Praying for You

 

CAS897 - Favorite Flower

For my card, I reached for one of my favorite flower stamps a retired Stampin' Up image that has always been special to me. My son and his bride chose this flower for their wedding, so I colored the image in the same shades used in their bouquets.

After the coloring was finished, I added the sentiment, trimmed the panel, and popped it up on dimensionals. The focal piece is layered over an embossed kraft panel from a paper pad I am working to use up this year, and the finished design is mounted on a white card base.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Praying for You

Giving Thanks

FS1004 - this week's incredibly talented featured stamper is Kathy aka kmberger. I found this INSPIRATION.

I was immediately drawn to the three panel layout and it reminded me of the stack of paper strips I have been working through as part of my goal to use up several paper pads this year. I chose three coordinating strips and adhered them to a white cardstock panel, letting the patterns set the tone for the design. From there, I added a layer of gold mirror cardstock for shine and framed everything with a pink card base to pull out the soft tones in the strips.

For the focal point, I selected a playful thank you sentiment from Stampin Up to echo the inspiration card. I stamped the sentiment and image together, then colored the image with shades that match the paper strips so the whole piece feels cohesive.

To finish the card, I added a few pink sticker hearts from my stash of items I am trying to use up. They tie in with the card base and add a sweet final touch to the design.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Giving Thanks

Another Year in the Bag

 

IC1065 - A Pretty Fix - I found this INSPIRATION

I was instantly amused by the idea of vacuuming the tops of the cabinets. I just finished cleaning the tops of my tall bedroom cabinet by hand, and now I realize I could have saved myself a workout with the vacuum. I will file that under lessons learned for next time.

This funny Impression Obsession image of the lady staring down her vacuum was perfect for my inspiration. I stamped her on white cardstock and colored her with Copics, then spotted an animal print in the stack of papers I am determined to use up this year. That print felt too perfect to ignore, so I added a matching animal print pattern to her coat to tie everything together.

I layered the image and the sentiment on red cardstock, tucking the sentiment under the panel for a playful look. To finish the card, I placed everything on the bold animal print designer paper with a blue mat and added a few red gems to echo the red in the image and the sentiment banner.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Another Year in the Bag

Challenges:
A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG
AAA Birthday - ATG (birthday)
Crafts Galore - ATG
DL Art - ATG
Festive Friday - Blue, Brown & Pearls
Krafty Chicks - Color an Image
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - ATG
Love to Craft - ATG
Love to Scrap - ATG
Polkadoodles - ATG
Seize the Birthday - ATG (Birthday)
Simon says Stamps - Art Impressions
The Sisterhod of Crafters - Make Someone Smile

Birthday Pug

 

WT1103 - Pets

I can never have enough pet challenges for cards, as they give me the opportunity to create dog cards for my pet donation box.

For my card, I pulled out this adorable Simon Says Stamp pug die cut and cut it from two different browns so I could swap the pieces and create a second card at the same time. I paired the pup with more of the brown floss from the back of my chair that I am working to use up, stitching the white layer to add texture and a handmade touch.

The finished panel is layered on a piece of kraft designer cardstock from my stash that I am trying to use up this year, then mounted on a white card base. The pug and the birthday sentiment are both popped up on dimensionals to give the layout a clean lift.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Birthday Pug

Challenges:

Classic Design - ATG (Furry Friends)
Digi Choosday - ATG
Everybody Art - Birthday
The Creative Crafters - ATG

Fa La La

SC1112 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For my card, I decided to make a fun fold that plays off the Double Gate Fold. I began with two cream panels measuring 8.5 by 5.25 inches and adhered them together so they overlapped in the center at 4.25 by 5.5 inches. I folded each side at 4.25 inches and again at 2.125 inches to form the layered gates.

I trimmed the front panels on an angle, cutting from the 4.25‑inch fold down to 1.5 inches on both sides, then added a lacy edge with a border punch to soften the shape. Once the base was complete, I added festive designer papers to the main panel and both front folds. Inside, I added a cream panel and used the angled pieces I had cut from the front to create coordinating corner accents.

