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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!

Pop Art Card Kit

June 23, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing these projects over on the Simon Says Stamp blog using the Pop Art Card Kit.

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

Gorgeous Hydrangeas

June 9, 2026

Hi there! The other day I shared this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Gorgeous Hydrangeas set.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Follow along the hop for more amazing inspiration!
HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog
Nina-Marie Trapani
Heather Hoffman
Cathy Zielske
Laura Bassen←you are here!
Suzy Plantamura
Amy Rysavy
Mindy Eggen
Cheiron Brandon
Lea Lawson
Barb Engler
Yana Smakula
Heejung Hunsberger
Kristin Sluhan
Susan Valle

The Greetery-Hey Honey, It’s Summer!

May 28, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m joining The Greetery to introduce a new mini release called Hey Honey, It’s Summer!
This is such a cute, little release filled with some new additions to the Hey Honeycomb series.

The Greetery-Making Waves Stencil & Die, Hey Honeycomb Crab Die

For my first project I used the Making Waves Stencil & Die with Bluebell & Capri ink. I used Hey Honeycomb Crab Die with Poppy & Cranberry cardstock and added a honeycomb from the Honeycomb Balls Tricolor Tropics. For the sentiment I used the Hey Honeycomb Summer Sentiments Stamp Set and die cut it using the Happy Submarine Die.

This next card features the Hey Honeycomb Seahorse Die with another honeycomb from the Honeycomb Balls Tricolor Tropics set. For the background I used the Making Waves Embossing Folder with Sea Glass cardstock and blended Juniper ink around the edges.

The Greetery-Hey Honeycomb Seahorse Die, Making Waves Embossing Folder, Honeycomb Balls Tricolor Tropics

I embossed another sentiment from the Hey Honeycomb Summer Sentiments Stamp Set and die cut it using the Happy Submarine Die.

Here is a video showing how I created these projects.

Giveaway!
The Greetery is giving away two product bundles containing all of the products in the Hey Honey, It’s Summer Mini Release.
Leave comments along the hop for your chance to win!
Comment deadline is Thursday night, May 28th at 11:59pm EDT.
Winners will be announced on The Greetery blog at 7am EDT on Friday, May 29th.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.