Congratulations Teacup

F4A838 - 3 of a Kind

For my card, I reached for this adorable teacup from Altenew. I stamped it on white cardstock, colored it with Copics, added the sentiment beneath the cup, and die cut the panel.

To build the background, I pulled out a paper pack I am working to use up this year and layered several coordinating patterns. Each piece is matted on black cardstock to give the layers crisp definition.

I finished the card with three pink hearts. The hearts, along with the three flowers on the designer paper, create my three‑of‑a‑kind element for the challenge.

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Congratulations Teacup

Fall Birthday

 

WT1096 - Rust (something rusty or the color rust or a faux rust technique)

For this card, I pulled out some scrap papers that include rust tones and used them to build the layout, finishing the panel with a sentiment popped up on rust‑colored cardstock.

The card is finished with several candy dots for a simple, coordinated touch.

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Fall Birthday

Smarty Pants

 

SC1105 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For this card, I started with a piece of dictionary paper for the background, layering it on red cardstock and then on a black card base for contrast.

I stamped the House Mouse image, colored it with Copics, trimmed the panel, and layered it on a black frame to anchor the illustration.

The card is finished with several dimensional stickers I received for Christmas, adding a playful touch to the design.

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Smarty Pants

Magnolia Bloom

 

CAS889 - Think Spring

For this card, I pulled out a beautiful die from Memory Box and cut all the pieces from white cardstock. I sponged the flower, leaves, and stem with Distress Oxide inks to bring the image to life.

Once the flower was complete, I added soft pink sponging to the card base, stamped the birthday sentiment, and finished the design with several pink sequins for a gentle touch of sparkle.

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Magnolia Bloom

Father's Day

FS996 - This week's incredibly talented Featured Stamper is jtrenn (aka Karen). I found this INSPIRATION.

For this card, the sweet little boat caught my eye and felt like the perfect starting point for a Father’s Day design. I pulled out one of the paper packs I am working through this year and trimmed two coordinating patterns, adding black framing to each layer for crisp definition. The panel is mounted on a blue card base to echo the blue in the background paper.

From the inspiration piece, I chose this retired DRS Designs boat and colored it with Copics, stamping the Happy Father’s Day sentiment beneath it. I trimmed the image with a stitched die and popped it up on dimensionals to give the focal point a bit more lift.

A few scattered sequins finish the card with a simple touch of shine.

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Father's Day

Brighten My World

 

IC1057 - Lamps Plus - INSPIRATION

USEIT2026 - Lamp

When I saw the challenge, I was thrilled to finally use this gorgeous lamp that has been waiting in my tote of saved items.

For my card, I trimmed two coordinating pieces of kraft designer paper and layered them on white cardstock to give the patterns a clean, bright frame. I popped the lamp up on dimensionals for a little lift, then reached for a fun retired sentiment from Technique Tuesday. The sentiment is stamped on white, layered on a scalloped oval, and popped up as well to balance the dimension of the lamp.

These kraft designer papers are in my stack of five designer paper pads that I am working to use up in 2026.

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Brighten My World

Ally's Angels - ATG
Crafts Galore - ATG
Creative Moments - Feminine
Farm Quest - Anything Farm (This lamp reminds me of my husband's grandparents farm in New York. It was full of wonderful vintage pieces)
Gem of a Challenge - ATG
Love Those Pretty Papers - Use Pretty Papers
Polkadoodles - ATG
The Crafter's Cafe - For the Girls
Try it on Tuesday - Feminine
Word Art Wednesday - ATG

Hoppy Birthday

 

F4A837 - Spring Flowers

MIX684 - Spring Flowers

For my card today, I started with this adorable House Mouse image, colored it with Copics, and trimmed the panel, with a die cut so the sentiment sits neatly beneath the image. I layered it on a soft purple to bring out the shading.

I added a piece of handmade paper from my stash, a textured sheet my MIL picked up for me from an art store that closed a few years ago. Its surface adds so much interest. I layered it on more purple cardstock, then set everything over a green designer paper and a coordinating purple card base.

I finished the card with a few purple pearls for a simple, polished touch.

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Hoppy Birthday

AAA Birthday - Use Die Cuts
Alphabet Challenge - Wild Flowers
Art Nudge - Inspiration (I was inspired by the Purple Image)
Beautiful Blossoms - ATG w/Flowers
CRAFT - Spring
Classic Design - Blooms or Butterflies
Crafty Animals - ATG w/Animal
Wednesdays Creative - Cute Critters
Creative Knockouts - Birthday Wishes
Critter Crazy - ATG w/Critter
Cut It Up - Happy Birthday
Daisy Challenges - Flowers
Farm Quest - Baby Animals (farm or forest)
The Four Seasons - Spring
House Mouse - ATG w/optional Green
ProMarkers - Birthday
Inspiration Challenge - Bunny
Just Us Girls - Green
Krafty Chicks - Birthday
Let's Craft and Create - Purple and Green
Little Red Wagon - Include an Animal
The Paper Funday - Fur or Feathers
Passion for Markers - Lots of Layers
Stamping Sensations - Spring
The Crafting Challenge - Waiting for Spring
We Love 2 Create - Mixed Media (ATG) - The handmade paper is full of different media
We Love Stamping - Wildlife