die cut cards
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!
Rainbows & Cheerful Wings
This playful card features products from the Cheerful Chirps collection by Spellbinders — and it’s full of color and personality! 🐦🌈 I used my Copic markers to blend rainbow gradients across the birds’ bodies, giving them each a unique, vibrant look. They’re perched on simple branches with sweet white flowers, all set against a clean white background that lets the colors shine. A popped-up panel and a few sparkly embellishments add just the right touch of dimension and shimmer. This card is sunshine, color, and a whole lot of happy all in one!
Hap-bee Birthday!
This handmade birthday card, created with products from Simon Says Stamp’s Moments In Time release, is full of cheerful energy and playful details! 🐝💛 The star is a tag featuring a birthday bee, balloons, and a cupcake — all colored in bright, happy shades. On the right side, I created a patterned panel using the new Swiss Dots stamp set. I stamped it multiple times in different colors, slightly offset each time, to create a colorful, confetti-style design. Finished with shimmery gems and a punny sentiment, this card is perfect for a joyful celebration!
Set Sail with the Spellbinders June Clubs!
Set sail with the Spellbinders June 2025 Clubs! ⛵ I created two nautical-inspired cards using the Embossing Folder and the Stamp & Die of the Month—one is a fun rocker card (that doubles as a gift tag!) and the other features a bold porthole design. Both cards are packed with texture, waves, and charming nautical details like anchors, swords, and layered sentiments. Whether you’re crafting for summer or just love a good seaside theme, these club kits are sure to inspire! ⚓🌊
Relax & Reconnect – Inlaid Die Cuts + a Soft Glow
This clean and calming card was created using products from Simon Says Stamp’s Moments In Time release — and it features a layered look with a fun twist! 🌿 I started by stenciling and die cutting the snake plant, then set it aside while I ink-blended soft pink and purple hues onto the negative space left behind. To finish it off, I reinserted the plant using foam adhesive for dimensional pop and topped the design with a bold “Relax” sentiment and some black ink splatter for contrast. The result is modern, minimal, and quietly powerful — perfect for sending a moment of calm to someone special.
Ferns & Gratitude
This clean and elegant thank you card was made using products from the Moments In Time release by Simon Says Stamp. I featured layered fern fronds with soft, natural color blending and placed them over a gently inked rectangle to ground the design. A few subtle embellishments add just enough texture, while the “thank you” sentiment keeps things simple and heartfelt. The result is a modern, minimal card that feels thoughtful and refined — perfect for showing appreciation in a stylish way.
This Bee is Ready to Party 🐝🌼 + Blog Hop Day 1!
This bright and cheerful bee-day card was created using products from Simon Says Stamp’s Moments In Time release — and it’s full of sunshine and smiles! 🐝💛 The star of the show is the dimensional tattered daisy, paired with a party-ready bee and a fun embossed sentiment on a diagonal yellow strip. The colors are warm and happy, and a few translucent embellishments add just the right amount of sparkle. Whether it’s for a birthday or a just-because moment, this handmade card brings the buzz in the best way!
Dimensional Cosmos + a Clever Foil Twist
This card features the stunning cosmos from Susan Tierney-Cockburn’s Summer Solstice Garden Collection at Spellbinders — and wow, do they bring the drama! These dimensional blooms are shaped and shaded for a lifelike effect that truly pops off the card. Because of all that lovely height, this card isn’t mailbox-friendly — it’s best hand-delivered or sent in a box 💌. And check out the sentiment! I created it using leftover foil from a prior BetterPress plate foiling — the negative foil became a second, high-contrast version with white text on a black background. A sweet “thinking of you” moment with texture, color, and a clever twist!
Say Cheese
This oval-shaped birthday card is full of retro charm 📼 and vibrant colors 🌈 — all thanks to the Take Note Collection from @teamspellbinders! I used the 🎞 Reel Color Die to create a vintage viewfinder look, complete with a colorful mix of squares and a tiny camera 📸 front and center. That camera steals the spotlight with its bold red lens 🔴 and layered details. The sentiment 🥳 ties it all together, making this the perfect card to send snapshot-worthy celebration vibes. With its unique shape and cheerful palette, this one’s definitely a keeper! 💌