Easy ways to add dimension to die cuts with shading, texture, and small finishing details so cards look more polished. Hi crafty friends! Before you assemble your next die cut card, try adding a little ink first. For this card, I used the Lovely Layers: Trick or Treat dies from Honey Bee Stamps to create…
Three fresh card ideas featuring bold florals, modern fall colors, and the new Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember® release. Hi crafty friends! Happy STAMPtember®! Today I’m sharing three cards featuring the new STAMPtember® 2026 release from Simon Says Stamp. I created a bold floral thank you card, a modern fall thank you card, and a clean…
Hi crafty friends! The new Simon Hurley Halloween Pets are perfect for cute Halloween cards with just the right amount of spooky. For these two designs, I used the same ink blending formula with completely different color combinations, creating a bright glow in the center that fades into deep black around the edges. The colorful…
How to use a coordinating die to create a negative mask for bold, controlled ink blending. Hi crafty friends! Before you die cut your next stamped image, try using the coordinating die to create a mask instead. For this card, I used the Summer Smiles stamps and dies from Honey Bee Stamps to create a…
This kit makes it so easy! Hi crafty friends! Christmas card season always sneaks up faster than we think, so this is your reminder to start now. For this card, I used the Wrapped in Blooms kit from Honey Bee Stamps, which includes so many coordinating pieces: a gatefold card base, belly band, layered floral…
How to use a split complementary color scheme to choose card colors that feel bold, balanced, and intentional. Hi crafty friends! Instead of guessing which colors will work together, I let the color wheel choose the palette for this card. I used the Painterly Perfection Craft Your Life Project Kit from Altenew and built the…
Learn five simple ways to make paper die cuts look more realistic by thinking about materials, texture, shadows, transparency, and shine. Hi crafty friends! Have you ever looked at your card and thought, “This still looks like paper”? For this project, I used the Lovely Layers: Picnic Table dies from Honey Bee Stamps to build…
Two cheerful card designs featuring bright florals, sweet critters, and easy ways to add texture, dimension, and sparkle. Hi crafty friends! Today I’m sharing two cards featuring the new Every Happiness release from Simon Says Stamp. I created one card with a bright floral frame and shaker-style sparkle, and another with the sweetest tea-themed critters…
I’m sharing how to get a loose alcohol ink look using markers, vellum, and blending solution. Hi crafty friends! You do not need bottled alcohol inks to get that soft, organic, inky look. For this card, I used the Summer Smiles from Honey Bee Stamps, alcohol markers, heavyweight vellum, and gold embossing powder to create…
I’m sharing how to turn one stenciling session into three finished cards with extra shading, repeated colors, and the right background paper. Hi crafty friends! Batch stenciling is such a great way to save time, but the real trick is making the finished cards feel intentional instead of repetitive. For this card trio, I used…
