good vibes
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. 🌄✨
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!
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!
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! 💙
Snail Mail Hugs
This sweet and cheerful card features the April 2025 Spellbinders Clear Stamp & Die of the Month along with the Embossing Folder of the Month—perfect for sending some snail mail hugs! A layered bird holding a mini envelope steals the show, set against a textured embossed background and a vibrant pink banner stamped with tiny envelopes. The sentiment is nestled in greenery with a few sequins for sparkle. It’s a fun and fresh design to brighten anyone’s mailbox!
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! ☔🐸✨