Floral Thanks

 

FS974 - this week's incredibly talented featured stamper is Deb aka debmoloughney. I found this INSPIRATION. For this card, I drew inspiration from the beautiful all-over floral design on Deb's card. Instead of stamping, I chose a floral designer paper as my focal point and layered it onto a crisp white card base. While digging through my scrap drawer, I came across a white wavy strip that fit perfectly along the bottom, just the right spot to stamp the thank you sentiment. To finish, I added a few scattered candy dots for a simple yet cheerful 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. Floral Thanks

Wishing You a Merry Christmas

 

IC1035 - Craftsy Hacks & Pinterest - INSPIRATION

The adorable snowman that inspired this card was too cute to resist, so I pulled out a playful snowman image and sentiment from Stampin’ Up. I colored the image using Copic markers to bring it to life with soft, wintry tones.

Once the coloring was complete, I cut the layers to build the card. For the background, I used a snowflake-patterned napkin adhered to cardstock—adding texture and a frosty feel.

To finish the card, I scattered a few candy dots to echo the colors in the napkin layer and tie the whole design together.

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.

Wishing You a Merry Christmas

Challenges:

As You Like It - Square or Not - I prefer not to do square cards as they require more postage.
Craft Challenge - ATG

Fall Birthday

 

WT1073 - Bring on Fall

I began this card using the napkin technique, choosing a beautiful leafy napkin as the base to set a soft, organic tone. Then I reached for an adorable die cut set from Spellbinders and cut the pieces using a mix of paper scraps, adding texture and variety. Once assembled, the die cuts were layered over the napkin background to bring the design to life.

To finish the card, I added a birthday sentiment, popped up on dimensionals for a bit of lift and emphasis.

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.

Fall Birthday

Challentes:

Art Nudge - Inspiration (pumpkins)
Cards for Guys - Autumn / Fall

Santa Scene

 

SC1082 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For this card, I created the background using a blend of several Distress Oxide inks. Once the layers were built up, I lightly sprayed the surface with water and blotted it with a paper towel to lift some of the ink—creating a soft, starry night effect.

With the background complete, I added the silhouette die cut from Gina Marie Designs of Santa and the boy, placing the stamped sentiment just below to anchor the scene. To finish the card, I scattered a few gems for a touch of sparkle.

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.

Santa Scene

Challenges:

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG

Just a Coffee Note

 

CAS866 - Coffee

I love coffee. It is my go-to drink. I started by pulling out a Penny Black die cut and layering the pieces to give the coffee cup dimension. It was placed on a soft pink circle for a gentle pop of color. A pink ribbon was tied around the chevron-embossed background to add texture and a sweet finishing touch.

The sentiment was stamped directly onto the coffee cup, keeping the design clean and focused. To complete the card, I scattered a few candy dots for a playful accent.

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 a Coffee Note

Happy 21st

 

FS973 - this week's incredibly talented Featured Stamper Loni also known around here as holt3448. I found this INSPIRATION.

I was inspired by all the gorgeous purples in the beautiful card Loni created and used that as my starting point. For my project, I made a Pop-Up Box card following this TUTORIAL. On the front, I featured a Stampin Up image paired with a coordinating sentiment. Each side of the box is covered with purple gingham paper, accented with hearts and balloons for extra charm.

Inside the pop-up, I carried the heart and balloon theme through the elements, adding sparkling stars cut from glitter paper for a touch of shine. To finish, the back panel showcases a large heart along with a sentiment from Waffle Flower, tying everything together with a sweet and celebratory feel.

Here is the Pop-Up Box card folded flat for easy mailing. I decorated this panel with a large heart and added “21” balloons to mark the special milestone, finishing them off with ribbon tied to the balloons for an extra festive touch. It’s such a fun way to keep the design celebratory while still being practical to send through the mail.

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 21st

Challenges:

Ally's Angels - ATG

As You Like It - Favorite Die and Why - For me, I am so thrilled when I get asked to make a very special card for someone to give with hearts. I love putting this die cut heart on cards. The stitching adds to the die cut to really step up a card.

Cardz 4 Galz - Dies / Punches (both used on this card)

Garden Birthday

 

IC1034 - Terrain & Pinterest - INSPIRATION

For my card, I used some yellow designer paper cut out The Greetery Garden Gear Gloves and added some grey to the edges with a copic marker.

The gloves are layered on grey cardstock and popped up on dimensionals.

The designer paper under the grey cardstock is handmade paper my MIL gave me for Christmas and has some wonderful colors that I highlighted on the card using the colors on the gloves and 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.

Garden Birthday

Creatalicious - Anything Goes (Birthday)