Tina Smith

Move Over, Orange: Building a Teal Powered ‘Boo Mobile’ with the Spellbinders August 2026 Clubs

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Hello, Crafty Friends! Everyone and their neighbor will probably use this month's Spellbinders Large Die to build a traditional orange pumpkin car. But today, we are breaking the rules of autumn color palettes. Meet the "Boo Mobile"—a gorgeous pumpkin-shaped vehicle that I decided to paint a delightful shade of teal. Sitting comfortably in the driver's … Continue reading Move Over, Orange: Building a Teal Powered ‘Boo Mobile’ with the Spellbinders August 2026 Clubs

Making Forest-Fresh Floral Cards with Simon Says Stamp

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Hey there, fellow cardmakers! Today, we are opening up the brand-new Every Happiness release from Simon Says Stamp. Creating two floral cards that look like they were successfully made from a charming woodland flower shop. Our blueprint is simple: stamp some greenery, die-cut a few square frames, and layer them up until it looks like … Continue reading Making Forest-Fresh Floral Cards with Simon Says Stamp

Two Birthday Cards with the Vintage Vinyl Release

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Hey there, fellow paper-makers and ink-smudgers! Today, we are clearing off our craft table and making two birthday cards that celebrate the golden age of analog music. One card features a classic record tucked neatly inside its own custom sleeve, and the other showcases a partial vintage turntable. It is all the nostalgia of classic … Continue reading Two Birthday Cards with the Vintage Vinyl Release

Altenew Artist Alcohol Markers & Botanical Elegance Coloring Sheets & Giveaway

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Hello, crafty friends! I wanted to pop in today and share a coloring project I made with the Altenew Artist Alcohol Markers Set D & Botanical Elegance Alcohol Marker Coloring Sheets Bundle. No tutorial today, I just wanted to showcase this set, the Botanical Elegance Coloring Sheets are 5x7. Mine got a quick haircut down … Continue reading Altenew Artist Alcohol Markers & Botanical Elegance Coloring Sheets & Giveaway

The Ghost That Loved Petals: A Unique Floral Halloween Card Tutorial

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Hi there, creative friends! Who decided ghosts aren't allowed to appreciate a good bloom? Today, we are throwing out the gloomy rulebook and letting a friendly ghost wear some floral flair using the Hero Arts Free Spirit Die Set and the Flower Power Stencil Set. All; in 5 easy Steps! We start with a softly … Continue reading The Ghost That Loved Petals: A Unique Floral Halloween Card Tutorial

Two Pink Summerween Cards with Hero Arts Beach Boos

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Hello there, fellow paper-crafters! Let’s be honest for a second. Traditional Halloween is great, but it is missing two major components: tropical pool parties and the color pink. Today, we are fixing that. We are jumping right into Hero Arts "Summerween" by creating two cards that blend sunglasses with sunburns. If you have ever wanted … Continue reading Two Pink Summerween Cards with Hero Arts Beach Boos

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

This 3-Ingredient Card Looks Expensive (But Takes Less than 15 Minutes)

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Hello, crafty cardmaking friends! Today, we are making a card so fancy your recipient will probably put it in a real frame and pretend they bought it at an upscale boutique. The secret? We are letting our supplies do 90% of the heavy lifting. Our star is the Greenwich Market Frame. This embossing folder and … Continue reading This 3-Ingredient Card Looks Expensive (But Takes Less than 15 Minutes)

Crafting a Christmas Card with Coral, Chiffon, and a Dash of Citrus

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Hi there, creative friends! If you walked up to my house right now, you would see wreaths. On the front door & on the garage door. Honestly, if my family stood still long enough, I would probably hang a wreath on them too. I just adore them. Today, we are using the gorgeous Winter Wreath … Continue reading Crafting a Christmas Card with Coral, Chiffon, and a Dash of Citrus

Breaking the Rules: Why I’m Putting Christmas Cats on Everyday Cards (And You Should Too)

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Hello, fellow paper trimmers and adhesive enthusiasts. I recently got my hands on the Yana's Christmas Cats Collection. Now, these items belong under a pine tree surrounded by tinsel. Today, I ignored the calendar and crafted two distinctly non-holiday cards. For these projects, I combined Christmas Cats dies, the Christmas Cats Window View Die, and … Continue reading Breaking the Rules: Why I’m Putting Christmas Cats on Everyday Cards (And You Should Too)