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…
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Magical Birthday Scene Card with Olo Marker Coloring (Friday YouTube Live Replay)
Happy Friday! Today was a whirlwind as I went live on my YouTube Channel, conjuring up a whimsical birthday card scene by blending goodies from different crafty worlds! Picture this: a sweet Simon Says Stamp dragon, jazzed up with Olo Markers, and a backdrop brought to life with a Mama Elephant die and MFT Stamps…
Celestial Wishes Birthday Cards (Simon Says Stamp May 2024 Card Kit)
Have you seen the incredible May 2024 Card Kit from Simon Says Stamp? I was inspired to create these four celestial birthday wishes card using mostly components of the kit. In the video tutorial I share ideas on how to use the emboss and cut folder, layering elements and adding those perfect finishing touches that…
Mixed Media Canvas with Simon Says Stamp
Every once in awhile I love to do something a little different with my paper crafting supplies. This stunning mixed media canvas is a result of one of those creative projects! I dedicated a weekend day to experimenting with paints, inks, stamps, stencils, dies, and embellishments, resulting in this delightful 8″ x 10″ canvas. In…
Daisy Frame Card (Simon Says Stamp Celebrate Blog Hop Day 1)
Happy Friday, cardmakers! We’re kicking off the Simon Says Stamp Celebrate Release Blog Hop with a bang! Today, I’m unveiling a stunning card featuring fresh stamps, dies, stencils, sequins, and gems from the April 2024 Celebrate Release. The Daisy Oval Frame steals the spotlight, adding oomph to any message. Against a backdrop of deep navy,…
STAMPED DIE CUT BACKGROUND + BONUS CARD (SIMON SAYS STAMP APRIL 2024 MAKING THE CUT)
Welcome to the April episode of “Making the Cut” – my monthly series at Simon Says Stamp! This month we are talking about creating amazing die cut cards with Tim Holtz stamped images, no “cussy cutting” required! If you love Tim’s stamped images, Simon Says Stamp is now offering coordinating dies for some of his…
Grungy Layered Background (Friday YouTube Live)
Happy Friday! I went live this afternoon and shared a couple of grungy elegant birthday cards featuring lots of amazing products from Simon Says Stamp! We started by stenciling the background with Distress Oxides Inks, adding text stamping over the top, and then coming back to the stencil and adding some grungy Grit Paste. A…
Stamp Layering Colored Pencils Card (Papertrey Ink March 2024 Release)
Inspired by one of my all-time favorite quilts (that I have made FOUR times), I used the awesome pencils from the Just Notes Stamps and Dies and repeatedly stamped the pencils with lots and lots of amazing Pawsitively Saturated inks from Simon Says Stamp for this rainbow heart of pencils! In addition to the stamps and…
Neon Lunar Paste + Layering Stencils Cards (Friday YouTube Live)
Introducing the New Neon Lunar Pastes by Ranger and Simon Hurley! The vibrant colors are ideal for crafting bold and cheerful cards. They shine brilliantly on black cardstock, as showcased in the cards I’m sharing today. With simple sentiment strips and a touch of gems, these stencil layering cards truly stand out. Affiliate links are…
Floral Postage Stamp Card (Simon Says Stamp April 2024 Card Kit)
Have you tried coloring with alcohol ink markers over patterned paper? Today I’m back with this beautiful floral card featuring the Simon Says Stamp April 2024 Card Kit, Wild & Free Flowers! I stamped one of the gorgeous floral designs from the Wild & Free Stamp Set over the light lavender patterned paper and colored…