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Thursday, April 25, 2024

Birthday Pocket Card

 



WT998 - Pocket Cards

For my card, I created this pocket fold using some SU DSP. I added the insert and some twine so it could easily pull out of the pocket fold card.

The card was finished with the birthday sentiment popped up on dimensionals

It was tough to get a good picture of this card as I had to lay it down in my photo box.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Birthday Pocket Card

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

With Sympathy

 

SC1007 - This week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For my card, I used some paper from my stash and die cut several of the layers adding dimensionals to the hearts. I then used a bunch of the flowers that I punch out of my scraps to add to the card and finished with Nuvo Drops.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

With Sympathy

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Universal Cancer Ribbon

 

MMTPT822 - Thinking of You, Birthday, Cancer

For my card, I embossed the white layer, die cut 2 lace layers and crimped them.

Next, I stamped the ribbon from DRS Designs and colored in purples then fussy cut the ribbon.

I die cut the labels and popped the ribbon up on dimensionals finishing it with a heart.

The card was finished with a purple ribbon.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Universal Cancer Ribbon

Monday, April 22, 2024

Special Place in My Heart

 

CAS791 - Pet Sympathy

APR24VSNF - Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

For my card, I used this great dog stencil that I ordered from a cake decorating company. I used a rainbow of Distress Oxide colors to color the stencil then stamped this great sentiment from DRS Designs.

I finished the card with a few scattered hearts.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Special Place in My Heart

Sunday, April 21, 2024

YOU

 

FS895 - This week's incredibly talented featured stamper Kathy, is better known around here as jkelliot. I found this INSPIRATION.

Rather than the large U, I die cut the large YOU letters from spellbinders and used some green and blue floss that I am trying to use up from my craft table.

I then die cut the green shadow layer and popped the letters up on dimensionals.

The sentiment is heat embossed and I finished with several flowers from my stash and Nuvo Drops.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

YOU

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Several Birthday Cards

 

APR24VSNE - I've told you a Million Times not to Exaggerate

For my card, I created a fun fold and added some cat paper to the fold. I then die cut the 70 and a couple of cats and added the die cuts to a belly band.

70th Cat Birthday

APR24VANF - Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

For my card, I sued some Hunkydory images and cut the layers adding a teal layer for accent. I then stamped the birthday sentiment and popped it up on dimensionals and finished with a few gems.

Puppy Birthday

APR24VSNH - Bless your heart - use a heart

For my card, I used this great Unity image and colored it with copics. I then cut the layers, stamped the sentiment and finished with a few scattered gems.

Dragon Birthday

APR24VSNI - Take it with a pinch of salt 

For my card, I water colored the card base with greens and blue. I then added salt and dried the panel.

I then die cut the leaves and stamped the sentiment. The sentiment is popped up on dimensionals and the card was finished with some blue sequins.

Birthday Leaves
APR24VSNL - Hit the sack

For my card, I used this digital image from Lee Holland. I just love this panda and had to use it for this challenge. I printed it and colored it with copics then sponged some clouds and die cut a few additional clouds stamping the birthday sentiment on the large cloud. and popping two of the clouds up on dimensionals.

I am hoping I can give this to one of my family members to give to me for my birthday. :)

Panda Birthday

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.


Easter Chick

 

APR24VSNK - Madder than an old wet hen - chicken or feathers

USEIT2024 - Image

For my card, I used this cute little chick image from my stack of images needing colored. I colored it with copics then added a frame to the image. I then layered on some easter egg paper and die cut a couple of additional eggs adding some dimensionals. I finished the card with the sentiment and a few flowers from my stash.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Easter Chick

Just Because Cards

 

APR24VSNG - If it ain't broke, don't fix it

For my card, I used several paper scraps to create the banner and cup and glued the layers. I left the sentiment off as I can use this for a few different occasions.

