Inspired by Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse
Hello there friends, it’s Nina-Marie Trapani here with you and today I have a special birthday card to share, inspired […]
Make it Move! A Rainbow Birthday Card Featuring Art Impressions
Hey there friends, it’s Nina-Marie Trapani here with you! I have a bright and happy birthday card to share with […]
Did You Know? January 2025 Edition!
Hello crafters, it’s Shari Carroll here with you! I have a new edition of our popular Did You Know series today! If […]
Did You Know? December 2024 Edition!
With it being DieCember® (our month-long celebration of dies!), I felt it was only fitting to focus this month’s feature […]
3 Die Cut Tag Ideas You’ve Got to Try! Not a Card with Nina-Marie
Hey there friends, it’s Nina-Marie Trapani here with you and I have a series of festive tags to share with […]
Giving Tuesday + Even MORE ideas with Tim Holtz Be of Good Cheer!
Hi friends! In honor of Giving Tuesday, we would love for you to consider donating to find a cure for Huntington’s […]
Customize Your Own Holiday Critter: Amore Laurafadora
Happy Friday, friends! We’re delighted to welcome back special guest Laura Bassen in our bi-monthly edition of Amore Laurafadora where she showcases our brand […]
Card Kit Reveal and Inspiration: Warmest Wishes
Cozy up with our delightful December 2024 Card Kit—Warmest Wishes! This hygge-inspired kit features the following NEW Simon exclusive products: the […]
Did You Know: October 2024 Edition!
Hello crafters, it’s Shari Carroll here with you! I have a new edition of our popular Did You Know series today! If […]
A Halloween Card to Give to Your Favorite BOO! Funny Friday with Art Impressions
Hey there friends, it’s Nina-Marie Trapani here with you for another edition of our popular Funny Friday series featuring Art […]
Card Kit Reveal and Inspiration: Christmas Cheer
Our November 2024 Card Kit—Christmas Cheer—will get you started on a stack of holiday cards! This festive and carefully curated […]
FALL into the FUN of Autumn Crafting: Copic Coloring on Colored Cardstock: Yippee for Yana
Hi friends! Please join me in welcoming back the oh-so-talented and amazing Yana Smakula! (Please note: our dear friend Yana is Ukrainian. To […]
Sweeten Up Halloween with Tim Holtz Cupcake Toppers! Not a Card with Nina-Marie
Hey there friends, it’s Nina-Marie Trapani here with you for another installment of my Not a Card feature. Halloween is […]
2024 STAMPtember® $500 Shopping Spree WINNER!
CONGRATULATIONS to Beth Bettes! You are the lucky winner of our randomly drawn subscriber list for the $500 STAMPtember® Shopping […]
Card Kit Reveal and Inspiration: Two-Step Simple Leaves
Check out our beauti-FALL October 2024 Card Kit—Two-Step Simple Leaves! This nature-inspired kit features four brand new Simon exclusive products: the […]
Card Kit Reveal and Inspiration: Chunky Thankful Greetings
Our September 2024 Card Kit—Chunky Thankful Greetings—is filled with soft beauty! This delightful and carefully curated kit includes many amazing […]
3 Halloween Treat Bags Featuring Tim Holtz! Not a Card with Nina-Marie
Hey there friends, it’s Nina-Marie Trapani here with you! I’ve got a trio of Halloween treat bags to share with […]
Alcohol Ink Background with Floral Watercoloring Just Because Card by Cheiron Brandon!
Hi friends! Happy Sunday! We’re delighted to welcome back special guest Cheiron Brandon to our guest with a gorgeous floral […]
Interchangeable Stamps: Perfect for Customizing Your Card! Funny Friday with Art Impressions
Hey everyone, it’s Nina-Marie Trapani here bringing you another edition of our Funny Friday series featuring Art Impressions! In this […]
Show Love to Teachers: Easy Gift Card Holders! Not a Card with Nina-Marie
Hey there friends, it’s Nina-Marie Trapani here with you! With school season fast approaching, I thought this would be a […]
Get Ready to Laugh with this Colorful (and FUNNY) Riley and Co. Card!
Hey there friends, it’s Nina-Marie Trapani here with you and I hope you are ready for some giggles! I am […]
The LATEST in our 2024 Art Journaling Series! Mixed Media tag with Shari Carroll
Welcome, everyone!!! It’s July and I have a new art journal page for you. I’ve just discovered some amazing new […]
Picket Fence Studios Create It, Take Its for Create 2024!
If you weren’t able to make it to our exclusive CREATE event last month, let us bring it to you […]
Gina K Designs Create It, Take Its for Create 2024!
