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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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Cut, Shake & Share: Valentine Treat Ideas with Heart Gusseted Treat Bags

Last week on my live, I shared several fun ideas using the Heart Gusseted Treat Bags (#167073). I posted about the project I created during the live, but then realized I never shared the other projects—so today I’m fixing that!

A variety of decorated gift bags with heart designs, featuring messages like 'Hugs & Kisses' and 'I Adore You'. The bags are embellished with red and pink colors, and some contain chocolates and other small gifts.

These four additional projects all feature cutting a window into the treat bags using the Endless Love Dies (#167061), then using the die-cut heart from the bag on a coordinating project. It’s such a fun way to stretch your supplies and get multiple projects from one idea.

Helpful Tips Before You Cut

A handmade greeting card featuring three red heart cutouts with a transparent background, displaying colorful sequins inside, and the text 'Hugs & Kisses' on a pink ribbon.

Be sure to watch the video where I share tips on how to avoid cutting through the sides of the bag. For this technique, you’ll want to use the Mini Cutting Plates (#151004) and place one inside the bag, so you’re only cutting through a single layer.

If you’d like your bag to stand up like mine, score the bottom of the bag at 1/2″, then fold that section to the inside to create a flat base.

Project One – Large Heart Window Shaker

For my first project, I used the large heart die to cut a window in the bag. I then cut a smaller heart from Real Red cardstock and embossed it with the Hearts of Love 3D Embossing Folder (#167071).

To create the shaker:

I used a 3″ x 3″ Flip Flap (#166514)
Filled it with the Loose Valentines Assortment (#167074)
Attached it to the back of the embossed red heart
Then adhered everything to the inside of the bag behind the window

A handcrafted gift box featuring red and white hearts with an arrow design, embellished with an 'XO' motif and colorful ribbons, presented on a textured background.

A decorative Valentine's Day card featuring layered hearts, one red with a black outline, and the text 'XO' on a white heart background with small red hearts.

I finished the bag with additional die cuts and Real Red Baker’s Twine (#164051).

For the coordinating project, I used the heart cut from the treat bag along with extra die cuts and twine then attached them to an Iridescent Treat Bag (#166204)—quick, easy, and adorable.

Project Two – Filigree Hearts & Shimmery Window

For the second project, I cut the smaller hearts and layered them with the filigree heart dies.

A decorated packaging with red hearts and the text 'Hugs & Kisses' holding colorful candies, next to a chocolate bar wrapped in pink paper with a tag that says 'I Adore You'.

A decorative white bag with red hearts and the phrase 'Hugs & Kisses' printed on a pink ribbon.

To create a shimmery window:

I cut open an Iridescent Treat Bag (#166204)
Adhered it to the inside of the gusseted treat bag

For the greeting, I used the Three Banner Punch (#167050) for a quick and easy sentiment. The final touch was Bubble Bath 1/8″ Faux Linen Ribbon (#167075)—the perfect delicate accent.

Coordinating Candy Bar Treat

To coordinate, I layered one of the hearts cut from the treat bag onto additional die cuts. I embossed Bubble Bath cardstock, wrapped it around a candy bar, and added:

A strip of Real Red cardstock stamped with XO in black
A big, beautiful bow made from the Bubble Bath Faux Linen Ribbon

Quick, easy, and super cute!

A wrapped chocolate bar decorated with a pink and red heart-shaped tag that says 'I ADORE YOU', resting on a textured surface.

A wrapped chocolate bar with a pink embossed cover featuring small hearts, a red band displaying the word 'XOXO' in black, and a decorative ribbon.

Any of these projects would make a perfect Valentine treat for someone special, and they’re a great way to get even more value from your Heart Gusseted Treat Bags.

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January 28, 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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Discover the Love Story Scrapbooking Workshop Kit ✂️💖

Have you seen the three new Scrapbooking Workshop Kits in the Mini Catalog? Because oh my goodness—I am in love with all three! 😍

Today I decided to put together the Love Story Scrapbooking Workshop Kit #167078, and I wanted to share exactly what I love about these kits.

A scrapbook layout featuring red and pink colors with hearts and decorative elements. One page has the word 'HEART' and the other features the word 'XOXO', showcasing empty spaces for photographs.

A scrapbook layout featuring a pink and red color scheme, with decorative hearts and patterned paper. The layout includes empty photo spaces and journaling sections, emphasizing a theme of love and togetherness.

Here’s why these kits are a total win:

1️⃣ They are beautifully designed.
The creativity in these kits is incredible—from the layouts to the little design details. Everything coordinates so well and feels very intentional.

2️⃣ They are super easy to assemble.
I completed my Love Story kit in about 3 hours, and that included taking my time and truly enjoying the process.

3️⃣ The instructions are fantastic.
They are clear, easy to follow, and very well put together—perfect whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned scrapbooker.

A scrapbook layout featuring a pink background with the text 'My Sweet Heart' surrounded by flowers and decorative elements. There are empty photo spaces and additional embellishments, creating a themed design suitable for capturing memories.

A scrapbook layout featuring a pink background with decorative elements, including the phrase 'My SWEET HEART,' flowers, and hearts. It includes space for two photos and journaling or notes.

4️⃣ They are relaxing and enjoyable to create.
This was one of those projects where you can just sit back, craft, and unwind. No stress. Just fun.

5️⃣ They have coordinating stamp sets.
I love that you can expand the kit with matching stamps to make it even more versatile.

Love Story Stamp Set #167065
Exploring Nature Stamp Set #166913
Beach Time Stamp Set #166832

A scrapbook layout featuring a large heart with the text 'LOVE YOU' in bold letters, accompanied by decorative elements such as hearts and an arrow. The color scheme includes various shades of pink and red, with sections for additional photos or notes.

A scrapbook page featuring a large heart with the words 'LOVE YOU' prominently displayed, surrounded by decorative hearts and a pink square for photo placement.

6️⃣ The kits coordinate with full suites.
All three new kits—

Love Story Scrapbooking Workshop Kit #167078
- Made with Love Suite #167079
Exploring Nature Scrapbooking Workshop Kit #166934
- Nature Walk Suite #166936
Beach Time Scrapbooking Workshop Kit #166843
- Beach Boardwalk Suite #166844

have matching suites that include additional stamp sets, ribbons, papers, and accessories you can add to your project if you want to take it even further.

7️⃣ Bonus: LOTS of extra goodies!
There is plenty of extra paper and stickers left over, which means more cards, more layouts, and more creative fun later on.

✨ Stay tuned to see what I come up with using my leftovers—I have ideas already brewing!

Crafting layout featuring the words 'LOVE YOU' in bold letters, accompanied by heart shapes and blank photo frames.

Scrapbook page featuring various heart shapes, decorative banners, and floral designs in shades of pink and red, with the phrase 'Little One Sweet' prominently displayed.

If you love scrapbooking but want something that’s easy, coordinated, and totally stress-free, these workshop kits are a must-try. 💕

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January 17, 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.