Hello, lovely cardmakers! Cardmaking for guys is notoriously tricky. If you see one more card with a generic fishing rod or a tie, you might lose your mind...not really I love those too. That is why the new Checkmate collection from Spellbinders is a total lifesaver. It lets you skip the clichés and build something … Continue reading Game On, Dad – Spellbinders Checkmate Collection
Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - May 22, 2026 - Cards & Coffee Time Hey there, paper crafters! Today, we are taking a scenic detour from basic cards and leaning into a design that looks like it took hours, but only requires five straightforward steps. Our star of the show is the packed Altenew Craft … Continue reading Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit: The Drawing Room
Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - Cards & Coffee Time - May 16, 2026 Hello, awesome cardmakers! I’m back with another card featuring those gorgeous florals from the Spellbinders Shiny New Day Collection! You guys know I’m a sucker for a good frame, and the second I saw this daisy, the layout just clicked. This … Continue reading Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps – Spellbinders Petal Fresh
Summertime Hello, crafty cardmaking friends! Today I’m sharing a card that’s all about fresh starts and bubbly fun using the brand-new Spellbinders Shiny New Day Collection. This card is the perfect example of my go-to 5-step formula—clean (litterally) and simple! I built a cheerful little cleaning scene featuring the Squeaky Clean Etched Dies, complete with … Continue reading Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps – Spellbinders Squeeky Clean
Happy Saturday, everyone! There is something satisfying about waking up a machine that’s been resting on the shelf for a season. Today, we are dusting off the dust bunnies on the Glimmer machine. Seeing that first shimmer of foil felt like rediscovering a lost treasure. I forgot how pretty it is! This piece started with … Continue reading Alex Syberia Designs – Lush Peony Bouquet
Hi there awesome cardmakers! Get ready to make someone’s mailbox a whole lot happier. I’m playing with the playful Simon Says Stamp & Stencils Folk Flowers Set from the "In My Heart" release—seriously, I can’t stop smiling at this bloom! I raided my stash to pair it with some older dies using my favorite pink, … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps with Simon Says Stamp Folk Flowers
Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps - May 06, 2026 - Cards & Coffee Time Happy Wednesday, everyone! . I’ve officially gone overboard with the latest Waffle Flower treasures from the Under the Sea Release! I’ve put together a quick five-step guide for this card, featuring the Happy Submarine Die. It’s so stinking cute—I made a … Continue reading Waffle Flower Under the Sea Release – Just Because Card Tutorial
Hello, crafty cardmaking friends! I’ve been spending some time with the Spellbinders Summertime Collection by Lisa Horton, I love the calming color that yellow brings and wanted a card that could be an everyday, just because card. It has such a peaceful energy. For this design, we’re keeping things dainty and love filled. I used … Continue reading Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps – Spellbinders Summertime Collection #2
Hello, crafty cardmaking friends! We all have those moments where we wish we could hit the "undo" button. While I can’t offer a time machine, I can help you make a "So Very Sorry" card that’s as sweet as a sincere apology. Today, I’m playing with some lovely pieces from the Spellbinders Summertime Collection by … Continue reading Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps – Spellbinders Summertime Collection
Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - April 17, 2026 - Cards & Coffee Time I’m so happy with how this little five-step project turned out! 🌸 It’s just a simple encouragement card, but it feels playful yet serious. What I like to call a lifter-upper:) I used a stencil for the background, but you can … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Alex Syberia Magical Fuchsia
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