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In My Heart Blog Hop

March 21, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for their In My Heart Release blog hop. My project is featuring the gorgeous Friendly Blossoms Stencil & Die Set. For the sentiment I used the new CZ Thanks Mom stamp & die set along with a few of my new favorites, the Cream Puff Embellishments.

Here is a video showing how I created this card.

Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop.
Leave comments along the hop for your chance to win!
Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday the 25th of March.

HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Nina-Marie Trapani
Heather Hoffman
Laura Bassen
Nichol Spohr
Emily Midgett
Amy Rysavy
Keisha Charles
Sandi MacIver
Anna-Karin Evaldsson
Lorraine Aquilina
Alberto Gava
Natasha Vacca
Barb Engler
Debbie Frank

In My Heart Release

March 19, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of cards using some of the new In My Heart release by Simon Says Stamp. My first card features the Floral Birdscape die with a sentiment from the Wild Rose stamp & die set.

My second card uses one of the Scalloped Arches Frames dies for the background. For the floral cluster I used the Honeybell Floral die set. For the sentiment I used the new Love You Mom die.

You can check out a walk-through of this fun, new In My Heart release HERE!
Thanks so much for stopping by!

The Greetery Spring Jardin Collection Introduction Day 2

March 13, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m back again with The Greetery to introduce more of the Spring Jardin Collection.
The new collection will be available on Monday, March 16 at 10am EDT.

My first card is a fun, egg shaped card. I used the new Golden Egg dies to create the shape card as well as add the scallop and smaller egg layers. I also added a white glitter cardstock detail around the larger egg using the Golden Egg Filigree Borders dies. For the bloom I used the new Bigger Botanical: Hawthorn die set with a sentiment from Tangled Tulips.

The Greetery-Golden Egg, Bigger Botanicals

My next card is another egg shaped card but this time I used the adorable Silly Goose suite products. How cute is this goose with rainboots? I embossed the sentiment from Silly Goose in white onto vellum.

This last card features the Golden Egg stencil set for the inked floral border. I used the Chocolate Bunny dies for the cute focal with another sentiment from Tangled Tulips. I added the bow from the Regency Bow No. 2 die set.

The Greetery-Golden Egg product suite, Chocolate Bunnies die

Here is a video showing how I created these cards.

Giveaway:
The Greetery is giving away two $50 gift cards to celebrate the new collection.
Leave comments along the hop for your chance to win!

Comment deadline is Monday 3/16 at 6:00am EDT.
Winners will be announced on The Greetery blog by 9:30am on Monday, March 16th.

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

The Greetery Spring Jardin Collection Introduction Day 1

March 12, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m joining The Greetery to introduce the beautiful Spring Jardin Collection.
The new collection will be available on Monday, March 16 at 10am EDT.

My first two cards featuring the Tangled Tulips product suite. For the card above I used the Tangled Tulips Stamp & Stencil set for the border and the Tangled Tulips Details die for the die cut blooms in the center.

The card below features the Tangled Tulips Details die as well with a sentiment from the Rosemal Reflections stamp set. I also used the Capsule Basics dies for both cards as well.

Here is a video showing how I created these cards.

This next card showcases the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Spring embossing folder as well as the Bigger Botanical Mallow die. For the background panel I used the Herringbone Parquet die with Stardust cardstock and blended stardust ink on the edges. I used the Capsule Basics dies with vellum and Juniper. I embossed a sentiment from Rosemal Reflections in white onto Rainforest cardstock.

The Greetery-Shortbread Shapes Spring, Bigger Botanical Mallow, Rosemal Reflections

This last shape card features the Shortbread Shapes: Rectangle Easter embossing folder as well as the Simple Spring Mini Sentiments stamp set.

The Greetery-Shortbread Shapes Easter, Simple Spring Mini Sentiments

Here is a video showing how I created these cards.

Giveaway:
The Greetery is giving away two $50 gift cards to celebrate the new collection.
Leave comments along the hop for your chance to win!

Comment deadline is Monday 3/16 at 6:00am EDT.
Winners will be announced on The Greetery blog by 9:30am on Monday, March 16th.

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

Playful Lambs

March 5, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Playful Lamb Embossing Folder with Cutting Dies along with the coordinating Playful Lambs Layering Stencil Set. For the sentiment I used the Hoppy Spring Stamp Set.

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

Hatching Chicks

March 4, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a video using the Hatching Chicks Embossing Folder & Cutting Dies that was included in the new Limited Edition Easter Card Kit by Simon Says Stamp. I die cut, embossed and colored the hatching chicks using Copics and added a sentiment from the Vintage Bunnies stamp set.

Here is a video showing how I created this card.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Limited Edition Easter Card Kit

March 3, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a project featuring the new Limited Edition Easter Card Kit by Simon Says Stamp. My project uses the Pinwheel Stencil along with the Distress Oxide cubes included in the kit.

SSS-Pinwheels stencils, Bouncy Happy Easter

Using the Delicate Lattice stencil in the kit, I embossed the panel of Ivory cardstock and tied a ribbon using the Robin’s Egg ribbon included. For the sentiment I used the Bouncy Happy Easter die that was blended with the same Distress Oxide cube colors as the Pinwheel panel.

I have a video showing how I created this project
as well as a walk-through of the Limited Edition Easter Card Kit HERE!
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Beautiful Moments Release Blog Hop

February 28, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for their Beautiful Moments blog hop. My project is featuring the Basket Bunny, Retro Daisies stencil and CZ Good Greetings 1.

SSS-Basket Bunny, Retro Daisies, CZ Good Greetings 1

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 me a comment for your chance to win!
Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday, March 4th.

HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Nina-Marie Trapani
Heather Hoffman
Suzy Plantamura
Cathy Zielske
Jennifer McGuire
Laura Bassen⬅you are here!
Amy Rysavy
Mindy Eggen
Miriam Prantner
Alberto Gava
Kath Stewart
Betsy Green
Mary Reiner
Nicki Baxley
Savannah O’Gwynn

Country Basket Bouquet

February 27, 2026

Hi there! Popping in to share a project using the Country Basket Bouquet die set that just came out in the Beautiful Moments release with Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-Country Basket Bouquet, CZ Good Greetings 1

For the sentiment I used the CZ Good Greetings 1 stamp set. I manipulated the sentiment to follow the arch along the basket handle using my Mini MISTI. I also added a few tiny gem stickers in the centers of the tiny yellow blooms.

Check out the Beautiful Moments Collection HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Beautiful Moments Release

February 25, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of projects using some of the new Beautiful Moments release by Simon Says Stamp.

My first card uses the Heart Cookies Embossing Folder & Cutting Dies. For the sentiment I used the CZ With Love Die with vellum and matte gold cardstock.

This next card features the Whirl Butterflies Die Set. I die cut the butterflies out of white cardstock and blended color using Pawsitively Saturated Inks.