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.
Tag: Card Kit
Spellbinders November 2025 Large Die of the Month – Charmed to Know You
Today I’m sharing two darling purse-themed cards using the Spellbinders November 2025 Large Die of the Month Kit – Charmed to Know You. This set is pure cuteness with so many ways to personalize your bag design. Think mini luxury handbag boutique… but in cardstock form! This die kit creates a fabulous purse with dangling… Continue reading Spellbinders November 2025 Large Die of the Month – Charmed to Know You
One More Chapter! Hero Arts November 2025 Release + Blog Hop
Curl up with the cozy “One More Chapter” November Hero Studio Release! I’m sharing two warm, book-inspired cards — one featuring a cozy die-cut reading nook, and the other a bold JOY design for book lovers. Join the Hero Arts Blog Hop for inspiration and prizes!
Hero Arts September 2025 Club Kit Release: Fall into Fall
The Hero Arts September 2025 Club Kit Release: Fall into Fall is here! 🍂 I created two cozy projects: a one-layer stamped and colored fall scene featuring pumpkins, mushrooms, acorns, and leaves, plus a die cut critter card with the new Cozy Critters Fancy Dies. From bold autumn color to sweet bedtime scenes, this release captures everything I love about fall. Join me (and the rest of the Hero Arts team!) for the Blog Hop to see even more autumn inspiration.
Hero Arts August 2025 | Light-Up Tags + Crystal Ball
This month’s Hero Arts August Kits are packed with creativity! I made a light-up Halloween tag with the new Press One Light (so fun!), and a magical crystal ball card using the You Are Magic Stamp & Cut. Halloween vibes, foil details, and mystical layers—these kits are inspiring for spooky season and beyond!
Hit the Road with Hero Arts! July 2025 Club Kits Blog Hop
Ready to hit the road—creatively? The Hero Arts July 2025 Club Kits are packed with scenic Heroscapes, playful retro dies, and dreamy backgrounds. I created four cards featuring desert drives, heart-filled backgrounds, and even a retro cassette tape. Stop by the blog for layered stamping, ink smooshing, and summer cardmaking inspiration!
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!
Hero Studio Blog Hop | Hello, May Blooms!
Cards created with Hero Arts May 2025 Kits of the Month with soft neutral gray stamped sentiment strip backgrounds + pink florals..
Blog Hop: Enchanted Paper Gardens with the Hero Studio April Release!
Step into a paper fairy tale with the Hero Arts April Release & Blog Hop! I’m sharing two whimsical die-cut cards: one featuring a lush, layered terrarium full of mushrooms, leaves, and a fluttering butterfly, and another with bold, hand-painted leaves and a cheerful “hello” sentiment. Both are packed with watercolor magic, intricate details, and playful techniques! Join me on this enchanting adventure and get inspired to create your own magical garden of paper and ink.
Hero Studio | February Release and Blog Hop
Step into spring with my latest creations for the Hero Studio February 2025 Release Blog Hop! From a cheerful planter box bursting with die-cut flowers to a vibrant sentiment card with repeating die cut "smile" sentiments in rainbow colors, these designs bring color, texture, and joy to your card-making adventures. Join the blog hop and get inspired by more incredible projects from the Hero Arts Creative Team.
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