Saturday, May 31, 2025

Best Friends Furever

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for C.C Designs June Facebook Challenge: Anything Goes Optional Twist: Masculine. I am inspiring you with Charlie Brown and Snoopy from the C.C Designs Charles Stamp set. I used Keep it Simple Build-a-Dog House Dies for my little red matching dog house.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A: 
Q: Do you have an pet bestie?
A: Me? Yes! Maddie, my maltipoo



Supplies:
C.C Designs Charles Stamp Set
Keep It Simple Build a Dog House Dies
 

Thursday, May 29, 2025

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
 

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

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

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

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
 

Monday, May 26, 2025

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