Scrappy Thanks

 

IC1054 - Anthropology - INSPIRATION

For this card, I was inspired by the patchwork on the beautiful dress and pulled out my stack of one‑inch paper square scraps to create a coordinating patchwork background. Each piece was adhered to white cardstock and then trimmed to fit a 4.25 x 5.5 black card base.

The card is finished with a thank you sentiment on an oval, popped up on dimensionals and layered over a scalloped oval for a clean, classic focal point.

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Scrappy Thanks

Challenges:

Crafts Galore - ATG 

Crafty Catz - ATG

Crafty Fingers - ATG

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.

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Mountain Birthday

Challenges:

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

Classic Thanks

 

SC1101 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For this card, I pulled out a paper pad that I am working to use up. My goal is to finish at least five paper pads this year, and this one is part of that group.

I cut the layers and added white and gold accent pieces to build the layout.

For the sentiment panel, I used two different die cuts and stamped the word Thanks in tan to coordinate with the colors in the paper.

To finish the card, I opened my drawers of flowers and leaves that I fill by punching leftover paper scraps. I added a small cluster of flowers and leaves, then completed the centers with tan Nuvo Drops to echo the tan tones in the design.

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Classic Thanks

Challenges:

Craft Rocket - Flowers

You Are Loved

 

CAS885 - Heart

USEIT2026 - Heart

For this card, I reached into my tote of items I want to use up. This is part of my annual challenge to work through those supplies, and I found a wood heart that I seem to have several of. It was perfect for this project.

For the white layer, I used a focal embossing folder and placed the wood heart in the center. A couple of tags were tucked under the heart, and I finished the panel with a few red pearls.

The entire piece is layered on a red card base for a clean, bold finish.

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You Are Loved

Challenges:

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG
Alphabet Challenge - Uplifting
Crafty Calendar - Love is in the Air
Creative Knockouts - Love/Valentines/Anniversaries
Cupcake Inspiration - Love

Pink Roses

 

IC1053 - Proflowers - INSPIRATION

For my card today, I drew inspiration from the gorgeous pink roses. I reached for this lovely Honey Bee Stamps set and die cut the flowers and leaves from white cardstock. Using daubers, I softly sponged pink onto the petals and green onto the leaves, then arranged the blooms in a grey pot.

The finished arrangement is set over a grey rose‑patterned designer paper, then layered on white and finally a grey card base for a clean, coordinated look. A birthday sentiment popped up on dimensionals adds a bit of lift, and a scattering of candy dots provides the final touch of interest.

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Pink Roses

Valentine Love

F4A833 - Valentine

MIX680 - Love Your Art

I began with a kraft cardstock panel already embossed with hearts, trimming it to size and distressing all the edges for added texture.

From there, I layered a doily from my stash, then die cut a large black heart as the main anchor. Over that, I added an embossed red heart and brushed black ink across the raised areas to bring out the detail.

To finish the card, I added the Valentine sentiment and a cupid die cut, both popped up on dimensionals for depth.

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Valentine Love

Gothic Valentines Day

 

WT1091 - Ribbon

USEIT2026 - Paper clip, Key, Earrings

For this card, I am truly delighted with how everything came together. I began by weaving a purple satin ribbon to create the base, then layered it on a punched white lace cardstock. That panel was placed on a coordinating purple layer and finally mounted on a black card base.

Next, I added the love paper clip from my magic tote of items and accented it with a white heart made from an old earring my aunt had given me. A black satin bow was layered on top, finished with a black bead earring for added texture and interest.

Tucked beneath the bow is a small tag that was embossed on white cardstock and layered on black. The purple heart was stamped in black ink, and I die cut two additional hearts, one in black and one in purple, layering them together and topping the stack with a small key.

The card is finished with a Happy Valentine's Day sentiment popped up on dimensionals.

This card was created for my son to give to his wife for Valentine’s Day, and I designed it with a gothic feel since they both love that style and my son especially loves purple.

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Gothic Valentine's Day