The Easiest Halloween Silhouette Card Ever | Spellbinders Boo Parade Tutorial

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Hello, crafty cardmaking friends! Silhouette cards have a bit of a secret superpower. You can place literally anything next to a bold, dark outline and it instantly takes center stage like a Broadway star. Today, we are putting together a spooky greeting card using a piece from the Spellbinders Midnight Mischief Collection. Specifically, we are … Continue reading The Easiest Halloween Silhouette Card Ever | Spellbinders Boo Parade Tutorial

The Ultimate Hot Cocoa Shaker Card Tutorial: Teal, Coral, & Winter Magic

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Hello, crafty cardmaking friends! Today, we are putting together a winter-themed greeting card that combines the absolute best things in life: hot chocolate and a shaker surprise. For this project, our main ingredients are the Mug Friends Die set and the Snow Joy Stencil set. Because if we can't magically transport ourselves into a snowy … Continue reading The Ultimate Hot Cocoa Shaker Card Tutorial: Teal, Coral, & Winter Magic

The Ultimate Last-Minute Gift: 3 Floral Cards & A Gift Box (Simon Says Stamp September 2026 Kit)

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Hi, creative cardmakers! Today, we are opening up the Simon Says Stamp September 2026 Card Kit, delightfully named "Simply Shabby." The second I laid eyes on the greetings in this collection, my creative wheels started turning so fast I nearly got a speeding ticket at my craft desk. Instead of just making a pile of … Continue reading The Ultimate Last-Minute Gift: 3 Floral Cards & A Gift Box (Simon Says Stamp September 2026 Kit)

Crafting a Witch Boot Card That’s More Sweet Than Spooky

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Hello, Lovely Cardmakers! Today, we are assembling a whimsical witch boot card using a mix of supplies from the craft closet. Our main star is the Spellbinders Felt Harvest Witch Boot Etched Dies. Now, this set technically wants you to grab a needle and thread for the whole thing. However, it looks absolutely fantastic as … Continue reading Crafting a Witch Boot Card That’s More Sweet Than Spooky

Delicate Blue Oak Leaves: Crafting a Beautiful Card in Less than 10 Minutes

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Hello, cardmaking friends! Papercrafting should not require a three-day weekend. Today, we are assembling a handmade card in less time than it takes to convince yourself to get out of bed on a Monday. Thanks to the Oak Leaf Bundle, most of the hard labor is already done for us. The set includes a layering … Continue reading Delicate Blue Oak Leaves: Crafting a Beautiful Card in Less than 10 Minutes

This Halloween Puppy Card Will Make Your Craft Room Buzz

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Hello, crafty cardmaking friends! Crafting for Halloween usually means ghosts, goblins, and spiders. But today, we are pivoting hard toward the adorable. I just finished assembling a cute card featuring a puppy disguised as a bumblebee, and it might just be the sweetest thing you see all season. To bring this little hybrid creature to … Continue reading This Halloween Puppy Card Will Make Your Craft Room Buzz

Crafting Outside the Box: The Art of Misusing Your Stamp Sets

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Hi, creative cardmakers! Welcome back to my crafting corner! Today, we are breaking the rules—gently and with love, of course. For this project, I am using the gorgeous "Made to Flourish" die set and stamp set from the Simon Says Stamp August 2026 Card Kit and the lovely Tim Holtz Bloom Colorize Die Set. But … Continue reading Crafting Outside the Box: The Art of Misusing Your Stamp Sets

A Reel-y Great Birthday Card (and How to Layer Unrelated Stencils)

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Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps - August 06, 2026 - Cards & Coffee Time Happy Thursday, wonderful makers! . A masculine card project with the new Waffle Flower Reel In die set from their Out and About Release. It turns out this die set is the Goldilocks of cardmaking—not too big, not too small, but … Continue reading A Reel-y Great Birthday Card (and How to Layer Unrelated Stencils)

The Squeeze is On: Building a Bold, Juicy Lemon Card in Minutes

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Hello, cardmaking friends! Let’s be honest: life gives us lemons, but crafters turn them into gorgeous greeting cards. Today, we are playing with the Squeeze You Bundle from the latest Simon Says Stamp Every Happiness release. Instead of my usual soft color routine, we are going completely bold. I inked a deep, dark navy edged … Continue reading The Squeeze is On: Building a Bold, Juicy Lemon Card in Minutes