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The Ultimate Last-Minute Gift: 3 Floral Cards & A Gift Box (Simon Says Stamp September 2026 Kit)

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Hi, creative cardmakers! Today, we are opening up the Simon Says Stamp September 2026 Card Kit, delightfully named "Simply Shabby." The second I laid eyes on the greetings in this collection, my creative wheels started turning so fast I nearly got a speeding ticket at my craft desk. Instead of just making a pile of … Continue reading The Ultimate Last-Minute Gift: 3 Floral Cards & A Gift Box (Simon Says Stamp September 2026 Kit)

Crafting Outside the Box: The Art of Misusing Your Stamp Sets

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Hi, creative cardmakers! Welcome back to my crafting corner! Today, we are breaking the rules—gently and with love, of course. For this project, I am using the gorgeous "Made to Flourish" die set and stamp set from the Simon Says Stamp August 2026 Card Kit and the lovely Tim Holtz Bloom Colorize Die Set. But … Continue reading Crafting Outside the Box: The Art of Misusing Your Stamp Sets

A Focal Point, 4 Florals, 1 Grid: with the Simon Says Stamp August 2026 Card Kit

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Hi, creative cardmakers! Tina here, checking in to gently nudge you into your craft room today. I am creating another card with the Simon Says Stamp August 2026 Card Kit called "Made to Flourish." We are tackling a 2x2 rectangle grid design. Do not panic; no actual geometry skills are required. We are just arranging … Continue reading A Focal Point, 4 Florals, 1 Grid: with the Simon Says Stamp August 2026 Card Kit

3 Easy Cards + A Bonus Card with the Simon Says Stamp August 2026 Card Kit

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Hey, crafty cardmakers! Paper crafters, pull up a chair. Today, we are opening the Simon Says Stamp August Card Kit, and things are going slightly off-script in the best way possible. The original plan was to use the stamped images. Instead, my creative brain took a sharp left turn, completely ignored that plan, and focused … Continue reading 3 Easy Cards + A Bonus Card with the Simon Says Stamp August 2026 Card Kit

A 5 Step Formula Card with the Simon Says Stamp June 2026 Card Kit

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Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - Cards & Coffee Time - May 31, 2026 Grab your ticket and your crafting snacks, because today we are stepping right up to the circus! I have another card to share with you using the Simon Says Stamp June 2026 "Step Right Up" Card Kit and it is literally … Continue reading A 5 Step Formula Card with the Simon Says Stamp June 2026 Card Kit

Game On, Dad – Spellbinders Checkmate Collection

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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 – Spellbinders Petal Fresh

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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

Three County Fair Style Cards with the Simon Says Stamp June 2026 Card Kit

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Hey, lovely cardmakers! Step right up because the June 2026 Simon Says Stamp Card Kit is officially here, and it is a total carnival of fun! This month’s kit is called Step Right Up, and I am completely obsessed with the playful, nostalgic county fair/carnival vibe of this kit. I created three super fun notecards … Continue reading Three County Fair Style Cards with the Simon Says Stamp June 2026 Card Kit