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

Black and Gold Anniversary

 

WT1094 - Johnny Cash's Birthday

For my card, I reached for this great Sizzix die and cut the design from black cardstock. I layered it over gold glitter paper to let the details shine, then mounted the panel onto a black card base for a clean, bold finish.

The card is completed with a gold‑glitter heat‑embossed Happy Anniversary sentiment, which ties in beautifully with the shimmer in the background.

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.

Black and Gold Anniversary

Mountain Birthday

 

WT1092 - Mountains / Hills

For my card today, I pulled out a wonderful retired image from Stampin Up and stamped it on white cardstock, coloring the image with Copics.

The panel was die cut with a square stitched die and layered on a black die cut square. These squares were placed over a grosgrain blue ribbon that was cut into a banner shape and set on top of a leafy designer paper.

Once the focal panel was complete, it was layered on black and then on white to highlight the colors in the image. A few scattered gems finish the card with a 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.

Mountain Birthday

Challenges:

Cardz 4 Guys - Epic Adventure
Crafty Animals - ATG w/Animal
Critter Crazy - ATG w/Animal

Masculine Anniversary

 

IC1051 - DecoupageNapkins.com & Pinterest - INSPIRATION

My card began with that majestic deer as the inspiration. I rediscovered this wonderful Tim Holtz deer die in my stash and cut it from several shades of tan cardstock, stacking the layers with dimensionals to give the form more depth. A black nose and eyes, along with a touch of white highlighting, bring the deer to life.

The deer sits atop the Concord & 9th tree stump stamp, which I enhanced with soft sponging to deepen the color and texture.

For the background, I chose a designer paper with a wispy, woodland feel that echoes the outdoor theme. The panel is framed with one of the same tan cardstocks used in the deer, tying the whole composition together.

The Happy Anniversary sentiment is 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.

Masculine Anniversary

Skateboard Birthday

 

WT1088 - Exercising

For this card, I used a wonderful retired stamp from Stampin’ Up that always reminds me of my brother and nephews, making it perfect for a masculine birthday design. I stamped the image once, then shifted the paper slightly and stamped again to create a sense of movement.

After trimming the layers, I added a small corner die cut for extra interest and finished the design with a birthday sentiment. Each layer is framed in black to give the card strong contrast and a clean, 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.

Skateboard Birthday

Challenges:
613 Avenue - ATG

Skateboard Birthday

 

FS985 - this week's very talented featured stamper is kraftykateloset aka Cathy. Here is my INSPIRATION.

The neutral palette and strong center focal point inspired this card. I selected a silhouette image from Flonz Craft, stamped it in black, and layered it on a black frame.

Next, I stamped an additional skateboard image and added a very light blue tint so it would stand out on the sentiment strip. The sentiment strip is also framed in black for a cohesive look.

A neutral designer paper panel is layered on black cardstock and then placed on a white card base. A few gems provide a simple finishing touch.

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.

Skateboard Birthday

Dragon Birthday

 

WT1082 - Pencil Me In

USEIT2025 - Image and sentiment

For today’s card, I dug into my tote of supplies I’m working through and came across this adorable dragon with its egg. It felt like the perfect find to feature.  

I colored the image with pencils, adding soft shading and gentle highlights to enhance its whimsical charm. Once finished, I used a stitched die to cut both the dragon panel and the sentiment, giving them a crisp, polished edge.  

To complete the design, I layered everything over a playful patterned paper that echoed the fantasy feel. For the finishing touch, I added an extra birthday sentiment, popping it up on dimensionals to create depth and emphasize the celebratory mood.

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.

Dragon Birthday

Dragon Father's Day

 

IC1043 - Musubi Kiln and Pinterest - INSPIRATION

For this card, I was inspired by the dragon. I used a beer label from my husband's favorite brew, which has a beautiful shimmer. I layered it onto gold mat cardstock, then die cut the dragon from the same gold mat.

While the dragon was still in the die, I applied VersaMark through the openings and added black heat embossing to create detailed accents.

Both the dragon and the sentiment are popped up on dimensionals to add depth and dimension.

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.

Dragon Father's Day

Cheers for Valentine's Day

 

F4A821 - For the Boys

MIX668 - Highlights

For my card, I used a fabulous die cut set from Spellbinders. I cut the individual pieces, sponged the drink for added depth, and layered everything together. The arrow is die cut from gold glitter paper, and I repurposed the negative space as one of the background layers to add extra sparkle. The drink glass is positioned over a half doily for a touch of texture and elegance.

