Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Happy Graduation

This graduation card is for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at the TGIF Challenge#572 here.

Then the colors are for The Paper Players#781 here. The colors to use are Basic Black, Smoky Slate and Daffodil Delight.

Reason to Celebrate and Seasonal Celebrations (on the Last Chance list) and the stamp sets with some Mixed-Up Patterns DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Reason to Celebrate and Seasonal Celebrations

Papers: White, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Mixed-Up Patterns DSP

Inks:  Versamark, Smoky Slate, Daffodil Delight

Accessories: Stylish Shapes dies, Basics WOW Embossing powders, Stampin dimensionals






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Monday, April 13, 2026

Hello Spring

 

Here's a quick hello card for three challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at the Paper Craft Crew#667 here.

Then the colors are for the Color Hues#130 here. The colors to use are fuchsia and navy so I went with Petunia Pop and Night of Navy.

Finally, it's for the Inspire Create Challenge#213 here. It's a spring/Easter theme and I went with spring flowers.

Sweet Blooms is the stamp set with some Thoughtful Journey DSP and some 2024-2026 In Color DSP, all on the Last Chance List.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Sweet Blooms

Papers: White, Night of Navy, Petunia Pop, Thoughtful Journey DSP, 2024-2026 In Color DSP

Inks:  Petunia Pop and Night of Navy

Accessories: Petunia Pop 3/8 inch Bordered ribbon, Perennial Postage dies, Sweet Blooms dies, 2024-2026 In Color Flat Pearls, Stampin dimensionals







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Sunday, April 12, 2026

Love You Mom

I'm back to stamping and blogging after a wonderful, relaxing beach vacation to St. Pete Beach, FL! So thankful to have all three kids spend some time with us!

Here's a Mother's Day card for three challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at the Hand Stamped Sentiments#485 here.

Second, it's for the CAS Colours & Sketches#582 here. The colors to use are Melon Mambo, Shy Shamrock and Summer Splash.

Finally, it's for Addicted to CAS#305 here. The code word is family. 

Lovely Arrangements and Pop-Up Petals are the stamp sets.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Lovely Arrangements and Pop-Up Petals

Papers: White, Shy Shamrock

Inks: Shy Shamrock, Summer Splash, Melon Mambo

Accessories: Stone & Vine embossing folder, Blending Brushes, Baker's Twine essentials pack, Mini Alphabet dies, Pop-Up Petals dies, Stampin dimensionals








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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Happy Birthday Garden for Seize the Birthday


It's time for another challenge at Seize the Birthday as a Suprise Party Guest! This time the topping is "make a spring garden".  

This is for Seize the Birthday#324 here.

I thought of the flowers and grass dies from the Easter Basket bundle. I also thought of the Stone & Vine 3D embossing folder and added some Shy Shamrock ink with Blending Brushes.

Lovely Arrangements is the stamp set.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Lovely Arrangements

Papers: White, Shy Shamrock, Daffodil Delight, Mixed-Up Patterns DSP

Inks: Shy Shamrock

Accessories: Easter Basket dies, Stone & Vine 3D embossing folder, Low-Profile Sparkle Dots, 2024-2026 In Color Flat Pearls, Stylish Shapes dies, Baker's Twine Essentials pack, Blending Brushes, Stampin dimensionals







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