Welcome to the April 2025 Edition of Making the Cut! Making the Cut is my monthly series for Simon Says Stamp where we focus on all things die cutting. This month learn how to make a bigger impact with repetitive elements in your design, visuals, and storytelling! Repetitive elements are a powerful tool to create…
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Create An Elegant Easter Egg Nest Handmade Card (Making the Cut March 2025)
Learn how to create a stunning and elegant Easter egg nest handmade card for your loved ones this Easter season featuring lots of gorgeous Simon Says Stamp dies! In this tutorial, I’ll show you a step-by-step guide on how to craft a beautiful and unique Easter card that will surely impress your friends and family….
Die Cutting MADE EASY with Unique Floral Tips! (Simon Says Stamp February 2025 Making the Cut)
Learn how to create beautiful and intricate floral card designs with Simon Says Stamp die cuts, stencils, stamps, and inks! With these easy-to-follow tips and tricks, you’ll be able to create stunning die-cut flowers and designs that will elevate your craft projects. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter, this video is packed with…
Make a Trio of Gift Boxes + Unboxing [Tips + Tricks!] of the Intri-Cut from Gina K Designs
Cute packaging for chocolates and gift cards is easy with the darling Sweethearts Box from Simon Says Stamp! Join me for the January 2025 edition of my monthly Making the Cut series where I share all the details on how I created this adorable gift boxes and die cut and embossed everything with the Gina…
Paper Ornaments with Pizzazz (Making the Cut)
Add a personal touch to your holiday decor with this easy and creative paper ornament idea! Learn how to add pizzazz to your paper ornaments with simple materials and techniques. From specialty paper to die-cuts, we’ll show you how to take your paper ornaments from plain to stunning. Get ready to impress your friends and…
Create Adorable Snowman Gift Tags (Simon Says Stamp November 2024 Making the Cut)
Happy Monday, friends! Welcome to the November 2024 Edition of Making the Cut. Making the Cut is my monthly series at Simon Says Stamp where we talk about all things die cutting. This month I’m sharing how to create some elegant frosty gift tags/ornaments with some of my favorite SSS Festive Fun new dies paired…
Try This! Mix & Match Die Cutting for Spooky Cute Pumpkin Witch
My all time favorite way to create is to mix and match products from several companies to come up with one-of-a-kind designs. In this month’s Making the Cut video for Simon Says Stamp we are not only taking SSS branded products and mixing and matching to make something entirely new but we are pairing these…
Elegant Monochromatic Cards (Simon Says Stamp July 2024 Making the Cut)
Welcome to the July episode of “Making the Cut” – my monthly series at Simon Says Stamp! This month we are creating a trio of elegant monochromatic handmade cards that will surely impress your loved ones. Follow along as we guide you through the process step by step, from choosing the perfect color scheme to…
Explosion of Bright Floral Die Cuts (June 2024 Simon Says Stamp Making the Cut)
Welcome to the June episode of “Making the Cut” – my monthly series at Simon Says Stamp! This month we are creating a bright explosion of die cuts with this stunning floral arrangement featuring lots of Simon Says Stamp leaves and flower dies! Affiliate links are used throughout this post at no additional cost to…
Stencils + Coordinating Dies (Simon Says Stamp May 2024 Making the Cut)
Welcome to the May episode of “Making the Cut” – my monthly series at Simon Says Stamp! This month we are talking about creating bold, happy floral cards with stencils and coordinating dies! In the video I share tips and tricks on creating the matching stenciled backgrounds, how to add a fun plaid texture to…