Okay, I might have taken the concept of "all the details" a little too literally on today's project! 😅 When you get your hands on a die or stamp as breathtaking as the Pumpkin Wreath from the STAMPtember® 2026 release, it’s practically impossible not to pour every ounce of crafty love into it.

Have you ever found your crafting inspired by a cherished item, like a favorite outfit, painting or a piece of decor? That is exactly how today’s project came about. I used to keep a favorite dried flower bouquet right on my desk when first set up my craft space that unfortunately took a tumble and broke. I missed those warm, earthy, textured dried stems so much—so I decided to restore that memory with a Friendship Card.

Is it ever too early to start making Christmas cards? 🤫 The answer is a very Merry NO! Some crafters start their holiday cards in July, so if you're just getting into the festive spirit now, don't worry—you are in great company! Today, I'm sharing a card with the Party Streamers from the STAMPtember® 2026 release. It relies almost entirely on die-cutting and embossing technique magic to create a celebration full of movement, texture, and festive charm.

Who says Halloween crafting has to be strictly dark, shadowy, and pitch-black? This spooky season, I’m taking a delightful detouring route into cute-creepy pastel territory with our Elevated Embossed Halloween Collage Card from the STAMPtember® 2026 release! If you’ve ever looked at a solid piece of pastel cardstock and wondered how to make its embossed details pop with vibrant color, today’s technique is for you.

If you’ve ever wanted to jump into a time machine back to the fabulous 70s, consider this card your official VIP ticket! Today, I've got a die-cutting only project from the STAMPtember® 2026 release that is big on bold energy, satisfying graphic layers, and pure nostalgic fun. When it comes to cardmaking, who says you need inks or stamps to make a serious statement? Today’s card relies entirely on precision retro paper-piecing & vibrant color combos to bring all the retro gro

If you’re like me, you love detailed, dimensional cards with rich color and depth, but you don’t always have hours to spend hand-coloring every single petal and leaf. That’s where 3D embossing folder and coordinating stencil combos come in—they are absolute magic for paper crafters! Today, I’m thrilled to share a sweet, cozy friendship card from the STAMPtember® 2026 release featuring gorgeous pink blooms and a darling little friend tucked right at the bottom.

Welcome to the 17th annual STAMPtember® Blog Party! 🎉🥳 I am beyond excited to join Simon Says Stamp to celebrate the most magical, creative month of the year! Today, makers from all over the crafting world are coming together for one HUGE celebration. Remember, this isn't a traditional blog hop—it’s a massive scavenger hunt party! Be sure to head over to the main Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember® Party Blog Post to check out all the amazing inspiration from other designers.

To be honest, for me, Halloween is less about frights and more about the real prize—the candy. But why toss treats into plain paper bags when you can deliver them in sassy, monster-approved style? Today, we are diving into the ultimate spooktacular collaboration using Simon Says Stamp Coordinating Dies paired with classic Tim Holtz / Stampers Anonymous Halloween Stamp Sets!

Remember when setting the Thanksgiving table was an absolute event? Gathering around the kids' table, arranging paper decorations, and soaking in the golden afternoon light are memories that stick around forever. I told myself I was going to keep things ultra-simple this year, but a sudden wave of autumn nostalgia. It was very likely induced by the Tim Holtz Leaf Prints 2 Stamp Set and the convenience of the Simon Says Stamp Coordinating Dies, inspired me going the extra m

Class is in session! Teachers truly do it all—from inspiring young minds and shaping future leaders to bringing endless patience and enthusiasm into the classroom every single day. To celebrate these incredible superheroes, I brought out total school-days nostalgia from Simon Says Stamp's Every Happiness Release. These fun, high-energy cards say a huge "THANK YOU!" in the boldest, brightest way possible!

Welcome to Day 2 of Simon Says Stamp's Shine On Release Blog Hop! We're taking a virtual trip in the craft room to the Caribbean where I grew up, for today's make. The Pawsitively Saturated Inks are getting a workout today to color our beautiful Flourish Hummingbird and Leafdance Flowers and Frame die-cuts. Stick with me for all the details of this simple card so you can take your own tropical trip from your craft space.

It's been a long time since I collected shells at the beach. Instead I'm making a rainbow of fish and shells using the Beachcomber Shells and Fun Fish from Simon Says Stamp's Shine On Release. The result is a Bright Beachy Summer Card againtst the finely textured Dotty Corner embossed background. Join me at the beach today and let's walk through some highlights of making this card focused mainly on vibrant ink-blending.

The Pawsitively Saturated Inks from Simon Says Stamp give you so many options to create a beautiful color story for your crafting. Today, I'm choosing some of my favorite blues and greens to do some bold paper-piecing with the Tall Happy Cover from Simon Says Stamp's Shine On Release. This card is all about the color and with the help of a bold die like this one, you can quickly have a fresh and fabulous Cover Plate Summer Statement card for your Seasonal crafting!

You don't need a lot of skill or time to color these cuties from the Balloon Critters Stamp Set included in Simon Says Stamp's Shine On Release. Adding a little texture in the background our scene and pairing it with simple spotlight inking, you will have an adorable Balloon Critters Birthday Card in no time.

Do you make time for "Just Because" cards? They don't necessarily celebrate a specific occasion, but can just add a little sunshine, smile or chuckle to someone's day. I focused on smiles today so I chose the Quirky Daisy die set from Simon Says Stamp's Shine On Release for my Quirky Daisy Greeting Card. The colors evoke a sunny Summer day where a few blooms are attracting our BEAUTIFUL FLOURISH BUTTERFLY.

All beachy colors are not blue, at least not in my rainbow. Today we are coloring a sunset of waves using pastel inks and the Beach Bird's Eye Cover Plate from Simon Says Stamp's Shine On Release. This fun sentiment captures the mood perfectly and is included in the Chill Vibes stamp set.

Welcome to Day 1 of Simon Says Stamp's Shine On Release Blog Hop! The moment I saw the Dewdrop Daisy die set, I immediately pictured red Gerbera daisies and this pop of color seemed perfect for letting someone know how amazing they are. The Circle Frame dies are the quiet star here for me though. This nesting die set allowed me to cluster and frame the daisies, bring all your attention to our gorgeous blooms.

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!