Summer Reads

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's Woodblock Wednesday! I made a bookmark for all my summer reads!

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is on your reading list for this summer?
A: Me? Frozen River

 

Cute Kitties

Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by the Pink and Main Cute Critters Challenge #16. I used the kitties from the Pink and Main Eggstraordinary Stamp Set. I was also inspired by the Craft Roulette Challenge #316 Project: Diagonal Cut (two pattern papers cut diagonal); Colors: Calm (teals and light gray); Element: Post(er)(s) (I did postage dies like Mary Gunn); Random: Hexagons (teal hexagon diecuts behind the kitties).

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Do you have cats?
A: Me? No

Supplies:
Pink and Main Eggstraordinary Stamp Set
 

Challenges:
Pink and Main Challenge #16 Cute Critters
Polkadoodles Challenge #5 
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Four Legged Friends

 

 

Majestic Roses

Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by Altenew April Inspiration Challenge (see colors below) for these stunning Majestic Rose cards featuring Altenew Majestic Rose Layering Stencils, Altenew Moroccan Coverplate Die, Altenew XOXO & More Dies, and Altenew Many Thanks Stamp Set. I used all the recommended ink colors from the host Tina Smith. The Altenew Inks I used for my flower stenciling are Pink Pearl, CORAL BLISS, Fuschia, and Magenta. The Altenew Inks I used for my leaves are FOREST GLADES, Reindeer Moss and Majestic Lake. I matted my designs on Altenew POOL cardstock. 

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Do you like layering stencils?
A: Me? LOVE them! The reveal at the end is worth the work

Card #1: Smile, I Appreciate You 

Card #2: Thank You Friend

Supplies:
Altenew Majestic Rose Layering Stencils
Altenew Moroccan Coverplate Die
Altenew XOXO & More Dies
Altenew Many Thanks Stamp Set
Altenew Inks Pink Pearl, CORAL BLISS, Fuschia, and Magenta
Altenew Inks FOREST GLADES, Reindeer Moss and Majestic Lake.
Altenew POOL cardstock

Challenges:
Altenew April Inspiration Challenge
 Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Make it Feminine
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Use More Than One Stencil
Beautiful Blossoms Challenge #40
Time Out Challenge #311: Bloom and Pastel

 

Birthday Balloons & Critters

Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by the Newton's Nook Inky Paws Color Challenge #251: Magenta, Bright Yellow, Turquoise, and Purple. I made birthday cards! My first two cards feature Newton's Nook Sky High Stamp Set and I stenciled the balloons in the backgrounds with bling and clear glaze to make them more fun. My last card features Newton's Nook Birthday Mice on Newton's Nook Birthday Woofs 6x6 Paper Pad cut from Newton's Nook A7 Frames & Banners Die Set. 

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Do you have any family or friends with a birthday this month?
A: Me? Yes, my mom

Card #1: Get Carried Away with Balloons 

Card #2: Piles of Birthday Present Smiles

Card #3: Mice Birthday

Supplies:
Newton's Nook Sky High Stamp Set 
Newton's Nook Birthday Mice 
Newton's Nook Birthday Woofs Paper Pad 
Newton's Nook A7 Frames & Banners Die Set
Heffy Doodle Layering Balloon Stencil
Pretty Pink Posh Layering Balloons Stencil

Challenges:
Newton's Nook Inky Paws Color Challenge #251 
As You Like It Challenge Brights or Pastels: Brights because they are cheerful and whimsical
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Make it Feminine
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Use More Than One Stencil
Colorful Options Challenge: Rainbow
Polkadoodles Challenge #5

Gingerbread Kisses Scrapbook Page

Hi Crafty Friends,
This is my FAVORITE scrapbook collection from My Pretty Things. It is My Pretty Things Sweet Dreams Pattern Papers and My Pretty Things Sweet Dreams Ephemera. I love the non-traditional colors and darling gingerbread.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What occasion do you like to scrapbook?
A: Me? Christmas or Halloween

Supplies:
My Pretty Things Sweet Dreams Pattern Papers 
My Pretty Things Sweet Dreams Ephemera

 

One and Done Stamp Set

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a NEW Stamp Set at Not 2 Shabby Shop that makes cards quick and easy to create. This stamp set is called Teresa's One and Done Stamp Set- "A Little Sunshine". All the sentiments are on one stamp so you just need to stamp it once and you get all of them ready to use. My first card features the Not 2 Shabby One and Done Stamp Set with Not 2 Shabby Trinity Stamps Good Morning Sunshine Layering Stencil. My second card features the Not 2 Shabby One and Done Stamp Set with Not 2 Shabby Lawn Fawn Falling Hearts Stencil. We are having an Instagram Hop to show it off. Head to my Instagram @MadeByMeghanK to get started!

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Which sentiment is your favorite?
A: Me? A Little Sunshine For You
 

Card #1: Sunshine Sentiments

 Card #2: Heartfelt Sentiments

Supplies:
Not 2 Shabby One and Done Stamp Set 
Not 2 Shabby Trinity Stamps Good Morning Sunshine Layering Stencil
Not 2 Shabby One and Done Stamp Set 
Not 2 Shabby Lawn Fawn Falling Hearts Stencil.

Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Use More than One Stencil- both are layering stencils
Time Out Challenge #311: Rain (raining hearts) and Hope; Earth (Sunshine) and Hope
Colorful Options Challenge: Yellow

 

Paw Prints Remain in Our Hearts Forever

Hi Crafty Friends,
I am playing along with Jaded Blossom's April Challenge: Sympathy. I hate making Sympathy cards for when pets have to go over the rainbow bridge because I refuse to believe that Maddie will ever go over that bridge! But when I do have to give these cards away I hope the recipient knows how much I care. My cards feature Jaded Blossom Gnome Friends Dog Dies, Jaded Blossom Dog Faces Stamp Set, and Jaded Blossom Fur-ever in Our Hearts Stamp Set.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Have you had a pet die? How did you commemorate them? 
A: Me? Yes, Henry, Riley, and Ronan. I made a paw print garden stone for them. I also made scrapbooks of them.

Card #1: It is Never Long Enough 

Card #2: Paw Prints Remain in Our Hearts Forever

Supplies:
Jaded Blossom Gnome Friends Dog Dies
Jaded Blossom Dog Faces Stamp Set
Jaded Blossom Fur-ever in Our Hearts Stamp Set