for dimension.

CARDS | cards for friends

Crocus Die Cut Card Idea | Embossed Floral Background Card

Hi cardmaking friends! Today I’m sharing a Crocus Die Cut Card Idea that’s perfect for spring, combining layered florals with beautiful texture for an elegant, eye-catching design.

April 30, 2026 8 Comments

Clean and simple floral card with layered purple and teal die cut flowers over a white tone-on-tone embossed background, with sentiment “with love” and colorful cardstock layers behind, demonstrating embrace the white space cardmaking design.

CARDS | Clean and Simple Cards

Embrace the White Space #2 | Easy Cardmaking Ideas with Clean Backgrounds

After my Embrace the White Space post last week, one of my readers asked me to explain what I meant by tone-on-tone embossing–so in today’s embrace white space cards tutorial, I’m sharing two easy ways to explore that idea.

April 29, 2026 10 Comments

Blush and teal color combo for cardmaking featuring a layered floral handmade card with die cut flowers and coordinating cardstock swatches

2 | Cardmaking Videos

Blush + Teal Card Idea | Perfect Colors Combo for Cardmaking

I’ve been having so much fun lately experimenting with new color combos that I decided to turn it into a video series!

April 22, 2026 4 Comments

Spring tulip market tote card made with Spellbinders Large Die of the Month, featuring colorful die cut tulips, embossed background, and layered paper crafting details.

CARDS | cards for friends

Spring Tulip Market Tote Card idea | Spellbinders Large Die of the Month

Hello friends – welcome back! Today I’m creating a tulip tote card using the Spellbinders Large Die of the Month

April 21, 2026 8 Comments

Delicate magnolia die cut card with purple layered flowers, teal leaves, and embossed organic linen arch on a navy background with splatter details and “friend” birthday sentiment

Altenew

Altenew Delicate Magnolia Card Idea | Die Cut Floral Birthday Card

Today, I’m sharing a brand-new card featuring the Delicate Magnolia die-cut card, and I’m so excited about this one!

April 20, 2026 7 Comments

Poppy Song handmade die cut greeting cards featuring three floral card designs with layered flowers, stitched frames, and embossed backgrounds by Spellbinders

CARDS | Birthday Cards

Poppy Song Die Cut Greeting Cards | 3 Handmade Card Ideas

Hi crafty friends – welcome back! Today I’m sharing 3 handmade card ideas created with the gorgeous Spellbinders Poppy Song collection, which released on the 10th.

April 13, 2026 6 Comments

Clean floral fuchsia card featuring pink and purple flowers in an arched frame on a white embossed background, styled with greenery and a purple backdrop.

CARDS | BetterPress

Cardmaking – Embrace the White Space | Clean and Elegant Fuchsia Cards

Clean and simple cardmaking is all about knowing when to stop – and today we’re embracing the beauty of white space.

April 10, 2026 6 Comments

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