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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)

Delicate Blue Oak Leaves: Crafting a Beautiful Card in Less than 10 Minutes

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Hello, cardmaking friends! Papercrafting should not require a three-day weekend. Today, we are assembling a handmade card in less time than it takes to convince yourself to get out of bed on a Monday. Thanks to the Oak Leaf Bundle, most of the hard labor is already done for us. The set includes a layering … Continue reading Delicate Blue Oak Leaves: Crafting a Beautiful Card in Less than 10 Minutes

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

The Squeeze is On: Building a Bold, Juicy Lemon Card in Minutes

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Hello, cardmaking friends! Let’s be honest: life gives us lemons, but crafters turn them into gorgeous greeting cards. Today, we are playing with the Squeeze You Bundle from the latest Simon Says Stamp Every Happiness release. Instead of my usual soft color routine, we are going completely bold. I inked a deep, dark navy edged … Continue reading The Squeeze is On: Building a Bold, Juicy Lemon Card in Minutes

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

Simon Says Stamp – Every Happiness Blog Hop – Day 1

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Hello, cardmaking friends! Welcome to my blog! We are rolling right into Day 1 of the new Simon Says Stamp “Every Happiness” release celebration! Today's card that looks like a master class, but comes together very easily. I absolutely adore daisies, the Daisy Frame bundle stole my heart. If you love clean, beautiful shading without … Continue reading Simon Says Stamp – Every Happiness Blog Hop – Day 1

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

Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps with Simon Says Stamp Botanical Buds

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Hi there, lovely cardmakers! Let’s keep things blissfully uncomplicated today. Five steps. That is the entire menu. Simon Says Stamp recently debuted their SHINE ON! collection, and it is stuffed with excellent paper-crafting ingredients. I immediately reached for the Botanical Buds Bundle because I apparently cannot resist plants that smile back at me. These leafy … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps with Simon Says Stamp Botanical Buds

Layering Text & Ink for a Beautiful, Dusty Attic Card Look with Tim Holtz Idea-ology – Moth Study

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Hello there, crafty cardmaking friends! Sometimes crafting is less about a perfect plan and more about aggressively smearing ink until things look intentional. Today, we are channeling that exact energy into a mixed media card featuring the Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Moth Study set and the matching Simon Says Stamp dies. To give this card … Continue reading Layering Text & Ink for a Beautiful, Dusty Attic Card Look with Tim Holtz Idea-ology – Moth Study