If you love coffee (or tea!) and cardmaking, you’ll adore the new What’s Brewing Collection from Hero Arts. I created a vivid espresso-themed thank you card using the Stove Top die set and "Thanks a Latte" sentiment. Come see how I brought my kitchen inspiration to life!
Category: Die cutting
Spellbinders | Lovely Lemons: Die Cutting, Ink Blending & a Touch of Gold
Fresh-picked and full of joy—today’s card features die cut lemons, blossoms, and a gorgeous hydrangea blue script background. It’s finished with a gold-foiled “Ciao Bella” sentiment and inspired by my own backyard lemon trees!
Hero Arts June Club Kits – Coastal Vibes, Picnics & Petals!
The June 2025 Hero Arts Club Kits bring major Coastal Vibes, and I couldn’t resist turning the Beach Bag die into a dreamy die cut picnic basket, complete with wine, wisteria, and baguettes! Plus, don’t miss my hydrangea stenciled card in blues and purples—perfect for all occasions!
Spellbinders | Using Patterned Paper on Die Cut Cards
Celebrate the maker in your life with this charming and clever crafty card! Featuring the new Crafty Babe Collection from Spellbinders and an earthy palette, this die-cut card is perfect for creative friends.
How to Create Mixed Media Backgrounds for Your Cards
If you're looking to master mixed media cardmaking and get the most out of your BetterPress, this guide walks you through each layered, textural step. From letterpress backgrounds to wax seals and distressing, learn how to create artful cards that make a statement.
VIDEO: Quick and Easy Cardmaking
Watch as I create a Quick and extremely easy card on the first-ever Hero Arts Craft Lounge. With rub-on transfers and a clever die set, this card came together in minutes—perfect for a last-minute wow. Three other designers also create different cards on screen at the same time.
Case Closed! An Adorably Crafty Mystery with Hero Arts
Follow the crafty clues in Hero Arts' Case Closed Collection! I'm sharing a sleuth-inspired card featuring Miss Detective, complete with a stenciled plaid cape and a magnifying glass sentiment that says "It's No Mystery, You're Incredible." Join the hop!
Spellbinders | Classic Cool: Masculine Birthday Card with a Retro Speedometer
This masculine birthday card features the retro charm of a die cut speedometer from Mindy Eggen’s new Classic Road Legends collection for Spellbinders. I used aquas, teals, and silver cardstock with a pop of coral to create a cool, monochromatic look—perfect for Father’s Day, birthdays, or celebrating life in the fast lane!
Spellbinders | Up, Up, and Adorable!
Soar into sweetness with this playful scene card featuring a boy flying a kite beneath sunny skies! Created with the new Up and Away die set from Spellbinders’ Sky is the Limit collection by Simon Hurley, this card is perfect for birthdays or baby boy showers. With soft aqua tones and layered die cuts, it's a breeze to love!
Spellbinders | Yana’s Daisies
Yana Smakula’s latest Spellbinders collection, Yana’s Daisies, is floral perfection! I created two cards using the Daisy Trio Etched Dies and BetterPress Plates—one with a soft, layered wildflower look and another with a bold, graphic letterpress style. Whether you love delicate details or high-contrast designs, this collection has something for you!
