Just Breathe into Fall

08/25/2025

Card #5 in my series takes a peaceful turn with this fall-inspired design using the Fall and Halloween Dies from Simon Says Stamp that coordinate with Tim Holtz stamps. 🍁 I used watercolor markers directly on the leaf stamps, misted them with water, and pressed them onto watercolor paper for a loose, organic effect. The “Just Breathe” sentiment from a past release pulls it all together with quiet, autumn calm. 🍂✨

It’s OK to Float Awhile

08/06/2025

Need a reminder to pause and breathe? This vibrant handmade card features the August Stamp and Die of the Month Club from Spellbinders. I created the background using my favorite Altenew Watercolor Brush Markers for a bold, expressive splash of color 🌈. That message-in-a-bottle scene? It’s the perfect little escape. 💙

Soft Florals & Sweet Wishes

07/09/2025

Soft florals and sweet vibes 🌸💙 This card features the Happy Day stamp set from Simon Says Stamp’s Friend Like Yourelease, brought to life with a no-line watercolor technique using my Zig markers. The large blue bloom steals the show, balanced by pops of pink and delicate greenery. A clean layout, subtle embellishments, and a simple sentiment wrap it all up in feel-good style. 💧✨

A Dash of Magic & a Hint of Sparkle

07/06/2025

Sending a little sparkle and a dash of magic ❄️✨ This wintery card features products from Spellbinders’ Stamp and Die of the Month and is full of soft color, layered textures, and snowy charm. From the watercolor banner and vellum holly to the stitched circle and whimsical sentiment, it’s clean, modern, and just the right amount of frosty. 💌

Just Because…and Just Beautiful

04/29/2025

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

Heartfelt Blooms – No Line Watercoloring

04/05/2025

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!” 💗

Salvaged Heart

03/06/2025

🎨✨ Fun artistic technique! ✨🎨
I tried something new with this card design using the @teamspellbinders Stamp & Die of the Month and Embossing Folder of the Month—and I love the results! 💛

For the colorful background, I scribbled Tim Holtz Watercolor Pencils directly onto the embossing folder, spritzed some watercolor paper with water, and ran it through my die-cutting machine. The result? A artistically blended, textured design with an organic watercolor effect! 🎨🌸

I kept the rest of the card simple to let the background shine—just a dimensional heart, a little twine, and a crisp sentiment to finish it off. Sometimes, trying a new technique leads to the best surprises!
Have you ever used watercolor pencils with embossing folders? Let me know in the comments! ⬇️💬

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