Dino Origins & Genes - New Release from Kindred Stamps!

Hi, friends! I’m so excited because it’s (sort of) Fandom Friday, and not only am I sharing a brand new card, but I’m also celebrating the release of some amazing new products from Kindred Stamps. If you’re like me and you love that iconic dino-filled adventure movie from the '90s, you’re going to have so much fun with this release. For today’s video, I focused on creating an interactive pull-tab scene inspired by one of the most unforgettable jungle moments. I used the Dino Origins stamp sets along with the Kindred Jungle Scene Die to build my card. The scene is set at night, so I created a moody ink-blended background using Distress Oxides in Chipped Sapphire, Villainous Potion, and Black Soot, along with splattered white paint and water to mimic rain and stars.

The jungle layer was die-cut from dark green cardstock and layered on top of my blended background, leaving space for the interactive pull-tab mechanism using Kindred’s Pull & Slide Die. I carefully die-cut my slots, created the pull tab system, and made sure everything moved smoothly. For the interactive element, I attached a sneaky dinosaur to the pull tab so it can slide behind my character holding—you guessed it—a can of shaving cream. The result is a super fun surprise that makes the dino slide in from the side of the card! I stamped and heat-embossed a playful sentiment on the same green cardstock to tie it all together and popped it up with foam adhesive for extra dimension. I absolutely love how this interactive scene turned out—it’s such a fun nod to a classic movie moment.

In addition to my pull-tab card, I made three more cards using the new Kindred Stamps release. For my second card, I created custom patterned paper by repeatedly stamping a fierce T-Rex on kraft cardstock. I added brown shimmer and white paint splatter, assembled the safari car in those recognizable colors, and popped it up on the card front with my favorite character and his open shirt. My third card features a playful cartoon on a bright, stenciled background with dragon scale texture and pops of color for extra fun. 

For my final card, I made a box card scene that brings the prehistoric park to life! I die-cut the iconic entrance gate and added palm trees, grass borders, and a roaring T-Rex bursting through the gate. I added in a fun “Rawr” sentiment at the top and finished off the box card with stamped images and another sentiment on the back panel. This might be my favorite card of the whole set—the interactive feel of the box card really captures the adventurous spirit of the theme. I had such a blast creating all these dino-inspired cards, and I hope you feel just as inspired to dive into this new release. Let me know in the comments which card is your favorite, and don’t forget to check out the full Kindred Stamps release!

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You're Ink-redible - New Release from Simon Hurley create. and Ranger Ink!

I am so excited to share this underwater scene featuring brand new products from Simon Hurley create. and Ranger Ink! This card is filled with inky layers, texture, and playful ocean vibes. I started by trimming a piece of watercolor cardstock to 4" x 5 1/4" and ink blending High Tide Stellar Ink using a Simon Hurley create. blending brush. I added the first layer of stenciling with the Bubbly stencil and Clear Skies Stellar Ink, then used the Fish Frenzy stencil with Clear Skies Astro Paste to build up more ocean texture. I set this aside to dry and moved on to stamping the Saltwater peel-apart rubber stamp on another watercolor panel using Clear Skies Stellar inks. I sprayed the panel with Neptune Solar Spray for a soft shimmer and added custom splatter using No Diving Lunar Paste. Once dry, I trimmed the stamped piece into two sections to layer on my card.

I glued one section of the stamped Saltwater design onto the stenciled background, then stamped and die cut the octopus from the Under the Sea photopolymer stamp set in Crown Me ink. I stamped the seashells in Prom Queen, Rosy Cheeks, Slippery When Wet, and Traffic Cone inks and added bubbles in High Tide Stellar Ink for extra detail. I arranged all the stamped images around the card, popping up the octopus and the bottom ocean piece with foam adhesive for dimension. To finish, I stamped the sentiment “You’re Ink-Credible” from the Under the Sea set and added the full panel to a top-folding A2 card base. This card was such a blast to create with the new Simon Hurley create. release, and I can’t wait for you to get your hands on these inky goodies!

