Doesn’t this little guy remind you of Frosty the Snowman? There’s something about that sweet face and top hat that takes me right back to the classic Christmas movie. I’m using the Once Upon a Snowman stamp from Unity Stamp Company and keeping things simple with Distress Watercolor Pencils, patterned paper, and…
The new My Monthly Hero Jolly Holiday kit from Hero Arts is here, and it is full of jolly good things! I’ve got two clean and simple Christmas cards to share, and we’re going BIG with the dies! I’m sharing a few fun ways to use these oversized dies on…
Hello, friends! I am excited to be sharing a couple cards on the Spellbinders blog this month! Up first is Mr. Chompster. He has a whole new wardrobe and snacks to play with. I felt like we needed a ‘cookie monster’ Chompster. Check out all the details on the Spellbinders…
Hi friends! I love a good vintage Christmas card, especially when it involves some simple stamping and pretty patterned papers! The new Heart of Saint Nicholas from Unity Stamp Company has such a lovely nostalgic feel, and I couldn’t resist giving it a little old-fashioned charm. I’m keeping the techniques simple with…
Who says Christmas cards need snow? Around here, we’re lucky if December temperatures dip below 70 degrees sometimes. So this little Christmas flamingo is perfect for our kind of Christmas. I wanted to give him a warm color background like a desert sunset with a few Christmas pine trees. And…
Have you ever made a wiper card? This was my first one, and oh my goodness, what a fun way to make a holiday card extra special! I used the Hero Arts Parade Day Collection to create a snowy city scene with a little surprise. When you open the card,…
I love a Christmas stamp that looks this pretty with just a little color. The sweet house in Unity Stamp Company’s Where Christmas Lives has so many beautiful details, and a few touches of watercolor are all it needs. I kept this watercolor Christmas card simple with torn paper layers and…
Fall is my favorite time of year. The leaves start changing, all those warm colors show up again, and it’s my favorite time to make thank you cards too. The October My Monthly Hero: Autumn Harvest kit from Hero Arts had plenty to choose from, but I was immediately drawn to the…
A shaker card hanging right off the edge? I had to try that. I’ve been seeing these fun off the edge shakers lately. They look like so much fun and sparked the idea for today’s card. The sweet little couple from Unity Stamp Company felt perfect for it, especially with…
Have you tried hot foiling? It’s been a hot minute since I pulled out my foils, but when Spellbinders released the redesigned Glimmer II Hot Foil System, I couldn’t wait to give it a go. I always love the beautiful shine you get from foiled cards. I’m sharing two hot foiling Christmas cards,…
Do you ever go completely blank when you need to make a card for a guy? I have a formula that almost always works for me: keep the layout simple, use colors that feel a bit masculine (really depends on the guy here), and add some humor. I grabbed the Bagged…
Who says fall has to always be orange, red, and brown? I wanted something a little softer for this clean and simple fall card, and the new Hide & Peek Stamp & Cut from the Hero Arts Cozy Season Collection was perfect for it. I mean, kitties peeking out from behind pumpkins? So dang…