The card front is finished with a belly band cut to 1 inch by 11 inches, wrapped around the card, and folded over itself just snug enough to stay in place. I covered the band with coordinating festive paper and added a few snowflakes to complete the look.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Fa La La

Challenges:

Avenue 613 - ATG (Water, I have snow)
Creative Knockouts - 2 or more pattern papers
Star Stampz - ATG (Seeing Double - I did a Double Gate Fold)
Sweet Stampin - Christmas in April
The Crafter's Cafe - ATG (No Squares - This is a double gate fold)

Sunflower Thanks

 

CAS896 - Use a Die Cut

For my card, I used this fun Simon Says Stamp die cut, cutting it from white cardstock and layering it over a light blue panel trimmed to fit behind the design.

The sunflower is placed on a white card base with an Inkadinkado thank you sentiment stamped beneath it, and I finished the card with a few scattered clear sequins for a simple, bright touch.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Sunflower Thanks

Challenges:
A Place to Start - ATG
Beautiful Blooms - ATG (floral)
Creative Inspiration - Easter / Spring
Farm Quest - ATG (Country)
The Paper Funday - Dies or Punches
Tic Tac Toe - (CAS, Die Cut, Floral)

Birthday Fun

 

FS1003 - This week's featured stamper is Isaiah40:31 also known as Heather. I found this INSPIRATION.

I was drawn to the cheerful feel of Heather's card and reached for this upbeat Art Impressions image. I stamped it on white cardstock and colored it with Copics, then chose a piece of patterned paper from the stack I am trying to use up. The bright colors in the paper guided the palette for the image, and each layer was mounted on black cardstock for definition, echoing the black layering in Heather’s design.

Heather tilted both her panel and sentiment, so I added a tilted sentiment of my own, popped it up on dimensionals, and finished the card with a few pearls.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Birthday Fun

Challenges:
Ally's Angels - ATG
Crafty Catz - ATG
Creative Fingers - ATG
Creative Moments - Gone but not Forgotten - This is a retired Art Impressions image

It's Your Day to Celebrate

 

IC1064 - Scully & Scully - INSPIRATION

For my card, I reached for a fun Tim Holtz drink‑glass die set and cut the pieces from white cardstock and silver mirror cardstock. The white elements were colored with Copics to bring the glasses to life. Once assembled, the pair was arranged over a pink‑and‑white designer paper panel pulled from the stash I’m working through this year.

The birthday sentiment tucks neatly beneath the glasses, and the finished panel is layered on silver mirror cardstock and then a white card base for a crisp, bright finish.

Several pink gems add the final touch of sparkle.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

It's Your Day to Celebrate

Cowgirl Birthday

 

WT1102 - Sing, sing a song. Be inspired by song lyrics (These Boots Are Made for Walkin - written by Lee Hazlewood and recorded by American singer Nancy Sinatra)

USEIT2026 - Star

For my card, I pulled out the boot and hat die cuts from Spellbinders and cut them from cream cardstock. I kept the paper in the dies and sponged brown ink through the openings, then removed the pieces and added a bit more sponging to deepen the shading and give the images extra interest.

I tied a pink lasso around the boots and popped both the boots and hat up on dimensionals over this fun Whimsy Stamps paper. The panel is layered on a piece of designer paper from my stash that I am working to use up this year and then mounted on a white card base.

To finish the card, I added a star from my tote of items to use up, a few scattered leaves, and the birthday sentiment popped up on dimensionals.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Cowgirl Birthday

Congratulations Pup

 

SC1111 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For my card, I pulled out some fun designer paper from Unity and trimmed the layers to build the background. I added the panels to a brown card base to echo the warm tones in the puppies and give the layout a grounded look.

The Congratulations sentiment is popped up on dimensionals for a clean, simple finish that lets the patterned paper shine.

This will be another of my pet donation cards.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Congratulations Pup

Merry & Bright

 

CAS895 - Case Yourself - INSPIRATION

For today's card, I reached for this charming Deep Red snowman and stamped him on Kraft cardstock, then brought him to life with colored pencils, changing up the colors I used the first time.

To finish the design, I added a Unity sentiment beneath the image, trimmed the panel for a clean fit, and mounted it on a crisp white card base for a simple, cozy winter look.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Merry & Bright

Fall Thanks

 

FS1002 - this week's incredibly talented featured stamper is jdmeeks also known as Donna. I found this INSPIRATION.