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YAY! Shaker Card with Scrapbook.com

It’s always a good day for a celebration, and I had so much fun creating this festive shaker card using Scrapbook.com Exclusive Products! I wanted lots of shine, sparkle, and dimension, and this card definitely delivered. I started with a piece of A2 holographic paper for the background and die cutting the Wavy Sun Die from ombré patterned paper that fades from light to dark blue. I adhered them together and then used a piece of packaging to build an infinity shaker, filled with Reputation Shimmer Flakes for tons of sparkle. Once the shaker was sealed, I glued it onto an A2 card base and layered on Party Fan Dies cut from different sizes and colors of ombré patterned paper for a playful, party-ready vibe.

To finish off the card, I stamped some stars from the Balloon Alphabet Outlines stamp set and created a balloon cluster using the Balloon Alphabet and Balloon Numbers stamp sets. I added stamped balloon strings, fussy cut all the balloon elements, and glued them together to create the look of a floating bundle. The sentiment reads "YAY!" in bold black ink, and I used a clear shimmer pen to give the balloons a subtle shine. I popped the balloon cluster onto the card with foam adhesive and added a few Pops of Color around the party fans for extra dimension and texture. This card is bursting with movement, shine, and Scrapbook.com exclusives—perfect for any celebration!

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Favorite Vase of Flowers Shaker Card with Pretty Pink Posh

Hi, friends! Lauren Taylor here and I'm so excited to share a brand new handmade card with you today featuring the latest and greatest from Pretty Pink Posh! Get ready for a burst of spring with this delightful floral shaker card. I've been playing with so many gorgeous new products, including the innovative Vase Shaker Dies, the beautiful Spring Floral Dies, and the intricate Layered Blooming Vine Stencils. To add a touch of delicate detail, I also used the Scallops Pierced Plate. And of course, no card is complete without a heartfelt sentiment, which I pulled from the Friend Greetings Stamp Set and its Coordinating Dies.

To create this lovely card, I started by crafting a vibrant background using the Layered Blooming Vine Stencils and Distress Oxide inks in Cracked Pistachio and Lucky Clover for the leafy vines, blending from light to dark. For the second layer of the stencil, I brought in Spun Sugar and Squeezed Lemonade Distress Oxides to create a colorful floral pattern. A touch of watercolor splatters added a bit of shimmer before I die-cut the panel with the Scallops Pierced Plate. Then came the fun part – die-cutting a variety of flowers and greenery from pastel cardstock using the Spring Floral and Vase Shaker Dies. To add depth and interest, I ink-blended Distress Oxides and splattered Distress Spritzes in coordinating colors onto each die-cut piece..

The shaker element truly brings this card to life! I die-cut the Vase Shaker from acetate and adhered the frame. After adding foam adhesive to create a well, I filled it with a charming mix of Enchanted Garden Mix and Enchanted Shaker Beads for delightful movement and sound. Because I felt the background was a bit busy with the floral arrangement, I die-cut a piece of vellum using the Stitched Torn Rectangle Dies and arranged all my die-cut flowers and greenery onto it, using the vase shape as a guide. This allowed me to create a soft layer over the background while still allowing the stenciled details to peek through.

Finally, I adhered the vellum with the floral arrangement to the stenciled background and then attached the shaker vase over it. I added the sweet "You're My Favorite" sentiment onto the vase and embellished the card with adorable little bees from the Bee Friends Stamp Set and Coordinating Dies, popped up on foam adhesive for dimension. For all the detailed steps on how I achieved the stenciling, ink blending, and card assembly, make sure to watch my video! You won't want to miss seeing how these beautiful Pretty Pink Posh products come together to create this cheerful spring card. Happy crafting!

