Hello friends! Tina here! I’m so excited to be part of the Altenew April Inspiration Challenge. If your ink pads ever look like a giant puzzle you can't solve, these challenges are the ultimate "cheat sheet" for finding the perfect color palette. I hope my little tropical getaway-on-a-card inspires you today! Join this fun Challenge and … Continue reading Altenew Inspiration Challenge – April 2026
Hello lovely cardmaking friends! Happy April, friends! A new month means new toys, and I’m so excited to finally reveal what I’ve been making with the Spellbinders April 2026 Clubs. Consider yourselves warned: I’m just getting warmed up, so be sure to swing back by on Friday for even more cardmaking goodness. Today’s project is a … Continue reading A Market Hello Card: Spellbinders April 2026 Clubs
Hi, creative cardmakers! I’m so happy to share this fluttery mixed media card I made using the Simon Says Stamp April 2026 Card Kit. I had such a lovely time creating lots of flat layers from the kit to build up the background. I really love mixed media because of all the beautiful layers and textures … Continue reading A Mixed Media Butterfly Card with the Simon Says Stamp April 2026 Card Kit
Hey creative friends! I’m whipping up two candy-themed cards today that are just as sweet as they look! I’m featuring some delicious new goodies from the Hero Arts Beary Sweet Collection (shoutout to Carly Minner for the design). To build these sugary scenes, I’m pairing the Big Hugs Stamp and Die sets with the Let’s Stick Together Stamp & Cut … Continue reading Two Yummy Candy Cards with Hero Arts Beary Sweet Collection
Hi there wonderful cardmakers! Creating a fancy floral card in just 5 easy steps? Yes, please! Today I’m featuring the Jaunty Stem and Garden Fence die sets from the new Simon Says Stamp In My Heart release. Also, a few more fun new items from this release. Let’s be real: rectangles and circles are fine, but they’re a bit basic. I love … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps with Simon Says Stamp Jaunty Stem
Hello there, crafty friends! Ready to take these Pink Lemonade cards to the next level? We’re starting with 8 pre-designed cards from Simple Stories Pink Lemonade Card Kit, then jazzing them up and elevating them with all the good stuff: texture, shine, and borders. Since the design work is already done, we get to jump straight into the … Continue reading Simple Stories – Pink Lemonade Card Kit
Hi there awesome cardmakers! Today I'm sharing a super sweet sympathy card that comes together in just 5 easy steps. I’m featuring the Wild Rose Stamp & Die Set along with a few other goodies from the Simon Says Stamp In My Heart release. I know watercoloring can feel a little scary, but I promise it's so simple! You … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps with Simon Says Stamp Wild Rose
Hello Everyone! Happy Saturday to you! If you’ve ever reached for a birthday card only to realize your "stash" is just a stack of empty envelopes, this one is for you. The brand-new Just Add Cake Birthday Cardmaking Kit from Spellbinders just arrived, and it is a total celebration in a box. This kit isn't just about … Continue reading Spellbinders – Just Add Cake Birthday Card Making Kit Inspiration and Tutorial
Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps - Cards & Coffee Time - March 20, 2026 Hi and welcome lovely cardmakers! There’s something about a well-placed tulip that just feels like a whisper of spring, isn’t there? Today, I’m thrilled to be part of the Simon Says Stamp "In My Heart" Day 1 Blog Hop, sharing a dainty … Continue reading Simon Says Stamp In My Heart Release Blog Hop – Day 1
Hi there lovely cardmakers! I'm popping in with a sweet and pretty thank you card featuring the Honeybell Floral dies and some other treats from the Simon Says Stamp In My Heart release. I'm a total sucker for dies and stamps that do the heavy lifting, and these beauties definitely deliver! While I went with … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps with Simon Says Stamp Honeybell Floral
Cards and Coffee Time 