Effortless Texture: Creating a Morning Glory Friendship Card with the Simply Shabby Card Kit

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Hi, creative cardmakers! Sometimes handmade cards look lovely, but they lack that certain touch of tactile magic that makes people want to run their fingers across the paper. Today, we are changing that without making things complicated. I am breaking open the brand-new Simon Says Stamp September 2026 "Simply Shabby" card kit to create a … Continue reading Effortless Texture: Creating a Morning Glory Friendship Card with the Simply Shabby Card Kit

Spellbinders Bibi’s Little Blessings: Making an Angel Card

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Hello, crafty cardmaking friends! Today, we are aiming for actual heavenly results. We are making a faith-based card featuring some genuinely delightful angels, and no, you do not need the patience of a saint to pull this off. For this project, I used three pieces from the Spellbinders Bibi's Little Blessings Collection. First up is … Continue reading Spellbinders Bibi’s Little Blessings: Making an Angel Card

The Clever Cardmaker’s Guide to Perfect Balloon Clusters (No Measuring Required!)

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Happy craftday, wonderful makers! . Trying to arrange a bunch of tiny paper balloons manually takes a lot of practice. One always ends up looking lonely on the left, while three others are aggressively crowded on the right. Waffle Flower Out and About Release . Thankfully, we are skipping that puzzle entirely today and making … Continue reading The Clever Cardmaker’s Guide to Perfect Balloon Clusters (No Measuring Required!)

Crafting with a Twist: Turning a Wedding Mouse Into a Halloween Pumpkin Cutie

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Hello, crafty cardmaking friends! Today we are putting together an adorable Halloween card using the Spellbinders Classic Mouse Trick or Treat Accessories Die set. This is actually an add-on to the Classic Mouse Wedding set. Apparently, marriage changes you quickly, because our bride has already traded her elegant white gown for a giant pumpkin costume! … Continue reading Crafting with a Twist: Turning a Wedding Mouse Into a Halloween Pumpkin Cutie

5 Simple Steps to a Sunshiny Encouragement Card & Giveaway

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Hello, cardmaking friends! Sometimes, the best way to cheer someone up is to hand them a little piece of sunshine. Today, we are making a bright, radiant geometric card only takes five straightforward steps to make. I am using the Altenew Geo Play Wreath Builder Stamp and Die Bundle. The absolute highlight of this set … Continue reading 5 Simple Steps to a Sunshiny Encouragement Card & Giveaway

The Stress-Free Guide to Fabulous Layers: Altenew Delightful Day Tutorial

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Hello there, lovely paper crafters! I am so glad you are here today. If your craft space is currently covered in tiny paper scraps and ink smudges like mine, you are in excellent company. Today, we are creating a cheerful floral card using the Altenew Delightful Day Stamp and Die Set. These flowers have multiple … Continue reading The Stress-Free Guide to Fabulous Layers: Altenew Delightful Day Tutorial

Smart Crafting: Christmas Tree – Turned Birthday Card! Double Duty!

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My crafty friends, we need to talk about budget-friendly magic. I recently got my hands on the Spellbinders Infinity Trees Etched Die Set and we are officially stretching our supplies until they squeak. In this tutorial, we are creating both a Christmas card and a Birthday card using the exact same supplies. Yes, you read … Continue reading Smart Crafting: Christmas Tree – Turned Birthday Card! Double Duty!

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Who’s the Spookiest Craft of All?

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Hello, crafty cardmaking friends! Today we are creating a spooky haunted mirror scene featuring two little ghosts who look like they just realized they forgot to turn off the oven before leaving the graveyard. We are using the Spellbinders Halloween City Holiday Decorations set and the Happy Halloween Sentiments Betterpress and Foil Plate Set. Now, … Continue reading Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Who’s the Spookiest Craft of All?

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