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Craft Room Storage! Take a Look at the New Spellbinders Deep Stax & Spinners

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Hello Crafty Cardmaking Friends! My craft room recently held a meeting, and the consensus was clear: the ink cubes were staging a tiny, colorful rebellion. They were rolling around drawers, playing hide-and-seek with the re-inkers, and making a general mess of things. Enter the new Spellbinders Deep Stax storage solutions. These are not your ordinary, … Continue reading Craft Room Storage! Take a Look at the New Spellbinders Deep Stax & Spinners

Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Simon Hurley Timeless Textures

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Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - Cards & Coffee Time - July 07, 2026 Hello Crafty Cardmaking Friends! I have a simple five-step project that pairs those favorite and loved items sitting in your stash with some shiny new treasures. For this project, we are playing with a few pieces from the Spellbinders Timeless Textures … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Simon Hurley Timeless Textures

A Shaped Easter Card – Simon Hurley Happy Spring Collection

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Hello fellow paper-crafters! Ready to pivot away from square cards and assemble a Spring-themed masterpiece? I’ve pulled together an Easter project featuring enough eggs and bunnies to make a carrot-thief blush. I’m working with the Spellbinders Bunny Buddies Etched Dies and the In Bloom Egg Etched Dies from Simon Hurley’s latest Happy Spring Collection. We’re utilizing every scrap of … Continue reading A Shaped Easter Card – Simon Hurley Happy Spring Collection

Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Simon Hurley Birthday Bear

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Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - Cards & Coffee Time - January 21, 2026 Hello Crafty Cardmaking Friends! Ready for a fun "just because" card? I've got a 5-step project that's all about getting more bang for your buck by customizing your supplies. We're hacking the Spellbinders Birthday Bear Die Set by Simon Hurley—it's technically for … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Simon Hurley Birthday Bear

Simon Says Stamp – Sweethearts Box Inspiration and Tutorial

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Hello, Crafty Friends! Sharing a delightful handmade box that will be just as special as the gift or treat you place inside it! The Sweethearts Box Die Set from Simon Says Stamp is a fantastic new addition from the "To Love" Release. This one-piece die makes it incredibly easy—just add glue to the sides and … Continue reading Simon Says Stamp – Sweethearts Box Inspiration and Tutorial

Queen & Company Fall Fun Kit Inspiration and Tutorial

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Hello, wonderful creative card makers! The Queen & Co Fall Fun Kit has arrived, overflowing with delightful Autumn elements! Featuring cheerful pumpkins, a charming cart, a vibrant cornucopia, whimsical mushrooms, a lovely pumpkin patch, and an adorable country girl, this kit is simply bursting with inspiration. I've crafted my shaker projects using the Mushrooms and … Continue reading Queen & Company Fall Fun Kit Inspiration and Tutorial

Queen & Company Happy Haunting Shaker Kit Inspiration and Tutorial

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Hey, all you creative card makers! If Halloween had a crafting party, the Queen & Co Happy Haunting Shaker Kit would be the life of it This kit is packed to the brim with spooky delights—think Witches, Sweet Treats, Pumpkins, and Monsters all throwing a wild party in a box! Fingers crossed my cards will … Continue reading Queen & Company Happy Haunting Shaker Kit Inspiration and Tutorial

Queen & Company Fossil Friends Kit Inspiration and Tutorial

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Hey, all you creative card makers! The Queen & Co Fossil Friends Kit is like a blast from the past, but without the questionable fashion choices. Trust me, this kit is brimming with dino-mite goodness! From T-Rex to Stegosauruses, it's like a Jurassic party in a box. The shaker cards? They're guaranteed to unleash laughter … Continue reading Queen & Company Fossil Friends Kit Inspiration and Tutorial

Try It Out Tuesday | Spellbinders – Beautiful Backgrounds Collection

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Two Spotlight Cards with the Stampendous Leafy Lines & Agapanthus Cling Background Stamps from Spellbinders! Happy Try It Out Tuesday, friends! Spellbinders Beautiful Backgrounds Collection has arrived, featuring 4 new cling stamps from Stampendous! Today, I am thrilled to share 2 of these stunning stamps with you, along with two different spotlight techniques. These techniques … Continue reading Try It Out Tuesday | Spellbinders – Beautiful Backgrounds Collection