Thank You Bird House

SC1120 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For my card, I reached for this really cute Studio G image and sentiment, stamped them on white cardstock, and colored everything with Copics to bring out the cheerful details. After trimming the panel, I layered it on green cardstock to echo the green in the image and give it a crisp, coordinated frame.

Next, I pulled out the paper pads I am working on using up this year and built the layout, adding red and green framing to the layers to reinforce the colors in the stamped image. I popped the birdhouse up on dimensionals for a bit of lift and finished the design with a scattering of green hearts for a playful, balanced touch.

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Thank You Bird House

Cold Noses

 

CAS904 - Anything that walks

For my card, I reached for this adorable Technique Junkies image and stamped it onto white cardstock. I colored the sweet scene with Copics, letting the bright tones bring the characters to life. After trimming the panel, I layered it onto a black card base, which gives the artwork a crisp frame and makes the colors pop even more.

To finish the design, I added a few red hearts for a simple but charming touch that ties the whole card together.

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Cold Noses

Number One Dad

 

FS1011 - this week's very talented Featured Stamper is Maja aka TMaja. I found this wonderful INSPIRATION.

I needed a very quick Father's Day card, and Maja's design turned out to be the perfect inspiration. The base immediately reminded me of woodgrain, which felt like such a natural starting point for a Father's Day theme. I pulled a wood patterned sheet from the stack of designer papers I am trying to use up this year, layered it on white for a crisp border, and mounted everything on a blue card base to bring in a bit of contrast.

To tie in the blue, I stamped the Stampin Up ribbon image in a coordinating shade and popped the center up on dimensionals, echoing the look and feel of Maja's original layout. The little bit of lift adds just enough interest without overwhelming the design.

To finish the card, I die cut the word dad from gold glitter paper to create a bold focal point, then added the Happy Father's Day sentiment on dimensionals for one last touch of dimension.

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Number One Day

Happy Birthday to Moo

 

IC1072 - Collage Quilter - INSPIRATION

I love the bull in the inspiration piece and went searching through my collection for a bull of my own, finding this fun image from Art Impressions. I colored him with Copics, die cut the layers, and paired him with a piece of country style designer paper from my stash that I am working to use up this year. The panel is layered on white and then on a black card base for a clean, bold frame.

To highlight both the bull and the playful sentiment, I mounted them on black cardstock, then finished the card with a few green gems to echo the touch of green on his birthday hat.

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Happy Birthday to Moo

Birthday Pup

 

WT1110 - National Splurge Day

I think if I were going to splurge, I would absolutely treat myself to several pets. I adore my kitties, and it has been many years since I have had a dog, so the idea of a little furry crew makes me smile.

For my card, I pulled out this fun Spellbinders die cut set and started by cutting all the layers. I added silver floss stitching to the purse, which gives it such a charming handmade touch and a bit of shine. Once everything was assembled, I layered the finished piece over some patterned paper from my stash that I am determined to use up this year, then mounted it on pink cardstock to echo the pink in the purse.

To finish the card, I added a birthday sentiment popped up on dimensionals along with several pink sequins that tie the whole design together and bring out the playful feel of the purse.

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Birthday Pup

Cozy Warm and Bright

SC1119 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For this card, I started by pulling out a mix of fun Christmas themed papers and arranging them into a clean layered layout. To give the design a strong foundation, I added red cardstock behind each panel, which brings out the festive colors and adds a crisp framed look. The sentiment from Fiskars is layered on gold mirror paper, creating a bright focal point that ties in beautifully with the holiday palette.

I then gathered several flowers from Heartfelt Creations, added soft sponging to bring out their shape, and layered them for fullness. Each bloom is finished with Stickles and a gem in the center, adding sparkle and dimension that catch the light in such a pretty way.

To complete the card, I added a few red pearls for a final touch of texture and balance.

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Cozy Warm and Bright

Wild Birthday

 

CAS903 - Wild Animals

USEIT2026 - Giraffe

For my card, I began with a panel of white cardstock and masked off a small section to create a clean space for ink blending. Using Distress Oxide inks, I sponged a soft setting sun, letting the colors blend gently into one another for a warm glow. The masked edges give the scene a crisp, intentional look that helps the focal point stand out later.

Once the inked panel was finished, I trimmed it down and layered it on black cardstock to add contrast and definition. That framed panel was then mounted on a white card base, keeping the overall design clean while allowing the sunset colors to stay vibrant.

From my tote of items I am working to use up, I pulled out this giraffe image and added him over the setting sun. Popping him up on dimensionals gives the scene depth and makes him feel like he is stepping forward from the horizon. To finish the card, I added a simple birthday sentiment tucked just beneath the giraffe, keeping the design balanced and letting the warm sunset remain the star of the background.

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Wild Birthday