Coffee

APR24VSNJ - Murphys Law

USEIT2024 - Image and sentiment

For my card, I went with the Cheer Up option. I had this image in my stack of images needing colored and used. I quickly colored it with copics, added the sentiment also in my stack of already stamped items and cut down the layers.

The card was finished with a few scattered candy dots.

Sitting...Laughing...Remembering...

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Just Saying Hello

 

IC959 - Whistlefish and Pinterest - INSPIRATION

For my card, I used this cute Spellbinders duct and added some sponging to the layers to give some depth to the duct.

I then die cut the white panel and added the sentiment.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Just Saying Hello

Challenges:

2 Sisters on the Blog - Farm Animals

Alphabet Challenge - B is for Birds

As You Like it challenge - Clean or Fussy - I like both but I think most of my cards lean towards Fussy

Cardz 4 Galz - Movie Madness(Howard the Duck)

Crafty Animals - Anything Goes with an Animal

Friday, April 19, 2024

Father's Day Cards

 


APR24VSNC - In the Same Boat

F4A739 - Happy

USEIT2024 - Boat die cut

For my card, I had this great boat die cut in my tote of items to use up. It was perfect for a very quick card. 

I used some distress oxide ink on a craft mat and spritzed some water on it. I then soaked it up with watercolor paper.

Once dry, I stamped the Father's Day sentiment and layered the boat die cut on the front.

Father's Day Fishing

Challenges:

613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes / Splash of Color

APR24VSND - The Early Bird Catches the Worm
  • W - Wood
  • O - Oval (there is an oval die cut out of the saw)
  • R - Ruler
  • M - Masculine, Metal
For my card I embossed the wood grain on brown. I then die cut the pieces for the ruler and saw and layered. I stamped the Father's Day sentiment and popped it up on dimensionals.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.


Thinking of You

 

APR24VSNB - Well, pin a Rose on your Nose.

USEIT2024 - Image

I had this rose image in my tote of items to use up. I cut down the layers, stamped the sentiment and popped it up on dimensionals and finished with a few scattered gems.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Thinking of You

Challenges:

Rocket Challenge - Layer it Up

Vintage Bike Birthday

 

The Virtual Stamp Night has started on splitcoaststampers.com. We hope you come join us for some fun challenges.

APR24VSNA - "When I was your age!" Vintage/retro style

F4A739 - Happy

USEIT2024 - Bike die cut and black bow

For my card, I had this vintage bike die cut in my tote of items to use up and I thought it would be perfect for the challenge. I cut down the layers and popped the banner layer up on dimensionals tucking the bakers twine under the banner. I then die cut the top banner and added this bow that was also in my tote.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Vintage Bike Birthday

Challenges:

Crafts Galore - Anything Goes

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Congratulations Grad

 

WT997 - Announcement (engagement, baby, graduation, etc)

For my card, I cut the different papers and layered, I die cut the graduation hat and layered it on the die cut oval layers.

I then stamped the congratulations and die cut the banner.

The card was finished with a few scattered gems.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Congratulations Grad

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Ombre Birthday

 

SC1006 - This week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For my card, I used several purple papers to create the layers. I tied a purple ribbon around them tucking the sentiment through the ribbon and popping the sentiment up on dimensionals.

The card was finished with several flowers from my stash.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Ombre Birthday

Challenges:

Beautiful Blossoms - Anything Goes with Flowers

Classic Design - ATG / Optional Birthday

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Hope Faith Rejoice

 

MMTPT821 - No Frills (CAS)

FS897 - Featured Stamper is Beth (aka sophmad). Here is my INSPIRATION

For my card, I heat embossed this wonderful cross in silver embossing.

I then die cut the two squares and added the sentiment in black on the gray card stock.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Hope Faith Rejoice

Challenges:

Crafty Calendar - Dry / Wet Emboss

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Mothers Day

 

CAS790 - Pretty Polka Dots

For this delightful creation, I adorned the card base with charming pink polka dots.

