cardmaking · Die cutting · Stamping

Tips and Tricks for Making Two Playful Die Cut Card Designs | Packed with Love

Create 2 cheerful, modern carda using Hero Arts Big Mouth Sardine Tin Dies and the Wide Stripe background stamp from the Packed with Love Collection. The playful school-of-fish design features colorful die cutting, simple layout tips, and easy dimension—perfect for quick cardmaking with big visual impact. The bright modern watercolor geometric valentine is an artistic beauty for anyone you love.

BetterPress · cardmaking · Die cutting

Handmade Winnie the Pooh Cards with Spellbinders Classic Pooh Baby Collection

I created three handmade cards using the newly released Spellbinders Classic Pooh Birthday Collection, including two baby girl shower cards and one rustic birthday card. Featuring the Hundred Acre Wood BetterPress Plate, watercolor details, mixed media techniques, and timeless Pooh charm, these projects show just how versatile this collection can be. From soft pink baby cards to an aged, masculine map design, there’s something for every Pooh fan.

cardmaking · Supplies

14 Best Cardmaking Products & Supplies for 2026 (Must-Have Craft Room Staples)

Looking ahead to a creative 2026, I’m sharing the 14 cardmaking tools and supplies I use most — from favorite subscription kits and die-cutting machines to cardstock, inks, organization tools, and texture essentials. These are tried-and-true favorites that truly earn their place in my craft room and are perfect for cardmakers looking to stock up wisely this year.

Best Of · Die cutting

Best of 2025: The Spellbinders Projects You Loved Most This Year

Looking back at 2025, I analyzed likes, saves, and comments across my blog and Instagram to uncover my four most popular Spellbinders projects of the year. From a heartfelt winter scene that took the top spot by a landslide to personalized playing cards, a beloved Pooh & Piglet moment, and a customizable felt gnome, these projects truly captured your hearts. Click through to revisit each one — with full tutorials, tips, and supply lists linked!

Best Of · cardmaking

Top 5 Hero Arts Cards of 2025 (Fan Favorites & Personal Picks)

A roundup of the best and most popular Hero Arts cards of 2025, including fan favorites, personal picks, and standout techniques. Featuring Valentine cards, clever themed designs, coffee-inspired projects, letterpress and foil cards, and bold floral die cutting—with links to each original tutorial.

Cardmaking Kit · Die cutting · Mixed Media

Spellbinders December 2025 Die of the Month | Gel Press Print Card Ideas

Today I’m sharing a simple mixed media Valentine using the Spellbinders December 2025 Die of the Month – Better Together. I combined one of the adorable owls with a Polaroid-style frame, a rub-on “love” sentiment, and two of my favorite Gel Press prints for a soft, artistic look full of layered texture and color.

cardmaking · Stamping

Cute Coffee Theme Thank You Card Featuring House Mouse

Today I’m sharing a cute and easy House Mouse thank you card using the Brew-tiful Day rubber stamp from Spellbinders. I colored everything with Copic markers and used a fun coffee-themed sentiment—because who doesn’t love a latte pun? House Mouse cards always make people smile and this one is quick to create!

Cardmaking Kit · Die cutting

Girly Spa-Themed Die Cut Card | Wrapped in Care – December 2025 Club Kit

The Spellbinders December 2025 Die of the Month – Wrapped in Care creates an adorable spa-day themed girl perfect for feminine cards. I customized mine for my daughter with coordinated pastels from the ColorWheel cardstock range, an embossed spa-inspired background, a simple chipboard sentiment, and included a process photo using my favorite Spellbinders tools.