Hello to my favorite paper-loving humans! Today, we are making a card that looks like it took hours, but secretly comes together in minutes. My crafty hands finally got a hold of the latest Simon Says Stamp Shine On release. Instead of hoarding the supplies like a dragon protects treasure, I actually opened the packages. … Continue reading Heavy on the Sparkle, Light on the Effort: A Simon Says Shine On Tutorial
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 - 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
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 - April 11, 2026 - Cards & Coffee Time I’m officially head-over-heels for this five-step wonder! It’s just a simple "just a note" card, but it feels so special and we did it in 5 easy steps. Patterned paper makes for beautiful cards and makes them faster. I’ve been tucking … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Spellbinders Poppy Song
Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - April 07, 2026 - Cards & Coffee Time I put together two cards that really let the patterned paper take the lead—both following a simple, 5-step process with the same layout. The Simple Stories Simple Vintage Lavender Fields 6x8 Paper Pad has such a beautiful weight and design that I kept … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Simple Stories Simple Vintage Lavender Fields
Hello friends! There is something truly soulful about the architecture of a tulip. When I first laid eyes on Yana’s Tulip Etched Die Set, I knew I had to translate that elegance onto paper. Just a heads-up for my fellow collectors: this specific die is tucked away exclusively inside the Yana’s Tulips - I Want It All … Continue reading Carmaking with Yana’s Tulips Collection from Spellbinders
Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - March 17, 2026 - Cards & Coffee Time I’m currently giddy about whipping up a miniature masterpiece—or, you know, just a quirky little card crafted in five quick beats ( a 5 Step card ). I’ve snagged a single die from the Spellbinders and Simple Stories Simple Vintage Lavender Fields Collection collab. It’s … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Spellbinders + Simple Stories Simple Vintage Lavender Fields
Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - cards & Coffee Time - February 28, 2026 Hey creative friends! I’ve got a fun project on the desk today—a daisy-themed card featuring some Hero Arts finds from the new Egg-stra Special Collection. I'm pairing up the Daisy Coverplate Die and the Birdsong Script Background to create some really pretty interest and texture in just five … Continue reading Two Floral Cards with Hero Arts Egg-stra Special Collection
Hey creative friends! I’m making two floral cards today using some goodies from the Hero Arts Spring Meadow Collection. We're using the Meadow Blooms Coverplate Die and the matching Meadow Blooms Layering Stencil Set to build some gorgeous backgrounds and floral accents fro my cards. For the second card, I’m breaking out the Hole Punch Edge Fancy Die and grabbing sentiments from … Continue reading Two Floral Cards with Hero Arts Spring Meadow Collection
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