6 – Card Occasions

Blooms and Blossoms: A Fresh Look at the Altenew Sweet Bouquet Bundle

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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

Tim Holtz Stamps and Simon Says Stamp Coordinating Dies Blog Hop

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Easy Watercolor Cardmaking: Featuring Floral Elements & Tiny Text It's exciting to be part the Simon Says Stamp Blog Hop, celebrating the incredible Tim Holtz Cling Stamps and their NEW Coordinating dies. My latest card features the fantastic "Floral Elements" and the "Tiny Text" stamp sets. ans some quick and easy watercoloring with Pawsitively Saturated ionks. … Continue reading Tim Holtz Stamps and Simon Says Stamp Coordinating Dies Blog Hop

Two Cards, One Flower: The Accidental Crafty Double-Feature with the Altenew Forget-Me-Not

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Hey there, paper crafters! My crafting table was ready for a nice, sensible project. I sat down with the super large Forget-Me-Not Die Set from the fresh Altenew June collection, fully intending to make exactly one lovely floral card. Then, I looked at the sheer size of the flower. It was magnificent, but it was … Continue reading Two Cards, One Flower: The Accidental Crafty Double-Feature with the Altenew Forget-Me-Not

Postcards From The Edge Of My Craft Desk – Spellbinders June 2026 Clubs

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Hello, amazing cardmaking friends! A penguin walks into a luau… No, seriously. Today we are breaking out the Spellbinders June Club Kits for June 2026...again to make a bright, summery card with a serious twist. Instead of a standard fold, this card features a unique edge-opening design that cuts right through our tropical beach signage. … Continue reading Postcards From The Edge Of My Craft Desk – Spellbinders June 2026 Clubs

Postcards From The Edge Of My Craft Desk – Spellbinders June 2026 Clubs

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Hello friends! June is here, and it's offically vacay season! A brand new month means I get to reveal my latest crafty project featuring the Spellbinders June 2026 Clubs. Consider this your warning: I'm just getting started, so expect me back here soon with another card. Today, we’re creating a postcard style card, because I wish … Continue reading Postcards From The Edge Of My Craft Desk – Spellbinders June 2026 Clubs

Simon Says Stamp – Always There Blog Hop – Day 2

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Hello there, amazing cardmakers! Glad you stopped by the blog today. We are rolling right into Day 2 of the new Simon Says Stamp "Always There" release celebration, and I have a fun double-feature for you. oday's main project features the Luna Flower Wafer Die as my centerpiece. I also used the Simon Says Stamp … Continue reading Simon Says Stamp – Always There Blog Hop – Day 2

Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Altenew Tasty Treasures

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Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - May 27, 2026 - Cards & Coffee Time Today we are tackling a five-step project that is sweet enough to cause cavities. We are assembling a clean, elegant card using the Altenew Tasty Treasures Bundle. Our main attraction features two massive jars packed with paper sugar. If you hate … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Altenew Tasty Treasures

A Let’s See Where This Goes Card: Spellbinders May 2026 Clubs

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Hello friends! Today’s project is all about sending a little happiness through the mail. This cheerful bird is tucked away among pretty blooms, framed by a soft, graceful arch. For this card, I’ve brought together three of the Spellbinders May 2026 Clubs: the Large Die of the Month, the Embossing Folder of the Month, and … Continue reading A Let’s See Where This Goes Card: Spellbinders May 2026 Clubs

A Summer Hello Card: Spellbinders May 2026 Clubs

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Hello friends! May is here, and things are getting fizzy! It’s officially a new month, which means I get to reveal my latest crafty projects featuring the Spellbinders May 2026 Clubs. Consider this your warning: I'm just getting started, so expect me back here in a few days with another card. Today, we’re creating a refreshing … Continue reading A Summer Hello Card: Spellbinders May 2026 Clubs