Spring Raccoon Floral Card with Pretty Pink Posh

Spring is just around the corner, and I'm celebrating with the cutest raccoon card, all thanks to Pretty Pink Posh! I transformed the Fox Holder Die Set into an adorable raccoon, complete with a bandit mask and striped tail, using their high-quality cardstock. Then, I brought in the Flower Garden stamps and dies for vibrant florals, and added a dreamy background with the Layered Butterfly Floral Stencils. Pretty Pink Posh's products made every step a delight!

Want to see exactly how I crafted this charming card? Head over to the my YouTube channel for a full tutorial! You’ll see how I ink blended the background with Distress Oxide Inks and added a pearlescent shimmer with Lunar Paste. Plus, I'll show you how to assemble the raccoon and floral basket for a dimensional design. Don’t forget to use Pretty Pink Posh's Valentine Greetings stamps and dies for the sentiment, and finish it off with some sparkly heart embellishments from their clay confetti. You won’t want to miss it!.

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You're Sweet Amusement Park with Lawn Fawn

Hey crafty friends! It feels so good to be back in my happy place: creating adorable critter cards! For those who have been following me for a while, you know my love for Lawn Fawn runs deep, and I've been itching to dive back into their crafty world. Today's card is a celebration of all things cute and colorful, featuring Lawn Fawn products. Plus, this fun creation also fits the parameters for Craft Roulette Episode 261 – talk about a win-win!

To bring this cheerful scene to life, I started with a panel of white cardstock and gave it a beautiful, blended background using Seedless Preserves Distress Oxide ink for a soft, all-over monochromatic effect. I splattered some water to active the Distress Oxide and to introduce a pop of teal, I splattered Peacock Feathers Distress Spritz. This panel was then die-cut using the largest of the Small Stitched Rectangle Stackables. For a fun layered element, I also die-cut a piece of Peacock cardstock with the largest Large Stitched Rectangle Stackables and layered them onto an A2 card base.

The real stars of the show are the adorable stamped and colored images from the Admit One and Coaster Critters sets. I colored them in with my Ohuhu Honolulu markers. To add dimension, I used a mix of liquid and foam adhesive to attached the images to the card. Finally, I stamped the ticket from the Admit One stamp set in black ink on No. 2 Pencil cardstock, used the coordinating die to cut it out, and added a sweet sentiment before popping it up on the card. I hope this inspires you to create something fun and amusing today!

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All the Feels Fandom Card with The Sassy Club

Hey crafty friends! Get ready to unleash all those vibrant emotions and channel them into something truly special because it's Sassy Saturday! Just like that feeling when all your inner voices have something to say, today we're diving into a card that's bursting with personality, thanks to the amazing goodies from The Sassy Club. Get ready to let your creativity flow and create a card that truly feels like you!

To get started on this fun project, I first selected a patterned paper from the Fur You paper pack from The Sassy Club and die cut it to make a framed backdrop. Then, I cut out squares from different colored cardstocks, layering them onto a card base using the patterned paper as my guide. After adhering the squares, I attached the square die cuts with foam adhesive to add dimension. Next came the stars of the show – the adorable characters from The Sassy Club, which I popped up using foam adhesive.

For the sentiment, I reached for Summertime VersaFine Clair ink to stamp "I hope you feel all the feels, today," then heat embossed it with clear embossing powder. After fussy cutting around the sentiment, I adhered it to the front of the card. I also stamped "don't bottle it up" on the inside. Finally, I added some snowflake glitter pops of color for that extra touch of sparkle. Get ready to make a card that's as expressive and fun as you are!

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Just a Note Fandom Card with Miss Ink Stamps

Hi friends! Today I’m so excited to share a magical card I created using the enchanting Magic Collection from Miss Ink Stamps for this week's Fandom Friday! I dove into layering stencils and die-cutting to build a magical scene featuring the Under the Stairs A2 scene die, the Alice background stencils, and the adorable Socks stencils.

To craft my unique wallpaper, I used Simon Hurley’s Minty Fresh ink through the diamond patterns, creating a layered effect. Then, I assembled the staircase and cupboard pieces, adding picture frames from the Letters stamp set. I darkened the ground with Weeping Willow ink to add depth, and incorporated the sweet potted plant die-cut. For the card base, I stenciled a subtle sock background using Cookie Dough and Minty Fresh inks, perfectly complementing the magical scene.

To finish, I popped up my stamped and colored characters with foam adhesive, placing the elf and wizard to bring the scene to life. I opted to place the sentiment, "Just a note you don't think your friends aren't writing you," on the inside, letting the detailed scene shine. This project was a joy to create, and I hope it inspires you to explore the wonderful Magic Collection from Miss Ink Stamps! Be sure to check out my YouTube video for a full step-by-step tutorial and to see all the products in action. Happy crafting!

