Hi there, lovely cardmakers! Welcome to my blog! We are rolling right into Day 1 of the new Simon Says Stamp “Shine On” release celebration! Today, I am sharing a fun coastal card using a simple five-step formula. I am playing with two items that belong together like peanut butter and jelly: the Happy Seagull … Continue reading Simon Says Stamp – Shine On Blog Hop – Day 1
Hi there lovely cardmakers! Today we are keeping things beautifully simple, yet completely stunning. Simon Says Stamp just launched a brand new collection called SHINE ON!, and it is packed with goodies. I got my hands on the new Blooming Flower Bundle, and I immediately needed to try it out. My favorite part about this … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps with Simon Says Stamp Blooming Flower
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
Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps - June 13, 2026 - Cards & Coffee Time Happy Saturday, wonderful makers! . I finally sat down with the new Waffle Flower Seed Packet die set from the fabulous Waffle Flower Green Thumb Release . It turns out it is the exact right size for a card focal point, … Continue reading Cardmaking in 5 Steps with Waffle Flower Seed Packet
Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps - Cards & Coffee Time - June 09, 2026 Hi there awesome cardmakers! I'm sharing a card today that uses some of the newer pieces from the Simon Says Stamp Always There Release. This release has so many thoughtful items, and I found myself reaching for a few specific ones … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps with Simon Says Stamp Willowweave and More
Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps - June 06, 2026 - Cards & Coffee Time Happy Saturday, wonderful makers! . My real-life garden is officially in the ground. While I wait for my actual veggies to decide if they want to live or die, I am handing out a 100% survival rate guarantee on my paper … Continue reading Waffle Flower Green Thumb Release – Just Because Card Tutorial
Hello Everyone! Happy Friday to you! Sending some "Whimsical" smiles! Today we are playing with the Spellbinders Whimsical Village collection by Vicky Papaioannou, and the results are wonderfully cheerful. For the first project, I paired the Whimsical Blooms dies with the Whimsical Skies 3D Embossing Folder. I arranged three bright, summer-colored flowers right on top … Continue reading Two Cheerful Cards Featuring Spellbinders Whimsical Village
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 Hula-ing Over to Say Hello – Spellbinders June 2026 Clubs
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
Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps - Cards & Coffee Time - May 29, 2026 Today, I am diving into the gorgeous NEW Simon Says Stamp Always There Release to share a card that brings together a soft, romantic palette, an antique vibe, and a reliable 5-step design formula. If you often look at your supplies … Continue reading Creating Antique Elegance: A 5-Step Formula Card Featuring Simon Says Stamp Floral Word Builder
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