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.

Layering Text & Ink for a Beautiful, Dusty Attic Card Look with Tim Holtz Idea-ology – Moth Study

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Hello there, crafty cardmaking friends! Sometimes crafting is less about a perfect plan and more about aggressively smearing ink until things look intentional. Today, we are channeling that exact energy into a mixed media card featuring the Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Moth Study set and the matching Simon Says Stamp dies. To give this card … Continue reading Layering Text & Ink for a Beautiful, Dusty Attic Card Look with Tim Holtz Idea-ology – Moth Study

How to Make a Textured Masculine Card Using Tim Holtz Idea-ology – Sea Life

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Hello there, crafty cardmaking friends! Let’s face it: making a card for the guys in our lives can feel like trying to solve a math problem in another language. We are channeling our inner mad scientist and getting our hands slightly messy—but in a highly sophisticated way. We are assembling a rugged, ocean-themed card using … Continue reading How to Make a Textured Masculine Card Using Tim Holtz Idea-ology – Sea Life

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

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

Simon Says Stamp – Beautiful Moments Blog Hop – Day 1

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Hello there, amazing cardmaking friends, welcome to my blog! My name is Tina and I am glad you're here! It’s Day 1 of the Simon Says Stamp Blog Hop, and we’re still celebrating the "Beautiful Moments" Release. For today’s project, I am using the new and adorable Hoppy Spring Stamp and Die. We are framing … Continue reading Simon Says Stamp – Beautiful Moments Blog Hop – Day 1

Simple Watercolor with the Simon Says Stamp March 2026 – “Watercolor Bouquet” Card Kit!

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Hello, crafty friends! Get ready to create with the Simon Says Stamp March 2026 Card Kit, "Watercolor Bouquet"! This kit is packed with everything you need to create a beautiful watercolored array of cards, We also have some tags in this kit, I put them together and made 3 cards that are very fun and easy to … Continue reading Simple Watercolor with the Simon Says Stamp March 2026 – “Watercolor Bouquet” Card Kit!

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