If you weren’t able to make it to our exclusive CREATE event last month, let us bring it to you […]
Birthday Cards that SPARKLE! Featuring What’s New from Gina K. Designs
Hey there friends, it’s Nina-Marie Trapani here with you! Today I am featuring brand new products from Gina K. Designs! […]
Share the Sunny Smiles! Create a Happy Shaker Card: Crafty with Caly
Hi everyone! It’s Caly Person here today! I’m sharing a colorful shaker card using the July 2024 Card Kit – […]
HOW TO Make a Special Mixed Media Vignette Box to Celebrate a Milestone Birthday with Shari Carroll
Welcome everyone!! It’s Shari Carroll here with a simple but meaningful mixed-media piece. This is a gift for my granddaughter […]
Did You Know: June 2024 Edition!
Hello crafters, it’s Shari Carroll here with you! I have a new edition of our popular Did You Know series today! If […]
Step Up Stamped Images with THIS Stencil Idea! Studio Monday with Nina-Marie
Hey everyone, it’s Nina-Marie Trapani here with you and I am sharing a project using some brand new Pinkfresh Studio […]
Easy Gift Card Holder for Birthdays! Funny Friday with Art Impressions
Hello there friends, it’s Nina-Marie Trapani here sharing another installment of our Funny Friday series featuring Art Impressions! I used […]
NEW Art Journaling Installation with Shari Carroll: Metallic Accents on Faux Alcohol Ink Background
Welcome, everyone!! It’s Shari Carroll here with another entry to my circle journal. I’ve been creating many styles with my […]
New Twist on the Popular Blackout Embossing Folder Technique!
Hey friends, it’s Nina-Marie Trapani here with you! I’m sharing a twist on the “blackout” embossing folder technique that is […]
Nina-Marie Makes Book Making Simple with Tim Holtz’s New Release!
Happy June, friends! It’s Nina-Marie Trapani here with you and this project that I am sharing features a ton of […]
Mixed Media with Shari Carroll: NEW Tim Holtz Idea-ology!
Welcome, everyone! It’s Shari Carroll with a fun Mixed-Media project featuring some NEW Tim Holtz Idea-ology! You may be asking […]
MUST TRY Technique with Ink Cubes + SSS Embossing Folder Sale!
Hello friends, it’s Nina-Marie Trapani here with you! Today I am going to show you how to use our Simon […]
The Magic of Tim Holtz Dies: Tips and Tricks for Perfect Vignettes! Not a Card with Nina-Marie
Hello there friends, it’s Nina-Marie Trapani here with you! Today I am using Tim Holtz’s “From the Vault” collection of […]
Mixed Media with Shari Carroll: Be Yourself
I’ve had this one on my mind. I’ll be turning 65 next month, which is quite a big birthday! To […]
Did You Know? April 2024 Edition!
With spring in full swing, we’re feeling inspired to refresh our creative spaces and organize our crafty products! We offer […]
Channel Your Inner Spring Chicken with Shari Carroll and Art Impressions Funny Friday!
I find humor in the simplest of ways. This Spring Chicken set by Art Impressions caught my eye with its […]
Make a Work of Art: Tim Holtz Gallery Tag! Not a Card (Reprise!) with Nina-Marie
Hello there friends! It’s Nina-Marie Trapani here with you and I have a mixed media tag project to share! I […]
Elevate Your Foiling with 3D Embossing! Studio Monday with Nina-Marie
Hi friends, it’s Nina-Marie Trapani here with you! Today I am featuring our new Celebrate collection and will be showing […]
Easy Toner Foil Magic Featuring New Pink and Main Birthday Products! Studio Monday with Nina-Marie
Hey there friends, it’s Nina-Marie Trapani here with you and I am excited to share a birthday card I made […]
Try this Ink-spiration! Rainbow Tags with New Tim Holtz Products: Not a Card with Nina-Marie
Hey friends, it’s Nina-Marie Trapani here with you and I have a colorful set of tags to share using the […]
Can’t Miss– Paper Mosaic with Dimensional Butterflies!
Hi friends! I’m delighted to welcome back special guest Anna-Karin with this BEAUTIFUL paper mosaic art piece! Read on to […]
Art Journaling with Shari Carroll: Two Ways to Use Coordinating Stencils
Welcome, everyone!! It’s Shari here with another entry in my circle journal! I’m welcoming Spring with this bold and beautiful […]
Last Minute Cute Easter Treats! Not a Card with Nina-Marie
Hello there friends, it’s Nina-Marie Trapani here with you! Today we’re reprising this post on Easter treat bags, which would […]
Mixed Media with Shari Carroll: Love You
Welcome, everyone!! I’m in the mood for bold and bright colors. I’ve created this piece based on unusual inspiration from […]
Make it WOBBLE! Interactive Stamped Birthday Card Featuring NEW Avery Elle!
Hey there friends, it’s Nina-Marie Trapani here sharing a project I made with the new Avery Elle Barnyard Boogie stamp […]
Hello SPRING: DIY Gift Boxes and Gift Card Holder by Emma Williams!
Hi friends! Happy Sunday and if you celebrate, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We’re SO excited to share this gorgeous Spring […]
From Flat to Fabulous: Elevate Your Stamped Images with Eye-Catching Embellishments
Hey there friends, it’s Nina-Marie Trapani here with a new installment of our Funny Friday with Art Impressions series! I’m […]