Cheesiest Birthday Card for Craft Roulette

This week’s Craft Roulette challenge had me stepping out of my comfort zone in the most delightful way—creating an A7 sized card! I took this as the perfect excuse to finally crack open some long-neglected supplies in my stash. The A Little Latte Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up! made the perfect rustic background, and I gave it a decorative edge with the largest Admit One A7 Layer die from Popsiclesticks.

To build the card, I made my own A7-sized card base and adhered the background panel. Then, I reached for Avery Elle's Char-Cute-Rie stamp set (which had been sitting patiently in my collection) and stamped both of its beautiful wooden boards onto Desert Storm cardstock using Crunchy Leaf Lawn Fawn ink—perfect for that warm, natural tone. Coloring with my OLO markers brought the boards to life, and I gave them a crisp, finished look by stamping over them again with Pinecone VersaFine Clair ink before cutting them out with the coordinating dies.

Of course, a charcuterie board isn’t complete without delicious treats! I used the dies to cut out an assortment of cheese, crackers, and other goodies from white cardstock and colored them with my OLO markers, blending soft yellows, warm browns, and olive greens to make them pop. Once they were all ready, I carefully arranged and adhered them onto the wooden boards, making sure to create that perfect balance of savory and sweet.

To finish off the card, I added some stamped hearts and a punny sentiment in Warm Breeze VersaFine Clair ink—because what’s a charcuterie card without a little cheesy humor? I love how this card turned out, and I’m so glad I finally put these products to use. If you’ve been hoarding some new (but unopened) supplies, let this be your sign to break them out and get crafting! Let me know in the comments—what’s the last new-to-you product you finally used?

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Confetti Cake Shaker Card with Pretty Pink Posh - New Release!

Are you ready to create a festive and fun handmade birthday card? I had an absolute blast playing with some of the newest Pretty Pink Posh products, and I can't wait to share my latest card with you! This card features the Pierced Stars Plate Die, Layered Garland Stencil, and Cake Slice Shaker Dies, along with a beautifully foiled sentiment that brings everything together. The mix of Peacock Feathers and Twisted Citron Distress Oxide inks, plus a pop of shimmer from Prom Queen Simon Hurley Lunar Paste, creates a lively and dimensional background that’s perfect for any birthday celebration. If you love interactive elements, you’re in for a treat because the Cake Slice Shaker Die adds an extra layer of excitement with fun Party Time shaker beads!

To make this card, I started by die-cutting a piece of white cardstock using the Pierced Stars Plate Die to create a subtle yet elegant texture. Next, I used the Layered Garland Stencil with Peacock Feathers and Twisted Citron Distress Oxide inks, adding Prom Queen Lunar Paste for a touch of shimmer. While that dried, I hot foiled the Happy Birthday Script sentiment using bright pink glimmer hot foil on pink cardstock and die-cut it with the coordinating shadow die. For the cake, I cut the Cake Slice Shaker Die from vanilla, brown, and white cardstock. I added shading with alcohol markers to create a pink-and-white striped candle and a glowing yellow flame. Using partial die-cutting, I created a chocolate frosting top, then assembled the shaker with acetate and Party Time shaker beads for a fun, interactive element. Once everything was ready, I adhered the stenciled background to an A2 card base, placed the shaker cake in the center, and attached the foiled sentiment on top!

If you’re as excited about these new Pretty Pink Posh products as I am, make sure to hop along with us on Instagram to see even more inspiring projects! You’ll find endless creative ideas from amazing designers, and there’s even a chance to win a Pretty Pink Posh gift card—you won’t want to miss out! Let me know in the comments what your favorite product from this release is, and happy crafting!

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Spooky & Sweet - PEZ Inspired Halloween Card with The Sassy Club

Yesterday was the last day of the month, but we're still getting into the Halloween spirit today because it’s never too late for a spooky-sweet creation! I had an absolute blast crafting this Halloween-themed card LIVE on YouTube with my amazing crafty friends. If you missed it, don’t worry—you can still catch the replay and craft along with me! I used The Sassy Club’s Pez Friend stamp set to create a fun and nostalgic design featuring adorable Pez dispensers with a magical mouse and ghostly twist. The vibrant Pez candies and shimmering Halloween Town frame add just the right mix of cute and creepy, perfect for celebrating the season!

To make this card, I started by stamping images from Pez Friend in Onyx Black ink, while the tiny Pez candies got a pop of color with Sassy Club inks in shades of Citrus Green, Summer Green, Lavender, Marigold, and Fuchsia. After coloring with OLO markers and fussy cutting, I layered a plaid patterned paper from Scrapbook.com’s Woodland paper pad onto an A2 card base. The Halloween Town frame die (cut from glittery charcoal cardstock) set the perfect spooky scene. I arranged the Pez dispensers—made using magical mice ghost heads—along with colorful Pez candies and a tiny bat, securing everything with liquid glue and foam tape for dimension. Sentiments stamped in Nocturne VersaFine Clair ink completed the card, with a few extra Pez candies inside for a fun surprise! Want to see all the details and craft along? Watch the replay of the live stream and join in on the crafty fun anytime!

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Freakin' Sweet! New Release from Kindred Stamps - Fandom Friday

Hi friends, happy Fandom Friday! I’m beyond excited to share today’s crafty adventure because we’re celebrating the brand-new Freakin’ Sweet stamp set from Kindred Stamps, which just released today! This set is packed with hilarious and iconic characters and sentiments, perfect for fans of this quirky, nostalgic movie. In today’s YouTube tutorial, I walk you through the creation of a bold, poster-inspired card featuring two of the set’s fun characters, and I also made a second coordinating card with a stage scene. Let’s dive into all the fun details!