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H2Hello Water Cup Card with Cardstock Warehouse

Hello crafty friends! I'm so excited to share my latest card creation for Cardstock Warehouse with you. I dove into creating this adorable card using the "H2Hello" die set from Concord & 9th, and Cardstock Warehouse's amazing papers! I started by die-cutting the water cup and "hello" sentiment from a rainbow of Pastel Dreams Colorplan Cardstock, adding a touch of shine with Silver Precious Metals Cardstock, and using White Lessebo for the base. I layered the "hello" three times for dimension and added sweet floral details.

Then, I embossed a piece of White Lessebo, softened the edges with Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide, and gave it a subtle shimmer with Royal Flush Solar Spray. I die-cut a Candy Pink Pastel Colorplan panel for the card front and stamped a sentiment inside the 3-1/4 x 6-1/4 inch card base. The best part? The rounded, 3D effect of the assembled water cup!

The vibrant colors from the Pastel Dreams line and the elegant shimmer of the Precious Metals cardstock really brought this card to life. I love how the texture of the embossed panel and the soft, blended edges add depth. This card was a joy to create, and I hope it inspires you to grab your favorite cardstock and get crafting! Happy creating!

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Never Trust the Living Halloween Card

Alright, friends, if you’ve got it, haunt it! It's the last day of the month, and you know what that means – time for some delightfully eerie Halloween inspiration! This month, I'm channeling some serious otherworldly vibes, inspired by that classic movie about a mischievous ghost. I've conjured up a card that's a real scream, featuring the fabulous "Happy Haunting" stamp set from Kindred Stamps and the incredible "Showtime Layering Stencil Set" from Miss Ink Stamps. Get ready to be mesmerized by a sandworm that's just to die for! In my YouTube video, I walk you through every ghostly detail, from stenciling the sandworm with vibrant Inks on lavender cardstock to bringing the characters to life with OLO markers. Trust me, you won’t want to miss the magic of that glitter dust as a setting spray!

To create this hauntingly fun card, I started by stenciling the sandworm and tombstone onto lavender cardstock using the Miss Ink Stamps Showtime Layering Stencil Set and inks. I layered the colors, starting with Black Soot for the frame and stripes, Salvaged Patina for the mouths, Candied Apple for the tongue and eye, and Lost Shadow for the tombstone. I added the sentiment "Never Trust the Living" with Black Soot and finished with white pigment ink for the worm's white parts, sealed with Therm-o-web Glitter Dust.

Then, I stamped and colored the adorable characters from Kindred Stamps' "Happy Haunting" set using OLO markers, paying close attention to the cartoon versions for color inspiration. After fussy cutting the characters, I layered the stenciled panel onto skeleton patterned paper from Scrapbook.com and adhered it to a teal card base. A touch of Pops of Color on the sandworm’s eye and the sentiment "If you've got it, haunt it" stamped inside completed this fantastically spooky card. Check out the full video for all the tips and tricks, and don't forget to let me know what Halloween creations you’d like to see next!

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Always Positive Laboratory Card with The Sassy Club

Omelette du fromage! I'm back with another Fandom Friday (okay, technically Saturday, but who's counting?)! This week, I'm diving headfirst into nostalgia with a card inspired by the iconic cartoon using the hilarious "Smarty Pants" stamp set from The Sassy Club. Get ready to activate your creativity because this project combines a mix of stamping, die-cutting, and coloring that's sure to spark some scientific joy. I'll walk you through how I created a tone-on-tone background with Distress Oxide and a touch of shimmer, then brought in the lab vibes with Kindred Stamps' Science Lab dies and My Favorite Things' Undeniable Chemistry stamps. You'll see how I colored those fun characters with OLO markers, keeping it bright and cartoonish, just like the show!

Want to see all the lab experiments in action? Head over to my YouTube channel to watch the full card-making process! You'll witness my "oops" moments (like when my background stamping didn't go as planned) and how I turned them into happy accidents. Plus, I'll show you exactly how I pieced together this scene, from die-cutting the scalloped frame to popping up my siblings with foam adhesive. Don't miss out on seeing how I added the perfect sentiment, "You're like a proton, always positive," to complete this quirky card. This week's feature of The Sassy Club is one you won't want to miss!

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Silly Geese Cards with Kindred Stamps - New Release!

Welcome back to my crafty corner, friends! Today, I'm absolutely thrilled to share my latest creations featuring the utterly adorable "Silly Geese" stamp set from Kindred Stamps! Get ready for some serious giggles and heartwarming greetings, because these geese are about to waddle their way into your card-making heart. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this set, and I’ve been having a blast bringing these goofy geese to life. I started by stamping all of the goose images with alcohol marker friendly black ink onto alcohol marker friendly white cardstock. Then, I dove into coloring them with my OLO markers, adding vibrant hues to their silly costumes. Finally, I meticulously fussy cut each image, preparing them to take center stage on my cards.

