Mr and Mrs

 

CAS902 - Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend

For this card, I began with a bold black card base to set a dramatic backdrop for the design. The deep color creates an elegant contrast and instantly gives the card a formal, sophisticated feel. From there, I die cut this gorgeous Spellbinders wedding dress, which has such beautiful detail in the bodice and skirt. Once all the pieces were assembled, the dress had a lovely dimensional look that really stands out against the dark background.

I adhered the dress to the card front using dimensionals so the silhouette would lift away from the base and cast soft shadows, adding even more depth. To complement the elegance of the dress, I stamped the sentiment from DRS Designs and heat embossed it in gold. The metallic shine brings in a classic wedding touch and adds just the right amount of luxury without overpowering the focal point.

To finish the card, I added several green gems. Their sparkle gives a subtle diamond effect, echoing the feel of wedding jewelry and tying the whole design together with a refined, celebratory touch.

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Mr and Mrs

Typed Birthday

 

FS1009 - this week's incredibly talented featured stamper is Cheryl aka Crafty Auntie. I found this INSPIRATION.

For my card, I started with the adorable retro typewriter that immediately caught my eye and inspired the entire design. There is something so charming about that vintage shape, so I pulled out my Spellbinders die and decided to give it a bright, cheerful twist using scraps from my stash.

I cut all the pieces from bold oranges and sunny yellows, letting the warm colors bring the typewriter to life. Once it was assembled, I set it against a playful polka dot designer paper that I am working to use up this year. The pattern adds such a fun backdrop, and framing the panel in the same yellow used on the typewriter helps everything feel coordinated. An orange card base ties the whole palette together and gives the design a strong, vibrant foundation.

To finish the card, I added a few shaped flowers and leaves from my punched pieces for a touch of dimension and softness. I placed black Nuvo Drops in the flower centers to echo the black accents in the polka dots, pulling the details together in a simple but intentional way.

Typed Birthday

Happy Birthday Ya Old Fart

 

IC1070 - Painted Paper - INSPIRATION

For my card, I drew inspiration from the gorgeous wallpaper and pulled out a piece of patterned paper from my stash that I am determined to use up this year. I trimmed it down, layered it over crisp white, and set the panel on a bold aqua card base to give the whole design a fresh, vibrant frame.

This fun Unity Stamp Co image felt like the perfect match, so I colored him with Copics in shades that coordinate with the patterned layers. After trimming the panel to size, I added soft aqua sponging around the edges to give the image a finished look and help it stand out against the background.

To complete the card, I chose the playful sentiment from the set and popped it up on dimensionals for a clean, cheerful finish.

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Happy Birthday Ya Old Fart

Merry Christmas Penguin

 

IC850 - Chillin

For my card, I stayed with the Chillin theme by leaning into a cozy winter vibe and featuring this absolutely adorable Spellbinders penguin die cut. I cut all the layers and popped him up on dimensionals, then perched him on a bright red oval that really makes him stand out. To finish dressing up the scene, I tucked a Merry Christmas banner just beneath him and set the whole design over a piece of wintery designer paper that adds the perfect frosty feel.

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Merry Christmas Penguin

Pappa Bear

WT1108 - Wild Animals

For this card, I started by pulling out the fun Tim Holtz bear die cut and cutting all the layers needed to build him. Piecing him together is always satisfying because the character really comes to life once the shading, shapes, and little details stack into place. His expression has a great mix of whimsy and personality, which makes him an easy focal for a masculine card.

To give him a fitting backdrop, I went through my stash and found a tree patterned designer paper that instantly set the right woodsy tone. The colors in the print echo the browns and neutrals in the bear, which helps everything feel cohesive. I layered the tree paper on kraft cardstock for warmth, then mounted that panel on a brown card base to reinforce the earthy palette and tie the whole design together.

The sentiment is kept simple with a clean Happy Father's Day strip popped up on dimensionals. The added height gives it presence without competing with the bear and keeps the layout balanced.

This card is headed to my son so he can give it to his dad for Father's Day. He has nicknamed him Pappa Bear, so this design could not be more perfect for the occasion.

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Pappa Bear

With Sympathy Pup

 

SC1117 - This week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For this card, I started by pulling out one of my favorite paw print papers and layering it on black cardstock to give the pattern a crisp frame. The contrast helps the design pop against the clean white card base and sets up a strong foundation for the focal point.

