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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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
For this card, I was inspired by the gorgeous playing card series from Spellbinders. My son used to carry a deck with him everywhere he went, so I knew I had to have this collection.
I began by hot foiling the gold playing card for the main panel. Next, I die cut the individual cards and their decorative pieces, adding touches of gold glitter for extra interest.
To finish the design, I added gold glitter crowns to each of the playing cards and completed the layout with a sentiment banner and one of the cards popped up on dimensionals.
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A Place to Start - ATG (no Squares)
As You Like It - Favorite Main Color (I like black and gold for main colors. They really stand with any color combination and help as a great starting point)
Crafty Catz - ATG
Papercraft Challenges - Hearts & Hugs
Do All Creative - ATG
Hearts Quest - ATG w/Heart
Just Add Ink - Stencils and Dies (I used Dies)
Make My Monday - Masculine
NBUS - This die cut set is new to me, as well as the foil plate
Path of Positivity - ATG
Shopping Our Stash - Golden Years
