Butterfly Gala – Royalty Challenge Day #8

It’s time to bring back some oldies but goodies. The Butterfly Gala Stamp Set was one of my favorite sets when it first came out. So, I’m using it for today’s card and Royalty Challenge Day #8. I think it coordinates beautifully with the Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper. What do you think? The images were stamped with Gorgeous Grape Ink. I then colored the butterflies with the Highland Heather… Read More »

Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper, Royalty Challenge Day #7

This is Day #7 of the Royalty Challenge for our team. For today’s card I decided to go a little fancy! I’ve been cleaning out my craft room and came across the long ago retired Embellishment Artisan Kit. I was going to donate it since I tried selling it a couple of years ago for $10.00 and it didn’t sell. I see it’s listed on the interest for $20.00 but… Read More »

Dragonfly Garden Royalty Challenge Day#6

Day #6 of the Royalty Challenge. For today’s card, I selected the Dragonfly Garden Bundle from the Dandy Garden Suite Collection. This collection includes images of butterflies, dragonflies, ladybugs, foliage, and more. Immerse yourself in nature and let it inspire you. The Dandy Garden Suite Collection includes * Garden Wishes Cling Stamp Set (10% off) * Dragonfly Garden Cling Stamp Set (10% off) * Dandy Wishes Dies (10% off) * Dragonflies Punch (10% off) *… Read More »

Have a Hoot – Royalty Challenge day #3

It’s day #5 of the Royalty Challenge by our esteemed team leader, Brian King. For today’s card I am using the retired cute Have a Hoot Stamp Set. The card is for my granddaughter who loves owls. The owls were stamped with Tuxedo Black Ink and die cut with the coordinating die. I colored the owls with the Gray Granite Light Stampin’ Blends Marker and the feet and beak with… Read More »

Beautiful Friendship – Royalty Challenge Day #4

Day #4 for our team’s challenge. For today’s card, I selected the Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper (again) as the focal point for the card. I selected this sheet from the package of DSP. I didn’t even realize that such a beautiful sheet was in the package until I went through each sheet yesterday when I was working on card #3. I keep this card simple by only using… Read More »

Quite Curvy, Royalty Challenge Day #3

Day #3 of the Royalty Challenge on Brian King’s team. For today’s post, I decided to place the focus on the absolutely gorgeous Like I said, this paper is absolutely gorgeous and I’ve ordered a couple of packs. I love the subtle background on the other side of the sheet. Below is the sheet I selected for my card. I was inspired by a card on page 23 of the… Read More »

A Touch of Ink – Inking Royalty Challenge Day #2

Re-create the look of penned drawings with the nature-inspired A Touch of Ink Stamp Set. You can choose from butterflies, hummingbirds, leaves, and more. I’m using this set for the day 2 challenge from our Team Leader, Brian King. I did a lot of masking with this card to create a one layer card front. And I wanted to keep it real soft so I used the subtle colors. Card… Read More »

Heartfelt, Challenge #1

Use the hearts and arrows in the Heartfelt Stamp Set to create treat tags, boxes, and cards for Valentine’s Day. The greetings are designed to convey love and friendship. It is available as a bundle which will save you 10%. Today’s card is for Brian King’s challenge to his team members to make one card a day for the next 15 days. In answer to this challenge, I’m using the… Read More »

Sailing Home

Today’s post features the Sailing Home Stamp Set. It’s for a dear friend’s husband who is having surgery. The images was stamped with Night of Navy Ink onto Thick Basic White Cardstock. I then ran it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine using the new cute whimsical Stitched with Whimsy Dies. The irregular edges look like they were cut freehand and have cute decorative stitching To finish off the… Read More »

Bouquet of Hope Paper Pumpkin Jan-Feb 2021

BOUQUET OF HOPE Sadly, there is heartache in the world all around us. We all know someone who could use a heartfelt, handmade card that gives sympathy and strength during a difficult time. This kit’s cards are a must to have on-hand! The kit’s exclusive Bouquet of Hope Stamp Set features supportive sentiments centered around comfort, care, hope, and love. Such a versatile stamp set can be used throughout the… Read More »