Googly Eye Birthday Candles

Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by the Hero Arts Stay Crafty with Hero Challenge: Can't Take My Eyes Off of You (Create a Project with Eyes). I used Hero Arts Bold Birthday Candles Woodblock Stamp and Hero Arts Rays of Color Fancy Window Die. I put tiny little googly eyes on each of the candles and drew smiley faces on them. Perfect for Woodblock Wednesday!

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is your birthday month?
A: Me? August 

Supplies:
Hero Arts Bold Birthday Candles Woodblock Stamp
Hero Arts Rays of Color Fancy Window Die

Challenges:
Stay Crafty with Hero Challenge: Can't Take My Eyes Off of You
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #700-701
Colorful Options Challenge Rainbow
Woodblock Wednesday
 

Farmyard Cuties

Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by Newton's Nook Sketch Challenge #240 for these cute farm cards! I used Newton's Nook Farmyard Paper Pad, Newton's Nook Baa Stamp Set, and Newton's Nook Moo Stamp Set. I love sketch challenges and this one gave me the opportunity to use a bunch of papers from my favorite farm paper pad!

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Which one is your favorite?
A: Me? I love the barn background one

Card #1: Hay There

Card #2: You're Moo-velous!

Card #3: I Just Herd it's You Baa-thday!

Supplies:
Newton's Nook Farmyard Paper Pad
Newton's Nook Baa Stamp Set
Newton's Nook Moo Stamp Set

Challenges:
Newton's Nook Inky Paws Challenge Sketch #240 
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes
Art Impressions Challenge #404 We Love Dads
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #700-701
Pink and Main Challenge #5 Masculine
Park Hopping is My Happy Place Inspired by the Animals at Animal Kingdom and Knott's Berry Farm Theme Parks
Colorful Options Challenge Rainbow

Cutest Mermaid Under the Sea

Hi Crafty Friends,
Happy MerMAY! I am showing off a mermaid card featuring Sweet November's Merwees #3 Stamp Set. I adore the plump little walrus too! I was inspired by Sweet November's MerMay Progression Challenge and SNS May Challenge Anything Goes Optional Twist Mermaid.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is your favorite mermaid from Sweet November?
A: Me? Any of the Merwees!

Supplies:
Sweet November Merwees #3 Stamp Set

Challenges:
Park Hopping is My Happy Place Inspired by the Little Mermaid
Colorful Options Challenge Rainbow
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes
 

 

Reyna's Books

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm soooo excited to introduce you to the NEW Release from Digi Doodle Studios. This is Reyna's Books. I LOVE her hair! Of course I made a fun rainbow bookmark to use in my thrillers!

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What are you currently reading?
A: Me? The Guest List by Lucy Foley

Supplies:
Digi Doodle Studios Reyna's Books
Lawn Fawn Woodland Library Stamp Set
My Creative Time Tag Dies
 

Altenew Floral Layering Stencils

 Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by Altenew May Inspiration Challenge for these gorgeous stenciled floral cards by the lovely colors choosen by Rebecca Keppel (see below). My cards feature Altenew Stencil Art: Ditsy Flowers Wallpaper Layering Stencil Set (7 in 1), Altenew Flowers & Petals Layering Stencil (4 in 1), Altenew Birthday Greetings Stamp Set, Altenew Thinking of You Stamp Set, and Altenew Many Thanks Stamp Set.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Which do you like best?
A: Me? I love the You Got This

Card #1: Birthday Wishes Ditsy Flowers

Card #2: Thank You Flowers & Petals

Card #3: You Got This Ditsy Flowers

 

Supplies:
Altenew Inks
Altenew Stencil Art: Ditsy Flowers Wallpaper Layering Stencil Set (7 in 1)
Altenew Flowers & Petals Layering Stencil (4 in 1)
Altenew Birthday Greetings Stamp Set
Altenew Thinking of You Stamp Set
Altenew Many Thanks Stamp Set