For my card, the large leaf immediately made me think of this sweet House Mouse image, so I stamped it, colored it with Copics, and trimmed the panels down. Each piece is framed with an orange layer to echo the warm tones in the image. For the background, I pulled out a bold sheet from the stack of designer papers I’m working to use up this year.

To finish the design, I arranged the layout, so the sentiment is flagged off the image, then added several orange candy dots for a simple, coordinated touch.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Fall Thanks

Scotty Thinking of You

 

IC1063 - Kibak Tile and Pinterest - INSPIRATION

F4A843 - Who Let the Dogs Out

USEIT2026 - Scotty Dog

My card was inspired by the black lab dominating the inspiration panel, which immediately reminded me of the wonderful Scotty Dog die cuts gifted to me by Julia (artystamper). Thank you, Julia. I usually work in smaller formats, so I had been saving these dies, and this challenge gave me the perfect nudge to finally use them.

I trimmed the dog so the front portion fit neatly on the card and chose a fun designer paper to layer over the Scotty silhouette. From there, I placed the dog on a bright gingham background, added the coordinating pieces, and finished the focal point with a punched flower.

The card is completed with the sentiment popped up on dimensionals and a touch of Nuvo Drops added to the eye, nose, and flower for extra detail.

This will be another of my pet donation cards.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Scotty Thinking of You

Birthday Bird

 

WT1101 - Unusually Colored Animals

For my card, I pulled out this fun Crazy Bird image from Tim Holtz and colored it in teal. I dressed him up with a bowler hat, a patterned tie, and a pair of glasses to give him a quirky personality.

I layered the bird on a playful paper pack my son picked out for me at Christmas, added a white panel for contrast, and then placed everything on a piece of designer paper from my stash that I am working to use up this year. The finished panel is mounted on a white card base.

Both the bird and the birthday sentiment are popped up on dimensionals for extra lift. This one is headed to my son for his birthday, and the little twists in the design feel just right for him.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Birthday Bird

Special Meow

SC1110 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For my card, I started with a piece of fish‑themed designer paper and built the layout around its bright colors, adding orange and teal layers to highlight the tones in the pattern.

I die cut the teal panel with scalloped circles, added a white die‑cut layer on top, and then die cut the little mouse and fish bones for the top and bottom circles. For the center circle, I stamped the word Special and added the die‑cut word Meow to tie everything together with a fun cat theme.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Special Meow

Hello Friend

 

CAS894 - Keep in Touch

For my card, I pulled out this really cute Penny Black image, stamped it on white cardstock, and colored it with Copics. I added soft red sponging around the edges to frame the image, then popped the panel up on a white card base for a clean, bright finish.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Hello Friend

Mother's Day Peacock

 

FS1001 - this week's incredibly talented Featured Stamper is DellsDani. I found this INSPIRATION.

For my background, I chose a piece from the stack I am working through, and its alcohol ink look brought great movement and color to the design. I added a couple of coordinating scrap papers and gave each layer a crisp white mat for clean definition that helps everything stand out.

Since the Featured Stamper card included a peacock, I reached for this sweet peacock die cut, assembled the layers, and let it take center stage. The sentiment is lifted on dimensionals, and several blue hearts finish the card with a soft pop of color.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Mother's Day Peacock

Thinking of You

 

IC1062 - Muji - INSPIRATION

For my card, I was inspired by the stainless steel silverware in the challenge. I have been working through a stack of paper pads this year, and this silverware print was already in my pile of papers to use up. It was the perfect match for this theme. I trimmed the panels, mounted the top layers on black for crisp definition, and centered a Thinking of You sentiment across the three sections.

To finish the design, I layered everything over a black and white gingham background and added dimensionals behind the sentiment for a bit of lift.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Thinking of You

Postal Birthday

 

F4A842 - Containers

For this challenge, I created a card that features three containers: two small envelopes and a cheerful mailbox. The die cut set from Spellbinders is ideal for a card that will be mailed. I cut the pieces from several papers, layered them, and added dimensionals to a few elements for depth.

