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A Fidget Spinner for Crafters: The Never-Ending Card

Monday I shared a Never-Ending (Infinity) Card, and let me tell you… this is one of those projects I had seen before but was always a little intimidated to try. Turns out? It’s way easier than it looks—especially thanks to a fantastic tutorial I found by Karey Titus.

A Valentine's Day themed card featuring red and pink colors, with designs including hearts, polka dots, and the text 'Happy' and 'Valentine's Day'.

A handmade Valentine's Day card featuring a pop-up design with the text 'Happy Valentine's Day' and decorative elements including hearts in shades of pink and red.

For my cards, I featured the Endless Love Stamps & Dies #167062 along with the Made with Love DSP #167054, and I wanted to share a few helpful tips I picked up while making them.

Tips for Making a Never-Ending Card

• Cardstock colors:
You can use two different colors of cardstock or stick with the same color. If you’re worried about keeping track of direction and orientation, I highly recommend using the same color—it makes things much less confusing.

• Practice the folds first:
Before decorating, assemble your base pieces and practice turning the card. This really helps you understand how the card moves and makes it easier to decide what should go on each panel. Keep in mind that if it’s not folding and laying out the way you want try flipping the card as it can change the direction of the fold and cuts.

• Sizing is flexible:
I made two different sizes—a 6″ × 6″ card and then used the leftover 5″ × 5″ pieces to create a smaller version. You can truly make this card in any size, as long as you start with a square.

• Scoring measurements:
You’ll score at ¼ of the measurement from each side.

For a 6″ × 6″ card, score at 1-1/2″ and 4-1/2″
For a 5″ × 5″ card, score at 1-1/4″ and 3-1/4″

This creates an inside panel that’s half the size of the full card (3″ for the 6″ × 6″ and 2-1/2″ for the 5″ × 5″ .)

A layout design with measurement lines and notes on white paper, detailing scoring and cutting instructions for a crafting project.

• Cutting & assembly:
You’ll need two sheets, both scored and then cut in half in opposite directions.
The trickiest part is placing the adhesive correctly so the card can turn smoothly.

I used Tear & Tape #154031 because it’s strong and easy to work with. Place it on the outside corners (top and bottom) of one sheet. Then take the second sheet, turn it 90 degrees, and attach it to those corners.

If you’re more of a visual learner, be sure to watch the video to see how it’s done—it makes the assembly so much easier to follow.

Decorating the Card

Now for the fun part—decorating!
Most of my panels were cut ¼” smaller than the base pieces. Be mindful of the direction each panel will turn. I laid everything out as I went so I could decide where each piece made the most sense.

I had so much fun making these that I decided to try a few more designs, including the smaller version I mentioned in my video. I stuck with the heart theme and added in:

Love Story Stamp Set #167065
Darling Dinos Stamp Set #164730 (Last Chance)
Sweet Jar Stamp Set #165501 (Last Chance)

These cards are so fun, easy, and interactive—and honestly, they’re a little like a fidget spinner for crafters. You just can’t help but keep flipping them! I hope I’ve inspired you to give a never-ending card a try! I’d love to see what you create—be sure to tag me or give me a shout-out when you share your project or drop it in the comments.

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A beautifully crafted Christmas card featuring a window scene that displays a peaceful nativity setting on one side, while the inside is adorned with cozy holiday elements like hanging stockings and warm colors.

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February 7, 2026

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Creative Card Making with Happy Place Stamp Set

Last night’s project was so much fun to share! 💕 I’ll admit—I had a couple of little mishaps along the way, but hopefully if you watched, you still loved this fun and creative idea. Sometimes those little hiccups make crafting even more real and relatable. 😊

I shared several projects using the Happy Place stamp set #165966, and I loved exploring different ways to bring this set to life.

Three handmade greeting cards featuring colorful designs. One card says 'HAPPY place' with a beach scene in the letters, another card features the phrase 'HAPPY days' with a similar theme, and the third card has a black and white pattern of palm trees.

✨ Project 1:
I showed how to color the images using Watercolor Pencils #149014 with Water Painters #168253. Quick tip: I first tried this on watercolor paper, but I don’t recommend it for this technique. I got a much clearer stamped image when I used white cardstock instead.

A colorful handmade card featuring the text 'HAPPY place' in a vibrant design with palm trees. The card has a pink border and a light blue ribbon.

A colorful card featuring the words 'HAPPY place' with a sunset and palm tree design in the letters, set against a vibrant background.

✨ Project 2:
For the second card, I kept things super simple by stamping directly onto the Beach Boardwalk DSP #166820. This made for an easy, clean design with very little effort.

A greeting card featuring the word 'HAPPY' in a stylized font, surrounded by palm tree and beach imagery with a gradient background.

