Hello my Stampin’ Friends! I love this little girl image from the Dear Santa Stamp Set! As I started creating this whimsical Dear Santa card, I began with a Basic White cardstock base and added a slightly smaller Basic White layer to create that crisp, clean frame. I made sure to keep the layering precise, as this simple design relies heavily on clean edges and proper positioning. I also scored… Read More »
Hello my Stampin’ Friends! From Dasher to Vixen, Cupid to Rudolph, make all of Santa’s reindeer this Christmas season with the Reindeer Fun Stamp Set! This stamp set features different accessories and colorable line art to dress up the reindeer images so you can make the whole reindeer crew. The Christmas sentiments use a classic font, perfect for both sophisticated and playful art styles. Today’s project is a Christmas card… Read More »
Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Happy November! November is a fascinating month! Since today is November 2, 2024, we’re currently in autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. November is known for: (1) Traditions and Holiday and (2) Thanksgiving in the US. Inspired by Vicki Boucher’s beautiful card designs, I added my own touches to create today’s card. Her work is always inspiring! This elegant handmade card features a delicate leaf design as… Read More »
Hello my Stampin’ Friends Last chance! The Starter Kit special and Craft Kit sale end tomorrow. Don’t miss out on these incredible deals, especially the Starter Kit offer. Click the links above to shop. Have you seen this stamp set in the Mini Catalog (Sep – Dec)? It is soooo cute, especially the one with the little girl writing to Santa. That’s going to be my next card! First, I… Read More »
Hello My Stampin’ Friends! Hope you had a nice weekend! Our visitor left on Monday, and while he was here, we explored many local attractions since there’s so much to see in this beautiful part of Arkansas. Though we loved having him, we’re happy to be alone again and back to our regular routine. I hope I’m not the only one that feels this way! Looking at my latest fun… Read More »
First, start with a Cherry Cobbler cardstock base and layer it with a 1/8″ border of Brushed Gold Cardstock and then with a slightly smaller piece of gold-lined grid paper, from the Regal Distressed Patterns Designer Series Paper. This creates the sophisticated background pattern that frames your main design element. Next, create the focal point by stamping and coloring two cardinals (one one in Cherry Cobbler and one with Crumb… Read More »
Hello my Stampin’ Friends When I spotted the Abundance Beauty Decorative Mask in the clearance section, I couldn’t resist picking it up. Though I’d admired it during its regular catalog run, I had somehow missed adding it to my collection. As fate would have it, this turned out to be perfect timing. A dear friend, who absolutely adores sunflowers, is currently going through rehabilitation, and I wanted to create something… Read More »
Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Just a gentle reminder – there are 3 ways to save this month (Click on links above) Make beautiful botanical bunches to add to card fronts, gift packaging, scrapbooking spreads, and more with the Golden Greenery Dies! These dies feature various types of winter sprigs and leaves, berries for colorful accents, and bells to layer for the perfect holiday swag. Today’s card is a handmade greeting… Read More »
Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Today’s card is for my step-daughter who just discovered kayaking and she absolutely loves it. She lives on the islands off of Seattle so there plenty of areas to kayak. To create this card, start with a Basic White Thick Cardstock card base. Die cut a Basic White Cardstock panel with the 3rd largest dies in the Deckled Rectangle Dies. Cut a slightly larger (1/8″) black… Read More »
Hello my Stampin’ Friends Yep, fall is here. When I walk the dog at 7 am, it is in the low 40’s. Burrrrr🥶 Not looking forward to below freezing weather but I do love the snow so there’s that. The Magnolia Mood Stamp Set adds a sweet floral touch to your cards and crafts. Use a single color for quick, detailed magnolias, or color them for extra flair. Add a… Read More »
