Handcrafted Cards + More
The Perennial Postage stamp set is retiring. The cursive sentiments are so lovely for “Thinking of You” cards and for Mother’s Day! I used Very Vanilla as my card base and Blackberry Bliss, Early Espresso, Moody Mauve and Calypso Coral. I had several tulips from my previous cards all over my craft table, so I… Continue reading Mother’s Day Card with Paper Florist Tulips
The Coast to Coast Creators are blog hopping this month and showing off our colouring skills with Stampin’ Blends, Stampin’ Write markers. Since Easter is soon to hop by, I created an Easter card with the Easter Bunny stamp set and punch. I used the Gold Foiled Flower Cards as the card base. I heat… Continue reading Coast to Coast Creators – Markers & Coloring Blog Hop
I’m back this month with a St. Patrick’s Day inspired challenge from Festive Friday. For this card, I chose “green”, “good luck sentiment” and “rainbow”. I was thinking shamrock shakes when I created this card with the Share A Milkshake stamp set and dies. Have you tried a shamrock shake? I haven’t and I’m curious… Continue reading Getting Lucky with Festive Friday Challenge #154
This is another fantastic sketch from Freshly Made Sketches. I was so excited to play along this week. I spent a while wondering what this Trusty Toolbox Designer Series Paper was all about. I’m not at all handy so this paper, although cute, was a bit of a mystery to me. I realized looking through… Continue reading Trusty Tools with Freshly Made Sketches 622
Let’s chat about a Winter Fun challenge courtesy of The Paper Players! For this challenge, I reached into my stash and pulled out one of my few remaining wood-mounted sets – Frosty Friends. These cute snowmen have a special place in my heart, and I couldn't resist giving them a winter spotlight! To create the… Continue reading Winter Bliss with The Paper Players Challenge
It’s only January and I’m already starting on my Christmas cards! I really am! I created a slimline card (another one!) with a holiday theme inspired by challenges from Christmas Crafts All Year Round and Handstamped Sentiments. Christmas Crafts All Year Round Hand Stamped Sentiments This card features a trio of white, heat embossed snowflakes… Continue reading Getting Ahead on Christmas Cards
Stepping into a new year, I am sharing my last card for 2023. This creation features the gorgeous Gold Specialty Designer Series Paper, as well as the More Wishes and Merry & Bright stamp sets. The sentiments took center stage, heat-embossed in black and gold powders on Very Vanilla cardstock. The sentiment was die-cut with… Continue reading Farewell 2023: Gold and Sparkly
Wish you and yours the most blessed, joyous and peaceful Christmas!
As Christmas Eve unfolds, I'm taking a quick pause to share some last-minute magic with you. Today, I've whipped up these charming gift card holders using fantastic tutorials from Klompen Stampers and O Y Go that added that perfect touch to the holiday hustle and bustle. The front Inside the card with gift card pocket… Continue reading Last Minute Gift Card Holders: Crafting on Christmas Eve
This holiday season, I've been diving into the festive joy with the Last Chance Merry More & Bright Designer Series Paper (DSP). The bright colors of this DSP have been a delight, and let's talk about the stars of the show—the Melon Mambo & Granny Apple Green Foil Sheets! They simply shine so brightly, adding… Continue reading Stepping Into Christmas Cheer with Last Chance Merry More & Bright
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