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October 31, 2026

Hi there and Happy Halloween to those who celebrate! Today I’m sharing a graphic & colorful take using the Floating Ghost Cat die. This idea is a fun one for Halloween, but could easily be adapted for many occasions. Just switch up the color combinations and use whatever die images you have that could fit repeatedly on a card base.

SSS-Floating Ghost Cat, EZ Strips Oh My Goth

I cut little rectangles of solid colored cardstock and then sliced the lighter ones in half from corner to corner. The mini guillotine makes this so much easier. I also love to use the mini guillotine to trim my sentiment strips. Here I used one of the EZ Strips Oh My Goth sentiment strips.

For the floating ghost cats, I die cut the backer cat and ghost topper out of white cardstock. I used a pink and black copic to color the ears, eyes and nose before gluing on the ghost costume. I also added a few clear gemstones for fun.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Novelties & Nativities

October 28, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m joining The Greetery to introduce the new Novelties & Nativities Collection.

The Greetery-Capsule Nativity Scene, Laid Back Holiday

This first set of cards uses the new Capsule Nativity Scene die.
Clearly I couldn’t stop. I kept wanting to try another color combination.
This first card uses (background to for front)Almond, Sand, Peanut, Pistachio, Artichoke & Evergreen. I also used white glitter cardstock behind the rays and Rose Gold for the star.
I added some sprigs from the Berry Bouquet Builder die & a red bow from the Regency Bow No. 2 die.
All of these cards are shape cards using the Capsule Basics dies and the outer layer was embossed using the Rosemal Reflections Embossing Folder.

This next card has a more teal color combination using (background to for front): Sea Glass, Juniper, Rainforest.
I blended Rainforest ink onto the silhouette images to make them slightly darker as well as a big of ink along the outer scalloped edge.
All of these cards have embossed sentiments from the Laid Back Holiday stamp & die set.

This last card uses yet another color combo: Bluebell, Capri, Midnight and Peanut.
I blended Midnight ink onto the silhouette images to make them slightly darker. I also blended Peanut ink on the Peanut border to enhance the embossed texture form the Pretty Picado embossing folder.

Next up are a few cute, little favor bags using the new Market Tote & Market Tote Mini dies.

The Greetery-Market Tote & Market Tote Mini

This first little one uses Poppy cardstock and the Market Tote Mini die. I embellished it using the Berry Bouquet Builder die using Lemongrass & Evergreen cardstock and added a Rose Gold bow that is included in the Market Tote die set.

Next is another mini bag with pattern paper, more sprigs, a red bow and a Teeny Tag.

Lastly is the larger Market Tote with pattern paper, sprigs, Regency Bow and another Teeny Tag.

Here is a video showing a closer look at these projects.

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Mitten Garland

October 24, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this card over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Mitten Garland Embossing Folder & Die along with the coordinating Stencil. For the sentiment I used the CZ Holiday Wishes die set.

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

Jolly Season Inspiration

October 23, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing some inspiration using the Jolly Season card kit over on the Simon Says Stamp blog.

SSS-Snow Globe die set, Jolly Season, Twinkle Stars

I created two projects. The first is a cute snow globe shaker card using the Snow Globe die, Twinkle Stars and white shaker balls. Both cards using sentiments from the Jolly Season stamp set. The card below features the cute carolers from the Jolly Season set along with the Jolly Season Accessories. You can barely see it but I embossed the Snow Flurries stencil for a subtle snow texture on the background.

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

The Evergreen Collective by The Greetery

October 21, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m joining The Greetery to introduce The Evergreen Collective.

The Greetery-Brimming Baskets,Berry Bouquet Builder, Capsule Quilt Shop, Teeny Tags

My first card features the new Brimming Baskets die & embossing folder. On the background I used the Sweetest Frames Capsule Edition dies along with the Capsule Quilt Shop embossing folder & dies. I added a bow using the Regency Bow No 2 dies and added a little sentiment tag using the new Teeny Tags stamp & die.

This next card is pretty much the same I just changed up the colors and sentiment. For this one I used Briar Rose & Wildberry for the background and for the Eucalyptus & Evergreen for the greenery. For this one I used the Rosemal Reflections Sentiments stamp set & die.

The Greetery-Brimming Baskets,Berry Bouquet Builder, Capsule Quilt Shop

I also added some chunky glitter to some of the berries & sprigs.

This next card features the new Bow-tique Holiday stamp set & die. I stamped an Evergreen Tree on Clover cardstock and added rainbow bows with little enamel dots in the centers. The sentiment was embossed in gold onto Wheat cardstock.

