Sending Warmth, One Bloom at a Time
This cozy card features the Mandala Blooms stamp set from the You Are My Favorite release by @SimonSaysStamp ☕ I used it two ways—Copic-colored on a die-cut mug, and tone-on-tone in the background for a rich, layered look. Warm colors, sweet details, and a little twine tie it all together! #SSSYouAreMyFavorite
Just Because…and Just Beautiful
This vibrant “just because” card features products from the You Are My Favorite release by @SimonSaysStamp 🎨 I watercolored the embossed florals with liquid watercolors and added a whole lot of splatter—white and black—for an artsy, expressive finish. Bold, bright, and perfect for sending a little sunshine! #SSSYouAreMyFavorite
Heartfelt Blooms – No Line Watercoloring
Bold blooms, soft vibes 🌸 This thank you card features no-line watercolor lilies from Simon Hurley’s Heartfelt Blooms Collection for Spellbinders. With textured layers, a scalloped tag, and sweet little details like twine + clear drops, it’s a fresh way to say “thanks!” 💗
Playful Rainy Day Cards
These rainy-day cards feature the Simon Says Stamp “Rain or Shine” release, and I had so much fun bringing them to life with Copic coloring! The bears and frogs add the perfect touch of charm, paired with fun rain-themed details. One card features masked stamping with a stenciled rain background, while the other keeps it simple with clear raindrop embellishments for added texture. Both designs capture the playful side of spring showers! Check out the full blog post for all the details! ☔🐸✨
A Whale-y Fun Birthday!
These fun ocean-themed birthday cards feature products from the Simon Says Stamp “Rain or Shine” release! I colored the whales, fish, and sea plants with Copic markers, bringing them to life with bright, playful details. The backgrounds were ink-blended to create dreamy underwater scenes—one with a soft Argyle stenciled design and the other with a deep-sea gradient and coral details. A few finishing touches like scalloped waves, splatters, and gems add the perfect ocean vibes! Check out the full blog post for all the details! 🐳✨
Cheering For You
This fun and uplifting card features products from the @SimonSaysStamp “Favorite Things” release! 🏆🐾 I used masking to perfectly align the cat, dog, and trophy into one seamless scene. A soft ink-blended background creates a dreamy sky effect, while a layered vellum cloud border adds dimension. To bring energy to the design, I used a black glaze pen for motion accents, making the critters look like they’re bouncing with excitement! A few embellishments complete the card with a touch of sparkle. Want to see all the details? Check out the full blog post! ✨
Chirp! You Crack Me Up!
This playful spring card features products from the Simon Says Stamp “Favorite Things” release! 🐣 I used Copic markers to color the adorable chick, adding shading for extra fluff and dimension. The semi-circle die helped create a clean window opening, giving the chick a fun little space to peek through! Behind the window, I added a soft blue ink-blended background with embossed hearts for texture. The speech bubble and sentiment tie everything together for a lighthearted, cheerful design. Want to see more details? Check out the full blog post! ✨
A Round of Appaws
This fun encouragement card features products from the @SimonSaysStamp “Favorite Things” release! 🏆🐾 I used masking to perfectly align the cat, dog, and trophy, creating a seamless scene. A warm ink-blended background adds a celebratory glow, while black glaze pen accents bring movement and energy to the design. The sentiment “You deserve a round of appaws” ties it all together for a playful way to cheer someone on! Check out the full blog post for more details on how this card came together. 🎉
Salvaged Heart
🎨✨ Fun artistic technique! ✨🎨
I tried something new with this card design using the @teamspellbinders Stamp & Die of the Month and Embossing Folder of the Month—and I love the results! 💛
For the colorful background, I scribbled Tim Holtz Watercolor Pencils directly onto the embossing folder, spritzed some watercolor paper with water, and ran it through my die-cutting machine. The result? A artistically blended, textured design with an organic watercolor effect! 🎨🌸
I kept the rest of the card simple to let the background shine—just a dimensional heart, a little twine, and a crisp sentiment to finish it off. Sometimes, trying a new technique leads to the best surprises!
Have you ever used watercolor pencils with embossing folders? Let me know in the comments! ⬇️💬
Easter Greetings
This bright and cheerful Easter card features products from the @SimonSaysStamp “Favorite Things” release! 🐣 I used Copic markers to color the adorable chick, Easter eggs, and flowers, adding depth and vibrancy to the design. To create dimension, I used the Basic Shapes – Circles die set for the opening, making a fun backdrop for the eggs. A soft ink-blended background adds a subtle sky effect, while embellishments and white gel accents give the card a little sparkle. The “Easter Greetings!” sentiment ties it all together for a sweet seasonal touch. Check out the full blog post for all the details! 🌸✨