Challenges:
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #700-701
Beautiful Blossoms #29
Colorful Options Challenge Rainbow
Altenew May Inspiration Challenge

Apples & Sunshine

Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by Lawn Fawnatics Challenge #197 Die Only for this apple and sunshine card. I used Lawn Fawn Stitched Sun Frame for my Hello Sunshine Card. I love the little face for him. I used Lawn Fawn Outside In Stitched Apple Stackables and Lawn Fawn Friend Sentiment Die for my apple card that my sister will be giving to her fellow 2nd grade teacher.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is your favorite Lawn Fawn Die?
A: Me? I love the Lawn Fawn Magic Picture Changer

Card #1: Hello Sunshine

Card #2: Apple Friend

Supplies:
Lawn Fawn Stitched Sun Frame
Lawn Fawn Outside In Stitched Apple Stackables
Lawn Fawn Friend Sentiment Die
Pretty Pink Posh Apples Stencil
Heffy Doodle Clouds Cover Plate Die

Challenges:
Pammie's Inky Pinkies #2521
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #700-701
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Bright and Cheerful
My Favorite Things Sketch Challenge #10
Lawn Fawnatics #197 Dies Only
Inspiration Station #73 Inspired by the sun and sky in the background

 

 

Love is All You Need

Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by Hero Arts Cardmaker Showdown Contest for these floral cards featuring Hero Arts Color Layering Bold Flower Stencils, Hero Arts Love You Stamp & Cut XL, and Hero Arts Happy Thanks Stamp & Cut XL. I added some sparkle with gems to highlight the sentiment.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is your favorite flower?
A: Me? I love yellow roses

Card #1: Happy Orange Flowers

Card #2: Love is All You Need

Supplies:
Hero Arts Color Layering Bold Flower Stencils
Hero Arts Love You Stamp & Cut XL
Hero Arts Happy Thanks Stamp & Cut XL

Challenges:
Pammie's Inky Pinkies #2521
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #700-701
Beautiful Blossoms #29
Hero Arts Cardmaker Showdown 2025

Campfires & S'mores

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's summer which means S'MORES and Campfires! I made this card for the Jaded Blossom Anything Goes Challenge For May. I used Jaded Blossom Campfire & Smores Stamp Set, Jaded Blossom Kawaii S'more Stamp Set, and Jaded Blossom S'more Stencil.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Do you like S'Mores?
A: Me? yes, even though I don't like chocolate the combo makes it good

Supplies:
Jaded Blossom Campfire & Smores Stamp Set
Jaded Blossom Kawaii S'more Stamp Set
Jaded Blossom S'more Stencil

Challenges:
Art Impressions Challenge #404 We Love Dads
Word Art Wednesday #700-701
Double Trouble Challenge #191 Yellow Ticket Anniversary Thing 1
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Food + Drink
Pink and Main Challenge #5 Masculine
Stencil Fun Challenge May
Jaded Blossom May Anything Goes
 

Peeking in to Say Hello Shakers

 Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by Taylored Expressions #TEMakerChallenge for these shaker cards. The challenge theme is Interactive. I used Taylored Expressions Little Critters Stamp Set and Taylored Expressions Big Circles Cutting Plate Die.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Which critter in this set is your favorite?
A: Me? The unicorn

Card #1: Magical Day Unicorn

Card #2: Peeking in to Say Hello Yellow

Card #3: Peeking in to Say Hello Purple

Supplies:
Taylored Expressions Little Critter Stamp Sets
Taylored Experssions Big Circles Cutting Plate Die

Challenges:
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #700-701
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Bright and Cheerful
Double D Challenge: May Birthstone Inspired by the Pink Hawthorne Flowers (see below)
Beautiful Blossoms #29
Double Trouble Challenge #191 Anniversary Pink Ticket Birthday
Inspiration Station #73 Inspired by the Plaid that the dad and son are wearing
Park Hopping is My Happy Place Inspired by the animals at Animal Kingdom in Disney
Gem of a Challenge #6