Sweet Christmas Cookies – A 5-Step Card with Pretty Pink Posh

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Hi, wonderful makers! . Today, we are putting on our crafting baker's hats because the brand-new Pretty Pink Posh October release is officially here, and it is delightfully sweet. Now, science has yet to prove if paper cookies can actually satisfy a sugar craving, but looking at them certainly makes the heart happy. We are … Continue reading Sweet Christmas Cookies – A 5-Step Card with Pretty Pink Posh

Simon Says Stamp – Sending Cheer Blog Hop – Day 2

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Hello, cardmaking friends! Welcome to my blog and welcome to day two of the Simon Says Stamp Sending Cheer Blog Hop! Usually, we typically reach for twenty shades of blues and white for winter cards. Not today. I ignored the seasonal rules entirely and loaded up my desk with bright pink, rich orange, and the … Continue reading Simon Says Stamp – Sending Cheer Blog Hop – Day 2

Two Autumn Cards, Five Steps, and a Paper Leaf Pile – Simon Says Stamp – Sending Cheer Release

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Hey Crafty Friends! So glad to see you! I just had to stop in today and share some fabulous new goodies at the Simon Says Stamp Shop. They are part of the new "SENDING CHEER" Release! I originally sat down to make exactly one greeting card. However, my craft desk apparently operates on potato chip … Continue reading Two Autumn Cards, Five Steps, and a Paper Leaf Pile – Simon Says Stamp – Sending Cheer Release

Simple, Cozy Cardmaking: Simon Says Stamp October 2026 Kit Tutorial

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Hi, creative cardmakers! For today's tutorial, I challenged myself to use exclusively the Simon Says Stamp October 2026Card Kit. No wandering off into the depths of my craft room—just pure, kit coordination. I immediately gravitated toward an image in the Homespun Gratitude stamp set featuring a coffee cup wrapped snugly in a scarf. It speaks … Continue reading Simple, Cozy Cardmaking: Simon Says Stamp October 2026 Kit Tutorial

This Easy Christmas Card Will Have Everyone Marching to Your Beat

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Hi, wonderful makers! . Today, we are creating a Christmas card that brings all the festive cheer without any of the usual holiday crafting fuss. We are working with the lovely new Happy Drum die set from the Waffle Flower Crafts Joyful Notes Release. Sometimes holiday projects can feel a bit daunting with too many … Continue reading This Easy Christmas Card Will Have Everyone Marching to Your Beat

Simple Stories Simple Vintage Evergreen Memories – A Christmas Pocket Folio

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Hello, lovley cardmakers! Today is the perfect day to celebrate your favorite 12x12 paper collections and turn them into something spectacular. We are crafting a holiday folio using the beautiful Simple Stories Simple Vintage Evergreen Collection. If you look at a waterfall pocket folio and think it looks a bit daunting, let me share a … Continue reading Simple Stories Simple Vintage Evergreen Memories – A Christmas Pocket Folio

Building a Beautiful, well-loved Vintage Layout with Papertrey Ink

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Hello, crafty cardmaking friends! We are crafting a lovely, vintage-inspired project using a few treasures from Papertrey Ink. The Cutting board Tag Die set was technically born to make tags, but rules are meant to be gently bent in the crafting room. It makes a magnificent center stage for a card layout. To give it … Continue reading Building a Beautiful, well-loved Vintage Layout with Papertrey Ink

How to Turn Accent Dies into Stunning Focal Points | Spellbinders October 2026 Clubs

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Hello, Crafty Friends! In the crafting world, the big dies get all the glory. They walk into the room, take up the whole A2 card front, and expect a standing ovation. Meanwhile, the tiny accent dies like the little light bulbs and the outlets—are left sitting in the background until it's time to break out … Continue reading How to Turn Accent Dies into Stunning Focal Points | Spellbinders October 2026 Clubs

A Fun Faux Light-Up Christmas Tree Card – Spellbinders October 2026 Clubs

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Hello, Crafty Friends! Today, we are constructing a holiday card that pulls off a brilliant optical trick: a Christmas tree with a paper plug that connects directly into a paper wall outlet. No real electricity and absolutely zero risk of blowing a fuse. It is pure paper engineering courtesy of the Spellbinders Large Die of … Continue reading A Fun Faux Light-Up Christmas Tree Card – Spellbinders October 2026 Clubs