Following that, I meticulously colored a darling teacup using copic markers and carefully fussy-cut it, elevating it with dimensionals for added depth.

To complete the ensemble, I stamped a sweet Mother's Day sentiment in matching pink, delicately punched it out, and elevated it with dimensionals. A scattering of sparkling gems adds the perfect finishing touch.

Thank you for taking the time to admire my card today. Your kind comments are truly appreciated, and I look forward to returning the favor by visiting your blog if you leave a comment.

Mother's Day

Challenges:

Ally's Angels - Anything Goes

Mothers Day Cone Flower

 

FS897 - This week's incredibly talented featured stamper is Beth aka sophmad. Here is my INSPIRATION.

For my card, I used the Honeybee Stamps coneflower die cut for the focal flower. I then layered it adding some dimensionals. The center of the coneflower pieces I added some distress oxide to add a bit more color to the flower.

I then layered that on a oval focal and finished with some designer papers for the layers.

The card was finished with some scattered gems and the sentiment popped up on dimensionals.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Mothers Day Cone Flower

Challenges:

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

A Place to Start - Add 1 or More Flowers

Saturday, April 13, 2024

Cat Sympathy

 

IC958 - A Beautiful Mess - INSPIRATION

F4A738 - Make your own background

For my card, I used a paw print stencil and stenciled rainbow colors on the white card stock.

Next, I die cut the cat and heat embossed the sentiment in white on black popping it up on dimensionals

This will be another of my pet donation cards.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Cat Sympathy

Challenges:

Crazy is our Fame - Stencils (Anything Goes)

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Welcome Kitty

 

WT996 - Sequins, Beads or Gems

USEIT2024 - Image

For my card, I used this cute kitty image from my stack of image. I colored it with copics then cut the layers. I popped the sentiment up on dimensionals and finished with a few scattered sequins.

This will be another of my pet donation cards.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Welcome Kitty

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

A True Friend

 

SC1005 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For my card, I used this paw print from Dare to Be Artzy. I stamped it then die cut the layers. I cut down the paw print paper then stamped the sentiment and popped the paw print up on dimensionals.

The card was finished with a gem on the heart on top.

This will be another of my pet donation cards.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

A True Friend

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Thinking of You

 

MMTPT820 - Ombre

For my card, I crafted a vibrant ombre panel using four distinct shades of blue oxide inks. Following this, I delicately die-cut the flowers, stamped a heartfelt sentiment, and fashioned a coordinating sentiment banner.

To add depth, I elevated the sentiment banner with dimensionals, and for a final touch of elegance, I adorned the card with a sprinkle of delicate blue sequins.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Thinking of You

Monday, April 8, 2024

Congratulations Baby

 

CS789 - Zoo Lovers Day

For my card, I used this cute giraffe from DRS Designs. I stamped the bow first then masked it and then stamped the giraffe so I could make the giraffe a girl.

I colored her with copics then fussy cut the image.

For the base I stenciled some stars then popped up the giraffe on dimensionals.

The card was finished with a few scattered yellow sequins and the pink Congratulations sentiment.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Congratulations Baby

Sunday, April 7, 2024

Purple Birthday

 


FS896 - This week's incredibly talented featured stamper is Darlene aka DStamps. Her gallery is wonderful, full of so much amazing inspiration I found this INSPIRATION.

I love how Darlene used the paper scraps and used that as my starting point for this card. I used a bunch of scraps along the right side of the card from my purple designer paper scraps.

I finished the front with a couple of larger purple scraps, then added it to a few additional layers.

The card was finished with the sentiment stamped in purple popped up on dimensionals and a few scattered purple sequins.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Purple Birthday

Saturday, April 6, 2024

Sunflower Thanks

 

IC957 - On Sutton Place & Pinterest - INSPIRATION

USEIT2024 - Image

When I saw the inspiration, I knew I had this image in my tote of items to use up and it is perfect. It is from Hunkydory. 

