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Hero Arts My Monthly Super Hero June 2026 Sippin Summer Poolside

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Nothing says summer quite like a floppy sun hat, a refreshing drink, and bright, cheerful colors! ☀️🍹

These two cards were created using the Hero Arts June My Monthly Super Hero collection, Soak Up the Sun, featuring the fabulous Sippin’ Summer Die Set paired with the coordinating Fabulous Phrases Stamp & Cut sentiments. For the backgrounds, I used the fun Wavy Lines Cutting Die, which adds the perfect amount of movement and lets you experiment with endless color combinations.  

Rather than recreating the colors from the product packaging, I challenged myself to explore two completely different palettes. The first card leans into bright tropical sunset tones with warm oranges, coral, pinks and aqua, while the second combines cool teals with rich berry accents for a fresh, modern summer feel.

All of the cardstock used on both cards is from the Spellbinders ColorWheel Cardstock Collection. I love how effortlessly the colors mix and match, making it easy to create bold layered backgrounds while keeping everything cohesive.

These dies were such a joy to work with, and I can already tell they’ll be getting plenty of use throughout the summer. Changing only a few cardstock colors completely transforms the look of the design, which is one of my favorite things about layered die-cutting!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope these cards inspire you to experiment with your own favorite color combinations. Sometimes simply swapping a few colors is all it takes to make a design feel completely new.

Spellbinders AllCrate July 2026 Hula Girl 3D Box Card

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Every now and then, my creativity needs a little helping hand.

Living with an autoimmune disorder means there are days when I’m simply not up for designing something from scratch. Instead of putting my supplies away, I love to CASE (Copy And Share Everything/Copy And Selectively Edit) projects from talented artists. It’s a wonderful way to keep creating, learn new techniques, and most importantly, find a little joy on the days when my body and brain aren’t cooperating.

This adorable suitcase box card is slight variation on the beautiful original design by Sarah Leese. I fell in love with her version and recreated it almost exactly, with slight edits for a few of my own little touches. I firmly believe it’s perfectly okay to recreate another artist’s work, as long as you give credit where it’s due and never claim the design as your own.

A huge thank you to Sarah Leese for sharing both her creativity and a fantastic tutorial showing exactly how to make these fun 3D suitcase box cards. If you’d like to make one yourself, you can watch her tutorial here:

🎥 Sarah Leese’s Suitcase Box Card Tutorial: https://youtu.be/GmLJVa799nc?si=5tDvAQPbsrcR4bla  

I hope this little tropical getaway in a suitcase brings a smile to your day as much as it did mine while I was making it. 💕🌴✈️

Hero Arts Don’t Stop Believing Gentle Giant Loch Ness Card

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Discover the whimsical charm of the Hero Arts Don’t Stop Believing Collection, featuring adorable Gentle Giant die sets and stunning underwater scene cards. Perfect for adding a playful touch to your cardmaking projects. Continue reading →

Spellbinders Shiny New Day Collection featuring Squeaky Clean, Petal Fresh and Suds & Buds 3D Embossing Folder

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There’s something extra special about a class that blends playful design with meaningful messages—and that’s exactly what we got in the “Shiny New Day” workshop at CROP & CREATE Spring 2026, led by the incredibly talented Kim Kesti for Spellbinders.

This class was all about turning everyday cleaning supplies into bright, cheerful works of art. Think mops, buckets, sprays, and scrub brushes—brought to life in the happiest spring color palette. The combination of layered die cuts and textured embossing created so much depth, while still keeping everything light, fun, and totally uplifting.

What I loved most about this set was the messaging. These aren’t just cute cards—they’re encouraging, relatable, and honestly kind of perfect for real life.

“Life is messy. You’ve got this.” “You can do hard things.” “I’m here for you no matter what.”

It’s such a clever way to pair the theme with sentiments that truly resonate.

All in all, this workshop was a perfect reminder that even the messiest days can turn into something beautiful—with a little creativity (and maybe a cute mop die cut 😉).

This last card was a bonus card, weren’t provided instructions so I used the image shared in the group as an example and made a couple changes making the floor a checkerboard typical ttile looking floor maybe just the colours add a bit more greenery and also the sentiment is with a bonus extra add-on that I purchased as another early sneak peek I can’t wait for you guys to get this collection and see what you do with it!

Colotwheer Cardstock Colours used:

  • Orchid
  • Mulberry
  • Rainforest
  • Peridot
  • Seaside
  • Waterfall
  • Teal Topez
  • Beeswax
  • Saffron
  • Bellini
  • Coral
  • Sicily

If you try your own version of these cards, I’d love to see what you create 🧽🫧🧼🧹

Trinity Stamps Take Out Coffee Shaped Card Set

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Hey friends!

I’m excited to share this warm and whimsical card featuring products from the latest Trinity Stamps release—a delightful project I got early access to through the Crop & Create Delivered workshop hosted by Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine!

Let’s be real—what’s better than a card shaped like cute coffee cups with punny sentiments?

💌 Project Details:

This card collection features three takeaway-style coffee cups, each created using the Take-Out Coffee Cup Die Set by Trinity Stamps. Each cup has its own unique “flavor” of personality, and I had a blast playing with the mix-and-match color combos (all cardstock used is from Spellbinders Color Wheel collection):

💗 Left Cup: Soft pink and kraft combo with a sparkly heart—because “Have a cuppa on me” deserves a little shine!

❄️ Middle Cup: A wintry palette with icy blues and a snowflake that surrounds the circular pun: “Words cannot espresso what you mean to me.”

