Hey, crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a fun and slightly spooky card featuring the Miss Ink Stamps Magic Collection. I used the Fangtastic stamp set, its coordinating dies, and the Spiders stencil to create a layered design that’s perfect for any fan of magical creatures. The background comes to life with a blend of Distress Oxides in Antique Linen, Spiced Marmalade, and Rusty Hinge, plus a touch of brown watercolor splatter for added depth. The sentiment Why is it always spiders? ties the theme together, and I love how it all came together with a mix of dimensional layers and bold, hand-colored spiders!
If you want to see exactly how this card was made, including my alcohol marker coloring techniques, be sure to check out the full video tutorial! I walk through every step, from stenciling to splattering, stamping to assembling, so you can recreate this look with ease. Head over to my YouTube channel for all the crafty details, and don’t forget to subscribe for more paper crafting inspiration. Happy crafting!
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?
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Hi friends! I'm excited to share a fun and festive Easter-inspired card I created as part of this month's Oh So Inspired Collaboration Hop. This month, we're featuring Karen from Karen’s Crafting Company, whose beautiful butterfly and spring-themed cards caught my eye. I decided to take inspiration from her work but with a little Easter twist using the Sunny Lane paper pad from Scrapbook.com. I started by die-cutting a floral pink hall frame and layering it over a colorful floral background. To break up the busy patterns, I added a vellum egg, which softens the design while keeping the background visible. My focal point is a cute little peep bunny from the Nested Peeps die set, cut from a yellow sunburst design paper. I also layered my sentiment by die-cutting the word "hello" twice—once from patterned paper and once from white cardstock—to create a subtle drop shadow effect.
To complete the design, I stamped a coordinating and adorable "Some Bunny Loves You" sentiment onto my die-cut element. Since vellum can show glue marks, I strategically adhered it where my die cuts would cover the adhesive. Instead of foam tape, I opted for a flat design but added shimmer splatter using a clear glitter brush for extra sparkle. Finally, I embellished the card with Sunflower Gloss Pops of Color, tapping the back to shape them into enamel-dot-like accents. I love how this card turned out, and I hope Karen enjoys seeing how her creativity inspired me! Be sure to check out the full video hop for more incredible projects from my fellow crafters. Let me know in the comments what you think about this Easter-inspired take on Karen’s original design!
Hi friends! Welcome back to my craft room. Today, I’m diving into the February Spellbinders Club kits, and I have to say, this month’s collection has truly surprised me in the best way. While I usually lean toward cartoonish designs, I experimented with a few different styles this time and had so much fun! I created three distinct cards using the kits: a nostalgic Wizard of Oz-inspired design, a soft and elegant purple floral card, and a cheerful springtime chick card. Each one showcases the versatility of these kits, and I can’t wait to share them with you!
For my first card, I was inspired by the classic Wizard of Oz. Instead of the iconic ruby red slippers, I took inspiration from the original book and crafted shimmering silver shoes, setting them against a vibrant poppy field. To bring this scene to life, I die cut my flowers from redish-pink cardstock with dark centers for a realistic touch. I love how these little details bring so much charm to the finished card! The gingham background ties everything together, reminiscent of Dorothy’s dress, making this a whimsical and nostalgic piece.
The second card features the Glimmer Hot Foil Plate with gorgeous purple hues, giving it a delicate springtime feel. To enhance the elegance, I layered the beautiful die-cut floral panel over an embossed white background. The result is a stunning, sophisticated card that’s perfect for Easter or any spring occasion. I love how the foiling adds just the right touch of shine, making the leafy elements pop. I added the foiled sentiment and adorable chick die cut to make it elegant with a pop of fun!
I also created a charming card using the clear stamp set, a foiled plate, and an embossed panel. The stamped images, featuring a sweet bunny and chick, were colored with alcohol markers and nestled within a die-cut oval frame for a delicate focal point. I added a foiled sentiment for a touch of elegance and layered the entire design onto an embossed background, which added subtle texture without overpowering the scene. This card has a soft, storybook-like feel, making it perfect for spring celebrations. I love how the oval shape brings a unique dimension to the design, and the combination of embossing and foiling adds just the right amount of sophistication.
I love how each of these cards turned out, and I’d love to hear which one is your favorite! Let me know in the comments, and don’t forget to check out my video for all the step-by-step details. Happy crafting!