I cut the layers, stamped the sentiment and popped the sentiment up on dimensionals.

The card was finished with a few candy dots.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Sunflower Thanks

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Tractor Birthday

 

WT995 - Wheels

For my card, I die cut this spellbinders tractor and layered. The tractor is layered on some velum and then the birthday banner was added. I finished the card with a few scattered pearls.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Tractor Birthday

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Music Birthday

 

SC1004 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For my card, I die cut the tag then added the music box and colored it with copics.

I then added a few scattered music notes from my stash and tied on the fancy fibers to the tag.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Music Birthday

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Baseball

 

MMTPT819 - Include Stars

For my card, used this great baseball paper and cut down the layers. I added a few scattered stars from my stash then die cut the baseball bat and finished with this puffy baseball sticker.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Baseball

Monday, April 1, 2024

Thinking of You

 

CAS788 - April Showers

For my card, I die cut the center panel from a scrap watercolor paper and sponged the panel with 2 different blue distress oxide inks. I then spritzed with water.

Next, I die cut the clouds and umbrella and layered and finished with heat embossing the sentiment in white on black card stock.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Thinking of You

Sunday, March 31, 2024

70th Birthday

 

FS895 - this week's incredibly talented featured stamper is Sioban. I found this beautiful INSPIRATION.

I love the colors in the tulips on the card, so I used that as my staring point. I used the Unity Tulip stencil and stenciled the colors on the side of the panel using some distress oxide inks. I then trilled in a coordinating orange and added some black to add a bit more drama to the card.

I finished with stamping the birthday sentiment and die cut the 70 as my aunt needs a 70th birthday card for a friend.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

70th Birthday

Saturday, March 30, 2024

Christmas Deer

 

IC956 - Mackenzie Myric Studios - INSPIRATION

USEIT2024 - Deer Die cut

CCC24APR - Creatures

When I found my inspiration, I knew I had this deer die cut in my tote of items to use up. I popped the die cut up on dimensionals and added a few layers. I then added some punched leaves and bow from my stash and finished with the Christmas sentiment and a few scattered gems.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Christmas Deer

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Birthday Envelope

 

WT994 - Envelope

For my card today, I pulled out this great spellbinders die cut and cut out all the different layers. The flowers were all cut out of scraps. I love all the new die cuts because they are a great way to use up paper scraps.

Once I had all the flowers layered I finished them with some gold pearls and added the birthday tag wrapped with some ribbon.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Birthday Envelope

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Graduation

 

SC1003 - This week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

USEIT2024 - Stickers

For my card, I was gifted these great graduation stickers from my friend Anne (jdmommy) I am trying to use stuff up as soon as I get it from friends so it does not get lost in my craft room, so these went to the tote. I am quickly approaching graduation season and have a few that are graduating this year, so I pulled these out for a very quick card.

I added a gold mirror card stock and all these great stickers. Really quick card for me today.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Graduation

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Sailor Girl

 

MMTPT818 - Wind

For my latest card creation, I opted for this charming Bestie image, which I brought to life with the vibrant hues of Copics. To complement the image, I selected a pair of coordinating papers, layering them meticulously atop a sleek blue cardstock mat for a striking contrast.

Adding a touch of elegance, I affixed a simple "Hello" sentiment, elevated on dimensionals for added depth and visual appeal, completing the card with a flourish.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Sailor Girl


Monday, March 25, 2024

Are You Cured

 

CAS787 - Sentiment Strip

For my card, I needed a get-well card and this image from DRS Designs is just perfect. I colored it up with copics and cut down the layers. I then added the Are You Cured Yet sentiment.

I loved the blanked in the image and had this great emboss folder that reminds me of a comfortable quilt. 

The card was finished with a few scattered buttons that I have had in my stash for a large number of years.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Are You Cured?

