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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! 🪁
Blue Blooms & Birthday Wishes
This clean and elegant birthday card features the Field Notes Collection from @teamspellbinders 🌿 I layered soft blue die-cut florals over a subtly embossed background and finished it off with a die-cut twine bow (also from this collection) and a heartfelt sentiment. Peaceful, pretty, and perfect for celebrating someone special 💙
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! 💙
A Little Edge… A Little Softness
Bold blooms with a moody twist! 🌼 This card features the Yana’s Daisies Collection by Yana Smakula for @teamspellbinders, with dramatic ink blending in Picked Raspberry, Mustard Seed, and Black Soot. I paper-pieced the flowers in a black outline for extra depth and layered it all over a soft ink-blended background with splatter details. Finished with black twine and a simple sentiment, it’s bold, modern, and full of heart. 💜🖤
Soft Blooms with a Foiled Finish
Crisp foiling meets soft ink blending in this soft floral card featuring products from the Yana’s Daisies Collection by Yana Smakula for Spellbinders 🌼 I foiled the daisies in white, blended shades of purple over the top, then added a chic black and white foiled sentiment—plus a bonus version using leftover foil! Clean layout, high impact, and a few sparkly gems to finish it off 💜
Sending Cheer
This 4.25″ x 4.25″ mini card is bursting with spring cheer, thanks to the April 2025 Spellbinders Clear Stamp & Die of the Month and Embossing Folder of the Month! Layered pink and coral florals, a sweet little envelope, and a sentiment full of crafty love make this the perfect card to tuck into a gift bag or attach to a present. The embossed background adds subtle texture, and the compact size makes it extra charming. A small card with big happy vibes!
Hello, Baby
This adorable handmade card features new products from the Little Smiles Collection by Spellbinders! A charming stork delivers a bundled-up baby across a starry embossed sky, with soft layered clouds and a sweet “Hello, baby!” sentiment. Finished with a simple twine bow, this 3D scene is perfect for welcoming a little one, adding to a baby gift, or saving as a keepsake. The dies and embossing folder make it easy to create something truly heartwarming!
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!
Heartfelt Blooms – No Line Watercoloring
Bold blooms, soft vibes 🌸 This thank you card features no-line watercolor lilies from Simon Hurley’s Heartfelt Blooms Collection for Spellbinders. With textured layers, a scalloped tag, and sweet little details like twine + clear drops, it’s a fresh way to say “thanks!” 💗
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! ☔🐸✨