Thursday, July 16, 2026

Bleep Bloop Birthday

Hi Crafty Friends,
This little birthday bot from Unity Stamps called Bot You a Present is ready to beep, boop, and party with his balloon in hand and heart all lit up. For, my first card I paired him with bold red foil fireworks and bright blue accents for a fun, shiny birthday card. For my second card, I used softer red, white, and blue papers with a shiny heart balloon for a sweet celebration card that feels cute, cheerful, and ready to beep-boop the birthday fun.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Which one do you like better?
A: Me? I like the foiled fireworks 

Card #1: Bleep Bloop Birthday 



Card #2: Alert! You're Amazing




 

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Floral Sympathy


Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by colors of the Altenew July Inspiration Challenge Moodboard for these sympathy cards. My cards feature Altenew Red Cosmos and Green Meadow Gradient Cardstock, Altenew Petite Mountain Aven Craft-a-Flower Die, Altenew Delicate Magnolia Layering Die Set, Altenew Garden Trellis Cover Die, and Altenew Bad Days Sentiment Stamp Set.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What do you like to do on "bad days"?
A: Me? Craft 

Card #1: I'm Here For You 



Card #2: Just a Bad Day




Card #3: Bad Days Happen



Challenges:
Beautiful Blossoms Challenge #43
Altenew Inspiration Challenge July
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Fabulous Florals
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Fun with Paint (Splattered with black and white paint)
 

USA All Star

Hi Crafty Friends,
Scrap Diva Designs has a great Converse All Star inspired Die, called Converse Mini Album. I used it on a scrapbook page of my nephew dominating us at our family Olympics a few years ago in his second favorite brand of shoes, Nike.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Do you or did you own a pair of Converse?
A: Me? Yes, I have a red and navy pair




Challenges:
Colorful Options Challenge RWB

Step Right Up!

Hi Crafty Friends,
Step right up for tons of fun! I had the best time creating this cheerful circus-themed card with the cutest little main attractions featuring My Pretty Things Big Top Birthday Stamp Set, My Pretty Things Tons of Fun Stamp Set, My Pretty Things Big Sentiments Stamp Set, and My Pretty Things Postage Stamp, My Pretty Things Circa Da Sogno 81/2 x 11 Paper Pad, and Postage Frame Dies.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: When is the last time you went to the circus?
A: Me? I think like 2nd grade



Supplies:
My Pretty Things Big Top Birthday Stamp Set
My Pretty Things Tons of Fun Stamp Set
My Pretty Things Big Sentiments Stamp Set
My Pretty Things Postage Stamp and Postage Frame Dies
My Pretty Things Circa Da Sogno 81/2 x 11 Paper Pad

Challenge:
Colorful Options Challenge: Rainbow

 

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Pick of Patch Dogs & Cats

Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by Newton's Nook Inky Paws Color Challenge #254 for these unique pumpkin critter cards featuring Newton's Nook Pumpkin Tails Stamp Set and Newton's Nook Autumn Paper Pad.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Are you #TeamCat or #TeamDog?
A: Me? #TeamDog

Card #1: Pick of the Patch 



Card #2: Pumpkin Kisses



Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Four Legged Friends
Newton's Nook Inky Paws Challenge #254 Color
Pammies Inky Pinkies #2628
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #760-761

 

"Strong" Elite Fitness Crew

Hi Crafty Friends,
This two-page layout captures the sweet send-off from IL to PA from the fitness class I taught Body Pump (we called it "Strong" and the friendships built along the way. I used bright watermelon-inspired red and green papers from Graphic 45 Sunshine On My Mind, flowers, hearts, and layered patterns to celebrate this special group Pat, Diana, DeAnn, Mary, Rose, Meg, Kathy, and Cindy and the memories we made together at Elite Fitness in Western Springs.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Do you take fitness classes? Which ones?
A: Me? Not anymore, I just do my own thing but I used to teach a million in IL!


 

Challenges:
Pammies Inky Pinkies #2628
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #760-761

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Hello Sunshine

Hi Crafty Friends,
This cheerful card is pure sunshine with its bold orange and yellow rays, happy little sun from Lili of the Valley Summer Icons Stamp Set, and oversized “hello sunshine” sentiment from Lawn Fawn. I added a few golden pearl accents for extra sparkle and warmth, making it perfect for sending a bright hello.  I used Tape Runner Adhesive to hold it all together. Use my code Meghan10 to get 10% off your purchase CLICK HERE!

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What do you like to do in the sun?
A: Me? Walk




Challenges:
Creative Inspirations Challenge Summer Sunshine
We Love to Create #7
Word Art Wednesday #760-761