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Spellbinders | October (Christmas) Clubs Kits – My Favorites

October 1, 2022
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Cards, Die Cut Cards
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9 Comments

Hello friends! I’m back with another post featuring Spellbinders October Club Kits (note Spellbinders Clubs are now available in the UK!). October typically means Christmas when it comes to kits from Spellbinders and Christmas being my favorite holiday I couldn’t wait to share my favorites from this month. Spellbinders Clubs are easy and fun because…

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Partial 3D Embossing Tip & NEW Spellbinders 3D Embossing Folders

June 19, 2022
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Cards, Die Cut Cards, Embossing Folder Cards, Video Tutorials
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6 Comments

Hello crafters. Today I’m sharing a partial 3D embossing technique that allows you to create beautiful embossed card backgrounds and leave a portion of the background flat to accommodate a…

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Emboss Not Just the Front, but also the Card Back. Video

March 14, 2022
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Cards, Embossing Folder Cards, Video Tutorials
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16 Comments

Hello, crafters. Have you ever made embossed card bases? Embossed not only the front but also the back of your cards? I’ve tried this recently using one of Simon’s 3D…

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Simon Says Stamp | Exotic Vines in Black

January 31, 2022
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Cards, Embossing Folder Cards
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11 Comments

After I shared my quick tip video featuring Simon’s Exotic Vines 3D embossing folder I couldn’t put the folder down. I wanted to emboss every color of cardstock I could…

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Spellbinders | Alphabet Dies Custom Valentine’s Day Card

January 30, 2022
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Cards, Die Cut Cards
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2 Comments

Recently I shared several custom sentiment Birthday cards HERE. I mentioned I was worried I wouldn’t be able to adhere the die-cut letters straight onto the card, so I added…

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Quick Tip – Water Before You Emboss! Video

January 19, 2022
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Cards, Embossing Folder Cards, Video Tutorials
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15 Comments

I have a quick dry embossing tip for you today. Simon Says Stamp has these amazing 3D embossing folders that give very deep detailed embossed results. When you see it…

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Simon Says Stamp | Delicate Pine Branches Embossed Christmas Card

November 18, 2021
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Cards
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4 Comments

I’m back with another card created with Simon Says Stamp’s new 3D Embossing Folders. I love how deep of an embossed impression I can get using these. I went with…

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Simon Says Stamp | Sprinkle Snowglobe Embossed Card

November 15, 2021
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Cards, Stamped Cards
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10 Comments

Hello, friends. Today I have a fun Christmas card created with the Simon Says Stamp Sprinkle Snowglobe embossing folder. I love this design – it embosses a large & tall…

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Simon Says Stamp | Handmade Holidays Release – Good Cheer Card. Blog Hop + Free Gift

November 11, 2021
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Cards
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107 Comments

Hello, friends! I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their Handmade Holidays Release blog hop. Once again this release is filled with amazing products and designs. My favorite? The…

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Simon Says Stamp | 3D Embossed Greeting Cards. Blog Hop + Giveaway

June 4, 2021
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Cards, Embossing Folder Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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103 Comments

Hello, friends! Today I am excited to join Simon Says Stamp for their Rainbows release blog hop. I have 3 cards to share featuring the new 3D embossing folders and…

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Simon Says Stamp | Deep Embossed Clean & Simple Cards + New Release

June 2, 2021
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Cards, Embossing Folder Cards
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9 Comments

Hello, friends! There’s a new release happening over at Simon Says Stamp – Rainbows. And oh boy, it is a fun one! There are so many great products to play…

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Simon Says Stamp | Easter Blessings A2 Greeting Card

March 29, 2021
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Cards, Stamped Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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2 Comments

I have one last Easter card to share this season – I had so much fun playing with my older stamp sets from Simon Says Stamp and making these cards.…

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Simon Says Stamp | More Easter Cards – Easter Bunny

March 22, 2021
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Cards, Stamped Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials
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1 Comment

Hello, friends. Lately, I’ve been in the mood for Easter. I started to look for fresh Easter decor online, pulled out a few Easter home decor pieces we already own,…

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Spellbinders | Foiled Greeting Cards with Expressions of Love Collection. Video

November 9, 2020
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Cards, Die Cut Cards, Hot Foiled Cards, Step By Step Cardmaking Tutorials, Video Tutorials
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1 Comment

Hello, crafters! I have 3 foiled greeting cards to share along with some hot foiling tips featuring the brand new Expressions of Love collection from Spellbinders. I’ve sort of gotten…

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