For the February 2026 edition of Making the Cut, my monthly die-cutting series for Simon Says Stamp, I’m sharing a fun home décor idea perfect for Valentine’s Day and easy to enjoy all year long. This Words of Love Heart Pocket Decor features a die-cut heart pocket filled with beautiful paper florals and showcases many…
Easter Chick Cards with Faux Watercolor Backgrounds | Pretty Pink Posh February 2026 Release
Today I’m sharing two Easter chick–themed cards created with products from the Pretty Pink Posh February 2026 release as part of the video hop. Both cards feature faux watercolor backgrounds layered with die cutting, stenciling, ink blending, and soft pastel spring colors for a light and cheerful Easter feel. Affiliate links are used throughout this post…
In Full Bloom Card with February 2026 My Monthly Hero
The February 2026 My Monthly Hero Kit: In Full Bloom features spring-inspired kit is full of soft florals and cheerful details, perfect for Easter and heartfelt spring cards. This card showcases elements from my My Monthly Hero Kit, with a spring floral bouquet taking center stage. Coordinating stamps and dies and a softly foiled background…
Collage Style Card Making Live | Inking, Stamping & Tim Holtz–Inspired Layers
Join me for my weekly Friday card-making live as we create a field notes–inspired collage style card using inking, stamping, die cutting, and layered techniques. I’ll share my favorite tips for building texture and creating collage-style cards in the Nichol way, perfect for sending or displaying. Affiliate links are used throughout this post at no…
VISION BOARD-INSPIRED COLLAGE CARDS
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…
Postage Stamp Valentine Card | Simon Says Stamp × Tim Holtz Correspondence Dies
For my card today, I decided to focus on a postage stamp–themed design, showcasing the new Tim Holtz Correspondence coordinating dies and stamp set. I also pulled in the previously released Love Notes stamps and dies to create this soft and dreamy Valentine’s-themed postage card. Using some of my favorite soft pinks and Candied Apple…
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….