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Alex Syberia Designs March Release & Giveaway
Hello Lovelies, welcome to the Alex Syberia Designs March Release & Giveaway ! As a recovering shoe addict, I couldn't be more pleased with the stylish shoe-themed crafty treats in this release. You'll love that not only get to die-cut , but emboss , Betterpress (deboss) and foil your way to some sophisticated cards. Join me today for a walkthrough of two of the five cards that I made with this release. We'll focus on several of the techniques I mentioned, but foiling is
Keisha Diann
2 days ago4 min read
Elevate Your Embossing By Coloring With Alcohol Markers for Sweet Easter Card
I'm maximizing my Bunny-based crafting this month with another selection from the bumper crop of embossing folders in the Beautiful Moments Release! Easter brings some of my favorite childhood memories to mind with pastel colors, exuberant hats, only surpassed by a yummy Easter Sunday dinner.
I thought about some of those glorious hats when choosing the colors for today's sweet Easter card. Here are for a three tips to save your sanity when coloring embossed cards
Keisha Diann
Feb 282 min read
It's Always A Good Time To Spring A Paper Hug On A Special Friend
Today, I'm sending a Springtime Hello to a bestie with the help of the Special Friend Stamp Set and some other goodies from the Beautiful Moments Release! I think one of the best times to send a card is when you have absolutely no reason to.
Keisha Diann
Feb 282 min read
Crafting With Whimsy For A Creative St. Patrick's Day Card
Sometimes I do the silliest things when making cards and that makes it even more fun. I added two things that have NOTHING to do with a St. Patrick's Day card to a St. Patrick's Day Card. The Bow and Basic Shapes Nested Egg Die Set from the Beautiful Moments Release became the "head" and a ludicrously outsized bow on a top hat for no discernible reason! LOL
Keisha Diann
Feb 272 min read
Make Your Next Cute Critter Card Stand Out with One Simple Trick
One bold technique is enough sometimes! I've got a cute critter card for you today with the Furever Grateful Stamp Set from the Beautiful Moments Release. We'll color our cuties quickly, but the simple magic here comes from the distinctive Retro Daisies Stencil that get's elevated in more ways than one with oodles of Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Texture Paste!
Keisha Diann
Feb 272 min read
Welcome A New Baby With A Sweet HOPPY SPRING Card
I feel like it's been ages since I've made a card for a new baby, but a friend from work is expecting, so today I just want to have a bit of fun with these sweet Spring goodies! Both the Hoppy Spring Stamp Set and the Playful Lambs Embossing Folder are from the Beautiful Moments Release. They make it so easy to create a little crafty cuteness for the newest members of your family.
Keisha Diann
Feb 272 min read
Simon Says Stamp - Beautiful Moments Release Blog Hop, Day 1
Welcome to Day 1 of Simon Says Stamp's Beautiful Moments Blog Hop! I've got the cutest Easter Card for you to try. Today's card is all about elevating your die-cuts. We're focused on pairing a trio of sweet pastels and creating a variety of textures using two of the newly released embossing folders, and layering the adorable bunny and egg die sets.
Keisha Diann
Feb 273 min read
Paint Your Embossing Folder Designs with Watercolor Markers for Delightful Dimensional Cards
Here I am taking risks and asking you to join me. Simon Says Stamp has a spectacular collection of 3D Embossing Folders and the Beautiful Moments Release adds a new selection of beauties. The Crocus Field folder was the first to catch my eye and who knows where I go the courage to try, but I wanted to try painting it with watercolor markers.
Keisha Diann
Feb 262 min read
Create Fun Faux Watercolor Florals: 3 StampingTips Using Simon Says Stamp's March 2026 Card Kit
Simon Says Stamp's March 2026 Card Kit is all about the Watercolor Bouquet set and a range of goodies for you to create your own bouquet. I wish I had a real talent for traditional watercoloring with brushes and paint, but that is not my blessing just yet. Today, will use simple stamping and inking techniques to create Faux Watercolor Florals for Spring crafting.
Keisha Diann
Feb 153 min read
Make a Scene with 3 Simple Inking Techniques for a BUNDLED SNOWMAN Cozy Winter Card
Hello Lovelies! Not the biggest fan of snow, but I do appreciate it's beauty and the chance to make a snowman or angel every now and again. That doesn't come very often in Georgia, so I had to make a Bundled Snowman Cozy Winter Card to get my "snow" on :-) .
