We never want the need to send a sympathy card, but in reality, we are all going to need one from time to time. My thought is — if you have to make one, make it especially pretty. This seasonal Designer Series Paper does that. It’s a Regal Winter sympathy…
We all need occasional tips to save our sanity! Yesterday I showed you a Christmas card on which I used a small string of lights. I promised you some tips for getting a good crop. Here’s the card again, if you missed it ~ I find it hard to line…
Happy Thursday! Every Thursday is Create with Stamping Friends day, and this week we have a color challenge. These colors took me into a Christmas mood, so I’ve strung a few Christmas lights and let a cardinal perch on them! I’m calling it “A String of Joy!” First, the…
This adorable little owlet wants to wish you a “Happy Autumn!” Sweet Days of Autumn DSP makes a perfect background for him to perch on the sentiment. As I was looking at this paper, I was wondering what color the background is. It’s not white. It’s not vanilla. Then it…
I’m so excited to be participating in the Tic, Tac, Toe Challenge again! It’s been quite a while. My friend, Jeanie Stark, created this grid, so I knew I would be taking part this week 😊. Here’s an Autumn “Happy Birthday!” Here’s the challenge board: My card ended up fulfilling…
Hello and welcome to my Thursday post for Create with Stamping Friends! This week we have a sketch challenge and I’ve chosen Seaside Wishes to Enjoy as my card for this challenge. Let’s take a look at the sketch: I’m dreaming of white sandy beaches and clear aqua blue waters!…
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…
I’m loving this richly colored Regal Winter DSP! Here is a Regal Winter Birthday Card idea for you ~ Details: Cherry Cobbler Cardstock base, 8-1/2″x 5-1/2″, folded at 4-1/4″ Regal Winter DSP, two panels at 3-3/4″x 1-1/4″ Regal Distressed Patterns Specialty Paper, one panel at 3-3/4″x 1-1/4″ and one panel…
Welcome to Create with Stamping Friends and my Thursday post! Today I’ve busted out the leaves (finally) in an attempt to spur on some Fall weather! I hope it works! We have a Color Challenge today and I’ve stamped three Autumn Leaves in these colors ~ Here’s my card: I…
Hello from California! It’s time for another CASEing Coast to Coast. Rosanne from Pennsylvania and I are feeling a little bit like Halloween this month, so I have Ghostly Greetings for you from my side of the USA! Join us for a CASEing journey from… This month I pulled out…
I’m back in the crafting business! Yay! It feels like I’ve been moving forever, but my craft room is (sort of) put together and I have been enjoying some card making this afternoon. While things were in transit, this beautiful new pack of Designer Series Paper arrived and I have…
Welcome to another Thursday and Create with Stamping Friends! This week we have a sketch challenge, and it put me through a “thoughtful journey” to achieve the look I was going for! I ended up with a Thoughtful Journey Get Well card. Here’s the sketch: And here’s my card: Perhaps…
This stamp sale only happens once a year! The sale will run for three days, MONDAY through WEDNESDAY The 15% off discount will apply to all stamp sets (photopolymer and cling) from the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog. Bundles are not included in this sale. Stamp sets are available while supplies last.…
Happy October from Create with Stamping Friends! We are starting off the month with a color challenge. I have to say, these colors don’t immediately scream “Fall” to me, but we are still having summer weather here in California, so I’m embracing the flowers as long as possible! I chose…
It’s Thursday again, already!, and we have a sketch challenge for you this week at Create With Stamping Friends. I’ve chosen Winterly Tree Tops for CSF837. Here’s the sketch: And here’s my card: I love these birds! HERE are some other cards I made with them at the summer Creativity…
