Sadly, I needed to make a sympathy card for a dear friend’s family. This sentiment from The Right Words is exactly what I wanted to say… Do you remember this paper? It was/still is – an all time favorite of mine. Ever Eden. I still love it so much! I…
This week we are using a sketch for our Create with Stamping Friends challenge. I had fun creating a masculine birthday card with Nature Walk DSP. Here’s our Sketch: And here’s my card: I love all the different shades of green in this paper and the beige pairs so nicely…
I’m going to make you smile when you see this super simple Sunday card! It comes together quickly but it’s a beauty, thanks to this new DSP by Stampin’ Up! called Garden Poetry. It will be available to purchase on March 3 (sooner, if you want it…see how, below). Do…
Welcome to another Create with Stamping Friends! It’s a color challenge this week and I’ve built a collage of sorts with the Lovely Arrangements Dies. Here’s our color board: And here’s my card: This card is “die” heavy! I’ve layered them up. Here’s the recipe: Cloud Cover Cardstock base, 8-1/2″…
Welcome to another Creating Coast to Coast collaboration with Rosanne Mulhern and me! This week we start with me and travel from… St. Patrick’s Day will be here before our next posting, so I thought it would be fun to make cards using green and gold colors. I even made…
Hello Friend! Here’s a different type of easel card that Jeanie’s Mystery Monday clues led me to create. It’s a horizontal card with “z” fold and stopper strip. Take a look ~ To get directions on how to make this fun card, click HERE for all the steps. I’ve used…
I was asked to be a Guest Designer at the Tic Tac Toe Challenge this week! Since I love playing with the TTTC boards, I happily agreed to join them in this challenge! I incorporated hearts & florals into my Valentine design. Here’s the Challenge Board: And here’s my card:…
It’s Thursday… time for another Create with Stamping Friends! This week we have a sketch challenge. I’ve chosen Lovely Blossoms and Lovely Arrangements for my card. Here’s the sketch: And here’s my card: There are quite a few pieces to this sketch. I’ll list them from the base of the…
What’s cuter than a trumpeting turtle? Two turtles beating drums! This fun fold card will be perfect for my grandson who loves everything musical. It’s easy to make with Turtle-y Cute DSP. My colors are Shaded Spruce and Granny Apple Green with Basic White. “Happy Birthday”, from Fabulous Sayings, is…
We have a pretty color combination for this week’s Create with Stamping Friends. It’s perfect for Valentine’s Day and I’ve once again picked up “Endless Love” along with a few other products. Here’s our challenge: And here’s my card: The pink flower in the Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape is the…
Welcome to our Thursday Create with Stamping Friends post! We have a sketch challenge this week. I’ve chosen the Fragrant Layers Stamp Set and Brushed With Beauty DSP for my card. Here’s the sketch: And here’s my card: This is what I used: Crumb Cake Cardstock base, 8-1/2″x 5-1/2″, folded…
This is a “Double Panel Flap Card” and it is the result of Jeanie Stark’s Mystery Stampin’ last week! As I do sometimes on her challenges, I used a few non-Stampin’ Up! products along with my SU stash. Some is retired, some is current. It’s a mash-up, for sure, but…
I needed to make a 3D project for an upcoming stamping event. Well, I knew enough to go to the best 3D maker in the Western Hemisphere! Julie DiMatteo, aka Paper Pixie, has a video for this adorable “rocking” Sweet Jar Treat Box on her You Tube channel! She made…
Here we are, in the middle of Winter, and we are given a color challenge that reminds me of the beach! So for Create with Stamping Friends this week, I’ve used Notes & Totes Warm Wishes! Here’s the color challenge: And here’s my warm, beachy card: Can you feel the…
Welcome to our first 2026 posting of Creating Coast to Coast! Rosanne, from Pennsylvania, took the lead on this month’s theme. I’ll bet you can guess it! ❤️ Of course… Valentine’s Day! Before we get to my Hugs & Kisses card, let’s take a look at Rosanne’s card ~ Gorgeous!…
