Sunday, August 3, 2025

Pumpkin Critters

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's never to early to start on some fall cards to show your loved ones you are Thankful for them. I love these cute critters in pumpkins from Digi Doodle Studios. Their names are Ricki Raccoon & Pumpkin and Foxy Autumn Pumpkin.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What critter would you like to see next in a pumpkin?
A: Me? Puppy or Panda 

Card #1: Ricki Raccoon 



Card #2: Foxy Autumn



Supplies:
Digi Doodle Studios Ricki Raccoon & Pumpkin
Digi Doodle Studios Foxy Autumn Pumpkin
 

You're the Starfish in My Love Story

Hi Crafty Friends,
I am showing off Brass & Bliss How About Lunch Stamp Set 37017 which is a perfect set for summer featuring these darling starfish. I colored them up in rainbow colors and framed them with one of my all time favorite Brass & Bliss nesting dies, Nested Scallop with Holes Dies 5300D.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What color starfish would you like to exist in real life?
A: Me? Fluorescent Pink

Step #1: I colored the starfish from the How About Lunch Stamp Set in rainbow colors red, yellow, green, blue, and purple.

Step #2: I created my background by die cutting the largest die of the Nested Scallop with Holes die in white cardstock. Then, I tore a piece of kraft paper to make the sand and die cut the bottom to match my white background.
Step #3: I added my stars along the sand and I popped up every other one with foam squares. Then, I stamped the cute sentiment on the right side of my card above the blue and purple starfish.

Step #4: I finished my card by adding some gems to look like bubbles.

Supplies:
Brass & Bliss How About Lunch Stamp Set 37017
Brass & Bliss Nested Scallop with Holes Dies 5300D
 

 

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Merry & Bright Trees in Loopy Frames

Hi Crafty Friends,
Colorful Christmas Tree cards featuring Hero Arts Merry & Bright Trees Woodblock Stamp for Woodblock Wednesday. I framed the trees with Pink and Main Loopy Frames Die. 

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Which color do you like the best?
A: Me? I like the yellow one 

Card #1: Yellow Loopy Frame Christmas Trees 



Card #1: Red Loopy Frame Christmas Trees 



Card #1: Pink Loopy Frame Christmas Trees 



Supplies:
Hero Arts Merry & Bright Trees Woodblock Stamp 
Pink and Main Loopy Frames Die

Challenges:
Woodblock Wednesday
 

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Sweet as Can Bee

Hi Crafty Friends,
I am inspiring you to join C.C Designs August Facebook Challenge for a chance at a $15 Prize to the store. This month's challenge is Anything Goes Optional Twist for an extra entry "Foursome" (add 4 of something to your card). I used FOUR bee from the C.C Designs Sweet Bees Stamp Set to make a BEE-utiful Happy BEE-day Card. Please use my links to shop.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Which bee below is your favorite?
A: Me? I like the plain one bottom left. 



Supplies:
C.C Designs Scallop Metal Dies
C.C Designs Sweet Bee Stamp Set

Challenges:
Art Impressions #402 Stitches and Scallops 
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes
 

 

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Thanks Bestie

Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by the Hero Arts Stay Crafty with Hero Challenge You're My Best Friend for these BEST FRIEND Thank You Cards featuring Hero Arts Happy Thanks Stamp & Cut XL Set.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is something you are thankful for about your best friend?
A: Me? She always listens

Card #1: Thanks For Being A Great Friend 


Card #2: Thanks Bestie


Supplies:
Hero Arts Happy Thanks Stamp & Cut XL Set
Red Buttons

Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Summertime Blues 
Hero Arts Stay Crafty with Hero You're My Best Friend


 

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Spill the Lemon Tea

Hi Crafty Friends, 
I was inspired by the Sweet November July Challenge Anything Goes Optional Twist: Water Theme. I chose a different form of "water" than you normally think in the summer (pools, lakes, ocean) instead I made tea cards because how do you make tea? with hot water! My card feature Sweet November Stamps Spill the Tea Stamp Set. My backgrounds are filled with lemon papers from Lawn Fawn Fruit Salad 6x6 Paper Pad and Lawn Fawn Zesty Lemon Dies.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Which card do you like better?
A: Me? I like the one where the mice have cookies.

Card #1: You're My Cup of Tea 



Card #2: You're the Zest Lemon Tea



Supplies:
Sweet November Stamps Spill the Tea Stamp Set
Lawn Fawn Fruit Salad 6x6 Paper Pad 
Lawn Fawn Zesty Lemon Dies

Challenges:
Colorful Options Challenge inspired by the picnic drinks with lemons and yellow in the moodboard
Park Hopping is My Happy Place Inspired by Ratatouille at Disney


 

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Friendship Flowers

Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by the Altenew July Inspiration Challenge by Hannelie Bester. I used Altenew Blobby Roses Stencil, Altenew XOXO & More Dies, Altenew Sapphire Ink, Altenew Indigo Sky Ink, Altenew Lime Ink, Altenew Reindeer Moss Ink, and Altenew Buttercream Cardstock.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is your favorite color flowers?
A: Me? I love the ombre of Hydrangeas 

Card #1: Smile Blue Roses 



Card #2: Friend Blue Roses



Supplies:
Altenew Blobby Roses Stencil
Altenew XOXO & More Dies
Altenew Sapphire Ink
Altenew Indigo Sky Ink
Altenew Lime Ink
Altenew Reindeer Moss Ink
Altenew Buttercream Cardstock 

Challenges:
Beautiful Blossoms Challenge #31
Inspiration Station #75 Inspired by the Shades of blue in the water, the green of the palm trees and yellow of glow of sunshine
Altenew Inspiration Challenge July