The Simon Says Stamp Every Happiness release is here, and I’m celebrating with a bright and cheerful lemon-themed card! Today’s design features the Squeeze You stamps, dies, and coordinating layering stencils paired with the beautiful Petal Point Frames and the Bedazzled Embossing Folder for added texture and dimension. The coordinating stencils make coloring these adorable lemons fast and effortless, creating a vibrant focal…
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Christmas in July Paper Crafting | Frame-Shaped Christmas Cards
Frame-shaped cards are a fun way to make your handmade Christmas cards stand out! In this Christmas in July YouTube Live replay, I’m sharing how to create shaped holiday cards with the new Spellbinders Greenwich Market Frame and several easy techniques for adding dimension and shine. Learn how to embellish the frame with DecoColor pens…
3 Vintage-Inspired Floral Cards with the Simon Says Stamp Made to Flourish Card Kit
Today’s trio of cards showcases just how easy it is to transform the beautiful Sketched Floral Card Front Panels from the Simon Says Stamp Made to Flourish August 2026 Card Kit into elegant vintage-inspired backgrounds. Using ink blending, ink smooching, stamping, and a few additional favorites from my stash, I created richly layered backgrounds that become the…
Hero Arts Vintage Vinyl Collection: 4 Retro-Inspired Cards + Creative Cardmaking Ideas
If you’re a fan of music-themed cards and the nostalgic charm of vinyl records, the Hero Arts Vintage Vinyl Collection is sure to inspire! In this live replay, I create three retro-inspired cards while sharing tips for mixing these new products with favorites you may already own, including embossing folders, florals, and other versatile cardmaking…
Hero Arts Home for the Holidays | Christmas Wreath Card & Gift Tags
Celebrate Christmas in July with this collection of festive handmade projects featuring the new Hero Arts Home for the Holidays collection! In this live replay, I’ll show you how I created a cozy 5×7 holiday card with a layered wreath, festive shelf scene, and embossed brick background before transforming those same wreath dies into coordinating…
Peaceful Pause Scene Card | Pinkfresh Studio July 2026 Release
The Pinkfresh Studio July 2026 Release introduces the beautiful Peaceful Pause collection, and today’s card highlights the coordinating cling stamp, layering stencils, and matching die to create a soft and peaceful floral scene. I used several of my favorite Pinkfresh Studio inks to stencil each layer before die cutting the image for crisp, vibrant results. To complement…
Stretch Your Supplies with Creative Scene Building | Making the Cut for Simon Says Stamp
Welcome back to another installment of my monthly Making the Cut series for Simon Says Stamp! This month I’m sharing one of my favorite ways to get more from your crafting supplies by mixing dies from different collections to create a custom scene card. This layered design features a bunny dressed as a ladybug nestled among dimensional…
Christmas in July: DIY Snow Globe Christmas Gift Tags with the Spellbinders Spectacular Christmas Bundle
Christmas in July continues with one of my favorite holiday projects: handmade Christmas gift tags! In today’s YouTube Premiere, I’m creating charming snow globe-inspired tags featuring the Spellbinders Spectacular Christmas I Want It All Bundle. Using the Essential Arches Dies, Snowfall Shimmer Plate, festive die cuts, and sparkling embellishments, these tags are the perfect way…
Christmas in July Paper Crafting: Elegant Christmas Cards with Decorative Frames
The replay is now available for the latest installment of my Christmas in July Paper Crafting series! In this video, I’m sharing how decorative frames can become the star of your handmade holiday cards. By combining layered frames with festive florals, greenery, and elegant embellishments, these designs come together beautifully for timeless Christmas cards you’ll love to…
Elegant Hummingbird Garden Card Inspired by a Beautiful Blue Color Palette
Creative inspiration can come from anywhere, and for today’s card it came from a beautiful floral and bird tapestry I discovered while shopping at Target. The soft shades of blue paired with a natural background immediately caught my eye and inspired this elegant design. Using the Hummingbird Garden 3D Embossing Folder and coordinating stencils as…