Today I’m sharing two vision board–inspired collage cards created using components from the February 2026 card kit. The idea behind these cards was inspired by a classic vision or bulletin board look, using Simon Says Stamp A2 rectangle frames to mimic a fabric pin board. By layering and combining two of the rectangle frames, I…
Category: Paper Crafting
Cupid Fox Valentine Card
Join me for some Valentine card-making fun as I create the sweetest Cupid Fox Valentine card using a mix of new releases and favorite techniques. In this live replay, I’m building a charming Build-A-Critter fox dressed as Cupid, coloring the fox with Olo markers for a fully custom look, and then assembling a soft, whimsical…
Sweet Simple Pairs Cards with Spellbinders Clubs
In this Spellbinders December/January Club-A-Long live replay, I’m sharing three sweet and simple cards created with the December Clubs, all centered around the idea of friendship and togetherness. Each card features an adorable pair: a set of owls, playful otters, and a cozy duo of stitched mugs. These designs are perfect for friendship cards, everyday…
Easter Card Inspiration: Pop-Up Basket Cards & Sweet Bunny Designs
Today I’m sharing three Easter-themed card projects created with products from the Pink & Main January 2026 release: two interactive and one A2 card, all full of soft pastel spring colors and layered die cut details. The first project features basket-shaped pop-up cards filled with spring flowers, Easter bunnies, and Easter eggs. These interactive cards…
Building the Perfect Snowman Card with Layered Backgrounds
In the January 2026 edition of Making the Cut, my monthly series for Simon Says Stamp, we’re creating the most adorable snowman card while diving deep into layered background techniques. This project explores ink blending, ink smooshing, background stamping, silver splatter, and even an acetate window with additional stamping to build dimension and visual interest….
Lucky Little Friends | St. Patrick’s Day Cards with Pretty Pink Posh 🍀
In this live replay, I’m sharing a whimsical St. Patrick’s Day card featuring a trio of cute critters dressed up with shamrocks, pots of gold, and leprechaun hats using the January Pretty Pink Posh release. By combining multiple critters on one card, it really reinforces the festive theme and adds so much personality. One of…
Bear Hugs & Chocolate | Making a Sweet Interactive Love Card LIVE
The replay from my Friday YouTube Live is now available! In this video, I’m creating an interactive heart-shaped love card featuring an adorable bear holding a box of chocolates. This sweet design uses products from the Pretty Pink Posh January 2026 release and is perfect for Valentine’s Day or anytime you want to send a…
Vintage Valentine Card | Distress Ink Layering, Stamping & Collage Background
This vintage-inspired Valentine card is all about building layers and texture from the ground up. Starting with a plain white sheet of cardstock, I created a warm, distressed background using ink blending, ink smooshing, subtle text stamping, and splatter. The Lots of Hearts stamp set was stamped in two complementary shades of red to add…
Nature-Inspired Layered Scenes with Acetate Overlay
Today I’m sharing a set of nature-inspired layered scene cards featuring one of my favorite techniques: creating a “scene within a scene” using pattern paper. When the background paper is this beautiful, I want to showcase it, not cover it up, so I used basic rectangle dies to isolate the exact section I wanted, built…
Step-by-Step Songbird Wreath Gift Tag—Adorable Results!
Looking for a festive tag with extra wow? Meet the Songbird Wreath Gift Tag from my December Making the Cut video! This sweet design has texture, layering, and charm: so fun to make and perfect for gift-giving (or hanging on your tree!). Click to watch the full step-by–step tutorial! Affiliate links are used throughout this…