A birthday card with the word 'BIRTHDAY' in bold letters on a light blue background, featuring a white butterfly and the name 'Candice Anderson' along with the website 'www.stampinwithcandice.com' printed below.

✨ Project 3 (Step-by-Step):
For my final card, I walked through the process of creating a multicolor background using paper instead of coloring.
Here’s how it came together:

I applied Adhesive Sheets #152334 to cardstock
Cut ¼” strips of different colors and lined them up
- Highland Heather
- Flirty Flamingo
- Peach Pie
- Pool Party
- Summer Splash
- Azure Afternoon
Trimmed the panel to size and stamped the image in black
Used the 2″ Circle Punch #133782 for the “days” sentiment
Finished it off with the So Swirly Embossing Folder #163791, Black Baker’s Twine #155475, and Muted Palette Dots #165155

This technique gives a similar look to coloring—but without picking up a pencil!

I hope these projects inspire you to take another look at the Happy Place stamp set and try something new.

A handmade greeting card featuring a gradient sunset with palm trees, adorned with the text 'HAPPY days' and a circular yellow element. The card has a textured blue background and is bordered with a pink frame.

A colorful handmade card featuring the word 'HAPPY' in bold lettering with a gradient background of sunset colors and palm trees. The word 'days' is written in a cursive style on a circular yellow embellishment, with black twine tied around the card.

To see how I created it check out the full video.

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January 27, 2026

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From Treat Bag to Box: My Favorite Heart Gusseted Treat Bag Project

Monday night on my live, I shared multiple projects using the Heart Gusseted Treat Bags (#167073), and I had so much fun playing with these bags and seeing just how many ideas I could come up with. 💕

My live video featured my favorite project.. This little box is relatively simple to make, and I love how versatile it is—plus, one bag makes TWO boxes, which is always a win!

A handmade greeting card featuring a heart design with 'Hugs & Kisses' text on a colorful background, alongside a blank card with a heart pattern and similar text.

A decorative card featuring a lace-like red heart design with multiple smaller hearts, embellished with a pink and white striped heart that says 'Hugs & Kisses'.

Box Instructions

Start with one Heart Gusseted Treat Bag:

Cut off the top folded portion of the bag.
- Measure 9-1/4″ up from the bottom and cut.
Trim the bottom so the bag measures 9″ total.
Cut the bag in half at 4-1/2″.
Score the bottom at 3/4″.
- Be sure to flip the piece so you get a good score on both sides.
Cut the corners on the bottom of each piece up to the 3/4″ score line.
- You should now have two red sections and two white sections.

A handmade greeting card featuring layered hearts, a decorative doily, and a mix of red and pink colors, with a white background adorned with small hearts.

Two green-topped bottles of adhesive glue stored in a decorative holder with a pink and red design, featuring hearts.

Box Base (for Support)

Cut a piece of chipboard to 4″ x 1-1/4″
- I used chipboard from my Paper Pumpkin kits.
Cover with Real Red cardstock, also 4″ x 1-1/4″.
Adhere to the bottom of the inside of the box for extra stability.

Decorating Details

A close-up view of a decorative Valentine's Day card featuring layered hearts in shades of pink and red, with a ribbon that reads 'Hugs & Kisses'. The background includes a lace-like doily pattern.

Decorate your box as desired! For my sample, I used:

Lovely Doilies #167104
Endless Love Stamp Set #167055
Endless Love Dies #167061
Bubble Bath Ribbon #167075
Real Red Baker’s Twine #164051

Colors: Real Red, White, & Bubble Bath

✨ Perfect Fit: This box fits our Note Cards (#159232) perfectly, making it ideal for a sweet Valentine note or gift enclosure.

The simple card design tucked inside the box was inspired by Heidi Collins, keeping the look clean, classic, and easy to recreate.

Two handmade greeting cards featuring red striped hearts and the phrase 'Hugs & Kisses'. One card has the text 'I adore you' repeated in the background.

A greeting card design featuring a large striped heart, the words 'I adore you' repeated in the background, and 'Hugs & Kisses' written prominently at the bottom.

✨ Bonus: This project is the perfect fit for this week’s Global Design Project challenge – Hearts #GDP531! 💖

Be sure to check out my video to see just how easy this project is to create, along with the other fun ideas I shared. I’ll be posting more details on the remaining projects later this week, so be sure to tune back in! 💕

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January 20, 2026

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Hello Sunshine & Travel Dreams ✈️🌞

Did you know that today is National Shop for Travel Day?
That feels perfectly timed because my future travel plans include a Caribbean cruise—and after almost two years of planning, I’m finally down to under 100 days! 🎉

With travel on the brain, it felt only right that during my live yesterday I featured the Beach Boardwalk Suite. This collection also has a coordinating scrapbooking kit, and I can hardly wait to use it to document our trip once we return. 🌊📸

For this project, I used the Global Design Project #GDP530 layout challenge as my starting point. I pushed myself a little out of my comfort zone and treated the layout more as inspiration rather than a strict roadmap—which is definitely not my norm!

