Cards & Scrapbook Pages I Made in February

I made some fun and cute Valentine cards using some Digital Stamps I bought on Etsy. I buy them through DisDigiStamps. 




I used my Stampin Up! sunflowers embossing folder to make sympathy cards. 

Then I used both the Spellbinders Betterpress and Spellbinders Hot Foil system to make these cards. 

letterpress and heat embossed then colored with blender pens 

letterpress and alcohol markers 

hot foil and then used ink pads and blending brushes

letterpress with watercolor pencils and watercolor brush pen

hot foil with marker 

betterpress with stamp pads and blending brushes 

hot foil 

letterpressed, embossed, and watercolored with a brush

I had a few scrapbook pages from the fall to work on; our trip to see Hadestown, the Monet Immersive experience, and the 21 Pilot's concert. 






Comments

  1. Maria RineerFebruary 23, 2026 at 5:21 AM

    So creative! Love to see what you come up with :). Thanks for sharing!

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  2. MariaFebruary 23, 2026 at 6:35 AM

    Love these cards! The Koala is my favorite ❤️

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  3. Amy ScottFebruary 23, 2026 at 6:37 AM

    I think the feather card is my fave!

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  4. Jenn LloydFebruary 23, 2026 at 7:21 AM

    I know that you love doing this! I also really love the cards you send me. Thank you so much for being that kind of friend! It means a lot to me, that you share that with me. Have a great day, my friend!

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  5. Kari February 23, 2026 at 11:19 AM

    I love all of these cards! My favorite is the one with the peacock feathers. 💜

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  6. NatashaFebruary 23, 2026 at 12:21 PM

    Your cards are so creative! I always love them!

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  7. Jodie's Touch of StyleFebruary 23, 2026 at 12:50 PM

    So wait. What's a digital stamp?
    Xoxo
    Jodie

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    1. Joanne February 25, 2026 at 7:07 AM

      I only learned about them 2 months ago. It's a digital image you print out; some come colored, but I only like the black and white ones I can color myself. They remind me of mini coloring pages.

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  8. CatFebruary 23, 2026 at 1:09 PM

    So many different ones. Very creative!

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  9. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!February 23, 2026 at 2:38 PM

    So pretty, card making is clearly an art!

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    1. Joanne February 25, 2026 at 7:08 AM

      Definitely. I follow lots of paper crafters and it's so neat to see how many different styles there are.

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    2. Joanne February 25, 2026 at 7:08 AM

      Definitely. I follow lots of paper crafters and it's so neat to see how many different styles there are.

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  10. JeanieFebruary 23, 2026 at 2:39 PM

    You do such lovely and very personal work. Very nice indeed!

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  11. Kim CarberryFebruary 23, 2026 at 2:46 PM

    Those cards are so cute! I love the koala bear one! All the different techniques you use are so interesting.

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  12. Chrissy TFebruary 23, 2026 at 2:48 PM

    These are all so fantastic!!! Beautiful creativity!!! I love handmade cards!!! When did you start scrapbooking? Do you ever get "behind" or do you just scrapbook certain events? I want to get back into it but it has been years and I don't know where to pick up. Any suggestions??

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    1. JoyceFebruary 23, 2026 at 4:32 PM

      I feel this : ) A friend advised me to start with something current and work my way back. I would love to know what Joanne thinks.

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    2. Joanne February 25, 2026 at 7:11 AM

      I started scrapbooking when my husband and I were engaged and building our first home and never really stopped. I got behind at times but never years worth. I say start with the photos and memories that inspire you the most.

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  13. Teresa Isabel SIlvaFebruary 23, 2026 at 3:26 PM

    Oh that's so cute!

    Bjxxx,
    Pinterest | Instagram | Blog

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  14. JoyceFebruary 23, 2026 at 4:32 PM

    I love the sunflowers! You have some beautiful cards and pages both this month.

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  15. Tanya February 23, 2026 at 6:54 PM

    You are so talented!

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  16. GinaFebruary 23, 2026 at 7:05 PM

    Your handmade cards are so beautiful!

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  17. Everyday MaddieFebruary 23, 2026 at 8:22 PM

    I am always so impressed by your stationary! I bet it is so sweet to be on the receiving end of your cards!

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  18. Leslie Roberts ClinganFebruary 23, 2026 at 11:04 PM

    Goodness, these are all so special. I don't know the difference between alcohol markers and regular markers but the cards you used the alcohol markers on look so pretty. How do you use watercolor without having the card stock warp? Wish you could give me a class on cardmaking!!

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    1. Joanne February 25, 2026 at 7:15 AM

      Alcohol markers allow for shading and blending. I tend to use very little water when coloring in images for cards using watercolors or use watercolor pencils with a watercolor penused

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    2. Joanne February 25, 2026 at 7:15 AM

      *pen used for card making.

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  19. MarshaFebruary 23, 2026 at 11:04 PM

    As always, you astound me not only with the beauty but the creativeness of each card! They are gifts in their own right.

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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  20. nicole orriensFebruary 24, 2026 at 4:42 AM

    The first one is my favorite because of the button! I really like that idea.

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    1. Joanne February 25, 2026 at 7:17 AM

      I typically have something to add dimension on each card: button, brads, gems, glitter, etc.

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  21. Benita JamesFebruary 24, 2026 at 4:51 AM

    These are all cute and fun cards. I adore your creative side.

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  22. Kathrine EldridgeFebruary 24, 2026 at 7:00 AM

    Stunning cards! That feather one with the rhinestones is my fave.

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  23. Lyssy in the CityFebruary 24, 2026 at 7:17 AM

    These are all so great! I always enjoy seeing your creative creations.

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  24. Lindsay's Sweet WorldFebruary 24, 2026 at 9:01 AM

    I love all the hot foil creations. They are so unique! The "thinking of you" card is my favorite. These all look like cards you could buy in a store.

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    1. Joanne February 25, 2026 at 7:18 AM

      Thank you so much! That is so sweet to hear.

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  25. HollyMarch 1, 2026 at 5:04 PM

    So talented!

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