Saturday, May 16, 2026

The Color Hues Challenge #133 | Grateful For You

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 It's time for us to share the next Hues of Color over at the Color Hues Challenge Blog! The colors that have been chosen for you to create with are Lime Green and Violet for the next two weeks! We can't wait to see how you are inspired!
 
My card features Gina K. Designs Autumn Delight Layering Stencil & Die Bundle. The background panel was created with the Twirl-It Checks Stencil. The sentiment is from the Elegant Thoughts Stamp & Die sets. It may be hard to see in the photo by I added a velum oval from Master Layout #9 to diffuse the stenciled background in the center of the card.
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Lilac Panel (Direct to Paper w/Medium Lilac ink): 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" - ML#2
White Stenciled Panel: 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" - ML#21
Velum Oval: 2 3/4" x 3 3/4" - ML#9
Autumn Florals: 4 3/8" x 5 1/4" 
White Sentiment Die Cut: 2" x 1 1/8"
 
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Make  sure to head over to the Color Hues Challenge blog to join the fun and see what my talented teammates have created to inspire you! You can find the post HERE.
Happy Stamping!!
 

Friday, May 15, 2026

Spellbinders | May 2026 Press & Foil of the Month

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 Today's card features Spellbinders NEW May 2026 Press & Foil of the Month Club Kit. If you are not already a subscriber of the Press & Foil of the Month Club, the registration window is now open through the 27th and can be found HERE.
 
The NEW Press & Foil of the Month is called, Up & Away (BPOM-MAY26). This set includes a full size A2 plate of a Hot Air Balloon background along with a one pass sentiment plate including 3 sentiments. You will also receive a one pass die to cut out the sentiments. A roll of Matte Silver Foil is also included.Please note that these plates can be used with a BetterPress or a Glimmer Hot Foil machine.
 
This plate is perfect for me as I live in Northern California aka wine country and the sky is often filled with hot air balloons. When we first moved into our house their was an empty field and one had to make an emergency landing and I had no clue how big they are as they look a lot smaller up in the air.
 
I created a foiled card featuring Up & Away Press & Foil of the Month (BPOM-MAY26), On Cloud Nine (S3-432)-retired, Precision Layering A2 A (S5-487) and Precision Layering A2 B (S5-494). 
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Reverse Foiled Panel: 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"
White Foiled Panel: 3 1/2" x 4 3/4"
White Foiled Sentiment Die Cut: 2 7/16" x 5/8"
 
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May 2026 Club Kits 
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Happy Stamping!!

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Spellbinders | May 2026 3D Embossing Folder of the Month

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 Today's card features Spellbinders NEW May 2026 3D Embossing Folder of the Month Club Kit. If you are not already a subscriber of the 3D Embossing Folder of the Month Club, the registration window is now open through the 27th and can be found HERE.
 
The NEW 3D Embossing Folder of the Month is called, Radiant Day (3EOM-MAY26). The folder will emboss a fun patchwork of sun & ray combinations perfect for summertime projects. This folder is sized 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" which allows you to create an arrange of card sizes from A2, 5x7, Slimline, etc. 
 
My card features the NEW Radiant Day 3D Embossing Folder of the Month (3EOM-MAY26)Burst of Summer Clear Stamp & Die of the Month (CDOM-MAY26), Citrus Spritz (S2-445) and Essential Arches (S5-526).
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
White A2 Embossed Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Beeswax Essential Arch: 2 3/4" x 4"
Vellum Essential Arch: 2 1/2" x 3 3/4"
White Sentiment Die Cut: 2 5/8" x 11/16" 
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May 2026 Club Kits
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Spellbinders | May 2026 Embossing Folder of the Month

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 Today I'm featuring Spellbinders NEW May 2026 Embossing Folder of the Month Club Kit. If you are not already a subscriber of the Embossing Folder of the Month Club, the registration window is now open through the 27th and can be found HERE.
 
The NEW Embossing Folder of the Month is called, Poolside (EOM-MAY26). The folder will emboss a look of water movement like a rippling shadow of a pool. This folder is sized 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" which allows you to create an arrange of card sizes from A2, 5x7, Slimline, etc. 
 
I used the Poolside Embossing Folder of the Month (EOM-MAY26) as a textured background to a fun summertime card. 
 
