all handmade cards
Soft Florals & Sweet Wishes
Soft florals and sweet vibes 🌸💙 This card features the Happy Day stamp set from Simon Says Stamp’s Friend Like Yourelease, brought to life with a no-line watercolor technique using my Zig markers. The large blue bloom steals the show, balanced by pops of pink and delicate greenery. A clean layout, subtle embellishments, and a simple sentiment wrap it all up in feel-good style. 💧✨
Up, Up, and Hello!
Up, up, and hello! ☁️🌈 This cheerful card features products from Simon Says Stamp’s Friend Like You release—and it’s all about bold color and soft texture. I colored the hot air balloons with Copic markers for a vibrant, rainbow look, then set them against a dreamy embossed cloud background. A few black splatters and sparkly embellishments add just the right amount of whimsy. Simple, bright, and full of lift! 🎈✨
A Dash of Magic & a Hint of Sparkle
Sending a little sparkle and a dash of magic ❄️✨ This wintery card features products from Spellbinders’ Stamp and Die of the Month and is full of soft color, layered textures, and snowy charm. From the watercolor banner and vellum holly to the stitched circle and whimsical sentiment, it’s clean, modern, and just the right amount of frosty. 💌
You Light Up My Life
This card is bringing the fireworks! 🎆 Featuring products from Simon Says Stamp’s Friend Like You release, it’s all about color, cuteness, and a whole lot of heart. Two sweet critters take in the show under a bright sky filled with stamped fireworks (with a little sparkle added, of course ✨). The circular window adds depth, while a forest tree line keeps things grounded. A sweet sentiment ties it all together: You light up my life! 💚
Celebrating Under the Stars
Cue the sparklers! 🎇 This celebration card features the cutest crew from Simon Says Stamp’s Friend Like You release—ready to light up the night under a galaxy sky. With a dreamy aurora background, an arched frame, and sparklers in hand, these forest friends are here to say CONGRATULATIONS! 🐰🐻🐱 A few trees and a bold sentiment pull it all together for a sweet, starry scene. 🌌✨
A Rainbow Ride to Birthday Magic
This birthday card is pure magic! 🦄🌈 Featuring the Pocket Ponies set from Simon Says Stamp’s Friend Like Yourelease, it stars a flying pegasus soaring over a rainbow with glittery wings and a whole lot of personality. I used glitter gel pens to add shimmer to the rainbow and mane for that extra sparkle ✨. A soft sky background, fluffy clouds, and a bold sentiment pull it all together for a birthday wish that really shines! 🎉
When Life Gets Messy… Hang In There
This one’s for those days… 🐦💩 Featuring products from the new Friend Like You release by @simonsaysstamp (plus a favorite sentiment from an older release), this card mixes humor and heart. The googly-eyed birds bring the funny—especially the one hanging on for dear life—and the soft ink-blended background keeps things calm. A little snark, a little sparkle, and a whole lot of personality. 💬✨ Hang in there!
Chasing Summer Skies
This card is all about those golden summer sunsets! ☀️ Featuring products from Simon Says Stamp’s Friend Like You release, I created a layered mountain scene with soft stenciled shapes and warm ink-blended skies. Puffy white clouds, a bold sun, and a little twine bow bring out the cozy summer vibes, while the sentiment wraps it all up: Enjoy the warm days of summer. 🌄✨
A Pop of Parrot Personality
This bold and playful card features products from Spellbinders’ Cheerful Chirps collection — and it’s all about that tropical flair! 🦜 I used layered die cuts to build this colorful parrot, blending vibrant greens, blues, and limes for a punchy, dimensional look. The rich navy background adds contrast and texture with a bamboo-inspired embossing pattern that grounds the scene without overpowering it. A few leafy accents and a simple “hello” sentiment complete the look. It’s the perfect anytime card with just the right mix of color, character, and handmade charm!
Hello Sunshine 🍋 – Two Takes on La Dolce Vita
These two cards were created with Spellbinders’ La Dolce Vita collection and inspired by all things sunshine and citrus! 🍋 Each design features layered lemons and delicate blossoms, paired with a beautiful embossed background for a Mediterranean tile feel. I played with two different looks: one bold and dramatic with a navy base, and one light and fresh with a white-on-white palette. The “Hello Sunshine” sentiment ties them together perfectly. Whether you love contrast or a soft glow, these dies make it easy to add a burst of brightness to your cardmaking!