Sunday, February 15, 2026

Diamond Stair Step Card with the Cute as a Bug Suite

Look at this fun fold! A Diamond Stair Step card. This differs from the typical stair step in that the shapes layer up in ascending size diamond shapes (squares on an angle...doesn't that make it easier?). This is all from the Cute as a Bug Suite with some embossed layers in the 2nd and 3rd layers. Great fun to make - it was a hit at Avid Stampers Class in January. Enjoy!

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Saturday, February 14, 2026

Happy Valentine's Day 2026

Happy Valentine's Day!

Are you enjoying a special day with your special person or persons? I'm holding my monthly card class this afternoon which will be special. Quiet night tonight with dinner take out to relax and enjoy this long Family Day Weekend.
Today's card is one I designed following Sue Campfield's design. Lots of folds and patterned paper. Turned out great! Hope you enjoy your day!

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Friday, February 13, 2026

Sending Little Snippets of Joy Welcome Baby Card

Such a beautiful and fun card from my Silver Sister, Desirée Simpson with so much texture going on: a lovely embossed and sponged layer with small strips of coordinating patterned paper as a background. It has such a nice spring feel and I would use it as a welcome baby card for sure!

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Dies that double as embossing folders

You'll take a "double-take" on this card when you realize it's not a die cut but an embossed layer using a die cut - what?!?! Yes, it can be done. Just adjust your die cutting machine sandwich as follows:

Basic Plate + Acryllic Plate #1 + Paper + Silicone Craft Sheet + Acryllic Plate #2
I usually cut up into the Silicone Craft Sheet to get that embossed over a cut look. Then I trimmed the paper down to the stitched edges.
Then I added the die cut tulip flower shapes in Misty Moonlight. Another great way to use a die!
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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

A take on Nature's Symphony

Sharing a card from my friend and Silver Sister Lisa Henderson from our group swap. This one feature's the Nature's Symphony Bundle which is in our January to April Mini catalogue. A gorgeous large leaf stamp with coordinating dies and this lovely greeting with a fun fold opening to boot! Thanks, Lisa!

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