Category Archives: Nature

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 »

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 »

Autumn Leaves: A Beautiful Change 🍂

What’s Happening This Week Good Afternoon my Stampin’ Friends! Today’s card showcases a handmade greeting card with an autumn theme using the Autumn Leaves Stamp Set and Dies and Pretty Peacock/Crumb Cake Cardstock. The card has a Pretty Peacock background with a subtle swirling pattern (Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder) In the center is a circular Crumb Cake shape with decorative edges from the Spotlight on Nature Dies. Surrounding the… Read More »

Crafting Rustic Joy: A DIY Winter Wreath Card Tutorial using the Wintery Tops Bundle

What’s going on this week Good Afternoon my Stampin’ Friends Today’s card is contains a festive winter theme. The card features a white bird perched inside a wreath made of green leaves and red berries. The bird is stamped with Basic Gray Ink with a Pumpkin Pie beak and legs.. The word “happiness” is stamped with Basic Gray Ink and fussy cut with our Paper Snips. The background of the… Read More »

Crafting Charming Winter Cards: Pairing Stampin’ Up!’s Country Birdhouse Dies with Nests of Winter DSP

Good Afternoon my Stampin’ Friends! Create enchanting winter-themed cards by combining Stampin’ Up!’s Country Birdhouse Dies with the delightful Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper (DSP). This versatile DSP features adorable hand-sketched Christmas birds perched on winter trees, along with intricate nature elements perfect for seasonal cardmaking and paper crafting projects. In this card design, we’ve showcased the die-cut birdhouse as the focal point, complemented by two charming birds fussy… Read More »

The DSP Sale Begins Tomorrow! Plus, the Loveliest Tree Bundle Card

Good Afternoon my Stampin’ Friends Tomorrow (6 Aug 2024) is the big day! The sale on select Designer Series Papers starts, so stock up and save on your favorite paper for any crafting project. I’ve attached a copy of the DSP Sale Flyer for your convenience. Download here Crafting can be simple! With the Loveliest Tree Stamp Set, you can create beautiful cards for any occasion. The detailed tree imagery… Read More »

In the Grove for today’s masculine card

Good Afternoon my Stampin’ Friends The weather has been crazy this week. I hope you are safe in your area. For today’s post, I used the In the Grove Bundle with the sentiment from In the Moment Stamp Set. The stamps and dies from this bundle were designed to create beautiful mountain, forest, and wildlife card fronts. By using the coordinating dies to cut the detailed stamps, one can layer… 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 »

Masculine Monday: DIY Forever Forest Bundle Card

Hello my Stampin’ Friends It’s really hard for me to come up with ideas or even make a masculine card. I think that it’s a very limited field when you are looking for stamps, pattern paper and even embellishments. Though I did read recently on facebook (I think) that men also appreciate flowers and/or ribbons on their cards. But what if they don’t! What do you think? Flowers for men?… 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 »