To accent the hearts, I added white highlights using a gel pen.

The sentiment is stamped in red ink and popped up on dimensionals for added dimension and focus.

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.

Cheers for Valentine's Day

Masculine Stitched Card

 F4A817 - Baker's Twine or Embroidery Floss

I finally used up the bundle of brown embroidery floss that had been hanging on the back of my craft chair, gifted by my MIL from a friend’s stash-clearing spree, and I’m so glad it found its purpose on this card.

For the design, I die cut the panel using a Spellbinders die and stitched it with the brown variegated floss. It’s layered onto coordinating brown cardstock, and I finished it off with a birthday banner popped up on dimensionals.

I think this makes a great masculine card, and I’m genuinely thrilled to have that floss off my chair and onto something meaningful!

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.

Masculine Stitched Card

Challenges:

As You Like It - Ribbon/Twine and Why - I like both ribbon and twine. With Twine, I can stitch cards like this one and with Ribbon, I can use it for tiny bows.

Challenges:

Creative Fingers - ATG

Masculine Birthday

 IC1029 - Lamps Plus & Pinterest - INSPIRATION

I was inspired by the pattern in the rug and have this paper very similar to the pattern. I also used a designer paper that looks like a rug print for the base. The papers were layered, and the sentiment was 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.

Masculine Birthday

Eagle Birthday

 

IC1028 - Colossal Shop & Pinterest - Inspiration

For my card, I pulled out this great die cut from Honey Bee stamps cutting the layers and adding some distressing to a few of the base layers.

The card was finished with the eagle popped up on dimensionals and the birthday sentiment as well as a few scattered stars.

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.

Eagle Birthday

Travel Birthday

 

WT1066 - North or South

For my card, I pulled out some compass paper and layered it adding a blue grosgrain ribbon. The sentiment and images are from Stampin Up and the compass is 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.

Travel Birthday

Masculine Birthday

 

WT1064 - Emboss Resist

For my card, I used the Brayered Emboss Resist technique for the base and water colored the base with blue and tan. Next, I die cut the Tim Holtz silhouette and mounted it and the sentiment 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.

Masculine Birthday

Jeans Birthday

 

WT1063 - Anything but Four Sides

For my card, I used this cute die cut from Scrappy Boy Stamps cutting the pieces out of a couple of different designer paper prints. I then added white gel pen to the denim designer paper and popped a few layers 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.

Jeans Birthday

Challenges:

Creative Moments - Use a Die Cut

Motorcycle Birthday

 

FS961 - This week's incredibly talented Featured Stamper jstrachan15 aka Jean. Here is my INSPIRATION. I don't own that motorcycle image but I do have this die cut from The Ton. I cut the pieces and layered the motorcycle. Next, I used the same emboss folder on aluminum foil then layered grey and black torn paper on the top and bottom. I added dash marks to the bottom and popped the bike and sentiment 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. Motorcycle Birthday

Happy Fathers Day

 

WT1059 - Foil

For my card, I die cut the Creek Bank Creations tool and layered it. Two of the pieces I wanted silver and love putting aluminum foil on cardstock and using that for cards.

Once the drill was pieced together, it was layered on the woodgrain paper and the sentiment and tool were 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.

Happy Father's Day

Man of the Moment

 

MMTPT882 - Paper Engineering

For my card, I die cut the wood planks and sponged the colors then layered them on the brick designer paper. Next, I added the Nuvo Drops for the nails.

For the saw, I cut the layers then popped it up on a wobble.

The card was finished with the birthday 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.

Man of the Moment

Challenges:

613 Ave create - ATG (Masculine)

Happy Fathers Day

 

FS958 - This week's incredibly talented Featured Stamper Lisa, is better known around here aslczurek. This is my INSPIRATION.

For my card, I used this adorable truck that I purchased from Rubbernecker. They are now called Brass Bliss. The bed of the truck was colored with a copic that I left the streaking so it would look like wood. The truck window is an acetate scrap, and the truck is 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.

Happy Fathers Day

Challenges:

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

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SC1066 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

USEIT2025 - Glasses & Button

For my card, I pulled out this fun retired stamp set from Spellbinders stamping them in black then added a black frame layer.

Next, a couple of flag banners were cut then the card layout was created finishing the card with the glasses brad and button on the banners.

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.

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