Category Archives: Gallery

Highland Heather Perfection: A Subtle Yet Stunning Leaf Design

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 »

Whimsical Wednesday: Dear Santa

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 »

A Touch of Pine & Rhinestones: Crafting Nature-Inspired Cards

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 »

Classic Cardinals and Berries: A Traditional Christmas Card Design with Stampin’ Up!

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 »

Simple Sunflowers & Sweet Sentiments: A Perfect Get Well Card Combination

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 »

Crafting Elegance: How to Create Stunning Appreciation Cards with Metallic Accents”

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 »

Kayak Girl

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 »

Elegant Magnolia Birthday Bliss: Crafting a Serene Floral Greeting

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 »

Join Stampin’ Up!: Unlock the Craft Box Special

Want to turn your love of crafting into something more? Now’s your chance! Stampin’ Up! has a great deal this month. 🎉 Get over $155 worth of crafting supplies for just $99 plus tax. We’ll even ship it to you for free. 🚚 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your crafting horizons! What’s in the box? 📦✨ It’s full of surprises! Why join now? Want to know more… Read More »

Cozy Owl Greetings: Crafting Heartwarming Holiday Cards

Hello my Stampin’ Friends Make the cutest Christmas projects with the Christmas Friends Stamp Set. Perfect for card making and tags, wish happy holidays with the cutest wild animals dressed for winter! Make any of them the focal point of your card, add the tree image if you want to build a scene, and pair with one of the sentiments from the set. The open line-art animal images are great… Read More »