Hello there, crafty cardmaking friends! Let’s face it: making a card for the guys in our lives can feel like trying to solve a math problem in another language. We are channeling our inner mad scientist and getting our hands slightly messy—but in a highly sophisticated way. We are assembling a rugged, ocean-themed card using … Continue reading How to Make a Textured Masculine Card Using Tim Holtz Idea-ology – Sea Life
Hey, crafty cardmakers! Ever open a card and get a little surprise? That’s the magic we are making today! Today, we’re playing with the Simon Says Stamp July 2026 Card Kit to build three kinetic, interactive cards that actually move. I’m all about keeping things completely approachable! The whole point is for you to gather … Continue reading Moving & Grooving: Kinetic Cards Made Simple with the Simon Says Stamp July 2026 Card Kit
Easy Watercolor Cardmaking: Featuring Floral Elements & Tiny Text It's exciting to be part the Simon Says Stamp Blog Hop, celebrating the incredible Tim Holtz Cling Stamps and their NEW Coordinating dies. My latest card features the fantastic "Floral Elements" and the "Tiny Text" stamp sets. ans some quick and easy watercoloring with Pawsitively Saturated ionks. … Continue reading Tim Holtz Stamps and Simon Says Stamp Coordinating Dies Blog Hop
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 31, 2026 Grab your ticket and your crafting snacks, because today we are stepping right up to the circus! I have another card to share with you using the Simon Says Stamp June 2026 "Step Right Up" Card Kit and it is literally … Continue reading A 5 Step Formula Card with the Simon Says Stamp June 2026 Card Kit
Hello there, amazing cardmakers! Glad you stopped by the blog today. We are rolling right into Day 2 of the new Simon Says Stamp "Always There" release celebration, and I have a fun double-feature for you. oday's main project features the Luna Flower Wafer Die as my centerpiece. I also used the Simon Says Stamp … Continue reading Simon Says Stamp – Always There Blog Hop – Day 2
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
Hey, lovely cardmakers! Step right up because the June 2026 Simon Says Stamp Card Kit is officially here, and it is a total carnival of fun! This month’s kit is called Step Right Up, and I am completely obsessed with the playful, nostalgic county fair/carnival vibe of this kit. I created three super fun notecards … Continue reading Three County Fair Style Cards with the Simon Says Stamp June 2026 Card Kit
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
Hi, creative cardmakers! Sharing some mixed media love today using the Simon Says Stamp May 2026 Card Kit! If mixed media feels overwhelming to you, you aren't alone—that's why I rely on my 5-step formula to build layers and design with ease. I love how these textures came together. Hopefully, this 'Just for you' project … Continue reading A Mixed Media 5 Step Card with the Simon Says Stamp May 2026 Card Kit
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