Category Archives: Grandchildren

Handmade with Love: Why Personal Birthday Cards Make All the Difference

In an age of instant everything, receiving something tangible that I made by hand feels special and rare. It breaks through the noise of countless digital messages. That’s why I make personal (and not necessarily Stampin’ Up! images) for my immediate family. Sydney is my granddaughter and she is very special to me. I printed this digital image (non-SU) directly from my computer for the main focal point. The patterned… Read More »

Dino-mite Birthday Fun: A Prehistoric Party Card for Ollie

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! It was a wonderful day in spite of having to sit in the DMV for about 2 1/2 hours just to renew my driver’s license! Last time I renewed my license the wait was only 30 minutes. Our area must be growing faster than I thought! How are your lines for renewing your license? Not long, I hope! The Darling Dinos Bundle absolutely dino-mite! I know… Read More »

Creating Magic with Classic Pooh: A Special Card for Ollie

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! This charming handmade card captures the timeless magic of Winnie the Pooh with its soft, dreamy color palette of Lost Lagoon, Shaded Spruce greens and Balmy Blue and Blueberry Bushel blues using the Full of Life 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (DSP). The layered design creates beautiful depth, with each element thoughtfully placed to tell a sweet story. The personalized “For Ollie” banner adds that… Read More »

Heartfelt Mother & Baby Arch Birthday Card: Creating Special Moments with Stampin’ Up!’s Floral Impressions DSP and Everyday Arches Dies

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Since this is my granddaughter’s first birthday as a mother, I decided to include the baby in the card design. I used a free graphic image from the internet for the mother and child illustration, but everything else on the card is from Stampin’ Up! This beautifully crafted card features a touching mother and baby illustration framed within a rounded arch design created using Stampin’ Up!’s… Read More »

Prehistoric Affection: Creating Adorable “I Love You” Cards with the Darling Dinos Bundle

Hello my Stampin’ Friends. The weekend brought horrible conditions for many regions. I hope the high winds and tornados spared your area and that you and your loved ones remain safe. In our area, we sustained high winds but no damage. Put the “rawr” in “rawr-some” with the Darling Dinos Bundle! Use the stamps and dies to decorate these happy dinosaurs with bow ties, glasses, party hats, and top hats.… Read More »

Springtime Bunny: Boho Blue Plaid and Floral Elegance

Hello my Stampin’ Friends Create enchanting handmade cards with the Storybook Friends Bundle featuring adorable woodland creatures and heartfelt sentiments. This charming blue plaid bunny card showcases the versatility of this must-have crafting collection. Today’s card showcases a beautiful composition on a Boho Blue card base with a classic tartan pattern from the Timeless Plaid 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (DSP). The background features a blend of Boho Blue… Read More »

DIY Thank You Card: Creating with the Storybook Friends Bundle

What’s Happening this week: Hello my Stampin’ Friends Create adorable cards and paper crafts with the Storybook Friends Bundle. This woodland-themed collection features playful rabbits, squirrels, and hedgehogs perfect for baby cards and everyday greetings. The set includes carrot garden designs and heartwarming messages like “Welcome Little One” and “Hello Friend.” Ideal for card making, scrapbooking, and paper crafting projects. The focal point of the card showcases a watercolor bunny… Read More »

Hello Friend with Storybook Friends Suite Collection

What’s Happening this week: Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Use the Storybook Friends stamps to add cute animals and messages to your cards and crafts! Make a baby card using rabbits, carrots, and “Welcome Little One.” Or create a friendly card with the hedgehog, rabbit wearing a bow tie, and “Hello Friend” message. Start with a Basic White card base and emboss it with Eyelet 3D Embossing Foldr. This creates an… Read More »

DIY: Wildly Adorable Card

Hello my Stampin’ Friends Another Baby Shower card for a friend who lives in Washington State and cannot attend the shower. I wished we had more baby theme products in Stampin’ Up! This charming handmade card features a sweet illustration of a baby wearing a bear-like onesie or costume from the retired Wildly Adorable Stamp Set. The image is colored with the Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends for the onesie and… Read More »

Cutest Onesie for Xoey

What’s Happening this week: Hello my Stampin’ Friends No, that is not a misspelling with Xoey. That’s how my granddaughter wants to spell her baby’s name🤱. This sweet baby girl card features a layered design starting with a Very Vanilla card base, topped with a floral Designer Series Paper (DSP) (non SU) in a vintage color palette of Balmy Blue, Melon Mambo, and Soft Sage. The DSP shows a delicate… Read More »