Category Archives: non-SU

Whimsical Winnie the Pooh Birthday Card for Kids | Handmade Greeting Card Tutorial

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! The weather here has been absolutely splendid lately! Though autumn has its charms, I’m relishing these lingering warm days. I hope you’re experiencing equally lovely conditions wherever you are. My heart goes out to all those impacted by Hurricane Helene. The devastation caused by such storms is truly heartbreaking. I’m keeping the affected communities in my thoughts, hoping for their safety and swift recovery. ❤️ Today… Read More »

You Are The Best!

During this pandemic, I have not gone anywhere except to the doctor because I am “at risk”. One of my favorite restaurants was closing permanently (Tea & Crumpet Room) and my granddaughter, Felicia, knew that I loved their Old Fashion Bake Potatoes and their orange rolls. She surprised me with an order for my husband and myself on the last day they were opened. I love that girl! Here’s a… Read More »

Quarantine Dream

Today’s post features the cutest digital download from another company. It’s called Quarantine Dream. Image with greeting was printed off on my computer Images were colored in using Stampin’ Up! Stampin’ Blends using colors from the DSP used for the background. Used Birthday Bonanza Designer Series for the Background. Bermuda Bay Card Stock used for the base card. Thank you for stopping by today. Hope you have a great rest… Read More »

Rachel’s Bunnies

I bought this about a month ago and forgot I had it so I have to make one more bunny card. This card is for my granddaughter, Rachel and I hope she likes it. It is a non-SU die set and all those little pieces were die cut and then carefully adhered to the card. I used a mixture of items from different companies including Stampin’ Up! (card stock). I… Read More »

Thank you Angie

Thought I would take a break from my usual cards and create a card for my niece, Angie, who is a nurse in Southern California. I am so proud of her and want to thank her and all the individuals in health care who are making extraordinary sacrifices during this crisis. This is a digital image I bought on the internet. The greeting was created using my computer. I used… Read More »

Nurse Gnome

Not all heroes wear capes. In the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the real heroes wear scrubs. I made this card for my niece, Angie, who is a nurse in Ventura County, California. Hope it brightens her day. I found the digital image on Etsy. I paper-pieced the top and colored in the bottom scrub pants using the Gray Granite Stampin’ Blends Marker. The pattern paper is non-SU. The ribbon… Read More »

Happy St Patrick’s Day

“A good friend is like a four-leaf clover, hard to find and lucky to have.” That is one of my favorite St Paddy’s Day sayings! St Patrick’s Day also has special meaning for us. David and I had our first date on 17 March and every year we celebrate by going out to dinner. But we will not be doing that this year 🙁 The image was stamped with Tuxedo… Read More »

Basket of Blessings

Today’s card is a Easter card. I’ve had this stamp set for a long time and thought I would bring it out and use it. I used Periennal Essence Designer Series Paper for the background and for the dress of the momma rabbit. The bunny images were colored in using the Light Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Combo for the bodies. The leaves were colored with the Granny Apple Green Stampin’… Read More »

Happy Birthday Deena

Today’s post features a shabby chic card for my daughter. I am using 90% non-SU products for her card. I won’t name the online companies I purchased from because as a Stampin’ Up! I cannot promote other card making businesses. The only SU products I used are the Gray Granite Card Stock for the card base, sprigs, and the ribbon from the Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack. I also used… Read More »

Fable Friends

An overload of cuteness for Easter! Who can resist these cute animals? I especially love the bunny in this stamp set. The Fable Friends Stamp Set is featured for today’s post. I pulled the colors from the pattern paper (non-SU) for the bunny. I used So Saffron for the jacket, Gray Granite for the body and Blushing Bride for the ears and flower. The grass and bud stem and leaves… Read More »