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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Hello Peep Spring/Easter Card with Scrapbook.com

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!

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Spellbinders February 2025 Clubs - 3 Card Ideas

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!

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St. Patrick's Day Shaker with Cardstock Warehouse

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a fun and festive shaker card? I started by stenciling shamrocks using Lucky Clover and Pine Needles Distress Oxide Inks, then added a splatter of Starry Colors Pigments for a bit of shimmer. After trimming the panel down to 3-3/4" x 5", I layered it onto a dark green shade of cardstock before adhering it to an A2 card base. This background sets the perfect stage for the shaker element!

For the shaker, I die-cut the Shamrock Shaker Die from Evergreen and Gold Touch MirriSparkle Cardstock and filled it with Lucky Charms and St. Patrick’s Day Clay Confetti. I then stamped, colored, and die-cut images from the Best of Luck Stamp Set, bringing the card to life with OLO markers. After assembling everything, I added the final touch—a stamped sentiment inside using Onyx Black VersaFine Ink. This card is packed with shimmer, texture, and a bit of Irish luck—perfect for sending St. Patrick’s Day cheer!

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Little Chicken Nugget Baby Card with Trinity Stamps

Creating a fun and playful card is always a joy, especially when working with adorable die cuts! For today’s project, I used the Trinity Stamps Petite Prehistoric Pals Die Set to craft a quirky dinosaur-themed card with lots of texture and dimension. The idea? Turning dinosaurs into chicken nuggets! I die-cut the dinos from Lawn Fawn No. 2 Pencil Cardstock, then used Ohuhu Alcohol Art Markers to add spots and shading for a crispy, golden-brown look. To enhance the effect, I blended Ranger Distress Inks in Rusty Hinge and Wild Honey around the edges and added Vintage Photo ink splatter to mimic that delicious fried texture. For the sentiment, I die-cut "Little Nugget" from the Graham Cracker Alphabet Die Set using red cardstock from the Scrapbook.com Christmas Paper Pad, adhering the letters to a crisp white panel cut with the Emergency Card Essentials Die Set #2.

To pull the design together, I arranged the dinosaur nuggets around the sentiment panel, trimming the edges for a clean finish. The "Congratulations" sentiment, from the A Sentiment For (Almost) Everything Stamp Set, was stamped in Pinecone VersaFine Clair Ink on red cardstock, then popped up for added dimension. Everything was layered onto a Lawn Fawn Gotta Have Gingham background, resembling a classic fast-food basket liner. Mounted on an A2 card base, this card is a hilarious and charming way to celebrate a little one’s milestone—or just bring a smile to a dino-loving friend’s face. Who knew prehistoric pals could be so tasty?

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Not So Average Bear Fandom Box Card with The Sassy Club

Creating interactive cards is one of my favorite ways to add a little extra charm to my projects, and today I’m excited to share a fun box card featuring The Sassy Club’s "Bear with Me" stamp set! To start, I stamped the four adorable fandom characters in Onyx Black ink and colored them with my OLO markers. After fussy cutting the images, I moved on to constructing the card base. Using the Sassy Box Card Die Set, I cut the base from Lawn Fawn's Noble Fir cardstock, then layered on woodgrain-patterned paper from the Enchanted paper pad for the front and sides. For the back panel, I used Speckled Eggshell cardstock to create a neutral backdrop, perfect for stamping some fun sign images using Simon Hurley’s Over The Moon, Overzealous, and Cookie Dough dye inks.

To build depth and dimension, I die-cut grassy borders from the Noble Fir cardstock and adhered them to the inner layers of the box card. The sentiment, “I can’t bear to be without you,” was stamped in Pinecone VersaFine Clair ink on an extra backing panel and masked off with a post-it note while I stamped additional signs to create a cohesive background. For the finishing touches, I stamped “You’re not average” on Speckled Eggshell cardstock, fussy cut it, and adhered it to the front for a bold statement. Finally, I carefully glued my fandom characters onto the grassy sections, making sure they stood upright to complete the little woodland scene. I love how this interactive box card turned out—it’s the perfect mix of rustic charm and heartfelt sentiment!

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Magical School Acceptance Letter with Owls from Miss Ink Stamps

Hi friends, I'm so excited to share a card featuring the new Magic Collection! For this project, I used the Owls stamp set and coordinating dies, along with the Postage Seal and Shaker dies. I started by stamping my owl images in a brown alcohol marker-friendly ink and used my OLO markers to color them in. Since I wanted a more vibrant outline, I restamped the images with Pinecone Versafine ink after coloring. For the owl coloring, I used O7.7 for shadows, O7.3 as a mid-tone, and O7.1 to blend it all together. To give the owls extra character, I added pink cheeks with R0.2 and some stippling for texture. I also colored 11 envelopes using YO2.0 and R1.5 for the wax seals. If you want to see more details on how I colored these images, be sure to check out my video for all my tips!

Next, I created a faux wax seal using the largest die from the Postage Seal and Shaker collection, cutting it from red cardstock. To add depth, I blended Lumberjack Plaid and Black Soot Distress Inks. After assembling the envelope-inspired background with distressed beige cardstock, I layered my wax seal to make it look indented and glossy. I positioned my owls so each one held a letter, scattering the rest across the card for a magical, letter-flying effect. Finally, I stamped the sentiment, "I heard you're waiting for a letter," to tie in the whimsical theme. A few white gel pen highlights added shine to the wax seal and envelopes. I love how this card turned out, and I hope it brings you inspiration! Let me know in the comments what magical theme you’d love to see on a card. Happy crafting!

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