love & friendship cards

Dear Friend Poppies
Hi everyone! There’s something timeless about a red poppy — bold, elegant, and full of meaning. For this card, I...

Bright Skies Ahead
📌 I created this 4.75” x 4.25” card using several charming elements from the Spellbinders Take Note Collection! I used the BetterPress Take Note Press Plate two ways: first, traditionally with ink for the notepaper look, and second, dry embossed into the background for a subtle bit of texture. I built a rainy day scene layered with clouds, raindrops, and a cheerful umbrella — complete with playful touches like a sunshine corner, push pin, and the sweetest sentiment: “Friends make every view brighter.” A bright little reminder that cloudy days don’t last when you’ve got good friends nearby!

A Sunshine-Soaked Card
This card features the gorgeous gladiolus from Lisa Horton’s Wildflowers Collection at Spellbinders, paired with soft golden tones and elegant layers. I used a BetterPress plate to add delicate script texture to the background, blending in warm ink for a soft, sun-kissed glow ☀️. The stitched oval panel gives the florals a clean focal point, while the sentiment — “You make every moment golden” — brings it all together beautifully. It’s the perfect way to brighten someone’s day with a little handmade sunshine!

A Sweet “Hi” with Fresh Florals
This cheerful “Hi” card features the May 2025 Embossing Folder of the Month from @teamspellbinders! I paired the subtle embossed texture with bright, die-cut florals for a fresh and layered look. Aqua embellishments and a soft teal background bring a cool, calming vibe—perfect for my teal-loving crafty friends! 💙🌸

The Boldest Crayon
This bright + cheerful card features the May 2025 Clear Stamp & Die of the Month and Embossing Folder of the Month from @teamspellbinders! I created a rainbow row of stamped and die-cut crayons with a softly blended background and subtle embossed texture. The bold sentiment and playful layout make it perfect for sending a little encouragement—because you are the boldest crayon in the box! 🖍️🌈

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

Hello There, Sunshine!
🐥💛 This cheerful shaker card features products from the You Are My Favorite release by @SimonSaysStamp 🐥 A sweet little duck peeks through a circle shaker window filled with sparkly yellow sequins and surrounded by soft floral accents. It’s bright, happy, and perfect for sending a friendly “Hello There”! #SSSYouAreMyFavorite

A Bold, Geometric Hello
🌟 This clean and graphic card features the You Are My Favorite release from @SimonSaysStamp, and I’m loving the bold look! 🖤 I used the new A2 Rectangles die set to create a geometric layout from layered rectangles and topped it off with a bold “Hello” and a few enamel dots. Simple shapes, big impact! #SSSYouAreMyFavorite

Keep Soaring
This clean and calming card is the second in my duo using the Sky’s the Limit collection by Simon Hurley for @teamspellbinders ☁️ A single colorful kite floats across soft stenciled clouds with a simple message: keep soaring. If you missed the first card in this set, be sure to check out the previous post for a bold, full-background take on this uplifting release! 🪁

The Sky’s the Limit
This colorful card features the Sky’s the Limit collection by Simon Hurley for @teamspellbinders—and it’s packed with good vibes! 🪁 I created a bold stenciled kite background, added layered clouds, and finished it off with a sweet sentiment that lifts the whole design. Bonus: I made a second card with this collection too—be sure to check back for the details on that card, too! 💙