8 – Simon Says Stamp – New Release

I have been invited by Simon Says Stamp to be part of their Designer Family. Sharing projects and card tutorials with items from the newest monthly releases.

Collage It with the Simon Says Stamp February 2026 – “Be your Beautiful Self” Card Kit!

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Hello, crafty friends! Get ready to create with the Simon Says Stamp February 2026 Card Kit, "Be Your Beautiful Self"! This kit is packed with everything you need to create a collage of beautiful, handmade cards. Including the easy peasy Artful Palette Stencil set that creates amazing pre-designed block pattern backgrounds. I had so much fun creating … Continue reading Collage It with the Simon Says Stamp February 2026 – “Be your Beautiful Self” Card Kit!

Simon Says Stamp – Heart to Heart Blog Hop – Day 2

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Hello there, amazing cardmaking friends, welcome to my blog! Guess what? It’s Day 2 of the Simon Says Stamp Blog Hop, and we’re still celebrating the "Heart to Heart" Release. For today’s project, I am using the new Love City Die and its matching Love City Stencil—it's basically a small heart neighborhood you'll want to … Continue reading Simon Says Stamp – Heart to Heart Blog Hop – Day 2

Winter delights with the Simon Says Stamp January 2026 – “The Small Things” Card Kit!

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Hello, crafty friends! Get ready to dive into a winter wonderland with the Simon Says Stamp January 2026 Card Kit, "The Small Things"! This kit is packed with everything you need to create a flurry of beautiful, handmade cards. I had so much fun creating these three snow-filled cards using the gorgeous Sage, Holographic, and Metallic Kraft … Continue reading Winter delights with the Simon Says Stamp January 2026 – “The Small Things” Card Kit!

DieCember® 2025 – Craft with the New Flourish Bear and Radiant Burst Dies

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The DieCember® Event for 2025 is Here! Hey there, crafty pals! I’m super excited to share this Encouragement Card with you today, using the Flourish Bear Wafer Die and the Radiant Burst Wafer Die from Simon Says Stamp. It's brand new and part of the awesome DieCember® Release! Plus, I can’t wait to show you … Continue reading DieCember® 2025 – Craft with the New Flourish Bear and Radiant Burst Dies

Tim Holtz Sizzix 2025 DieCember® Excusive – Snowflake Rosette Die Set

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Simon Says Stamp 2025 DieCember® Excusive Hey crafty pals! Hope your day is going great! DieCember® 2025 is officially here! A new, exclusive product is available only at the Simon Says Stamp Shop. Say hello to the Tim Holtz Sizzix 2025 DieCember - Snowflake Rosette Die Set. "Exclusive" means it's one-of-a-kind. It looks small, but boy, … Continue reading Tim Holtz Sizzix 2025 DieCember® Excusive – Snowflake Rosette Die Set

Fancy Gift Card Holder! Art Impressions/Simon Says Stamp Snow Globe Tutorial

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Hello there, crafty cardmaking friends! Ready to add some handmade magic to your holiday gift card holders, to make them extra special and prove you didn't just buy a boring, store-bought envelope? Grab some colored cardstock, your die cutting machine, and let's get crafting before the eggnog kicks in! In this shaker tutorial complete with … Continue reading Fancy Gift Card Holder! Art Impressions/Simon Says Stamp Snow Globe Tutorial

Let’s Get Scribbly and Texturize! A 5 Step Christmas Card Tutorial

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Hello there, crafty cardmaking friends! Ready to add some handmade magic to your holiday greetings? Grab your favorite festive tunes and let's get crafting! This playful tutorial will show you how to use the super-fun Tim Holtz Scribbly Christmas Cling Stamp set and coordinating Simon Says Stamp dies to make a snow-tastic card in five easy steps. We’re talking … Continue reading Let’s Get Scribbly and Texturize! A 5 Step Christmas Card Tutorial

Vellum Pockets with the Simon Says Stamp December 2025 – Bright Christmas Card Kit!

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Hello, crafty friends! The Simon Says Stamp December 2025 Card Kit, "Bright Christmas," is full of festive cheer and everything needed to make merry handmade cards. Three unique cards were created, each with a vellum gift card holder on the front. All of the supplies in the kit were used, including the patterned papers from … Continue reading Vellum Pockets with the Simon Says Stamp December 2025 – Bright Christmas Card Kit!

Tim Holtz stamps and Simon Says Stamp coordinating dies Blog Hop

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Hello there, amazing cardmaking friends, welcome to my blog! The holiday season is just around the corner, and that means it's time for some festive cardmaking! It's exciting to be joining the Simon Says Stamp Blog Hop, celebrating the incredible Tim Holtz Cling Stamps and their coordinating dies. My latest card features the fantastic "Holiday Things" … Continue reading Tim Holtz stamps and Simon Says Stamp coordinating dies Blog Hop

Simon Says Stamp – November 2025 Card Kit Inspiration and Tutorial

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Hi there, awesome paper crafting friends! It's time for some Autumn card-making! Three shimmering, gold-accented cards will be created using the jam-packed November 2025 Simon Say Stamp Card Kit "Give Thanks" kit. Stamping, stenciling, glittering, and die-cutting will be used. The creator is thrilled with how they turned out and hopes you love them, too! … Continue reading Simon Says Stamp – November 2025 Card Kit Inspiration and Tutorial