Hope Your Summer Starts off Right
Featuring:  Poolside Embossing Folder of the Month (EOM-MAY26), Pop of Summer Large Die of the Month (DOML-MAY26), Burst of Summer Stamp & Die of the Month (CDOM-MAY26), Be Bold Blooms (S5-502) and Stripe Right (S4-1450).
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Seaside A2 Embossed Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
White Stripe: 4 13/16" x 1"
 
*Spellbinders Fruit Punch Color Essential Cardstock (Retired) - used on Be Bold Blooms
 
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May 2026 Club Kits
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Spellbinders | May 2026 Stencil of the Month

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A NEW month means NEW CLUB KITS over at Spellbinders! Today I'm sharing the NEW May 2025 Stencil of the Month Club Kit. If you are not already a subscriber of the Stencil of the Month Club, the registration window is open and can be found HERE.
 
The NEW Stencil of the Month is called, Dots of Summer (SOM-MAY26). This is a 5 piece layering set that creates a fun and colorful background of dots and is perfect for many kinds of cards.
 
My card features the NEW Dots of Summer Stencil of the Month (SOM-MAY26), flowers from the Red, White & Bloom All Clubs & Crate Bonus Item (CED-MAY26) and a sentiment from the Burst of Summer Clear Stamp & Die of the Month (CDOM-MAY26).
 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Fruit Punch* Panel: 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"
White Stenciled Panel: 3 1/2" x 4 3/4"
White Banner: 1 1/2" x 4 1/2"
Vellum Circle: 2 1/4"
White Circle: 2"
White Sentiment Die Cut: 1 1/4" x 5/16" 
 
*Spellbinders Fruit Punch Color Essential Cardstock (Retired) 
 
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May 2026 Club Kits
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Monday, May 11, 2026

Spellbinders | Mirror Metallic Treasured Card Stock

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Hello Crafty Friends! Do you like to add metallic accents to your cards?! If so, Spellbinders just added full packs of their Mirror Metallic Cardstock to their Treasured Cardstock line. These packs include 10 sheets of mirrored cardstock in your choice of Gold, Silver and Onyx. I love being able to get more sheets in my most used finish for sentiment die-cuts, mats and die-cut accents. 
 

You can also find an Treasured Cardstock Assortment Packs in 7 finishes that include 15 premium cardstock sheets includes three sheets each of glitter metallic (100 lb), matte metallic (85 lb), brushed metallic (85 lb), mirror metallic (85 lb) and pearl metallic (93 lb).
 
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Happy Stamping!!
 

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Spellbinders | Summer Camp Collection

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Hello Crafty Friends! Today I'm sharing 5 cards I created with Spellbinders NEW Summer Camp Collection by Allison Frazier. This collection includes adorable camp critters, accessories, background stencil and sentiment stamp set. 
 
Card #1 - Happy Birthday And Many S'More
Featuring: Trailside Trio (S4-1503), Camp Days (S5-740), Trails End (S5-739) and Summertime Sentiments (STP-269). 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2") 
Cosmic Sky A2 Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Neenah Desert Storm Sand: 4 1/4" x 2 5/8"
Black Sentiment Strips: 2" x 5/16", 2 1/4" x 5/16" 
 
 Card #2 - Sunshine & Good Times
Featuring: Trailside Trio (S4-1503), Splash Days (S4-1504) and Summertime Sentiments (STP-269). 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2") 
White Stenciled A2 Stenciled Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" 
Cosmic Sky Water: 4 1/4" x 2 1/4"
Black Sentiment Strip: 3 1/8" x 3/8" 

Card #3 - Hello Summer Have A Ball
Featuring: Woodland Trio (S5-738), Trails End (S5-739), Camp Days (S5-740) and Summertime Sentiments (STP-269). 
Card Measurements: 
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Seaside A2 Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Neenah Desert Storm Sand: 4 1/4" x 1 3/8"
Black Sentiment Strips: 2" x 5/16",  1 1/2" x 5 /16"
 
 Card #4 - Hello Summer
Featuring: Woodland Trio (S5-738), Splash Days (S4-1504), Trails End (S5-739) and Summertime Sentiments (STP-269). 
Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2") 
White Stenciled A2 Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Neenah Desert Storm Sand: 4 1/4" x 1 5/8"
Black Sentiment Strip: 2" x 5/16" 
 
Card #5 - Summer Cabins
Featuring: Trailside Trio (S4-1503), Woodland Trio (S5-738), Splash Days (S4-1504), Trails End (S5-739) and Camp Days (S5-740). 
 Card Measurements:
White A2 Top Fold Card Base: 4 1/4x 5 1/2" (4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2")
Breeze A2 Panel: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Neenah Desert Sand: 4 1/4" x 1 5/8" 
 
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Summer Camp Collection
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