80th Birthday Handyman

 

IC1087 - Family Handyman - INSPIRATION

I was inspired by the wonderful collection of tools and immediately thought this handyman die from Amy Design would be the perfect centerpiece for my card. The detailed design captures the spirit of someone who is always ready to tackle a project, making it an ideal choice for a special birthday celebration.

For this card, I started with a white card base and added a layer of black cardstock to create a bold frame. For the background, I chose a piece of wallpaper patterned paper that perfectly complements the handyman die cut and adds a fun, workshop-inspired feel. The handyman was die cut from black cardstock, allowing the silhouette design to really stand out against the patterned background.

To finish the card, I added a gold glitter "80" along with a coordinating Happy Birthday sentiment. The sparkle from the gold elements adds just the right touch of elegance and helps celebrate this remarkable milestone birthday in style.

This card is headed to one of my aunt's friends, who is celebrating a wonderful 80th birthday. I hope it brings a smile to his face and helps make this special occasion even more memorable.

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80th Birthday Handyman

Dragon Birthday

 

WT1125 - Eggs

USEIT2026 - Image

For this card, I was so excited to finally use the fantastic dragon paper my mom gave me for Christmas. While sorting through my tote of pieces I want to use up, I found this adorable image that had been gifted to me, and it felt perfect for the playful dragon theme. Since it was stamped on printer paper, I chose pencils for coloring because they blend more smoothly on that surface.

Once the image was finished, I trimmed it down, added a green highlight layer, and popped it up on dimensionals over the wonderful dragon scale paper. I layered that panel on another green and then on a blue card base to echo the blue in the egg and pull the whole design together.

To finish the card, I added a few scattered gems and stamped the birthday sentiment just above the image for a bright, cheerful touch.

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Dragon Birthday

Welcome Pups

 

SC1134 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For my card, I pulled out a couple of designer papers to build the layout, choosing patterns that worked well together and layering them on black cardstock for a crisp frame. Once the panels were assembled, I added them to a white card base, letting the clean background balance the bold prints.

Next, I reached for my Hunkydory dog images and cut three of them with circle dies. Two of the circles are layered on black cardstock to tie in with the background panels, while the center circle is layered on the same designer paper used at the top of the card. The center dog is popped up on dimensionals to give the trio a focal point and a bit of playful lift.

To finish the card, I added a Welcome sentiment and popped it up on dimensionals for added emphasis. This will be another of my pet donation cards, and the cheerful layout feels perfect for welcoming a new furry friend into a loving home.

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Welcome Pups

Sunflower Thanks

 

CAS918 - Sunflower

For my card, I started with a black cardstock base and used the same black to die cut this dainty sunflower. I then cut a yellow panel to sit behind the sunflower, allowing the bright color to shine through the openings and create a striking contrast against the dark outline. The combination of black and yellow gives the design a crisp, modern feel while still keeping the sunflower as the star of the card.

I stamped the Thank You So Much sentiment above the sunflower on the yellow panel, letting the clean placement balance the strong focal image. While looking through my tote of items I am working to use up, I found this adorable little die cut bee, which felt perfect for the theme. He is popped up on dimensionals to give him a playful lift and add a touch of whimsy to the finished card.

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Sunflower Thanks

Wood Heart Valentine

FS1025 - this week's featured stamper on splitcoaststampers.com 7moonlight also known as Ariel. I found this INSPIRATION.

USEIT2026 - Key and Wood Heart

To keep with Ariel's wonderful wood theme, I pulled out one of the wooden hearts from my tote of crafty treasures that I have been determined to use. While digging through my stash, I also came across this adorable little key, and it felt like the perfect accent to pair with the heart. Sometimes the best embellishments are the ones that have been patiently waiting for just the right project.

For the card base, I started with tan cardstock, then added a layer of rich red followed by a sparkling gold glitter heart background. The warm colors and touch of shimmer create a festive Valentine feel while allowing the wooden heart to remain the focal point. I also die cut a postal-style panel from red cardstock and created a coordinating envelope using my envelope punch board.

To finish the design, I tucked the wooden heart just inside the envelope as if it were a special Valentine waiting to be delivered. I punched a few extra gold glitter hearts for added sparkle and dimension, then added a Valentine sentiment popped up on dimensionals. The finishing touch was placing the tiny key on the wooden heart, creating a sweet little reminder that the key to someone’s heart may arrive in the simplest and most heartfelt ways.

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Wood Heart Valentine

Thank You Flowers

 

IC1086 - Olive and Cocoa - Inspiration

For this card, I was inspired by the beautiful colors in the flower arrangement, and it reminded me of the lovely Anna Griffin pieces I was gifted. This particular set immediately caught my eye, so I punched out the floral elements, added dimensionals, and assembled the layers to give the flowers a soft, raised look.

I found a gorgeous patterned paper in my stash that felt perfect for showcasing these elegant blooms. I added a yellow highlight layer to brighten the design, then placed everything on a clean white card base to let the colors shine.

To finish the card, I added the sentiment, popped up on another coordinating ephemera piece from Anna Griffin, which tied the entire design together with a graceful touch.

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Thank You Flowers

No Peeping Til Christmas

 

WT1124 - Chickens and Hens

For my card, I pulled out this really fun image from Art Impressions and paired it with one of the sentiments in the set. The image is stamped on white cardstock, colored with copics to bring out all the playful details, and then layered on black cardstock to give it a crisp frame that helps it stand out.

Next, I chose a mix of designer papers that worked well for a Christmas card, each one trimmed and layered with either white or black cardstock for definition. The combination of patterns adds a cheerful holiday feel without overwhelming the focal image. All of the layers are arranged on a white card base to keep the design bright and balanced.

To finish the card, I popped the image up on dimensionals for added lift and scattered a few snowflakes around it to tie in the Christmas theme. The simple embellishments keep the focus on the fun Art Impressions image while adding just the right touch of seasonal charm.

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No Peeping Til Christmas