Love is a Four Legged Word

Hi Crafty Friends,
I am sharing a card for all my dog lovers. I colored up this darling girl to match my niece, Annie and their dog Josie (see picture below). This cute stamp is from Stamping Bella called Tiny Townie Dawn Loves Her Dog with the fun heart background using Thermoweb Heart To Heart Toner Sheets with Thermoweb Decofoil Sheet Aqua.  

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Are you a dog person or a cat person?
A: Me? DOG!

I used a small polkadot teal pattern paper as my base and added a larger polkadot 1 inch strip toward the bottom. I chose these polkadot papers to match my foiled hearts background. 

I wanted the foiling to shine through so I place the puppy and girl to the bottom left so you could see the shine of the hearts. I finished my card with the cute sentiment diagonally placed in the left corner.

Supplies:
Stamping Bella called Tiny Townie Dawn Loves Her Dog 
Thermoweb Heart To Heart Toner Sheets 
Thermoweb Decofoil Sheet Aqua

Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Stitch It Up 
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #762-763
As You Like it Challenge Favorite Pet and Why? Dogs because they give unconditional love

 

Happy Birthday All Star

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's always hard to make boy cards especially teens. Scrap Diva Designs has the perfect die for teen boys, Converse Mini Album Die. It's a Converse All Star inspired die but could be turned into any brand your boy loves. I made a Philadelphia Sixers inspired show for my nephew for his birthday because it's his favorite team. The Happy Birthday Die is Stamplorations Skinny Sentiments Dies.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is your favorite basketball team?
A: Me? Chicago Bulls

Challenges
Stamplorations Never Ending Challenge
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #762-763

 

A Very Pink Christmas

Hi Crafty Friends,
My first card is Mrs. Claus and features her pretty in pink on a glittery My Pretty Things Everyday Tag and My Pretty Things Sweet Dreams Pattern Paper. My second card is a pink Santa Pretty Pink Posh Mitten Shaker card is full of holiday sparkle with My Pretty Things Sweet Dreams Pattern Paper layers, tiny star confetti, and a sweet “Believe in the Magic of the Season” sentiment.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What other colors would you like to see Santa wear?
A: Me? Purple

Card #1: Most Wonderful Time with Mrs. Claus

Card #2: Believe in Magic with Santa

Challenges:
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #762-763
Build Your Holiday Stash Christmas in July 2026 Linky Party
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Make Your Own Background

Nutcracker Mug

Hi Crafty Friends,
This little nutcracker mug from Pink and Main Mugs & Kisses Stamp Set is ready to warm up the holidays one cozy sip at a time! I paired him with Thermoweb Winter Sparkle Toner Card Front with Thermoweb Gina K Fancy Foil Brilliant Blue Deco Foil to create shiny blue snowflakes. I added bright pops of red, and a sprinkle of Christmas cheer for a card that feels frosty, festive, and totally fun.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Do you put out nutcracker decorations at Christmas? 
A: Me? No but I think they are cute! 

Challenges:
Pink and Main Challenge #19 Shiny Things
Build Your Holiday Stash Christmas in July 2026 Linky Party
Caffeinated Christmas Challenge #55
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Make Your Own Background
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #762-763
Colorful Options Challenge RWB
 

Gingy with Garland & Gingy's Candy Cane Heart

Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by Sweet November's July Challenge: Christmas in July for this sweet gingerbread card full of festive charm with layered holiday papers, deep red banners, and a cheerful Sweet November Gingy with Garland gingerbread cutie holding popcorn and cranberry garland. The candy cane Christmas card has the cutest Sweet November Gingy's Heart gingerbread focal point, paired with plaid layers, scalloped edges, Pink and Main Candy Cane Foiled Background and a cozy “Sweet Christmas” sentiment.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Which gingy is your favorite?
A: Me? I like the one holding garland

Card #1: Gingy with Popcorn Garland 

Card #2: Gingy with Candy Cane Heart

Challenges: 
Build Your Holiday Stash Christmas in July 2026 Linky Party
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Add Some Text 
Pink and Main Challenge #19 Shiny Things
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Make Your Own Background

Peppermint Foiled Mugs

Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by Pink and Main Challenge #19 Shiny. My cards feature Pink and Main Peppermint Foilables, Pink and Main Mugs & Kisses Stamp Set, and Pink and Main Cherry Red CheerFoil.  TheSanta mug is serving up major holiday cuteness with a whole lot of mugs and kisses. I added shiny peppermint foil, sparkly candy pieces, and cozy cocoa vibes for a card that feels sweet enough to sip. The reindeer mug is bringing all the cozy Christmas cheer with peppermint sticks, shiny red foil, and the sweetest cocoa vibes. Sugar, spice, and a little sparkle definitely make the holidays nice!

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Do you foil?
A: Me? Yes! I love the shine 

Card #1: Mugs & Kisses Santa Mug 

Card #2: Sugar and Spice Reindeer Mug

Challenges:
Pink and Main Challenge #19 Shiny Things
Build Your Holiday Stash Christmas in July 2026 Linky Party
Caffeinated Christmas Challenge #55
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Make Your Own Background
 

North Pole Scenes

Hi Crafty Friends,
These sweet Christmas cards feature playful North Pole scenes with Santa, Rudolph, and all the festive extras like cookies, candy canes, and gifts. I used bright pink, aqua, and purple tones for a fun non-traditional holiday color palette, paired with stitched layers and whimsical patterned papers using My Pretty Things Santa's North Pole Stamp Set, My Pretty Things Sweet Dreams 6x6 Pattern Paper Pad, My Pretty Things Everyday Stitched Flag Dies, and My Pretty Things Stitched Circle Dies and Stitched Scalloped Circle Dies.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What crafts are you making for Christmas in July?
A: Me? Besides cards? I made a potholder  

Card #1: North Pole Rudolph 

Card #2: Believe in Santa's Magic

Challenges:
Build Your Holiday Stash Christmas in July 2026 Linky Party
Inspiration Station #87: Inspired by the non traditional Christmas colors and the reindeer floatie tube and presents
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #762-763
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Add Some Text
Double Trouble Challenge Christmas in July (Thing 1, Thing 3)