I tucked the two envelopes inside the mailbox to complete the little scene. The card is finished with a birthday sentiment that is raised on dimensionals for a simple and pleasing touch.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Postal Birthday

Just a Note...

WT1100 - Wise Words (use definitions or sentiments that are wise on your card or words related to graduation)

For my card, I pulled out an old dictionary a friend passed along when he was downsizing. The aged pages make a wonderful background and felt perfect for a note card. I layered a torn section on cream cardstock, then added a black mat for contrast.

Next, I stamped the Paint Brush Lineup image in black on cream cardstock and layered it on black to match the background panel. I stamped the Just a Note sentiment on cream, added it to the dictionary layer, and popped the paintbrush image up on dimensionals to finish the design with a bit of lift.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Just a Note...

House Mouse Birthday

 

SC1109 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For my card, I pulled out this adorable House Mouse image and colored it with Copics. I paired it with a designer paper pad from my stash that I am working to use up this year, trimming the layers to build the background. While sorting through my supplies, I found a piece of handmade paper that worked perfectly to add texture and to echo the yellow in the cheese the little mouse is holding.

To finish the design, I added a few grey candy dots to tie in with the mouse and the grey layers, giving the card a clean and coordinated look.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

House Mouse Birthday

We Make a Sweet Pair

 

CAS893 - Birds of a Feather

For my card, I reached for an adorable owl stamp from Pink and Main. I stamped the image on white cardstock, colored it with Copics, and popped it up on dimensionals to give it a little lift. The finished panel is set on a green card base, which adds a fresh, cheerful contrast to the soft coloring.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

We Make a Sweet Pair

Westie

 

FS1000 - This week's featured stamper is Claudette aka lamoore. I found this INSPIRATION.

I am always drawn to a dog‑themed inspiration card. From Claudette’s design, I chose an all‑over dotted background paper in place of an embossed layer, then added a coordinating dotted panel for the next layer. For the sentiment panel, I used a descriptive designer paper that highlights details about the Westie, pairing it with a Westie image from Hunkydory to keep the theme cohesive.

I shifted the horizontal strip downward, widened it, and pulled colors from the descriptive Westie layer to keep everything unified. A thank you banner and a small top banner repeat those colors for balance. Each layer is trimmed in red to echo the tones in the Westie image, and the card is finished with a scattering of pearls for a soft touch.

This will be another of my pet donation cards.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Westie

Birthday Wishes

 

IC1061 - Zenglo - INSPIRATION

For my card, I was inspired by the beautiful color combination on the inspiration image and immediately thought of this gorgeous, patterned paper that carries those same hues. I tore the edge for a softer, organic look, then layered it over a bold purple plaid. Those two panels were added to a die‑cut white layer and then mounted on a coordinating purple base.

To finish the design, I added a birthday wishes sentiment, a few delicate die‑cut butterflies, and a paperclip accent from my tote of items I am trying to use up.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Birthday Wishes

Scrappy Birthday

 

WT1099 - Scrappy Cards

For this card, I wanted to make good use of the small scraps on my desk, and I had a stack of half‑inch by 1.5‑inch designer paper pieces waiting for a project. This punch turned out to be the perfect way to use them, letting me showcase a mix of patterns while clearing out a generous handful of scraps. I punched all the pieces, arranged them on white cardstock, added a gold layer for contrast, and mounted the finished panel on a white card base.

To bring in a focal element, I reached for my Spellbinders stitched butterfly and used some floss from the back of my chair that I am working to use up. I stitched the wings, added dimension, and finished the butterfly with a gold body. Once it was in place, I added the birthday sentiment and a few gold mirror candy dots to complete the design.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Scrappy Birthday

Challenges:
Snippets Playground - ATG w/Scraps

Puppy Sympathy

 

SC1108 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For my card, I pulled out my Hunkydory images and chose this adorable pup for the focal point. I trimmed the pawprint papers, added a yellow cardstock layer to give the panels a bright highlight, and built the layout around the image.

The card is finished with the sentiment popped up on dimensionals and a touch of black Nuvo Drops on the corners of the image for a clean, balanced accent.

