Hello to my favorite paper-loving humans! Today, we are making a card that looks like it took hours, but secretly comes together in minutes. My crafty hands finally got a hold of the latest Simon Says Stamp Shine On release. Instead of hoarding the supplies like a dragon protects treasure, I actually opened the packages. … Continue reading Heavy on the Sparkle, Light on the Effort: A Simon Says Shine On Tutorial
Hi there, creative friends! Today, we are dishing up a card using the brand-new Hero Arts Coney Club release. Let’s be honest: sometimes a paper crafting release comes along and completely overrides your adult decision-making skills. That is exactly what happened when the new Hero Arts Coney Club collection landed on my desk. The star … Continue reading Frankly, This Hot Dog Card Is a Wiener (And How to Make It)
Hi there, lovely cardmakers! Welcome to my blog! We are rolling right into Day 1 of the new Simon Says Stamp “Shine On” release celebration! Today, I am sharing a fun coastal card using a simple five-step formula. I am playing with two items that belong together like peanut butter and jelly: the Happy Seagull … Continue reading Simon Says Stamp – Shine On Blog Hop – Day 1
Hi there lovely cardmakers! Today we are keeping things beautifully simple, yet completely stunning. Simon Says Stamp just launched a brand new collection called SHINE ON!, and it is packed with goodies. I got my hands on the new Blooming Flower Bundle, and I immediately needed to try it out. My favorite part about this … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps with Simon Says Stamp Blooming Flower
Hello, wonderful paper crafting friends! Welcome to my blog!. We are gathering to celebrate a pretty major milestone: Spellbinders is turning 23! That is practically a century in crafting years, right? To celebrate this very happy birthday, I am sharing a tutorial featuring a special little guest. Spellbinders has a FREE gift-with-purchase die set right … Continue reading Spellbinders Birthday Hop: Transforming the Party Time Dragon Die
Hello, cardmaking friends! Some craft projects look like they took hours, but actually come together quite easily. This dressmaker card is one of those projects. It features a lot of detail, but the process is straightforward. Today we are creating a soft feminine, vintage-style card with no greeting. The design uses soft pinks, sunny yellows, … Continue reading Cardmaking 101 – Creating an Elegant, Gold-Splattered Dressform Card
Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - June 20, 2026 - Cards & Coffee Time Hi there! Today we are tackling cardmaking with a strict 5-step formula, mostly to keep me from getting distracted by shiny sequins halfway through. Our star guests for this project are all of the items in the Simon Hurley Cascading Coneflowers … Continue reading How to Turn a Simple Card Window Into a Triple Pane Masterpiece – Cascading Coneflowers
Hey there, fellow paper-makers and ink-smudgers! Today, we are playing with the brand-new Hero Arts Fresh Flowers Release, and things are about to get beautifully inky. We are creating two floral cards that look like they were discovered in a charming, hidden attic drawer from the 1920s—minus the actual dust and cobwebs. Our secret weapon … Continue reading Two Cards with Hero Arts Fresh Flowers Release
Hello there, crafty cardmaking friends! Let’s face it: making a card for the guys in our lives can feel like trying to solve a math problem in another language. We are channeling our inner mad scientist and getting our hands slightly messy—but in a highly sophisticated way. We are assembling a rugged, ocean-themed card using … Continue reading How to Make a Textured Masculine Card Using Tim Holtz Idea-ology – Sea Life
Hi crafty peeps! Hello, my fellow paper-trimming, ink-blending friends! Today, we are putting the spotlight squarely on the Altenew Sweet Bouquet bundle. This little powerhouse packs a stamp set, a stencil set, and a coordinating die set into one package. It even includes a beautiful lattice pattern stencil for your backgrounds. It really is an … Continue reading Blooms and Blossoms: A Fresh Look at the Altenew Sweet Bouquet Bundle
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