I used the Birthday Bonanza toucan for a colorful birthday card today! My grandson’s 4th birthday is right around the corner and I think this will make him smile! My design was inspired by the Fab Friday Challenge this week. Here is the banner that jump-started my idea: I dug…
Today I tried a new technique – partial die-cutting – with the Clubhouse stamp + die bundle. Check out the end result, then I’ll tell you about it. I used my Layering Circle Die and Clubhouse Die together to create a one piece die-cut focal point on my card. I…
Welcome to the Pals’ Blog Hop! We’re so glad you’re here. You may be starting the hop here or coming from a previous Pal’s blog. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. This month we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Pals Blog Hop with “Critters” from the…
Good Monday Morning! First Monday in March! March is my birthday month, so I think I’ll be focusing on birthday cards this month. To start things off, I have a “Masculine on Monday” card for you. To me, “masculine” means CAS (clean and simple), with some great color and low…
Did you know that in Hawaii, the pineapple is the symbol for “Welcome”? This Tropical Oasis Pineapple welcomes you with an incredible amount of texture. It literally invites you to touch it! My photo doesn’t show it very well, but this pineapple die embosses as well as cuts all the…
Here is a pretty little card that only takes a few minutes to make. Dare I say, 10 minutes? Yep! “Your friendship is a blessing” is such a beautiful sentiment from So Sentimental that can be used for many an occasion. Quick Stats: Lovely Lipstick Cardstock ~ 8-1/2″x 5-1/2″, scored…
MIX IT UP! Today I have a card with a little bit of this, and a little bit of that! It all started with a request for a tiny 3-1/2″x 2-1/2″ trading card. I picked Daffodil Delight and Birthday Bonanza DSP and it took off from there! I stamped the…
At first glance, Thoughtful Blooms may not grab your attention. But when you start stamping and building the images around each other, you get a beautiful look that really catches your eye! I want to thank Kelly Acheson for inspiring me to try these stamps. I took her basic pattern…
Here’s a fun exercise: Reach into your stamp cabinet without looking. Pull one out and look at it with new eyes and use it in a new and different way! I did just that with this card. Out came Beautiful Day. I have used the butterfly image in this set…
I have a clean & simple card for you on this Friday morning. The stamp set I used is the beautiful new Painted Poppies. I only used the two largest flower stamps and stamped them with Blueberry Bushel on Thick Whisper White. I drew the stems on with a Blueberry…
Welcome to the Pals’ Blog Hop! We’re so glad you’re here because it’s “Time to Sale-A-Brate”! We’re showcasing our favorite new products from 2020 Sale-A-Bration brochure. You may be starting the hop here or coming from a previous Pal’s blog. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll find the full…
Peaceful Poppies is featured on the cover of the new Mini Catalog for good reason….it’s beautiful! Here is a sample of the peaceful poppies print in purple with green accents. For my card I’ve used three elements of the Peaceful Poppies Suite ~ the DSP, Poppy Moments Dies, and Peaceful…
This new Designer Series Paper does not say “subtle!” Peaceful Poppies is so vibrant! I love the combination of Blackberry Bliss, Poppy Parade, and Calypso Coral. Every sheet is a beautiful display of color. Here is a simple birthday card, but with this paper, it doesn’t look so simple. I…
Here’s a sneak peek at one of the Designer Series Papers in the Tropical Oasis suite. Isn’t is fun?! It certainly is bright 🙂 This fast & fun card will be going to my friend from Hawaii and I know she’s going to love it. It’s just a quick cut…
I’m finishing off the week with the last post of my “One Stamp Set, Three Four Different Ways.” Today’s card could be a Valentine, but it could just as easily be a sweet birthday/anniversary/love you card! If you haven’t been convinced to buy this bundle yet, maybe today will be…
