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
I am playing along with an Instagram challenge to say "farewell" to the 2023-2024 Annual Catalogue. Like most things, it's bittersweet to say goodbye, but I'm always excited for the catalogue to come. I chose to create this card with the Bottled Happiness bundle. I love that it had a coordinating punch and vintage bottle… Continue reading Saying Farewell to Bottled Happiness
Today, I’m sharing a card I created based on the Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge. I’ve been on Spring Break with my kids for the last couple of weeks so my posting has been sporadic. I’m finally back from a Hawaiian vacation and I’m missing the warm weather and sandy beaches sooooo much. I brought… Continue reading Circle Sayings with Flowers – Hand Stamped Sentiments 434
This week, The Paper Players have a sketch challenge! I tried my hand at no-line ink coloring using the Doggone Friendly background stamp. I used various blends markers and die cut the images with the Perennial Postage Stamp dies. The sentiment is from the Heartfelt Hexagons set. I embellished with some gems leftover from Sale-A-Bration… Continue reading A Doggone Fun Sketch with The Paper Players 682
The Paper Players come through like always with a fantastic color challenge. The promise of spring always makes me think of spring cleaning and freshening up. A fresh coat of paint will do wonders! I busted out Trusty Tools and played with heat embossed paint brushes. I “dipped” the paint brushes in Daffodil Delight, Parakeet… Continue reading Awesome Paint Brushes with The Paper Players 680
A brand new sketch from Freshly Made Sketches this week. I wasn’t sure what to make of it at first, but I decided to go a little “rogue” and use triangles instead of semi-circles. What I ended up with was a bouquet of flowers cascading over the triangles, plus a simple sentiment. I do apologize… Continue reading Perfect Paper Flowers with Freshly Made Sketches 626
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 week's Freshly Made Sketches got me in the mood for something sweet – and what's sweeter than donuts? I couldn't resist breaking out the Carnival Treats Host Set, mainly for that adorable donut stamp. Sticking to Melon Mambo, Bubble Bath, and Flirty Flamingo, I turned those donuts into chocolate ones with a splash of… Continue reading Donuts!: A Carnival Treats Card for Freshly Made Sketches
Trusty Tools is a new bundle in the Mini-Catalogue. It’s also one of the hottest bundles because it pairs with FREE Trusty Toolbox Designer Series paper which is available only until February 29th through Sale-A-Bration (until supplies last). I had to have this set and the Sale-A-Bration DSP. The dies coordinate with the paper. It’s… Continue reading Tool Time for an Awesome Dad
I am still playing with the Gold Foiled Flowers Cards & Envelopes. I still love them! I created this card with the Perennial Postage Dies, Patchwork Pieces Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies and the Best Wishes stamp set. Pool Party is one of my favourite blues in the Stampin’ Up! collection. I don’t always veer toward… Continue reading Vanilla and Pool Party Thank You Card
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