This will be another of my pet donation cards.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Puppy Sympathy

Congrats Pup

 

CAS892 - Create using Colored Pencil

For today’s card, I pulled out this great retired Impression Obsession image and stamped it on kraft cardstock. I colored the image with pencils and fussy cut the paws for added dimension.

The paws are popped up on dimensionals over a green and white checkered designer paper, giving the layout a playful lift. The card is finished with a Congratulations sentiment to complete the design.

This will be another of my pet donation cards.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Congrats Pup

Mother's Day Peony

 

FS999 - This week's Featured Stamper is called Blast From the Past. We have a selection of artist. I was inspired by FS101 Jaydekay - INSPIRATION.

For my card, I drew inspiration from the large flowers in the challenge and reached for this Honey Bee Stamps peony die. I cut all the layers from white cardstock and blended pinks and yellows onto the petals, with greens and soft yellows on the leaves.

The designer paper was a Christmas gift from my mother‑in‑law, and it felt perfect for creating a Mother’s Day card just for her. I paired it with a grey cardstock layer and a clean white card base, then arranged the peonies across the panel. A scattering of pink gems adds a bit of sparkle, and the Mother’s Day sentiment is popped up on dimensionals to finish the design with a little lift.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Mother's Day Peony

Birthday Bee

 

IC1060 - Elephant Stock & Pinterest - INSPIRATION

My card was inspired by the beautiful bee image surrounded by flowers. I reached for this Spellbinders bee die and cut all the layers from paper scraps, keeping with the scrappy theme. The wings are cut from vellum for a soft, translucent look. After assembling the pieces, I layered the bee onto a die‑cut oval and added the birthday sentiment along the bottom.

To echo the floral inspiration, I placed the focal panel on rose patterned paper and then mounted everything onto a pink cardstock base. A scattering of yellow candy dots finishes the card with a touch of brightness.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Birthday Bee

Challenges:

Allsorts - Springtime (thank you, Brenda for letting me know my card fits today's theme. I had not planned on doing much blogging today, but your note made this one a quick challenge. 😀)

Wolf Birthday

 

WT1098 - William Caxton - Animal in Aesop Fables

For today’s card, I was inspired by the wolf and reached for one of my all‑time favorite Stampin Up sets. I stamped the wolf and the paw print, die cut both images, and added sponging to bring out their details. A touch of yellow was added to highlight the wolf’s eyes.

The images are layered over a pair of kraft designer papers, then mounted on black and white cardstock to add contrast and interest to the layout.

The card is finished with a birthday sentiment popped up on dimensionals and a few scattered candy dots for a simple, balanced touch.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Wolf Birthday

Congrats Pup

 

SC1107 - a splitcoaststampers.com sketch

For today’s card, I pulled out more pawprint paper and used it to build the layout, adding black cardstock to give the layers extra pop. I then die cut the Hunkydory image, layered it on black, and set it in place as the focal point.

The card is finished with a Congratulations sentiment popped up on dimensionals and a few hearts to echo the green in the pawprints.

This will be another of my pet donation cards.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Congrats Pup

CAS Thanks

CAS891 - Use a rarely used stamp or one you have never used from your stash.

For today’s card, I reached for this retired Stampin Up set and chose three of the images to heat emboss in white on black cardstock. After embossing, I trimmed each panel and popped them up on dimensionals for a clean, graphic look.

To finish the design, I heat embossed the Thanks sentiment in white and layered it on white and then black cardstock before mounting everything on the card base.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

CAS Thanks

Fathers Day Golf

FS998 - this week's featured stamper is ggurreri. I found this INSPIRATION.

I was instantly drawn to the golf theme in the inspiration piece and reached for this great golf die set from Spellbinders. I die cut the golf elements, adding shading and highlights to the club before assembling the pieces.

With the focal elements ready, I pulled out the paper pad I am working to finish this year and built the layout using several coordinating scraps. The golf pieces are arranged on a black banner that I white heat embossed with a Father’s Day sentiment, giving the design a crisp, bold finish.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Father's Day Golf

Birthday Daisies

 

IC1059 - Quarter Moon Bazaar - INSPIRATION

USEIT2026 - Daisies

For this card, I was inspired by the gorgeous embroidered daisies on the pillow and remembered I had these daisies tucked in my tote of items to use up.

