Thursday, July 16, 2026

Happy 30th Birthday!


Today is my daughter, Abby's 30th birthday! She's been a blessing in our lives and such a fun, funny, kind, beautiful young woman. We are celebrating her this weekend so of course I needed a special card for her. These challenges lined up perfectly!

First, I've used the sketch at the Freshly Made Sketches#745 here.

Second, it's for the Hand Stamped Sentiments#492 here. It's an inspiration challenge and I was inspired by the colors, specifically the black, white and pink.

Finally, it's for Seize the Birthday#330 here. The topping is "one or more numbers". Perfect for my daughter's special day!

Words & Wishes is the stamp set with some Artisan Sketched Garden DSP and some Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Words & Wishes

Papers: White, Black, Melon Mambo, Artisan Sketched Garden DSP, Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP

Inks: Melon Mambo

Accessories: Alphabet a La Mode dies, Stylish Shapes dies, Lovely Arrangements dies, Moody Palette Glossy dots, Stampin dimensionals










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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Thanks!

Here's a thank you card for two challenges. 

First, I've used the sketch at the TGIF Challenge#585 here.

And then the colors are for The Paper Players#794 here.  The colors to use are coral, pink, green and yellow. I went with Calypso Coral, Blushing Bride, Soft Seafoam and Lemon Lolly.

Help Me Grow is the stamp set with some 2026-2028 In Color Gingham Gallery DSP.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Help Me Grow

Papers: White, Calypso Coral, Blushing Bride, Soft Sea Foam, Lemon Lolly, 2026-2028 In Color Gingham Gallery DSP

Inks: Calypso Coral, Blushing Bride

Accessories: 2026-2028 In Color Butterflies, Help Me Grow dies, Stampin dimensionals






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Monday, July 13, 2026

Wishing Happiness Floats Your Way!

Here's a bright card for four challenges. 

First, I've used the sketch at the CAS Colours & Sketches#589 here.

Second, it's for the Inspired By Challenge#396 here. I was inspired by the colors and the pool scene with the inner tubes and sunscreen bottles.

Third, it's for the As You See It#376 here. It's a Fill in the Blank challenge of "My favorite embossing folder is" and mine is the Dotted Circles 3D embossing folder.

Finally, it's for the Paper Craft Crew#680 here. It's a Theme challenge of Summer Fun.

I thought of the Splash & Relax bundle again.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Splash & Relax

Papers: White, Daffodil Delight, Coastal Cabana, Melon Mambo, Mixed-Up Patterns DSP

Inks: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo

Accessories: Splash & Relax dies, Dotted Circles 3D embossing folder, Stampin dimensionals








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Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Holiday Greetings in July

Here's a Christmas in July card for two challenges.

First, I've used the sketch at Try a Sketch on Tuesday#699 here. I've quite literally followed the sketch with the Christmas tree image as I wanted to use the new, Woodland Wishes stamp set, now available with the July Online Exclusives.

I've also used some of the new, A Stitched Season DSP, also in the July Online Exclusives.

Then it's for the Cupcake Inspirations#638 here. It's an Anything Goes challenge and I've gone with Christmas in July.

Here's my recipe:

Stamps: Woodland Wishes

Papers: White, Peaceful Pine, A Stitched Season DSP

Inks: Black, Peaceful Pine, Real Red, Cajun Craze, Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie

Accessories: 1/4 inch Real Red stitched ribbon, Real Red & White Adhesive Backed Peppermints, Stampin dimensionals










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