Category Archives: Animals

From Garden to Card: Watercolor Woodland Scenes

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Step into a charming world of folk tales and garden adventures with the Storybook Moments 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper! Perfect for springtime, Easter, or baby announcement cards, this collection features delightful neighborly critters, gardening accessories, and countryside cottages that are ideal for fussy cutting. The ornate frame patterns, flora, and hearty vegetables make beautiful scrapbook page accents. With its hand-painted characters and soft… Read More »

Stretching Birthday Wishes: An Adorable Dachshund Slim Card

Hello my Stampin’ Friends Stretch your crafting skills this holiday season with the Long Time No See Stamp Set, featuring an adorable dachshund in a cozy sweater alongside other charming animals. This versatile set allows you to stamp animal bodies across multiple surfaces, creating delightfully complete images that span your entire project. Perfect for adding whimsical, stretched-out characters to cards, scrapbook pages, and other creative endeavors. This charming handmade birthday… Read More »

Fun Fold Friday: Blue Winter Berries & A Dancing Reindeer: A Fresh Take on Holiday Card Making

Hello my Stampin’ Friends Hello my Stampin’ Friends Today’s project features the Reindeer Fun Designer Series Paper (DSP) for the deer; the Winter Meadows DSP for the background and Shepherd’s Care Stamp Set for the sentiment. This handmade holiday card features a charming leaping reindeer as its focal point, positioned within a white circular frame bordered by a decorative blue stitched circle; both layers of the circle are from the… Read More »

Fluffiest Friends on Wacky Wednesday

Good Afternoon Stampin’ Friends It’s Wacky Wednesdy and time for a cute whimsical card feature the Fluffiest Friends Bundle. This bundle is only available in our Online Exclusives Section of the Stampin’ Up! Website. I am pairing the bundle with the Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper which is retiring on 30 April 2024. The Birthday greeting is from the Celebrating You Stamp Set. This is the inside of the card… Read More »

Thoughtful Expressions for Fun Fold Friday!

Hello Stampin’ Friends Introducing Tomorrow’s Showcase (live video on youtube): Unveiling the Thoughtful Expressions Bundle.  Join me live on Saturday for a crafting session to create this gorgeous card! Stay tuned for an exclusive offer accompanying tomorrow’s tutorial video. For now, enjoy a sneak peek through images. Spread Love and Encouragement with Your Own Handcrafted Cards Using the Thoughtful Expressions Stamp Set! Delight in the charming hummingbird and floral designs, along with… Read More »

Saying Goodbye to Hey Chuck on Wacky Wednesday

Good Afternoon my Stampin’ Friends Today, we are saying goodbye to a favorite stamp set bundle called “Hey Chuck“. I decided to pair it with the colorful Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper which is also retiring. Conquer your crafting with this set. Featuring quirky chickens and farmyard elements, this set is perfect for birthday cards and fun projects. Add your personal flair with your favorite coloring techniques. Get yours today… Read More »

Grassy Grove on Masculine Monday and Blog Candy Mar Winner

Hello my Stampin’ Friends I am so happy April is here and everything is blooming. I think this is the best time of the year. Spring brings new life, fresh air, and bright colors, making it a season to love. As I promised, it’s time for another masculine Monday! Again, I am using the New Horizons Designer Series Paper but this time, I am pairing it with the Grassy Grove… Read More »

Best Wishes & Happy Thoughts using the Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper

Hi Stampin’ Friends! You can create elegant spring-themed paper crafts with the Flight & Airy 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. From watercolor washes to greenery patterns and designs, this paper offers a variety of creative options to make your projects more organic, nature oriented, and airy. Fussy cut a bird or two and add them to your projects, use the watercolor washes as card backgrounds, or make a beautiful… Read More »

Crafting Joy: Create a Whimsical Fun Fold Card with the Festive & Fun Stamp Set and Traditions of St Nick Designer Series Paper!

Tis the season for spreading joy, and what better way to do that than with thoughtful gifts? If you’re considering creating gift card holders for the upcoming holidays, I’ve got just the solution for you – a quick and easy DIY gift card holder that’s as delightful to make as it is to give. The giraffe and tree images was stamped with Tuxedo Black Ink onto Basic White Cardstock. It… Read More »

Creating a Whimsical Card with the Zany Zoo Stamp Set and Zoo Crew Designer Series Paper

Hello Stampin’ Friends In today’s post, I’ll create a delightful whimsical card using the Zany Zoo Stamp Set. See how I added whimsy to this design by including a “wobble”. I’m sure that my great-grandson Ollie, will love it! I used one of the printed images from the Zany Crew Designer Series Paper – it has a coordinating die! Several of the images from the DSP have coordinating dies. I… Read More »