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
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)
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
Hello crafty friends! Let’s be honest: some people want Halloween to be all about cobwebs, creepy skeletons, and jump scares. I am not some people. If a monster doesn't look like it desperately needs a hug, I simply do not want it on my cardstock. Today, we are assembling a kinetic Halloween card that leans … Continue reading Putting a Spin on the Clear Stamp August 2026 Club Kit
Hello, Crafty Friends! Everyone and their neighbor will probably use this month's Spellbinders Large Die to build a traditional orange pumpkin car. But today, we are breaking the rules of autumn color palettes. Meet the "Boo Mobile"—a gorgeous pumpkin-shaped vehicle that I decided to paint a delightful shade of teal. Sitting comfortably in the driver's … Continue reading Move Over, Orange: Building a Teal Powered ‘Boo Mobile’ with the Spellbinders August 2026 Clubs
Hey there, fellow cardmakers! Today, we are opening up the brand-new Every Happiness release from Simon Says Stamp. Creating two floral cards that look like they were successfully made from a charming woodland flower shop. Our blueprint is simple: stamp some greenery, die-cut a few square frames, and layer them up until it looks like … Continue reading Making Forest-Fresh Floral Cards with Simon Says Stamp
Hey there, fellow paper-makers and ink-smudgers! Today, we are clearing off our craft table and making two birthday cards that celebrate the golden age of analog music. One card features a classic record tucked neatly inside its own custom sleeve, and the other showcases a partial vintage turntable. It is all the nostalgia of classic … Continue reading Two Birthday Cards with the Vintage Vinyl Release
Hello, crafty friends! I wanted to pop in today and share a coloring project I made with the Altenew Artist Alcohol Markers Set D & Botanical Elegance Alcohol Marker Coloring Sheets Bundle. No tutorial today, I just wanted to showcase this set, the Botanical Elegance Coloring Sheets are 5x7. Mine got a quick haircut down … Continue reading Altenew Artist Alcohol Markers & Botanical Elegance Coloring Sheets & Giveaway
Hi there, creative friends! Who decided ghosts aren't allowed to appreciate a good bloom? Today, we are throwing out the gloomy rulebook and letting a friendly ghost wear some floral flair using the Hero Arts Free Spirit Die Set and the Flower Power Stencil Set. All; in 5 easy Steps! We start with a softly … Continue reading The Ghost That Loved Petals: A Unique Floral Halloween Card Tutorial
Hi, creative cardmakers! Tina here, checking in to gently nudge you into your craft room today. I am creating another card with the Simon Says Stamp August 2026 Card Kit called "Made to Flourish." We are tackling a 2x2 rectangle grid design. Do not panic; no actual geometry skills are required. We are just arranging … Continue reading A Focal Point, 4 Florals, 1 Grid: with the Simon Says Stamp August 2026 Card Kit
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