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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

YouTube thumbnail featuring three handmade floral cards created with the Colored Embossed Double Vision Technique. The cards showcase the Peony & Bells, Peony Trio, and Curvy Blossom embossing folders with vibrant blue and pink Copic coloring on aqua ink-dragged backgrounds. Bold text reads "Colored Embossed Double Vision Technique – Embossing Folder Magic #4," with a YouTube play button overlay indicating a video tutorial.

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NEW VIDEO – Colored Embossed Double Vision Technique | with Embossing Folders

I took last week’s Embossed Double Vision Technique Video, and gave it a colorful makeover

June 28, 2026 14 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

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

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 strawberry basket card featuring layered die cut strawberries, green leaves, and tiny white flowers inside a soft aqua basket. The card includes white heat embossed floral details on Seaside cardstock with layered A2 Notched Rectangle frames in white and Waterfall cardstock.

CARDS | cards for friends

Die Cut Strawberry Basket Card idea | Simon Says Stamp

Hi crafty friends, and welcome back. Strawberry season is finally here, and today’s sweet little card would be absolutely perfect tucked alongside a jar of

May 29, 2026 6 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

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

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 clean and simple handmade card featuring a turquoise ink-blended background with torn paper edges, white die cut daisies, and layered texture details. The card uses minimal colors with Audrey Blue accents and subtle tone-on-tone stamping for added interest.

CARDS | BACKGROUNDS

Minimal Colors, Maximum Texture | Simon Says Stamp Card

We’ve been talking a lot about color lately, so today I thought I would change things with a minimal color cardmaking idea using maximum texture and featuring a handful of Simon Says Stamp products, mostly from the In My Heart release.

May 14, 2026 6 Comments

Handmade floral sympathy card featuring vibrant watercoloring with Karin Markers, pink and coral Wild Rose flowers, teal leaves, white splatter details, and layered mint green cardstock against a soft aqua background.

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NEW VIDEO – Watercoloring with Karin Markers | Wild Rose Floral Card Tutorial

Hi Crafty Friends, welcome back!
Today I’m sharing a bright and beautiful floral card featuring the gorgeous Wild Rose stamp set from Simon Says Stamp and vibrant watercoloring with Karin Markers.

May 10, 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

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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

Messy watercolor wild rose card with soft mint green background, white embossed floral outline, and a layered hand-painted rose in coral and pink tones with teal leaves and sentiment strip.

CARDS | cards for friends

Messy Watercolor Wild Rose Card Idea | Simon Says Stamp floral Card

Ok, we’re changing things up today and stepping away from the brights for a soft, subtle messy watercolor wild rose card.

April 29, 2026 8 Comments

Don’t have the right color cardstock? Square Mother’s Day card featuring pink die cut flowers on Audrey Blue embossed cardstock with wooden plank texture and a Happy Mother’s Day sentiment.

CARDS | Die Cutting Cards

Don’t Have The Right Color Cardstock? | Try This Ink Blended Square Card Idea

Hi cardmaking friends–welcome back? Do you run into this problem? You have the perfect color combo in mind, but when you go to make your card…. you don’t have the right color cardstock?

April 27, 2026 8 Comments

Easy floral die cut card featuring purple layered flowers and teal leaves on a clean white background, demonstrating how to embrace white space in cardmaking with a stamped gerbera daisy background and simple sentiment.

CARDS | cards for friends

Embrace the White Space | Easy Floral Die Cut Card

know — this is a funny direction for me considering my last few posts have been all about bold color combos, LOL.

April 26, 2026 13 Comments

Floral die cut birthday card featuring a circle cut from the front panel, with teal, yellow, and green cardstock layers and scattered green gems, showcasing a simple cardmaking technique that adds depth and interest

CARDS | Birthday Cards

One Simple Die Cut Trick That Makes Your Cards Pop

Hi cardmaking friends — welcome back! Today I’m sharing one simple die cut trick that makes your cards POP.

April 24, 2026 14 Comments

Three handmade cards featuring an embossing folder technique for cardmaking, with colorful Distress Oxide ink blended backgrounds and white heat embossed floral designs, shown beside “Embossing Folder Magic” text.

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Embossing Folder Technique for Cardmaking | Distress Oxide Ink and Heat Embossing

If you’re looking for a beautiful and easy embossing folder technique for cardmaking, you’re going to love today’s project!

April 18, 2026 10 Comments

Simple ink blended floral card using the Friendly Blossoms stencil by Simon Says Stamp, featuring purple flowers and teal leaves on a clean white background.

CARDS | cards for friends

Simple Ink Blending Card Idea | Friendly Blossoms Stencil | Simon Says Stamp

Hi cardmaking friends! Today I’m sharing a simple ink blending card idea featuring the beautiful Friendly Blossoms Stencil from Simon Says Stamp.

April 17, 2026 6 Comments

Elegant blossom branch die cut spring card featuring pink flowers, green leaves, and a teal embossed background with a Happy Birthday sentiment.

CARDS | Birthday Cards

Elegant Blossom Branch Card | Die Cut Spring Card Tutorial

I was out walking Bailey (the corgi) this morning when I noticed the birds singing and tiny buds starting to appear on the trees.

April 14, 2026 8 Comments

Die cut Easter bunny card featuring Simon Says Stamp Embellished Bunny on a white Ribbon Loop Frames panel with layered flowers and a kraft embossed background

CARDS | cards for friends

Die Cut Easter Bunny Card | Simon Says Stamp Embellished Bunny

Easter is the perfect time to pull out your favorite dies and create something soft, layered, and full of spring charm!

March 31, 2026 8 Comments

Folk Flower Stamp and Stencil Card by Simon Says Stamp featuring colorful ink blended floral background and Stay True sentiment on handmade card

CARDS | cards for friends

Folk Flower Stamp and Stencil Card | Simon Says Stamp

Looking for a bright and cheerful card idea? Today I’m sharing this colorful Folk Flower Stamp and Stencil Card using new products from the Simon Says Stamp In My Heart release.

March 30, 2026 5 Comments

Blooming Wreath embossing folder card idea featuring white heat embossed background, arched design, and layered purple dragonflies from the Dragonfly Duo by Simon Says Stamp

CARDS | cards for friends

Blooming Wreath Embossing Folder Card | Dragonfly Duo | Simon Says Stamp

In honor of the 25% OFF Embossing Folder SALE at Simon Says Stamp, I’m sharing an embossing folder card idea using one of my favorites–the Blooming Wreath Embossing Folder.

March 28, 2026 12 Comments

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