Keisha Diann
Jan 312 min read
Create a Bold Focal Point With A POP OF COLOR on Your Card or Tag
Hello Lovelies! I'm always excited to try new inks and explore fun color combos! I've been hoping for more yellows for some time now from Simon Says Stamp and my wish was granted with the Heart to Heart Release and Pawsitively Saturated Trio 35.
Yellow is not the first color that I think of for Valentines, but I thought it would be fun to get to know these new colors and take some creative license with a Galentines Card for a bestie.
Keisha Diann
Jan 312 min read
Stretch Your Valentine's Crafting Supplies and Comfort A Friend - Featuring The LOVE CITY Set
Hello Lovelies! A clean and simple card for a loved one who having a tough time inspired today's card. We are so far away from each other that a paper hug is especially needed as I only get so see her every few years. Valentine's are delightful but I love when I can do more with my crafty goodies than just celebrate for a day.
The Love City dies that are the focal point of this card are part of a larger suite of stencils and dies.
Keisha Diann
Jan 312 min read
Create Your Own Ephemera With Tim Holtz Correspondence Stamps and Simon Says Stamp Dies
I'm so tickled that we are getting even more Coordinating Dies from Simon Says Stamp for some of our favorite Tim Holtz & Stampers Anonymous Stamp Sets. I have a fun card for you today, but I'll admit that my real focus is on making an ephemera stash in your chosen rainbow of Distress Oxides.
Keisha Diann
Jan 313 min read
Let's Explore NEW Pawsitively Saturated Inks, Make Perfect Swatches and a Groovy Galentine's Card
Hello Lovelies! I'm always excited to try new inks and explore fun color combos! I've been hoping for more yellows for some time now from Simon Says Stamp and my wish was granted with the Heart to Heart Release and Pawsitively Saturated Trio 35.
Yellow is not the first color that I think of for Valentines, but I thought it would be fun to get to know these new colors and take some creative license with a Galentines Card for a bestie.
Keisha Diann
Jan 313 min read
Make Your SWEET FRIENDSHIP Gift Tags Extra Special with 3 Simple Tips
Hello Lovelies! Today I'm sharing my first Spring 2026 crafting project using the Sweet Friendship Stamps and Dies, and it's a pair of cute and colorful nature-themed tags perfect for adorning gifts to friends or your special someone.
Keisha Diann
Jan 302 min read
Alex Syberia Designs February Release & Giveaway
Hello Lovelies! Welcome to the Alex Syberia Designs February Release & Giveaway ! I'm channeling a quirky vintage aesthetic for this oh-so-sweet release. Recently I did a gallery wall at home going up the staircase. It's not very refined with equally-sized frames all in black and white, all symmetrically aligned. It's a colorful mix of mismatched framed photos, oil paintings made by my aunt and many embarassing childhood photos. And I love it! When I saw the packaging for
Keisha Diann
Jan 302 min read
Simon Says Stamp - Heart To Heart Release Blog Hop, Day 2
Welcome to Day 2 of Simon Says Stamp's Heart To Heart Blog Hop! Today, we'll a pair of Galentine heart shaker cards, one with a double "window" for twice the shake with the new STITCHED ROUNDED HEARTS and GALENTINE Dies and the SASSY SALLY Stamp Set.
Keisha Diann
Jan 103 min read
Make it Luxe with Monochromatic Layering and Texture in this FLOURISH BIRD Birthday Card
Hello Lovelies! It's my Birthday today and I might have made myself a card! All year my sister-in-law has been trying to get me to embrace bird-watching. She's been unsuccessful in getting me to adobt a new hobby but I'm loving the sweet Flourish Bird from Simon Says Stamp's DieCember release and making it the focal point of my birthday project.
Keisha Diann
Dec 31, 20252 min read
Celebrate DieCember with a Colorful Striped Holiday Card
Christmas is almost here AND its DieCember at Simon Says Stamp so I'm all about die-cutting techniques this month. One of my favorites is to double-down on my die-cutting by embossing it for emphasis!
Keisha Diann
Dec 21, 20252 min read
Simon Says Stamp - DieCember® 2025 Release Blog Hop, Day 2
Welcome to Day 2 of Simon Says Stamp's DieCember® Blog Hop! Today, we are going to Copic-color our way through a cozy inlay project using the folksy LOVE CELEBRATION PLATE and CZ Design's LITTLE WINTER BANNERS.
Keisha Diann
Dec 6, 20253 min read
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