While looking through my stash, I found this Hunkydory dog image that felt perfect for the center of the layout. The soft colors and sweet expression make it an easy focal and popping it up on dimensionals gives it just enough lift to stand out from the patterned background without overwhelming it.

To finish the design, I added a simple sentiment, also popped up on dimensionals to echo the height of the focal panel. A few Nuvo Drops bring in a touch of shine and balance the layout, giving the card a polished, finished look.

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With Sympathy Pup

I Love Us

 

CAS901 - Masculine

USEIT2026 - Wood Heart

For this card, I started with a piece of Kraft cardstock and ran it through a wood embossing folder to create a textured base. The deep grain pattern adds a rustic feel right away, and the Kraft tone helps the rest of the elements stand out without overwhelming the design.

I have been working through a stash of wood hearts in my tote, and this project was a perfect chance to use another one. I chose a heart with a clean shape and gave it a fresh coat of red spray paint. The paint settles beautifully into the natural grooves of the wood, creating a bold focal point with just a hint of texture showing through. Once dry, I mounted the heart directly onto the embossed woodgrain panel, letting the two textures play off each other.

To keep the sentiment simple and crisp, I stamped it on white cardstock and die cut it with a small flag die. The narrow shape tucks neatly under the edge of the heart, adding a layered detail without distracting from the main focal point. A few red pearls finish the card with a touch of shine and help tie the color palette together.

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I Love Us

Birthday Celebration

 

FS1008 - Another Blast from the Past

I found this terrific inspiration from maryrose.

The layout on Maryrose’s card was the perfect starting point for pulling out some of the papers I am trying to use up this year. I reached for a birthday themed paper pad and trimmed the layers, die cutting the center with a scalloped panel to echo the playful feel. From my scrap stash, I added a red checked piece along with a crimped white lace strip and a bit of baker’s twine that has been sitting on my desk, which brought in texture and a touch of homespun charm.

The birthday layers are popped up on dimensionals for added depth, and I finished the front with coordinating candy dots to tie the colors together. The completed panel is layered on pink to pull out the pinks in the patterned papers and then mounted on a clean white card base.

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Birthday Celebration

Aww Shucks

 

IC1069 - Food Network - INSPIRATION

For my card, I took inspiration from the corn in the challenge and pulled out this fun image from Jaded Blossom. I colored it with Copics in rich fall tones and added a coordinating ribbon from my tote stash.

The corn is layered over several handmade papers gifted to me by my mother‑in‑law. I tore the top edges of the layers to bring in extra texture and visual interest. Those handmade papers are mounted on white cardstock and then a green card base to echo the greens in both the paper and the image.

Both the corn and the sentiment are popped up on dimensionals, and a few orange‑and‑white striped candy dots finish the card with a playful touch.

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Aww Shucks!

You are My Sunshine

 

WT1107 - Use the eclipse technique OR feature a sun AND moon on your card.

For this card, I pulled out a paper pad that my dear husband picked up from Michaels. One of the sheets featured a full moon cycle, which worked perfectly to depict an eclipse for this challenge. I cut down the layers, added a silver mat to the base panel, and adhered everything to a black card base.

Both the sentiment panel and the moon cycle panel are layered on black cardstock for definition, and I popped the sentiment panel up on dimensionals to complete the design.

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You are My Sunshine

Squeezable Kitty

 

SC1116 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For this card, I started with a fun Penny Black image and colored it with Copics. I used an out of the box cut for the tail, then die cut the rest of the oval and layered the panel on yellow to echo the yellow in the image.

I pulled a couple of precut squares from my scrap stack and layered them on white, then added them to a piece of woodgrain paper from my stash that I am working through this year. The woodgrain panel is layered on white and then on the same yellow card base.

To finish the design, I popped the sentiment up on dimensionals directly under the image and added a few stars to mirror the star in the illustration.

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Squeezable Kitty

Forget the Cake

 

CAS900 - National Wine Day

For this card, I started with a black card base and added a gold heat embossed birthday sentiment along the bottom. I then pulled out a favorite Stampin Up birthday stamp and colored the image with Copics.

To finish the card, I popped the image up on dimensionals and added a few gold sequins to keep the design clean and simple.

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Forget the Cake

Dragonfly Birthday

 

FS1007 - This week's incredibly talented Featured Stamper is Abigail101 aka Abigail. I found this INSPIRATION.

USEIT2026 - Dragonfly & Clouds

For my card, I started by digging into the tote of pieces I am trying to use up and came across this dragonfly along with a set of soft clouds that felt like they had been waiting for the right project. They immediately set the tone for a light and airy design.

