I don’t know about you, but Christmas feels a long way off to me. However, checking the calendar, it is only 9 weeks away! It is definitely time to be thinking about Christmas cards, especially if you like to give handmade ones. Here’s a cute set that dons a wagon…
Here’s the final posting of Create with Stamping Friends for the month of August! We have a sketch challenge today. It’s a sketch that is wonderfully versatile. I used the new-ish Online Exclusive paper, Season of Green & Gold for my card. And since most of my supplies are still…
The Olympics start on Friday, and all of our USA team members will be going for gold. When I saw Mary Fish’s post earlier this week, I knew I had to jump on board and feature some of my past cards that show off their gold. Some of these have…
I enjoy giving and receiving homemade cards any time of the year. I think homemade Christmas cards are especially sweet given that time is always tight during December. I’d like to share a few of the cards I received for Christmas! These mean a lot to me and I thank…
Has this happened to you? You get all your cards out in the mail in a timely manner. Then you wake up and remember that you forgot …(fill in the name)! Or you suddenly received an invite from a friend that wasn’t on your radar? Oops! You need a quick…
This week we have this pretty color challenge at Create With Connie & Mary. When you see the colors, you’ll agree with me that Beary Christmas is tailor made for this one! Here’s my card: Details: Begin with a Real Red Cardstock base, 11″x 4-1/4″, folded at 5-1/2″ for a…
I’m jumping into Christmas with both stockings on this last day of November! We have a sketch challenge today at Create With Connie & Mary. So I’m sending cheer(ful) stockings to deck the halls! Here’s our sketch: And here’s my card: True to my love for bold and bright cards,…
I made this card a few weeks ago and didn’t share it on my blog because I thought the Dry Brushed Metallic Paper that I used had retired. Then earlier today, I was looking at the Online Exclusives for something else, and what do you think I found?! You can…
This week we have a sketch challenge at Create With Connie & Mary. I chose the stamp bundle, Merriest Trees, with Winter Meadow DSP. I love these beautiful colors! Here’s the sketch: Here’s my card: Card Front Details: Pretty Peacock Cardstock base, 11″x 4-1/4″, folded at 5-1/2″ Pretty Peacock Cardstock…
I’m entering a card for the Tic, Tac, Toe Challenge #234 today! I chose the middle, vertical row with Die Cut, Holly, and Wreath to make my Joy Wreath card. Here is the tttc board: And here is my card: I used a few different products to create my…
Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop! This month, the theme is Home for the Holidays. We really hope that you will be inspired by all the amazing creations the Pals are sharing with you! Then, you will find the lineup at the end of my post to help you…
Merry Monday everyone! Today I’m sending cheer with gingerbread people! These cookie people are so cute, and I think the Pecan Pie ink color is spot on for gingerbread. Details: Poppy Parade Cardstock base, 8-1/2″x 5-1/2″, folded at 4-1/4″ Merry Bright & Bold DSP layer, 5-1/4″x 4″ Vellum Cardstock layer…
One more Festive & Fun card for you this week ~ this time with a skating rhino! Come on! The birds are getting a free ride on the sled. Aren’t they cute? Again, I’ve used a simple card layout, so the stamped images are the focus. Easy to make: Basic…
I’m having so much fun this week with the Festive & Fun Stamp Set. Today I made a Note Card, perhaps to go with a neighborly treat for Christmas! I enjoy giving food gifts, although I don’t think it will be figgy pudding like Mr. Moose is bringing over! He’s…
I’m going festive & fun this week with these oh-so-cute images that are perfectly delightful! Festive & Fun is a stand-alone stamp set that is fun to color. And who can resist these whimsical critters that are bringing some Christmas cheer?! Here’s a look at the whole set ~ There’s…