Sunday, March 24, 2024

Thinking of You

 

FS894 - This week, we're thrilled to spotlight the extraordinary talents of Cristena, our Featured Stamper extraordinaire. Dive into her awe-inspiring gallery, a treasure trove brimming with creativity and inspiration for all. I found this INSPIRATION.

Drawing from Cristena's remarkable work, I found my muse and crafted a card that pays homage to her style. Adapting a layout with finesse, I opted for a circular motif instead of the oval, injecting my own touch by introducing a charming banner to showcase the sentiment.

To elevate the design further, I opted to give the sentiment a lift by mounting it on dimensionals, imparting depth and visual interest. A sprinkle of candy dots adds a delightful finishing touch, infusing the composition with a dash of whimsy.

Thank you for taking the time to explore my card today; your presence is truly appreciated. Your kind words brighten my day and inspire me to keep creating. Don't hesitate to leave a comment. I'd love to return the favor by visiting your blog for a delightful exchange of creativity.

Thinking of You

Saturday, March 23, 2024

Birthday Daisies

 

IC955 - Rent the Runway - INSPIRATION

USEIT2024 - Die cut daisies

For my card, I had these daisies in my tote of items to use up. I added some copics to them to color them up and then used dimensionals to create the cluster.

I layered on a couple of pieces of designer paper, added the birthday banner and finished with a few scattered pearls.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Birthday Daisies

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Hot Air Balloon

 

WT993 - Balloons, hot air balloon

For my card, I pulled out a Spellbinders hot air balloon die cut and cut out the layers. I then die cut a few clouds.

Next, I added some sponging to a few of the layers of the balloon and sponged some yellow sun rays to white cardstock.

The card was finished with the elements popped up on dimensionals and a red birthday sentiment.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Hot Air Balloon

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Birthday Pup

 

SC1002 - this week's sketch for splitcoaststampers.com

For my card today, I cut out the layers and found this cute dog image from Hunkydory. I love this layout as it provided a leftover piece from cutting the triangle so I could make a second card.

The card was finished with the birthday banner popped up on dimensionals and a few scattered sequins.

This will be another of my pet donation cards.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Birthday Pup

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Spring Thinking of You

 

MMTPT817 - springy cards

For my card, I used this great Spellbinders die cut. I just had to have this die cut, it is SHOES. :)

I cut the layers using a bunch of different scrap papers and layered adding a few dimensionals. I stamped the sentiment added it to dimensionals and finished with a few scattered sequins.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Spring Thinking of You

Monday, March 18, 2024

Mothers Day

 

CAS786 - Add some sparkle

For my card, I used this great floral image from DRS Designs. It is actually a tree branch and I wanted just the flowers. To get just the flowers, I stamped the image on acetate then created a mask where the branch would stamp. I then put the mask under the acetate to make sure it was in the right place and then removed the acetate. I then stamped the flowers to the card stock.

Next, I used a heart stencil to draw the heart and then I stamped the sentiment in the heart.

The flowers were colored with copics and finished with chunky glitter stickles.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Happy Mother's day

Sunday, March 17, 2024

Girly Birthday

 

FS893 - This week's incredibly talented featured stamper is Michelle - mcstamperNE. I found this INSPIRATION.

USEIT2024 - image

I don't have a Princess Leia image but I do have this princess in my stack of images that needed colored. I colored her with copics and die cut the image.

I extended the strip behind the image that Michelle had for one long image. The card was finished with the birthday banner and a few scattered candy dots.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Girly Birthday

Saturday, March 16, 2024

Fairy Birthday

 

IC954 - Polly P Pinterest - INSPIRATION

USEIT2024 - Image

When I saw the inspiration, I remembered I had this image in my tote of items to use up. I cut out the image then layered it on the stripped designer paper layer and matted on the gold mirror paper layer.

The card was finished with the birthday popped up on dimensionals and a few scattered butterflies.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Fairy Birthday

Challenges:

Allsorts - Feathers and/or Fur or ATG