Two colorful greeting cards featuring a beach scene with palm trees, a large sun, and the text 'HEY, SUNSHINE'. The background has soft pastel colors and textured layers.

Design Inspiration & Creative Changes

One of the main elements in the challenge layout is three circles on the side. Instead of circles, I swapped them out for three palm trees, keeping the visual balance while adding a fun tropical twist. 🌴🌴🌴

I also decided to turn this into a slimline card, which is one of my favorite formats. This size fits perfectly in a legal-size envelope, making it great for mailing or gifting.

Card Size & Base

While there are many slimline sizes, I typically make mine 8-1/2″ x 3-1/2″. I also love turning them into pocket cards for money or gift cards.

Card base: 8-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, scored at 3-1/2″ and 7″
Card base color: White

Background & Layers

I cut a second piece of white cardstock to 8-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ and used my blending brushes with Strawberry Slush, Petunia Pop, and Pool Party to create a soft ombre background.

For the square focal element, I cut a piece of Beach Boardwalk DSP #166820 using the largest square from the Stylish Shapes Dies #159183 and framed it with a 3″ x 3″ piece of cardstock:

Card 1 frame: Strawberry Slush
Card 2 frame: Petunia Pop

Want to see all the steps come together?
Be sure to check out the replay from my live, where I walk you through the entire process and share extra tips along the way. 🎥✨

Stamping & Die Cutting Details

Two hand-crafted greeting cards featuring a watercolor background with pink and blue tones, silhouettes of palm trees, and a yellow sun.

Palm trees stamped from Boardwalk Fun Stamp Set #166822 in Petunia Pop on the DSP
Additional palm trees die cut in black cardstock using Boardwalk Fun Dies #166828
I layered two of them over the stamped palm trees to create a shadow effect.

For the sun, I used one of the stitched circle dies (third smallest) cut from white cardstock and blended Daffodil Delight and Timid Tiger for added depth ☀️.

Sand, Waves & Finishing Touches

Sand: Torn Crumb Cake cardstock, stamped with dots from Swirled Designs #167030 in Pecan Pie, then softly blended for dimension
Waves: DSP cut with Light & Wonder Dies #165762, edges highlighted with Pool Party ink

I stamped “Hey, Sunshine” in black ink in the bottom right corner and wrapped Strawberry Slush Ribbon around the ombre background before assembling everything.

The palm trees were popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals, and I finished them off with a simple knot secured using Mini Glue Dots. A few Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems #165615 added just the right amount of sparkle ✨.

Inside Pocket

A colorful greeting card design featuring palm trees and a sun, with the text 'HEY, SUNSHINE'. The card is partially open, revealing a two-dollar bill inside.

On the inside, I added a strip of DSP to the top of the 1-1/2″ folded section and used Tear & Tape on the sides to create a pocket—perfect for cash or a gift card.

This bright, happy card has me so ready for warm weather and sunshine, especially while we’re still in the middle of winter ❄️➡️☀️.

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January 13, 2026

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Create Unique Backgrounds with Nature’s Symphony Techniques

This week the Global Design Project featured another color challenge using Night of Navy, Azure Afternoon, and Balmy Blue. I briefly considered using December’s Product of the Month since those blues would have worked perfectly, but in the end I decided to do something a little different and create my own background paper.

I pulled out the Nature’s Symphony Stamp Set (#166919) and Dies (#166925) and had so much fun experimenting that I ended up mixing and matching the technique with several different background colors. Each one turned out completely unique. Can you guess which one was my original? I’ll give you a hint—it started with Very Vanilla cardstock, which I really love because it highlights the technique.

A collection of five handcrafted greeting cards featuring various shades of blue and white floral designs, with the text 'YOU MAKE ME SMILE' prominently displayed on each card.

Creating the Textured Background

I originally planned to stamp the image and let it peek through the die-cut opening, but once I started playing, I realized I wanted even more texture. Instead, I layered stamped and die-cut elements to really build depth.

To make your own background, start with a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock cut with the second-largest die from the Perennial Postage set (#162607).

Stamp the large leaf image randomly in Balmy Blue
Add the textured line image in Azure Afternoon
Finish by stamping the small leaf in Night of Navy

Now for the fun (and slightly scary) part—crumple the paper. Yes, really! Squish it up to create a rough, worn texture full of dimension. Once flattened out a bit, use Blending Brushes (#160518) with Balmy Blue and Night of Navy to add even more depth.

A handmade greeting card with a blue floral design featuring layered leaves and flowers, with the text 'YOU MAKE ME SMILE' prominently displayed in a white speech bubble.

