Twine Inlay Christmas

 

WT1083 - Pine

CCC25DEC - Danger Get Them Done

For today’s card, I die cut a tree shape from white cardstock and filled it using the Twine Inlay technique with festive red and green twine. The texture and color made the tree stand out beautifully.  

I stamped a Christmas sentiment in bright red beneath the design, keeping the look crisp and cheerful. The finished panel was then layered onto a green card base, tying the whole piece together with a classic holiday feel.

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Twine Inlay Christmas

80th Birthday

 

SC1092 - This week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For today’s card, I reached for a favorite retired set from Heartfelt Creations. I stamped the flowers, sponged color into the centers, then shaped them and added popped‑up centers for extra dimension.  

The birthday sentiment is from Karen Burniston, cut from green and yellow cardstock. Those same colors were mirrored as accent layers beneath the designer paper to tie the palette together.  

To highlight the milestone, I die cut the number 80 several times from white cardstock, topping it with a bold red glitter layer. The finished number was then mounted on white and green layers for added depth.  

I completed the design with the birthday sentiment popped up on dimensionals and a few stamped buttons, also shaped and raised, to bring playful texture and balance to the card.

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80th Birthday

Snowy

 

CAS876 - Do You Want to Build a Snowman

CCC25DEC - Danger Get Them Done

For today’s card, I pulled out one of my all‑time favorite snowmen, Penny Black’s “Snowy.” I stamped him on white cardstock and brought him to life with Copics, adding cheerful shading to highlight his personality.  

To build texture, I ran the background through a retired Stampin’ Up snowflake embossing folder, which adds a subtle wintery dimension behind the image.  

I finished the design by layering everything onto a green card base that echoes the colors in Snowy’s outfit. A “Merry Christmas” sentiment, stamped in green and popped up on dimensionals, completes the card with festive depth and balance.

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Snowy

Paint Birthday

FS983 - this week's incredibly talented Featured Stamper is Laura aka stampjournal. I found this INSPIRATION.

I was inspired by the rainbow of crayons and chose to create a rainbow of paint instead. Each paint element is stitched with silver DMC floss, adding a touch of shimmer and texture.

The paintbrush handle is crafted from birch bark collected from a tree on my aunt's property, giving the design a natural and personal touch. The brush itself is popped up on dimensionals for added depth, and the card is finished with a cheerful birthday sentiment.

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Paint Birthday

Warm Cocoa Wishes

 

IC1044 - The Paper Mill & Pinterest - INSPIRATION

I was inspired by the single snowflake on the drink glass and thought this Spellbinders die‑cut set was the perfect choice.

I cut all the layers and assembled them, adding a few dimensionals to create depth and interest. Once complete, the design was mounted onto Christmas tree patterned paper for a festive backdrop.

To finish the card, I added the sentiment, raised on dimensionals, and scattered a few gems for sparkle.

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Warm Cocoa Wishes

Dragon Birthday

 

WT1082 - Pencil Me In

USEIT2025 - Image and sentiment

For today’s card, I dug into my tote of supplies I’m working through and came across this adorable dragon with its egg. It felt like the perfect find to feature.  

I colored the image with pencils, adding soft shading and gentle highlights to enhance its whimsical charm. Once finished, I used a stitched die to cut both the dragon panel and the sentiment, giving them a crisp, polished edge.  

To complete the design, I layered everything over a playful patterned paper that echoed the fantasy feel. For the finishing touch, I added an extra birthday sentiment, popping it up on dimensionals to create depth and emphasize the celebratory mood.

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Dragon Birthday

Welcome Dog Bones

 

SC1091 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For today’s card, I pulled out a playful patterned paper from Whimsy Stamps. It’s one of my favorites, and I decided it was time to finally put it to use.  

Using the day’s sketch as inspiration, I created another pet donation card and incorporated a few dog bone accents to fit the theme.  

To add dimension, I popped up both the bones and the “Welcome” sentiment with foam adhesives. For the finishing touch, I added sequins that echo the colors in the patterned paper, tying the whole design together with a cheerful sparkle.

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Welcome Dog Bones