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Let’s Celebrate

May 31, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a cute, little celebration card featuring several of the fable critter dies. I used the Fable Elephant, Giraffe, Bear & Mouse dies. I blended a subtle rosy cheek on each and also used the Cap and Gown die set to add a graduation cap to the elephant & bear.

SSS-Fable, Elephant, Giraffe, Bear & Mouse, CZ Big Old Birthday, Cap and Gown

For the background I trimmed some solid colored cardstock to make a happy rainbow burst. I didn’t use a die or anything for that. I just kinda eyeballed it and hoped for the best:) I did use an hill die for the ground. For sentiment I used the CZ Big Old Birthday set.

SSS-Fable, Elephant, Giraffe, Bear & Mouse, CZ Big Old Birthday, Cap and Gown

If you took off the grad caps this could be a cute birthday card, too!
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Always There Release Blog Hop

May 29, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for their Always There Release Blog Hop!

SSS-Dewpierce Butterfly, Sunblush Flowers, CZ Classic Friendship

I have two cards to share using several stamp & die sets from the new release. My first card features the Willoweave die on the background. I added a frame using the A2 Notched Rectangles dies.

SSS-Willowweave Plate, Luna Flower, CZ Inside Greetings 1

For the bloom I used the new Luna Flower die and for the sentiment I used the CZ Inside Greetings 1 stamp & die set. For the bloom, I die cut with Apricot cardstock and blended a little Mandarin ink on the petals.

SSS-Willowweave Plate, Luna Flower, CZ Inside Greetings 1

My second card features another frame using the A2 Notched Rectangles dies.

SSS-Dewpierce Butterfly, Sunblush Flowers, CZ Classic Friendship

For the die cuts I used the Dewpierce Butterfly & Sunblush Flowers. For the sentiment I used the CZ Classic Friendship stamp & die set.

SSS-Dewpierce Butterfly, Sunblush Flowers, CZ Classic Friendship

Follow along the hop for more amazing inspiration!
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Suzy Plantamura
Amy Rysavy
Mindy Eggen
Cheiron Brandon
Lea Lawson
Barb Engler
Yana Smakula
Heejung Hunsberger
Kristin Sluhan
Susan Valle

Always There Release

May 27, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of projects showcasing the fun, new Always There Release by Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-Sparkler Scallop Frames, Dewpierce Tiny Butterflies, Reverse Traditional Wedding EZ Strips

My first card features the Sparkler Scallop Frames on the background and the Dewpierce Tiny Butterflies for the focal. I added some new Baby’s Breath Embellishments and for the sentiment I used the Reverse Traditional Wedding EZ Strips.

SSS-Sparkler Scallop Frames, Dewpierce Tiny Butterflies, Reverse Traditional Wedding EZ Strips

For my second card I used the Sparkler Scallop Frames again on the background. I also dry embossed the white panel using the Petal Lattice stencil.

SSS-Strawberry Pint, Timeless Thanks, Sparkler Scallop Frames

For the die cuts I used the Strawberry Pint & Timeless Thanks.

SSS-Strawberry Pint, Timeless Thanks, Sparkler Scallop Frames

You can check out my reveal & walk-through of the new Always There Release HERE!
Thanks so much for stopping by!

What’s Poppin’?

May 27, 2026

Hi there! The other day I shared this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring some fun products from the recent June card kit. The card kit sold out so fast, but many of the individual components are available, including the ones I used here.

SSS-Festive Bunting, 3D Popcorn Box

I loved doing a rainbow with the Bunting die. I did an overflowing 3D Popcorn Box and added a sentiment using the Having Fun stamp set.

You can check out the video HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Graduation Cards

May 21, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple of graduation cards that I made last weekend. My daughter always requests custom cards with the names on them so this is what I came up with.

The Greetery-Capsule Star Studded, Altenew-Caps Bold Alpha Die Set

I had the recent Greetery products nearby so they were first to grab. On the background I used the Capsule Star Studded Borders dies, Capsule Basics dies & Capsule Party Scene dies. To customize the names I used the Caps Bold Alphabet dies and for the congrats I used the Let’s Have a Word: Congrats die.

The Greetery-Capsule Star Studded, Altenew-Caps Bold Alpha Die Set

On the inside of the card I used the World’s Greatest die for the trophy pocket. I added the “for you” sentiment from the Big Yay set.

The Greetery-World's Greatest

Of Course a shaker is always a fun touch so I filled it with the Starshine Embellishment Mix.

The Greetery-Capsule Star Studded, Altenew-Caps Bold Alpha Die Set

Here was my daughter’s reaction: “Okay Mom, you went above and beyond on these and I love it!”
I’ll take that as a win!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Geometric Star

May 20, 2026

Hi there! Yesterday I shared this fun, geometric blended star project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog.

SSS-CZ Good Greetings 1

Below was my inspiration. I believe this pattern is called sawtooth star. I’ve never quilted before, but this pattern and color combination is gorgeous!

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

Tiny Words Faith

April 30, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a fun stitching project. I pulled out my old sewing kit and found some happy thread.

SSS-Tiny Words Faith, Basic Shaped Circles

Ofcourse, Pinterest was my inspiration(below) I used the large circle die to trace my arched shape and punched the holes with my needle tool. For the sentiment I kept it super simple and used the Tiny Words Faith set and embellished with a few clear dots. I also should say that the Betterpress cardstock works like a dream to stitch with because of its sturdiness.

Here is a reel to show how I created this card.

I feel more stitching ideas a-brewin’. It’s so fun!

Basic Shapes Squares

April 29, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a fun, geometric card using the smallest square in the Basic Shapes Square die set.

SSS-Basic Shapes Squares, CZ Birthday Basics

Below was my inspiration. The colors, even though they aren’t in rainbow order, sparked joy. For the sentiment I used the CZ Birthday Basics stamp set.

Here is a reel showing how I created this card.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Paper Weaving

April 28, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m playing around with a little paper weaving. It was so fun to do this in rainbow order using some Concord & 9th solid colored cardstock. I added a sentiment using the CZ Hi There die.

SSS-CZ Hi There

Below was the inspiration pic that got the whole thing started. The source is by Lark & Bower, and they offer many intriguing looking paper weaving workshops.

Here is a video showing how I created my card.

Thanks so much for stopping by!