Otterly Happy Birthday

Hi Crafty Friends,
This little otter is from Lili of the Valley Waving Animals Stamp Set. There are 18 Waving Animals in this set. I am OTTERLY in love with him!

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Have you seen a otter in real life? Not at a Zoo.
A: Me? Yes, in San Fransisco 

Supplies:
Lili of the Valley Waving Animals Stamp Set
 

Pink Snow Day

Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by the Pink and Main Challenge #12 Snow/Snowman. I used Pink and Main Flurries of Fun Stamp Set and Pink and Main Snow Day 6x6 Embossing Folder. I love how these penguins love to play in the snow and have snowball fights! I made it pink for Christmas Kickstart Challenge #106 Dreaming of a Pink Christmas.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Which one is your favorite?
A: Me? I like the fluorescent pink snowflake background 

Card #1: Valentine Snowman & Penguin 

Card #2: Pink Snowball Fight

Card #3: Pink Snow Day

Supplies:
Pink and Main Flurries of Fun Stamp Set
Pink and Main Snow Day 6x6 Embossing Folder

Challenges:
Stamplorations Challenge Anything Goes January (see image below) 
ABC Christmas A is for Anything Goes Christmas
Pammie's Inky Pinkies #2603 Anything Goes
Christmas Kickstart Challenge #106 Dreaming of a Pink Christmas
Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends #270 Anything Goes
Double D Challenge #126: Friends
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #736-737
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Things with Wings
Double Trouble Challenge #208 Waddle We Do Next (Thing 1, Thing 3)
Inspiration Station #81: Inspired by the snow
Can You Handle the Pressure? January

 

 

 
 

 

Christmas Cottage

Hi Crafty Friends,
I used the Build Your Holiday Stash Sketch #65 for this cute Doodlebug Design Card featuring Doodlebug Design Christmas Cottage Doodle Pops and Doodlebug Design Candy Cane Lane 6x6 Paper Pad. I made it pink for the the Christmas Kickstart Challenge Dreaming of a Pink Christmas.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Do you have a Christmas Cottage you go to for Christmas vacations?
A: Me? No... maybe when I win the lottery

Supplies:
Doodlebug Design Christmas Cottage Doodle Pops
Doodlebug Design Candy Cane Lane 6x6 Paper Pad
 

Elf-tastic

Hi Crafty Friends,
I used Build Your Holiday Stash Sketch #65 for this cute elf card featuring Jaded Blossom Build an Ornament Dies and Jaded Blossom Build an Ornament: Character Add-On Dies. The sentiment is from Waffleflower Elftastic Sentiments Stamps and Dies. I was inspired to make it pink by the Christmas Kickstart Challenge #106 Dreaming of a Pink Christmas.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q:  Did you make any handmade ornaments this year?
A: Me? Yes!

Supplies:
Jaded Blossom Build an Ornament Dies 
Jaded Blossom Build an Ornament: Character Add-On Dies
Waffleflower Elftastic Sentiments Stamps and Dies

Challenges:
Stamplorations Challenge Anything Goes January (see image below) 
ABC Christmas A is for Anything Goes Christmas
Pammie's Inky Pinkies #2603 Anything Goes
Christmas Kickstart Challenge #106 Dreaming of a Pink Christmas
Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends #270 Anything Goes

 
 

 

 

Wally's Love Letters

Hi Crafty Friends,
This sweet boy is delivering a handmade Valentine to one lucky little girl. He is from Digi Doodle Studios Wally's Love Letters Stamp Set. 

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Did you have a Valentine this year?
A: Me? Does my puppy Maddie count?

Supplies:
Digi Doodle Studios Wally's Love Letters Stamp Set

Challenges:
Stamplorations Challenge Anything Goes January (see image below) 
Pammie's Inky Pinkies #2603 Anything Goes
Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends #270 Anything Goes

 
 

 

 
 

Ombre Holiday Cards

Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by Taylored Expression January #TEMakerChallenge Multicolor stamping for these three holiday cards. The first one is Taylored Expressions Frosty Background Cling and Clear Stamp Set with Taylored Expressions Blueberry, Snow Cone, and Cotton Candy Inks. The second card is Taylored Expressions St. Nick Background Cling and Clear Stamp Set with Taylored Expressions Red Pepper, Cherry Pop, and Watermelon Inks. The last card is Taylored Expressions Lucky Leprechaun Background Cling and Clear Stamp Set with Taylored Expressions Brussels Sprouts, Cilantro, and Dill Pickle Inks.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Which is your favorite?
A: Me? I like the Leprechauns 

Card #1: Frosty 

Card #2: St. Nick

 

Card #3: Lucky Leprechaun

Supplies:
Taylored Expressions Frosty Background Cling and Clear Stamp Set 
Taylored Expressions Blueberry, Snow Cone, and Cotton Candy Inks
Taylored Expressions St. Nick Background Cling and Clear Stamp Set 
Taylored Expressions Red Pepper, Cherry Pop, and Watermelon Inks
Taylored Expressions Lucky Leprechaun Background Cling and Clear Stamp Set 
Taylored Expressions Brussels Sprouts, Cilantro, and Dill Pickle Inks

Challenges:
Stamplorations Challenge Anything Goes January (see image below) 
Colorful Options Challenge Moodboard below
ABC Christmas A is for Anything Goes Christmas

 
 

 

Christmas Thank Yous

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm a little behind on sending out Christmas Thank You Cards but hopefully because this is handmade I'll be forgiven. I made the background with Retired Your Next Stamp Striped Mini Slimline Die and the cup is from Retired Your Next Stamp Thanks a Latte set. I love the little face!

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Do you give out handmade thank you cards for your Christmas gifts?
A: Me? Yes.

Supplies:
Retired Your Next Stamp Striped Mini Slimline Die 
Retired Your Next Stamp Thanks a Latte set

Challenges:
Stamplorations Challenge Anything Goes January (see image below) 
Inspiration Station Challenge #81 Inspired by the snow
Colorful Options Challenge Moodboard below
ABC Christmas A is for Anything Goes Christmas
Caffeinated Christmas Challenge #49