Close-up of a card featuring a decorative design with blue leaves and a central message that says 'You Make Me Smile' in a playful font.

Adding Extra Texture

In the Nature’s Symphony die set, there’s a small die made up of hash marks. It doesn’t cut out an image—it cuts tiny hash marks creating textures instead. Run this die across your background in multiple directions. After sending it through the Cut & Emboss Machine, the paper will be flatter again, so go ahead and crumple it one more time. Be gentle—those cut areas can catch—but allow some sections to bend and open for even more interest. Add a little extra ink with your blending brushes to highlight those textured areas.

A handmade card featuring a blue background with a layered design, adorned with various leaf shapes in different shades of blue. The message 'You Make Me Smile' is prominently displayed in a decorative frame at the center.

A handmade card featuring blue and white paper leaves and flowers, with the message 'YOU MAKE ME SMILE' prominently displayed on a scalloped tag. The background is a textured dark blue, enhancing the layered design.

Finishing the Cards

Once the background was complete, all that was left was deciding what colors to stamp and die-cut for the remaining elements. I used the same technique on multiple cardstock colors, but Very Vanilla really lets all the details shine.

I finished each card by layering the die-cut elements, using Dimensionals behind the delicate leaf piece for added depth. A quick tip: if you cut the cardstock layer that sits behind your postage die piece to the correct size, you can die-cut one of the leaf shapes from the center first, saving cardstock before adhering it.

For the greeting, I used the second-smallest rectangle postage die, added small piece of paper that I used the Three Banner Punch #167050 to turn into a tach and finished with Very Vanilla Baker’s Twine behind it. Did you notice on some of the cards it isn’t very vanilla? I customized the twine color by brushing ink directly onto it with a blending brush—a great trick when you need ribbon in just the right shade. I always keep white or vanilla twine on hand for this reason. To finish things off, I added a touch of bling with Muted Palette Dots (#165155).

Final Result

In the end, I created five stunning cards, all using the same basic technique but each with its own unique look and feel. It may sound complicated, but it’s actually pretty easy once you try it—and I even made a hyper-speed video so you can see the whole process in action.

Which one do you think was my original? 💙

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January 11, 2026

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Easy Fun Fold Gift Card Holder Tutorial

Two decorative cards featuring the phrase 'Sweet Heart' in bold red letters, adorned with hearts and a colorful background of heart patterns.

A handmade greeting card featuring the words 'SWEET HEART' in bold red letters, adorned with heart patterns in pink and red colors, and a layered heart embellishment on the side.

On my Monday Live, I shared an easy-to-make fun fold gift card holder inspired by my recent mini album. This sweet project features brand-new products that were released just yesterday, and I absolutely love how simple yet impressive this design is.

Card Base & Structure

Start with a piece of Real Red cardstock cut to 4-1/4″ x 11″.
Score at 5-1/2″ and 9″.

The 5-1/2″ section will be on the left side of the card.
Fold the 2″ section inward, then fold again on the 5-1/2″ score line.
This creates a pocket on the inside of the card.

Secure the sides of the pocket using Tear & Tape (#154031), leaving the top edge open so you can tuck in a gift card or cash.

Inside Panel

Cut Flirty Flamingo cardstock to 5-1/4″ x 4″ and emboss it using the
Hearts of Love 3D Embossing Folder (#167071).

Attach this to the inside of the card on the 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ section.

Designer Series Paper

From the Made with Love Designer Series Paper (#167054), cut:

4″ x 3-1/4″
4″ x 1-3/4″

Place these pieces on:

The 3-1/2″ section folded to the front
The 2″ section folded inside to form the pocket

An opened greeting card featuring a colorful design with red and pink hearts on one side and blank white space with the word 'I DO' on the other.

An open greeting card featuring the phrase 'I ADORE YOU' on one page, with a decorative pattern of hearts and a $10 gift card inserted on the side.

Left Folding Panel

Cut Basic White cardstock to 3-1/2″ x 7″ and score in half at 3-1/2″.

Stamp “Sweet Heart” from the Love Story Stamp Set (#167065) on the front and decorate as desired.

Attach this panel centered over the embossed section on the left side of the card base.

For one version, I placed the mini hearts directly on the white panel. For the second card, I added them to a 1/4″ strip of coordinating paper for a slightly different look.

Closure & Finishing Touches

For the closure, cut:

One solid heart
One lined heart

Using the Endless Love Dies (#167061).
Add arrows if you’d like for extra detail.

Attach the hearts to the front using Stampin’ Dimensionals, creating a small pocket for the folded panel to tuck underneath.

Finish the card with Bubble Bath Faux Linen Ribbon (#167075).

I love how simple and easy this fun fold gift card holder is to make, yet it has such a wow factor. Be sure to check out the video to see the step-by-step process, and I can’t wait to see your ideas using this design and these beautiful new products!