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Craft Room Multi-Tasking: Foiling, Stenciling, and Embossing an Altenew Masterpiece

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Hello, cardmaking friends! Today, we are putting our craft supplies through an absolute marathon. If your die-cutting machine or ink blending brushes have been feeling lonely, this is the project to wake them up. We are using the gorgeous Altenew Heirloom Filigree Bundle alongside the lovely Pond Lilies Die set, and instead of picking just … Continue reading Craft Room Multi-Tasking: Foiling, Stenciling, and Embossing an Altenew Masterpiece

A 5-Step Formula for Inside & Out Cards – Hero Arts Say It With Style

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Hey there, cardmaking friends! Today, we are working on a project that ensures your uplifting messages flow beautifully from the outside to the inside. We are crafting a floral-filled encouragement card using the lovely Hero Arts Say it with Style Collection. Have you ever received a card where the front is beautiful, but the inside … Continue reading A 5-Step Formula for Inside & Out Cards – Hero Arts Say It With Style

STAMPtember® 2026: Crafting with Today & Everyday

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Crafting Autumn Gratitude: A Cozy, Textured Wreath Thank-You Card Happy STAMPtember® 18th my creative friends! Today, we are crafting a card that looks like you spent hours on it—even if you just enjoyed a peaceful afternoon with your markers and a cup of tea. We are bringing together two items that belong together like apple … Continue reading STAMPtember® 2026: Crafting with Today & Everyday

Altenew Enchanted Roses Press Plate Floral ard Project and IG Giveaway

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Hello, crafty friends! I wanted to pop in today and share a project I made with the Altenew Enchanted Roses Press Plate and Die. It's a Sending Big Hugs - Floral Card with playful polka dots. No tutorial today, but I didn't leave you empy handed! I’ve created a free downloadable PDF recipe card below. … Continue reading Altenew Enchanted Roses Press Plate Floral ard Project and IG Giveaway

This Easy Autumn Card Will Drive You Fall Crazy!

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Hi there, creative friends! Pumpkin spice latte season is officially here, in my eyes! Today, we are creating a handmade autumn card using the Hero Arts Beep Beep Die and the Beep Beep Leaf Peeper Die set to create a scene that is sheer Fall fun. Picture this: a slightly frazzled scarecrow who clearly does … Continue reading This Easy Autumn Card Will Drive You Fall Crazy!

STAMPtember® 2026: Crafting with the Curled Blossom

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How to Turn Embossed Card Edges Into the Ultimate Liquid Pearl Guide Happy STAMPtember® 7th, friends! Trying to squeeze your Liquid Pearls in a perfectly straight, evenly spaced line can be challenging. One wrong squeeze and your pristine card baseline looks like a rogue constellation. We are using a brilliant unintentional built-in guide from the … Continue reading STAMPtember® 2026: Crafting with the Curled Blossom

Effortless Texture: Creating a Morning Glory Friendship Card with the Simply Shabby Card Kit

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Hi, creative cardmakers! Sometimes handmade cards look lovely, but they lack that certain touch of tactile magic that makes people want to run their fingers across the paper. Today, we are changing that without making things complicated. I am breaking open the brand-new Simon Says Stamp September 2026 "Simply Shabby" card kit to create a … Continue reading Effortless Texture: Creating a Morning Glory Friendship Card with the Simply Shabby Card Kit

The Stress-Free Guide to Fabulous Layers: Altenew Delightful Day Tutorial

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Hello there, lovely paper crafters! I am so glad you are here today. If your craft space is currently covered in tiny paper scraps and ink smudges like mine, you are in excellent company. Today, we are creating a cheerful floral card using the Altenew Delightful Day Stamp and Die Set. These flowers have multiple … Continue reading The Stress-Free Guide to Fabulous Layers: Altenew Delightful Day Tutorial

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