layering dies
Peace & Love at Christmas
A festive holly sprig, a loopy red bow, and a bold, distressed sentiment strip make this Christmas card from the Simon Says Stamp Sugar and Spice release feel like an instant classic. I finished it with sparkling gems against a clean white background for an elegant, timeless look.
A Haunted Storybook Scene
This project was pure Halloween fun! A Storybook House die, a crackled Lava Lamp stencil background, and a quirky cast of characters from the Fright Bites stamp set – all from AALL & Create – turned into a little play on my desk—complete with a bat in a teacup opening the shutters.
Cozy Wishes for the Season
For this card, I used the October 2025 Embossing Folder of the Month and the Stamp and Die of the Month Club products from Spellbinders. The embossed background pairs beautifully with the bold red house and simple sentiment, creating a clean and cozy holiday card that’s perfect for sending warm wishes this season.
Grateful
This card for Simon Says Stamp’s STAMPtember® release celebrates the beauty of fall with Copic-colored leaves in rich, vibrant hues. The “Grateful” sentiment gets extra depth with marker shading, while a soft aqua background keeps the whole design fresh and bright. A few sparkling accents finish it off, making this the perfect card to send a little gratitude this season.
Spook-tacular Special Delivery & A Blog Party
This Halloween card for Simon Says Stamp’s STAMPtember® collection features a playful ghost delivering mail in style. Using the older Delightful Ghost die, I made him float out of a Copic-colored mailbox, complete with a tiny envelope for extra charm. Bats, a spider, and a few gems finish off the scene for a spooky yet whimsical design that’s sure to deliver smiles.
Flying Into a Sweet Christmas
Soaring through a winter sky, this gingerbread airplane from Spellbinders’ Candy Christmas by Stamperia brings holiday cheer in the sweetest way. Puffy clouds, snowy evergreens, and a festive banner complete the playful scene, making this card a fun twist on Christmas traditions. A little whimsy, a lot of charm—this one’s bound to make spirits bright!
Holiday Magic on Main Street
This handmade card captures a cozy winter story straight out of Yana’s City Holiday Collection from Spellbinders. A curious pup and a playful kitty steal the spotlight next to layered windows decked out with red curtains and holiday décor 🎄🐾. With textured snow, festive touches, and tons of dimension, this design feels like a little holiday tale on cardstock. ❄️❤️
Moonlight & Mischief
Moonlight, mischief, and a whole lot of cuteness! This Halloween card features that wide-eyed black cat from Spellbinders’ Simon Hurley Spooktacular Collection, set against a glowing moon inked in yellows with just a hint of green to tie in the cat’s festive hat. It’s playful, a little spooky, and totally ready to cast some crafty spells!
All Dressed Up and Ready to Howl!
All dressed up and ready to howl! 🐾🎃 I used the new Pupkin die set from Spellbinders to create this playful Halloween card featuring a pumpkin-costumed pup, glowing moon, and spooky silhouette. The ink-blended background sets the mood while tiny details like the pup’s layered costume and skull accessory bring the whole thing to life. Cute, a little creepy, and totally festive — this one’s got all the Halloween vibes! 💀🌕👻
Counting Down to the 25th in Style!
A bold and festive way to mark the 25th! This handmade holiday card features the Suzanne Hue Texture & Foliage collection from Spellbinders, with vibrant die-cut holly leaves and a bold green “25” front and center. ✨ A kraft background adds a rustic touch while shiny gold pearls and bright white berries bring in that classic Christmas sparkle. It’s a little bit modern, a little bit traditional, and a whole lot of merry! 🎄