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The Clever Cardmaker’s Guide to Perfect Balloon Clusters (No Measuring Required!)

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Happy craftday, wonderful makers! . Trying to arrange a bunch of tiny paper balloons manually takes a lot of practice. One always ends up looking lonely on the left, while three others are aggressively crowded on the right. Waffle Flower Out and About Release . Thankfully, we are skipping that puzzle entirely today and making … Continue reading The Clever Cardmaker’s Guide to Perfect Balloon Clusters (No Measuring Required!)

Smart Crafting: Christmas Tree – Turned Birthday Card! Double Duty!

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My crafty friends, we need to talk about budget-friendly magic. I recently got my hands on the Spellbinders Infinity Trees Etched Die Set and we are officially stretching our supplies until they squeak. In this tutorial, we are creating both a Christmas card and a Birthday card using the exact same supplies. Yes, you read … Continue reading Smart Crafting: Christmas Tree – Turned Birthday Card! Double Duty!

Craft Room Storage! Take a Look at the New Spellbinders Deep Stax & Spinners

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Hello Crafty Cardmaking Friends! My craft room recently held a meeting, and the consensus was clear: the ink cubes were staging a tiny, colorful rebellion. They were rolling around drawers, playing hide-and-seek with the re-inkers, and making a general mess of things. Enter the new Spellbinders Deep Stax storage solutions. These are not your ordinary, … Continue reading Craft Room Storage! Take a Look at the New Spellbinders Deep Stax & Spinners

Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Simon Hurley Timeless Textures

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Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - Cards & Coffee Time - July 07, 2026 Hello Crafty Cardmaking Friends! I have a simple five-step project that pairs those favorite and loved items sitting in your stash with some shiny new treasures. For this project, we are playing with a few pieces from the Spellbinders Timeless Textures … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Simon Hurley Timeless Textures

A Shaped Easter Card – Simon Hurley Happy Spring Collection

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Hello fellow paper-crafters! Ready to pivot away from square cards and assemble a Spring-themed masterpiece? I’ve pulled together an Easter project featuring enough eggs and bunnies to make a carrot-thief blush. I’m working with the Spellbinders Bunny Buddies Etched Dies and the In Bloom Egg Etched Dies from Simon Hurley’s latest Happy Spring Collection. We’re utilizing every scrap of … Continue reading A Shaped Easter Card – Simon Hurley Happy Spring Collection

Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Simon Hurley Birthday Bear

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Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - Cards & Coffee Time - January 21, 2026 Hello Crafty Cardmaking Friends! Ready for a fun "just because" card? I've got a 5-step project that's all about getting more bang for your buck by customizing your supplies. We're hacking the Spellbinders Birthday Bear Die Set by Simon Hurley—it's technically for … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Simon Hurley Birthday Bear

Papertrey Ink – Garden Grace Cardmaking Inspiration and Tutorial

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A Get Well Card with the Papertrey Ink Garden Grace Stamp Set! Hello, you talented creators of beautiful cards! I'm absolutely thrilled to share with you a get well card with a pretty bouquet of flowers using the Papertrey Ink Garden Grace Stamp Set, the coordinating die, the new Elegant Heart Die, the Cornered: Nature's … Continue reading Papertrey Ink – Garden Grace Cardmaking Inspiration and Tutorial

Papertrey Ink – Into the Blooms: Cute as a Button Cardmaking Inspiration and Tutorial

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Hi there, fabulous cardmaking crafters! Hope your day is going fabulous! I've got another card to share that's a pretty inspirational one because of the greeting. The Papertrey Ink Into the Blooms : Cute as a Button can be used for sincere cards too. The die set is a playful floral that can be mixed … Continue reading Papertrey Ink – Into the Blooms: Cute as a Button Cardmaking Inspiration and Tutorial