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How to Turn a Simple Card Window Into a Triple Pane Masterpiece – Cascading Coneflowers

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Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - June 20, 2026 - Cards & Coffee Time Hi there! Today we are tackling cardmaking with a strict 5-step formula, mostly to keep me from getting distracted by shiny sequins halfway through. Our star guests for this project are all of the items in the Simon Hurley Cascading Coneflowers … Continue reading How to Turn a Simple Card Window Into a Triple Pane Masterpiece – Cascading Coneflowers

Two Cards, One Flower: The Accidental Crafty Double-Feature with the Altenew Forget-Me-Not

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Hey there, paper crafters! My crafting table was ready for a nice, sensible project. I sat down with the super large Forget-Me-Not Die Set from the fresh Altenew June collection, fully intending to make exactly one lovely floral card. Then, I looked at the sheer size of the flower. It was magnificent, but it was … Continue reading Two Cards, One Flower: The Accidental Crafty Double-Feature with the Altenew Forget-Me-Not

Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Say Cheese Classic Mouse Love by Simple Stories

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Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps - January 29, 2026 - Cards and Coffee Time Hey everyone! Today we’re making the cutest Steamboat Willie Valentine in just 5 easy steps. We’re using a bunch of fun stuff from the Spellbinders - Simple Stories "Classic Mouse Love" Collection—specifically the Steamboat Willie Duo Etched Dies that we all love, the add-on Classic … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Say Cheese Classic Mouse Love by Simple Stories

Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps – Spellbinders Ugh

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Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps - January 27, 2026 - Cards & Coffee Time Today we’re putting together a tiny work of art—which is just a fancy way of saying we’re making a fun card in five simple steps. I’m using the This is Life Collection by Spellbinders, and it’s a blast to play with. There’s nothing better … Continue reading Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps – Spellbinders Ugh

Craft a Card in 5 Easy Steps with the Thank You Bouquet 3D Emboss & Cut Folder

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Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - October 24, 2025 - Spellbinders Tabbed Classics Collection by Wendy Vecchi Hello, cardmaking friends! Today, we’re going to create a special card that features a lovely 3D focal point using an Emboss and Cut Folder, along with a coordinating Stencil Set. This amazing bundle from the Spellbinders Tabbed Classics … Continue reading Craft a Card in 5 Easy Steps with the Thank You Bouquet 3D Emboss & Cut Folder

Create a Festive Birthday Card in 5 Easy Steps with Hero Arts Gorgeous Giftwrap

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Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - October 21, 2025 Hello, fabulous cardmaking wizards! Ready to color up a sparkle-filled birthday card in just 5 easy-peasy steps—no magic wand required! I'm using goodies from Hero Arts because who needs a fairy godmother when you've got the Gorgeous Giftwrap Color Layering Stencil? It creates 6 colorful tiles … Continue reading Create a Festive Birthday Card in 5 Easy Steps with Hero Arts Gorgeous Giftwrap

Craft a Surprise Pull Card in 5 Easy Steps with the Essential Envelope Everyday Add-On’s

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Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - October 17, 2025 - Spellbinders Tabbed Classics Collection by Wendy Vecchi Hello, cardmaking friends! Today, we embark on an exciting journey to create a card with a delightful pull tab in just 5 easy steps. Who can resist the thrill of a surprise message? I know I can't! My … Continue reading Craft a Surprise Pull Card in 5 Easy Steps with the Essential Envelope Everyday Add-On’s

Simon Says Stamp Collab with Gina K Designs | STAMPtember® 2025

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Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - September 15, 2025 Hi there, I am delighted to share a beautiful non-traditional color Christmas card project featuring the Simon Says Stamp & Gina K Designs Exclusive Collaboration Stamp and Die set for STAMPtember® 2025. This is a stunning Christmas set called Shimmering Christmas, the coordinating dies cut out … Continue reading Simon Says Stamp Collab with Gina K Designs | STAMPtember® 2025

Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps – September 13, 2025

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Say Cheese Classic Mouse Christmas by Simple Stories Today, we are creating a cute famous girl mouse Christmas Card in 5 Easy Steps. We are using the Spellbinders Steamboat Willie Duo Etched Dies, the Classic Mouse Christmas Embellishments Etched Dies and the Classic Mouse Holiday Wreath Etched Dies from the Spellbinders/Simple Stories Classic Mouse Christmas … Continue reading Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps – September 13, 2025