Acrylic Markers are my latest crush and though I could have colored the whole card with them, I had my eye on my new purple ink cubes from Simon Says Stamp's Always There Release. Coloring embossed designs has become as familiar as stamping and coloring these days and there are so many ways to do it, but today I have a matching stencil for the Blooming Beauties Embossing Folder to help me make a floral faith card.

Okay, this card, even with its somber tone is kid of a happy accident. It's actually the first of two cards that I made with the Wild and Free Stamp Set from Simon Says Stamp's Always There Release. I totally forgot it had a coordinating stencil set, so I colored it with alcohol-based markers using these sweet colors to make a floral sympathy card. I'll share the ink-pad colors you should use to make this with the stencil though, because that is soooo much easier!

I wish we only need cards for the happiest moments, but showing we card may be most needed during the tough times. Today uses the With Sympathy Stamp Set from Simon Says Stamp's Always There Release offer comfort to the people you care about when they are coping with life's lows.

I wish we only need cards for the happiest moments, but showing we card may be most needed during the tough times. Today uses the With Sympathy Stamp Set from Simon Says Stamp's Always There Release offer comfort to the people you care about when they are coping with life's lows.

Hello Lovelies! Some sisters are born and some are forged through friendship, I'm lucky to have both and I wanted to make a simple, fun card thinking of them. Today we'll use the Best Sister Stamp and Die Set paired with the Drawn Hearts Cover Plate from Simon Says Stamp's Always There Release to make the simplest interactive Wobble Card.

I always have time for a rainbow card, and if I get to add butterflies, even better! We got two sizes of the Dewpierce Butterflies in the Always There release from Simon Says Stamp. I used both on this card and added the Sparkler Scallop Frames to echo and emphasize the piercing details on this all die-cutting card.

If you have visited me here before, you may know a few things, I love flowers, don't always like coloring with markers and never pass up a chance to use stencils! The new Always There Release from Simon Says Stamp lets me indulge me faves with the coordinating Wild & Free Stamp and Stencils, so I can color with minimum effort.

It was a delightful surprise when I heard Tim Holtz and Ranger Ink decided to re-introduce some Distress Paint colors this Spring! I let my paints linger longer than they should and it was great to refresh a few favorite colors now available again. I have a bad habit of staying in my Ink comfort zone, so I wanted to build some more confidence with basic painting techniques like Smooshing and Brayering. I made a quick video to show you how, but I'll cover all the details

The May 2026 Card Kit from Simon Says Stamp is packed so many crafting goodies including beautiful ephemera, rub-ons and a whimsical stamp and stencil set. My first card with the kit focuses on collaging this gorgeous emphemera into a thoughtful card with a vintage feel.

It's been a while since I had a chance to create with Gina K's crafting goodies, but I was all smiles when I opened up the mail to see the Beach Frame stamps and Dies. I'm getting to know the Gina K inks so I couldn't resist a little multicolored stamping with them for this simple Beach Frame Photo Folio project! Let's get started with some tips for multicolored stamping.

I really wanted to share this framed decor country project because I believe ink-blending and color selection can be a crafting super-power and help you elevate your cards and projects from ok to delightful.

I have several co-workers welcoming little ones into their lives this year and that's why I totally had "baby on the brain" when making for the Tim Holtz and Sizzix's March 2026 Vault release. Bunnies are perfect for Spring and even better for Nursery Decor, so I decided to pair the Rosettes with the the Hippity Hoppity Die Set for this sweet sign. The Scallop Trims at the base allow it to stand upright, but of course it can be hung on a wall.

I think I need at least one duckling now as a pet. I caught myself about to overthink this card and refocused on a simple and adorable design with the Cute Duckling Die Set from the In My Heart Release. I then added gorgeous floral print in as a backdrop to my duckling parade to finish the card.

I always have a sense of wonder about how you blending brushes and beautiful inks can help you recreate natural scenes in your card-making. Today we'll use the Fresh Crocus Duo from the In My Heart Release with a focus on realistic ink blending to make the sweetest card for Mom.

I don't think I'm doing this justice by just focusing on the beautifu, bold, stenciling, the Friendly Blossoms set from the In My Heart Release! also let's you die-cut and deboss the design on these striking florals. CZ Designs Missing You Die Set keep the card clean, fresh, and contemporary for me.

I'm revisiting one of my favorite techniques for a dreamy effect with the Flourish Butterfly Trio and some other goodies from the Simon Says Stamp In My Heart Release! I picked an everyday sentiment from CZ Designs Thanks Mom Stamp Set for the sentiment, but this card could be perfect for a variety of occasions.