The Greetery-Bow-tique Holiday, Capsule Quilt Shop

I used the Capsule Basics dies & Quilt Shop Embossing folder to add the texture. I also used the Regency Bow No 1 die for this one with Matte Champagne cardstock.

Here is a video showing how I created these cards.

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Dana Kirby
Dawn McVey
Kelly Lunceford
Laura Bassen
Laurie Willison
Lea Lawson
Melissa Phillips
Wanda Guess
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Glory to the Newborn King Card Kit

October 20, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing several project I created using the new Limited Edition Glory to the Newborn King Religious Card Kit by Simon Says Stamp.

My first little shape card uses the The First Noel die set. I added some leaves and an embossed sentiment using the Glory to the Newborn King set. I also added some tiny red gems for a pop of color.

SSS-The First Noel, Glory to the Newborn King

This next card features the Tranquil Dove Embossing Folder and coordination Stencil Set. For the sentiment I used Glory to the Newborn King set again.

SSS-Tranquil Dove, Glory to the Newborn King

I also created a couple of tags using the Holiday Hymns stamp and die set.

SSS-Holiday Hymns, Glory to the Newborn King

Both tags were embellished with leaves from Glory to the Newborn King set along with little gems everywhere.

This last little shape card uses the Holiday Hymns again and I made it a shaker filled with tiny stars, added more leaves and little gems.

You can check out the walk-through of this kit HERE!
Thanks so much for stopping by.

Noel Needleworks Introductions

October 14, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m joining The Greetery to introduce the new Noel Needleworks Suite.

For my first project I used the Capsule Quilt Shop die set to cut the large quilt star. Then I used the Capsule Quilt Shop stencil set to blend the color. I put the die cut into the Capsule Quilt Shop embossing folder to add the texture. The next three layer were all cut using the Capsule Basics dies & then embossed using the Capsule Quilt Shop embossing folder. For the sentiment I used the Capsule Quilt Shop Elements.

This next project features the new Quilt Block Builder stamp set. First I created the shape card using the Shortbread Shapes Rectangles die set. Then I stamped the fun quilt patterns. For the sentiment I used the Laid Back Basics set.

The Greetery-Quilt Block Builder, Laid Back Basics

These next two projects both feature the Quilt Block Builder stamp set again. I just could not put it down!

The Greetery-Quilt Block Builder, Capsule Quilt Shop Elements

I love the geometric simplicity and endless patterns to be made. For both cards I used the Capsule Quilt Shop Elements set for the sentiments.

Here is a video showing a closer look at these cards.

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Caly Person
Dana Kirby
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Kelly Lunceford
Laura Bassen
Laurie Willison
Lea Lawson
Melissa Phillips
Wanda Guess
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Sending Cheer Blog Hop

October 9, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for their Sending Cheer release blog hop.

SSS-Interlacing Trees, Opulent Spooky, Little Pumpkin House, Peekaboo Pumpkin

My first card uses the Interlacing Trees. I backed it with acetate and made a full card shaker. I added some die cuts from the STAMPtember release featuring the Little Pumpkin House, Peekaboo Pumpkin and Opulent Spooky. I added a little subsentiment from the Reverse Spooky Halloween EZ Strips.

This next card uses the CZ Simple Trees and the CZ Holiday Duo for the sentiment.

This last card uses the Fluted Forest Embossing Folder and Stencil, Leafy Wreath and Detail Leafy Wreath. For the sentiment I used the Opulent Merry and added a bow using the Beautiful Bows Dies & Embossing Folder.

SSS-Opulent Merry, Leafy Wreath, Fluted Forest

Here is a video showing how I created these cards.

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.

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Heather Hoffman
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Laura Bassen
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Miriam Prantner
Anne Fiene
Barb Engler
Kristin Sluhan
Betsy Green
Amanda Wilcox

Sending Cheer Release

October 8, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple projects using the new Sending Cheer Release by Simon Says Stamp.

My first card featuring the Autumn Cornucopia die set. I die cut everything with solid colored cardstock and added some blending to each peace using fall colored inks. I flicked a bit of Cappuccino ink onto Buttercream for the background and added a sentiment from the Bountiful Blessings stamp set.

SSS-Autumn Corniuopia, Bountiful Blessings

This next card uses the Fab Fall Leaves and I did more solid colored cardstock and blending with fall ink colors. I used one of the Basic Shapes Circles to frame the sentiment embossed in white from the Homespun Gratitude stamp set. For the bling I used the Caramel Corn Embellishment Mix.