For my first card, I took inspiration from the movie’s classic poster. I started by stamping my characters in a black alcohol-marker-friendly ink onto white cardstock and then colored them with Olo markers. To match the movie’s vibe, I gave one character his signature blue button-up and bolo tie, while the other rocked a fan-favorite voting T-shirt. The background consists of three cardstock strips in yellow, blue, and red, ink-blended on the edges for added depth and splattered with black paint. I created a torn-paper sentiment banner, stamping “May your pockets overflow with tots” in bold black ink to complete the look. Foam adhesive gave my characters and sentiment a pop, making them stand out against the colorful backdrop!

My second card features just one of the characters but in a totally different setting – a stage! I crafted a theatrical scene using dark blue curtains, a black background, and a woodgrain inspired floor. The sentiment on the front reads, “I’d vote for you gosh,” stamped in red ink for a fun pop of color, while the inside delivers another laugh with, “Heck yeah, hope your day is freakin’ sweet.” This stamp set is packed with so many fantastic phrases, making it a must-have for fandom lovers! Be sure to check out my full tutorial on YouTube for step-by-step instructions on how to bring these fun scenes to life. Let me know in the comments which Kindred Stamps goodies you grabbed from today’s release – I can’t wait to see what you create!

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Oh Joy & Noel Poinsettia Cards for Christmas

Hi friends! Thanks for joining me in my craft room today. Since it's the 25th of the month, it's time for some holiday and Christmas inspiration! This time, I focused on die-cutting rather than stamping, using some beautiful Lawn Fawn dies and hot foil plates. I brought in the Stitched Poinsettia Lawn Cuts, Winter Big Scripty Words hot foil plates, and coordinating dies, along with some extras from Lawn Fawn and Scrapbook.com. To add some shine and texture, I incorporated metallic elements like hot foiling, Lunar Paste, and Pops of Color. I love how these elements bring depth and shimmer to my projects!

For my poinsettias, I die-cut the petals from bright and burgundy red cardstock, then used ink blending to add more dimension. A touch of Simon Hurley’s Lunar Paste in "Slippery When Wet" along the edges gave them a beautiful gold accent. After layering them together with a slightly off-center arrangement, I added glossy pastel cardstock centers to complete the flowers. For the card bases, I used a mix of patterned paper from a Christmas pad and cut them into diagonal stripes to create fun backgrounds. Finally, I hot-foiled my sentiments in polished brass foil, layered them for a chipboard-like effect, and adhered them to the card. A final touch of gold Pops of Color added just the right amount of sparkle! I’m really happy with how these turned out, and I hope they inspire you to dive into your holiday crafting. Let me know what you think!

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Into the Unknown A7 Fandom Card with Popsiclesticks

Hey friends, welcome back to the craft room for another Fandom Friday. This week, I’m excited to share a card inspired by one of my favorite animated series, featuring the "That's a Rock Fact" stamp set from Popsiclesticks and a variety of dies from their collection, along with some Lawn Fawn and Spellbinders dies. To bring my scene to life, I stamped my images onto alcohol marker-friendly paper using my go-to Blackout Ink and colored them with OLO markers. I mostly stuck to two shades per color, but for a few elements like frog and overalls, I added a third to achieve the perfect hue. While coloring, I had reference images pulled up on my screen to make sure I captured the characters' details just right.

This card was created for multiple challenges, including last week’s Craft Roulette episode, which called for a book-binding card, candy-inspired colors, something that rhymes with “ogg” (hello, little frog!), and lettering. I also made it for the Fandom Friday Instagram hop, where this month’s theme is love stories. While this card may not feature a traditional romantic love story, it highlights the heartfelt sibling bond between two brothers in the show. I love how their relationship grows throughout the series, and this card captures that sentiment. To assemble the card, I layered patterned papers, die-cut frames, and foam-mounted my characters for depth. A stamped sentiment on a die-cut banner completes the design, balancing out the composition. I hope you love this fandom-inspired card as much as I do! If you'd like to join in on the fun, check out the Fandom Friday hop on Instagram for more creative inspiration. Happy crafting!

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Floating By with Simon Hurley + Ranger Ink's New Release

I had so much fun creating this out-of-this-world card using the Simon Hurley create. Space Friends and Planetary stamp sets! I started by trimming a piece of navy cardstock to 4x5-¼” and stenciling the largest design from the In Bloom stencil with Silver Lining Astro Paste. This added a beautiful, shimmery texture to the background. For the starry panel, I heat embossed the stars from the Planetary set in silver on a piece of Stark White Cardstock, then blended Midnight Snack ink over the top, spritzing it lightly with water for a dreamy galaxy effect. I mounted this panel onto a slightly larger piece of blue cardstock before adhering it to my navy background with foam adhesive for added dimension.

Next, I stamped the adorable cats, stars, and planet from the Space Friends set in Black Soot Archival Ink and watercolored them using Simon Hurley dye inks. The coordinating dies made cutting them out a breeze! I also stamped the sentiment in Midnight Snack ink and fussy cut it to create a fun, playful look. To bring the design together, I arranged the elements on the card, popping up the cats, planet, and sentiment with foam adhesive for extra depth. A few stars adhered with liquid glue completed the scene, making this card perfect for any space lover. I love how the mix of textures, layers, and colors came together—definitely a card that’s out of this world!

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