❤️💚 Right Cup: Classic holiday vibes with a bold red wrap, white stars, and adorable coffee bean icons—perfectly paired with: “Have a cuppa cheer.”

Best of all? This design fits perfectly in a standard A2 envelope and stays nice and flat for easy mailing and affordable postage—no bulky foam needed!

✨ Techniques Used:

Ink blending on the sleeves and lids for added depth Heat embossing for the snowflake detail Layered die cuts using the Take-Out Coffee Cup Die Set Glitter and glossy accents for texture and sparkle

☕ Why I Love This Project:

These cuppas are so fun and versatile! Whether you’re sending warm wishes, holiday cheer, or a heartfelt thank-you, this card brings cozy vibes and personality with every sip—er, sentiment.

You could even switch up the colors to reflect your favorite coffee chain, create a holiday set, or turn them into a fun card set gift!

📦 About the Workshop:

The Crop & Create Delivered workshop is always such an inspiring event! Early access to brand new products, hands-on instruction, and a curated kit full of crafty joy. Trinity Stamps knocked it out of the park with this playful and caffeinated collection!

Thanks so much for stopping by my crafty corner!

If you’re creating with this die set too, tag me @stamprightup—I’d love to see your brewtiful designs ☕💖

What’s Cookin’? A Sweet Kitchen Baking Themed Card with Honey Bee Stamps Hoosier Cabinet

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Hi crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a cozy, retro-inspired card project that’s straight from the heart of the kitchen. This playful design features some of my favorite Honey Bee Stamps products — perfect for anyone who loves baking, vintage charm, … Continue reading →

Spellbinders Spring In Kyoto Collection: Kokeshi Dolls

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These gorgeous projects are brought to life with the enchanting Spring in Kyoto collection from Spellbinders — and let me tell you, this die set is nothing short of magical!

Inspired by the charm and tradition of Japanese Kokeshi dolls, the intricate layering dies let you build sweet, stylized figures with endless customization options. From the delicate fans and hair accessories to the beautifully detailed kimonos, this set allows for both minimalist elegance and maximalist flair — depending on your creative mood.

For my first card, I went clean and simple with a bold black, white, and violet palette, letting the doll and sentiment truly shine against a crisp background.

The second design leans fully into the ornate beauty of the collection, featuring layered fans, stitched blossoms, and metallic accents that make it feel like a miniature art piece.

Whether you’re crafting for love, friendship, or just to celebrate beauty in the everyday, these Kokeshi dies are the perfect focal point for a heartfelt handmade card.

✨ Craft tip: Paper piecing with glossy cardstock adds that perfect lacquered finish to mimic real Kokeshi dolls — and foam tape gives just the right amount of dimension.

Would love to know — are you team minimalist or maximalist when it comes to cardmaking?

Thanks for stopping by!

💮 Wendie Bee | @stamprightup

Taylored Expressions Paint The Town & Paint Brush

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🎨 Paint the Town with Color and Creativity!

Talk about a burst of crafty color! This cheerful card was created using the Paint the Town and Paint Brush die sets from Taylored Expressions, and I couldn’t be more in love with the results.

Based from the inspiration tutorial on the TE YouTube channel, this die duo is perfect for rainbow lovers, art enthusiasts, or anyone who wants to send a splash of happy.

The paint cans and brushes come to life with endless color possibilities — I used bold ombré ink blending to give each can its own personality, then layered them on a softly stenciled background of colorful bubbles for a little extra pop and playfulness.

Adding just a few bubble drops in each corner for balancing accents, they added that perfect polished touch, while the layering design of the brushes and dripping paint make the whole scene feel dynamic and dimensional.

Taylored Expressions Paint The Town card by Wendie Bee Stamp Right Up

💡 Pro tip: Try popping up a few of the paint cans with foam squares for even more visual depth — and don’t be afraid to mix up your color order for a quirky, artistic vibe!

Whether you’re crafting for a birthday, thank you, or just because, this set makes it so fun to send a message that says: “You color my world.”

Let me know what colors you’d use to paint your own crafty masterpiece!

🎨🖌️ Wendie Bee | @stamprightup

Lawn Fawn Fruit Salad Mini Slimline Card Collection

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Fruitful Trio of Cards with Lawn Fawn! 🍒🍓🍋 Hello crafty friends! Today I’m excited to share a berry sweet set of cards I made using some of my favorite Lawn Fawn goodies! These fruity cards are bursting with color and … Continue reading →

Spellbinders Steamboat Willie – Mickey & Minnie Mouse

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Who says Steamboat Willie has to stay black and white? I had an absolute blast putting a fresh spin on the Spellbinders Steamboat Willie Die Set — transforming it into a sweet and colorful tribute to everyone’s favorite couple: Mickey & Minnie Mouse!

This card is a playful twist on a classic. I brought the vintage-style silhouette dies to life with vibrant cardstock to match Mickey and Minnie’s iconic color palettes — bold red, sunny yellow, and of course, classic black and cream. I paired the duo with a large, stitched red heart to give it that unmistakable lovey-dovey vibe, perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or just a little everyday magic.

The dimensional layering of each element really makes the characters pop — just look at those eyelashes and Minnie’s shoes! And the little flower? Swoon. It’s the tiniest touch that brings this whole scene together.

💡 Craft tip: Don’t be afraid to break from the original color scheme of a die set — especially when it gives you room to reimagine beloved characters in your own style!

Whether you’re a Disney die-hard or just love making character-inspired cards, this is one die set that’s full of potential beyond the steamboat.

Let me know in the comments — are you team Mickey or team Minnie?

🎀 @stamprightup | Wendie Bee