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Every Happiness Release

July 22, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of projects using the new Every Happiness Collection with Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-Leafdance Flowers & Frame, Daisy Frame

My first card features the Leafdance Flowers & Frame die with the Daisy Frame stamp set for the sentiment. I die cut the blooms & leaves out of solid colored cardstock and blended a bit of Peony ink onto the bloom centers.

This next card uses the new Desert Horizon die. I die cut each piece using solid colored cardstock and added a bit of blending on each side using Cocoa ink.

SSS-Desert Horizon, Reverse Everyday EZ Strips

For the sentiment I used one of the Reverse Everyday EZ Sentiment Strips.

You can check out a walk-through of the new Every Happiness release HERE!
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Made to Flourish Card kit

July 21, 2026

Hi there! Poppin’ in to share a couple projects that were over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the gorgeous Made to Flourish card kit.

You can check out the video of these two projects HERE. Thanks so much for stopping by!

The Greetery-La Dolce Vita Collection Day 2 Introductions

July 9, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m joining The Greetery for Day 2 introductions to the La Dolce Vita Collection.

My first card features the BotaniCuts Tomatoes die set. For the background I used the Checks Out A2 Border die. For the sentiment I used the Rolling Hills Bella Terra Addition stamp & die set.

For the checkered background I used Bluebell & Capri cardstock. For the tomatoes I used Grapefruit cardstock and blended Poppy, Cranberry & Buttercup ink to give the tomatoes more variation. For the leaves I used Lemongrass cardstock and blended Juniper ink for added color.

This next card uses the Vine Ripened Stamp Set along with the Tomato Tomato Stamp Set for the sentiment.

Here I stamped the tomatoes with Pimento ink and using blender brushes I blended Cranberry, Poppy and Buttercup ink onto parts of the stamps to stamp more varied colors onto the tomatoes. For the leaves I used Eucalyptus and Juniper ink.

For this card I used the Rolling Hills Embossing Folder and trimmed the top half of the card off, leaving only the rolling hills on the bottom. I added the house using the Countryside Villa Mini Die. I used Copic markers to add some shadows to the house and trees. I used the Rolling Hills Bella Terra Addition Stamp Set for the flowers and for the sentiment I used the Simple Everyday Sentiments Stamp Set.

Here I created a house shape card using the Countryside Villa Jumbo Die along with the Rolling Hills Bella Terra Addition stamp set for the sentiment.

Here is a video showing how I created this card.

This last card features the Tile Style stamp set. For the sentiment I used the Simple Everyday Sentiments stamp set.

Giveaway!
The Greetery is giving away two $100 gift cards.
Leave comments along the hop for your chance to win.
Comment deadline is Thursday night, July 9th at 11:59 pm EDT.
Winners will be announced on The Greetery blog by 9 am EDT on Friday, July 10th.

Blog Hop Links:
Caly Person
Dana Kirby
Dawn McVey
Kelly Lunceford
Laura Bassen
Laurie Willison
Lea Lawson
Melissa Phillips
Wanda Guess
The Greetery Blog

The Greetery-La Dolce Vita Collection Day 1 Introductions

July 8, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m joining The Greetery for Day 1 introductions to the most gorgeous La Dolce Vita Collection. I’m telling you…this release is outstanding!

My first card features the Citrus Fields die set. For the background I used the Checks Out A2 Border die with Seashell & Apricot cardstock. For the sentiment I used the Rolling Hills Bella Terra Addition stamp & die set.

This next bundle of projects feature the Something Fishy suite.

This first card uses the Canned die set. I added the details using the Ciao Bella Borders stamp & die set along with the Something Fishy stamp & die set for the sentiment.

This card opens up to reveal a bunch of rainbow sardines!

Here is a video showing this card.

This little mini sardine can shaped card uses the Canned Lite die set with the Something Fishy stamp & die set for the sentiment.

I created one more card because I couldn’t stop. This one uses all the same products as above. I love how you can create such different looks with the can closed or rolled open.

Lastly, this card features the Coastal Cuttings die set. For the background I used the Cottage Tile die and for the sentiment I used the Rolling Hills Bella Terra Addition stamp & die set.

Blog Hop Links:
Caly Person
Dana Kirby
Dawn McVey
Kelly Lunceford
Laura Bassen
Laurie Willison
Lea Lawson
Melissa Phillips
Wanda Guess
The Greetery Blog

XL Criss Cross Pop Art

June 30, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple more projects using the add-on XL Criss Cross Pop Art Dies. These were add-ons to the recent Pop Art Card Kit. You can check out more about that kit HERE. Although the kit itself is sold out, many of the contents are available individually.

I die cut A BUNCH of solid colored cardstock using the XL Pop Art Circles & XL Criss Cross Pop Art dies. For the card above I used a Reverse Big Bold Headlines XL EZ Strips for the sentiment. For the card below I used the CZ With Love die for the sentiment.

Here is a video showing how I created these cards.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Journal Jamboree

June 29, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the adorable Journal Jamboree stamp & die set along with the Postage Collage Cover die. For the sentiment I used one of the CZ Little Banner Basics dies.

You can check out the video of this project HERE.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Shine On Blog Hop

June 27, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for their Shine On blog hop and featuring the Fun Fish die set along with the Firefighter Stencil on the background. For the sentiment I used Narwhal Friends.

Here is a video showing how I created this card.

GIVEAWAY!
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop.
Leave a comment for your chance to win.
Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog.

HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Nina-Marie Trapani
Heather Hoffman
Suzy Plantamura
Jennifer McGuire
Cathy Zielske
Bibi Cameron
Laura Bassen
Amy Rysavy
Mindy Eggen
Barb Engler
Kim Hamilton
Mary Reiner
Maura Hibbitts
Bonnie Crane

Shine On Release

June 24, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of projects using the fun, new Shine On Release at Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-Presto Pop, Quirky Daisies, Dewdrop Daisy, Blooming Flower

My first project uses the Presto Pop Embossing Folder for the background. I die cut a vellum circle using one of the Nested Circle Frames dies. For the blooms I used the Quirky Daisies & Dewdrop Daisy dies. For the sentiment I used the Blooming Flower die set with Matte Gold and vellum.

SSS-Dancing Meadows, Flourish Beautiful Butterfly, Cottagecore

My second card features the Dancing Meadows Cover Die. I blended color on the blooms and foliage using Pawsitively Saturated Inks. I added a butterfly using the Flourish Beautiful Butterfly. For the sentiment I used the Cottagecore stamp & die set.

You can check out a walk through of the new Shine On release HERE!
Thanks so much for stopping by!