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You Rock Matchbook Fun Fold Card with Trinity Stamps

I’m so excited to be celebrating Trinity Stamps’ 7th birthday with a fun and funky handmade card—perfectly timed with Craft Roulette Episode #271! This week’s creative challenge had four unique parameters: a matchbook card, park-inspired colors, an element of a key, and both curved and straight elements. I was immediately inspired to pull out some Trinity favorites to craft this playful fun fold card. Using bold blues and greens with a splash of yellow for my color palette, I paired the You Rock Stamp Set with some retro vibes to create a cassette-themed matchbook card full of music and celebration.

To make the base, I used Blu Intenso Woodstock from Cardstock Warehouse and created a matchbook-style fold card base. I blended a vibrant background with Distress Oxides in Lucky Clover, Peacock Feathers, Salty Ocean, and Prize Ribbon, then added splatters in Fossilized Amber, Black Widow Stellar Ink, and white bleedproof paint. Once dry, I attached the two background pieces to the card base and secured the fun fold in place with my Tiny Attacher stapler. Next I layered on five stamped and colored cassette tapes across the front. The bold You Rock die cut sentiment is stacked with black and holographic cardstocks for that extra wow! I finished the design by scattering sparkly music key notes—curves, lines, and all—for the perfect birthday jam.

Make sure to head over to the Trinity Stamps site to shop the sale! You can save 25% off your order - but it ends this weekend. So don't delay! You can also hop with us over on Instagram for a chance to win a gift card to the shop. Hop with us here!

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Just Keep Swimming Watercolor Ocean Card with The Sassy Club

Hi, friends! It’s Lauren Taylor—welcome back to my craft room! I’m so excited to share a new card for Fandom Friday featuring The Sassy Club and inspired by one of my favorite animated ocean adventures. Even better, it’s also Oh So Inspired Collaboration Hop Day! This month, we’re drawing inspiration from Amalia of Cool Cakes and Crafts with Amalia, and I was especially drawn to a project of hers with a dreamy, watercolor-sprayed background and a clean focal layout. I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to combine her style with my love for all things fandom. You can catch the full assembly process in my video linked below—trust me, it's worth the watch!

For this card, I used Fish Wishes from The Sassy Club and started by stamping, coloring, and fussy-cutting my under-the-sea characters and some bubbles. My background came to life with a mix of powdered watercolors in blues and purples—splattered, sprayed, and smudged to recreate that dreamy, aquatic look. Once dry, I added a touch of Uncharted Mariner Distress Oxide to the edges for depth. Inspired by Amalia’s design, I layered it over glitter cardstock and rounded all the corners for a polished finish. My sea critters and bubbles follow a diagonal layout, and the sentiment “Just keep swimming” (wink wink) is stamped right on the background using pigment ink. I finished off the card with Frozen Flurry Pops of Color to give the bubbles shimmer and dimension—tapping them into perfect little domes.

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Desert Camping with Cardstock Warehouse

Sometimes all you need is a starry sky and a cozy campsite! For this handmade card, I paired Lawn Fawn dies with richly textured and colorful cardstock from Cardstock Warehouse to create a layered desert night scene. The mix of die cutting and cardstock choices brought so much personality and dimension to this outdoor-inspired design.

To start, I die cut all my scene pieces using Lawn Fawn's Build-A-Campsite and Desert Canyon Backdrop Lawn Cuts, cutting each element from various shades of Cardstock Warehouse cardstock. I created a night sky by trimming a piece of dark blue cardstock and splattering it with white paint for stars. Once dry, I mounted the sky to an A2 card base, layered on the desert backdrop, and added rocks, cactus, and the campsite sign. I also cut a second desert backdrop from green cardstock and trimmed it into a frame to give the scene a polished border. The tent was assembled and adhered with foam tape for dimension, and I finished it all off with Snowflake Glitter and Silver Pops of Color on the stars and lantern for extra sparkle. Whether you're a camper or just love scene cards, this one is full of charm—thanks to high-quality cardstock that makes every detail pop!

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