card making techniques
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.
Thank You with a Twist – Blackout Technique
This thank-you card features products from Simon Says Stamp’s Moments In Time release — and a bold twist on the Blackout technique! Instead of using traditional black for the background, I opted for a rich navy blue to let the colors shine while keeping things soft and deep. I used the Floral Bundles embossing folder and colored the raised flowers with bright pinks and greens, letting them pop against the moody base. The Giggle Thank You die adds playful charm, and a bit of white twine and pearls finish off the look. Bold, modern, and full of personality — perfect for sending some standout gratitude! 💙
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!
Relax, You’ve Earned It 🌿
This handmade card was created using products from Simon Says Stamp’s Moments In Time release, and it’s all about calm vibes and creative texture 🌿. I featured a bold snake plant and used multiple types of embossing paste to add rich dimension to the leaves. Each layer was carefully applied and allowed to dry completely before adding the next — a slow process, but one that was totally worth it for the depth and tactile finish. A soft dotted, double-stamped background and a bold “Relax” sentiment tie everything together in a clean, grounded design that feels just as peaceful as it looks.
A Sweet & Sunny Card with Buzz-Worthy Charm
This handmade birthday card was created using products from Simon Says Stamp’s Moments In Time release — and it’s full of bright color and playful charm! 🐝💛 I paired a party-ready bee with a sweet, layered cake, both colored in sunny shades to match the softly ink-blended background. A circle of shimmer vellum helps those images stand out without losing the warmth of the color underneath. With a cheeky “Happy Birthday, Honey” sentiment and a few sparkly gems, this card is perfect for sending smiles to someone sweet!