I die cut nine white squares and arranged them across the top of a white card base, then hot‑glued nine daisies centered on each square for a clean, quilt‑like look.

To finish the card, I added this beautiful Happy Birthday sentiment from Stampin Up in crisp black for a simple, striking focal point.

Birthday Daisies

Love Birds

 

WT1097 - Birds (Swallows return to SJC)

For today’s card, I pulled out this wonderful die set from Honey Bee Stamps and cut each layer from white cardstock. I sponged on the colors and pieced the birds together, letting the shading bring out their detail.

The birds are layered on white cardstock and framed with a pink panel for a soft, coordinated look.

I then placed the finished birds on this gorgeous, patterned paper my son gave me for Christmas, layering everything on pink and white cardstock to tie the colors together.

The card is finished with a Valentine sentiment popped up on dimensionals and several heart candy dots for a sweet final touch.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Love Birds

Thanks Boxer

 

SC1106 - sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For today’s card, I used the sketch to create another pet‑themed design. I pulled out more paw print paper to build the layout, then went through my stack of Hunkydory papers and found this great puppy image. Each layer is mounted on yellow cardstock for a bright, coordinated frame.

The card is finished with a Thanks sentiment popped up on dimensionals for a clean, simple focal point.

This will be another pet donation card.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Thanks Boxer

Love Heart

 

CAS890 - Timber

USEIT2026 - Heart

For today’s card, I started with a white card base and a white die‑cut panel, popping the panel up on dimensionals for subtle depth.

I have a collection of wood hearts in my tote to use up, and I chose this one for the focal point. I flanked the heart with a few red pearls and finished the design with a sentiment banner tucked beneath the heart.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Love Heart

Thanks So Much

FS997 - this week's featured stamper Sara, also known as Mrs.Q. In found this INSPIRATION.

I was inspired by the postage silhouettes and reached for my Waffle Flower postage die. For the postage layer, I blended pink, orange, and yellow inks to create a soft setting‑sun glow in each window. I followed with a Tim Holtz stamp set that has an African feel, adding the silhouettes to each postage piece. To enhance the postal theme, I stamped a few of the Waffle Flower postage images over the panels.

The finished strip is layered on black to echo the silhouettes, then mounted on white and finally a yellow card base to pull out the warm colors in the scene.

A stamped Thank You sentiment, die cut with an oval and popped up on dimensionals, completes the design.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Thanks So Much

Beagle Thanks

IC1058 - Barn and Bunkie - INSPIRATION

F4A838 - 3 of a kind (Candy Dots)

For my card, I was inspired by the beagle on the napkin and reached for a Hunkydory beagle image to echo that sweet look. I also pulled out a paper pad from the stack I am working to use up this year, trimmed the coordinating patterns, and layered them on blue cardstock to give the design a bit of extra pop before adding the beagle on top.

The card is finished with a thank you sentiment popped up on dimensionals and a few blue and white candy dots for a touch of added interest.

This will be another of my pet donation cards.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Beagle Thanks

Congratulations Teacup

F4A838 - 3 of a Kind

For my card, I reached for this adorable teacup from Altenew. I stamped it on white cardstock, colored it with Copics, added the sentiment beneath the cup, and die cut the panel.

To build the background, I pulled out a paper pack I am working to use up this year and layered several coordinating patterns. Each piece is matted on black cardstock to give the layers crisp definition.

I finished the card with three pink hearts. The hearts, along with the three flowers on the designer paper, create my three‑of‑a‑kind element for the challenge.

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Congratulations Teacup

Fall Birthday

 

WT1096 - Rust (something rusty or the color rust or a faux rust technique)

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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Fall Birthday

Smarty Pants

 

SC1105 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

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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Smarty Pants

Magnolia Bloom

 

CAS889 - Think Spring

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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Magnolia Bloom

Father's Day

FS996 - This week's incredibly talented Featured Stamper is jtrenn (aka Karen). I found this INSPIRATION.

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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Father's Day

Brighten My World

 

IC1057 - Lamps Plus - INSPIRATION

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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Brighten My World

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

Hoppy Birthday

 

F4A837 - Spring Flowers

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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Hoppy Birthday

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