For my first card, I crafted an A7-inch masterpiece, showcasing seven of the "Silly Geese" dressed in festive holiday attire. I opted for a soft pastel blue background with white polka dot paper, creating a gentle backdrop that allowed the geese to truly pop. Each goose was elevated with foam adhesive, adding dimension and playful charm. I then stamped the sentiment "celebrating you all year long" onto a sentiment strip die cut from white card stock, and placed it between two rows of geese, three on top and four on the bottom.

For my second card, I used the rectangle die from the Card Basics die set to cut Kraft cardstock and adhered it to an A2 card base. I cut the door from the Door Portal die set from brown cardstock, adding a gold metallic paper door handle. To create a lawn scene, I used the grass line craft die from green card stock and added flowers from the Door Portal die set in yellow and light purple card stock. The goose without a costume was placed in front of the door, resembling a charming lawn ornament. The sentiment "waddle you know, you're amazing" completed this silly card.

On my third card, I cut light blue card stock to 3-3/4 x 5" and attached it to an A2 card base. I stamped "honk" and "you silly goose" in blue ink and holographic embossing powder, and then used a square die from the Card Basics die set with a blue wavy paper from the Ocean's Calling paper pack. The goose with a raincoat and umbrella was popped up, and I added sequins to mimic raindrops.

For my final card, I used a floral background from the Casita Courtyard paper pack, cut with the rectangle die from the Card Basics die set. I cut a circle with stitch details from white cardstock and used the Whimsical Garden stencil with Distress Oxides in Lucky Clover and Worn Lipstick for a floral center. The two geese dressed for a wedding were popped up, and the sentiment "you give me goosebumps" was added on a sentiment strip. I finished with pearl satin pops of color for a touch of shine. These "Silly Geese" cards are sure to bring smiles and laughter to anyone who receives them!

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Belated Birthday Emoji Shaped Cards with Trinity Stamps - New Release!

Hello crafty friends, and welcome back to my little corner of the internet! I'm so excited to share two super fun cards with you today, all inspired by the brand new release from Trinity Stamps. Specifically, we're diving into the Basic Emoji Builder die set - there is also an adorable companion, the Sick and Tired Emoji Builder add-on. These dies, paired with the circle shaped card base, have opened up a world of playful possibilities! In my latest YouTube video, I walk you through the entire process, from die-cutting the card bases and emoji elements to assembling these expressive little faces. I used sturdy white and vibrant yellow cardstock for the bases, and a few other colors for the emoji pieces. You'll see exactly how I used the various dies to create the eyes, mouths, and that perfect little sweat drop!

For these cards, I decided to recreate my two absolute favorite emojis: the upside-down smile and the nervous smile with the sweat drop. Using the yellow circle card base, I carefully assembled the facial features, paying close attention to the unique shapes of the eyes. The Basic Emoji Builder set makes it surprisingly easy to capture the essence of each expression. I opted for a simple, clean look, using solid cardstock pieces to build the emojis without any additional shadowing. The result is two incredibly charming cards that are perfect for a belated birthday greeting. To finish them off, I stamped a sentiment from the Simply Sentimental stamp set inside each card, using Versafine Clair Pine Cone ink.

I'm absolutely in love with how these cards turned out, and I can't wait to see what emojis you create! Don't forget to check out my YouTube video for a detailed tutorial and to join the Instagram and YouTube hop for a chance to win a $25 gift card to the Trinity Stamps shop! The link to the video and all the hop details are in my description box below. Be sure to leave a comment letting me know which new Trinity Stamps product you're most excited about, and what emoji you'd like to see me create next! Happy crafting!

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Cottage Rose Retreat with Not 2 Shabby

Hey Crafty Friends! Get ready to bloom with creativity because I'm thrilled to announce my upcoming virtual class at the Not 2 Shabby Cottage Rose Spring Retreat! We'll be diving deep into the vibrant world of Olo Markers, and I'll be guiding you through the process of coloring a charming cottage scene, just like the one featured in the beautiful retreat bundle. Imagine bringing those delicate floral images and quaint cottage details to life with stunning, blended hues. The kit itself is a treasure trove, packed with gorgeous stamps, dies, papers, and embellishments, all perfectly curated for a spring-inspired crafting experience. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your coloring skills and create a masterpiece you'll cherish!

Join me and a lineup of other talented instructors for a weekend filled with inspiration, connection, and, of course, lots of crafting! The Cottage Rose Spring Retreat is your chance to escape into a world of creativity from the comfort of your own home. With the comprehensive kit provided by Not 2 Shabby, you'll have everything you need to follow along and create stunning projects. My class will focus on mastering the art of blending and layering with Olo Markers, ensuring you achieve professional-looking results. Whether you're a seasoned colorist or just starting out, this class will provide valuable techniques and tips to elevate your card making. Secure your spot now and let's create some magic together!

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