I paired them with a sheet of designer paper from my use it up stack, arranged the clouds across the panel, and added the dragonfly on dimensionals to give it lift and movement. The raised wings brought a nice sense of energy to the scene.

To finish the card, I layered the panel on white cardstock and then onto a purple card base to pull out the colors in the patterned paper. I added the sentiment on dimensionals as well, giving the final design a balanced, cohesive look.

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Dragonfly Birthday

Tropical Birthday

 

IC1068 - Moda Operandi - INSPIRATION

For my card, I was inspired by the tropical birds in the challenge and reached for this vibrant Heartfelt Creations image. I stamped it, die cut it, and colored it with Copics, letting the bright tones bring out that fun tropical feel.

Next, I pulled out more of the paper pads I am working on using up this year and built a layout using bold, tropical colored patterns. Each panel is layered on white cardstock to give the design clean definition and help the colors stand out.

All of the layers are then mounted on a bright green card base, which ties in beautifully with the greens in both the papers and the image.

To finish the card, I popped the tropical bird up on dimensionals along with the birthday sentiment, then added several mirror candy dots for a shiny, festive touch that completes the design.

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Tropical Birthday

Thank a Vet

 

WT1106 - Thank a Caretaker

For today's card, I chose to thank an animal caretaker. I pulled out some paw print paper, layered it on light blue cardstock, and then added it to the white card base.

Next, I used my Impression Obsession die cuts and cut all of the pieces from my scraps to create the scrubs, the bandage, and the masks.

To finish the card, I stamped the thank you sentiment and popped it up on dimensionals.

This will be another of my pet donation cards.

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Thank a Vet

Mother's Day Flowers

 

SC1115 - today's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For this card, I pulled out this gorgeous paper from Creek Bank Creations. I cut the layers, added pink framing to each one, and adhered everything to the white cardstock base.

Next, I die cut several flowers using Spellbinders die cuts in coordinating colors to match the paper and added them to the sentiment panel. I finished the card with several green gems for a touch of sparkle.

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Mother's Day Flowers

Birthday Tulips

 

CAS899 - Monochromatic

For my card, I chose white for my monochromatic color. I used a white card base, die cut these Spellbinders tulips from white, and layered the pieces.

To finish the card, I added the birthday sentiment popped up on dimensionals and placed several gems for sparkle and interest.

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Birthday Tulips

Thank You

 

FS1006 - This week's incredibly talented Featured Stamper is Sharon stampscout. I found this INSPIRATION

I followed the triple layer idea and chose a leafy designer paper from the stack I am working to use up this year, letting the pattern set a soft, natural tone for the whole design. Adding a green layer between each panel gave the layout a clean sense of separation and helped the stacked structure feel more intentional and polished.

To keep the inspiration from Sharons card, I stayed with a gratitude theme and created a bold focal point by die cutting the sentiment from gold mirror cardstock. The shine from the gold lifts the design beautifully and stands out against the leafy background, pulling the whole card together with a bright, elegant finish.

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Thank You

Anniversary Birds

 

IC1067 - Kartoti Designs and Pinterest - INSPIRATION

USEIT2026 - Bow

I was inspired by the bold flowers in the inspiration piece and started my card by pulling out a floral paper pad from my stash. I trimmed the layers and added green cardstock frames to each one for definition and contrast. Next, I reached for this adorable retired Heartfelt Creations image, colored it with Copics, and popped it up on dimensionals for added lift.

The card is finished with several candy dots, the sentiment popped up on dimensionals, and a coordinating bow from my tote of items I am working to use up.

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I wanted to note that this card originally went live on Saturday 5/16/26, but Blogger was not allowing comments on that version. I removed the affected post and published it again so everything works properly now. I appreciate everyone who let me know Blogger was having issues.

Anniversary Birds

Thanks for the Assist

F4A847 - Make a Splash

For my card, I started with this adorable House Mouse image and colored it with Copics, letting the soft shading bring the little scene to life. Once the image panel was trimmed down, I framed it with a teal matting layer to give it a crisp, fresh pop of color.

From there, I reached into my stash and pulled out a patterned paper I am working to use up this year. Its tones paired beautifully with the teal, so I layered everything together and set it on a clean white card base to keep the design bright and balanced.

To echo the falling raindrops in the image, I finished the card with several teal gems. They add just the right amount of sparkle and help tie the whole design together.

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Thanks for the Assist