Hello, cardmaking friends! Sometimes, the best way to cheer someone up is to hand them a little piece of sunshine. Today, we are making a bright, radiant geometric card only takes five straightforward steps to make. I am using the Altenew Geo Play Wreath Builder Stamp and Die Bundle. The absolute highlight of this set … Continue reading 5 Simple Steps to a Sunshiny Encouragement Card & Giveaway
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
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
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, 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
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
Hello there, crafty cardmaking friends! Today, I am sharing a few NEW items from the Simon Says Stamp Fall/Halloween Release. We are getting inky and doing some fun stamping with the Tim Holtz Nature's Wonder Stamp set and the Simon Says Stamp coordinating Die set. It seems Fall or autumn is the time when I … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Tim Holtz Nature’s Wonder
Hey there, you amazing card creators! I'm absolutely thrilled to share with you a refreshing card in 5 Easy Steps with few more items from the Papertrey Ink May 2025 Release. We are using the sweet Main Squeeze Stamp and Coordinating Die Set, the Life's Lemons Stencil Collection, and a few more crafty goodies. Enjoy … Continue reading Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps – June 12, 2025
Hey there, awesome card makers! I'm absolutely thrilled to share with you a masculine card that is a fun too/pocket scene. We are using the Papertrey Ink Tool Pouch Die Set, plus the This is Big Sentiments: You're the Best Stamp & Die Set along with a few more awesome goodies from the May 2025 … Continue reading Papertrey Ink – Tool Pouch Inspiration and Tutorial
Hey there, awesome card makers! I'm absolutely thrilled to share with you a Friendship card that is a fun kitchen scene. We are using the Papertrey Ink Mom's Kitchen Stamp and Die Set, plus the Seasoned With Love Stamp. I love baking and cooking, this set is so much fun to create custom kitchens with … Continue reading Papertrey Ink – Mom’s Kitchen Inspiration and Tutorial
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