Today I have a card using the Simply Leaves stamp set by Stampin' Up! but with a floral twist to the design. I hope you like it. I was inspired by a card I saw using the leaves to make a sunflower. It inspired to me to make this floral design. I added a fun fold and used the Everyday Arches dies and I was very pleased with the results. This card would make a beautiful birthday card or work for several other occasions as well just by changing the sentiment. Of course, you can personalize the card with the recipient's favorite color as well. There are so many ways to use it don't you think? You will find a video tutorial over on my YouTube channel by clicking this direct link.
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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Simply Leaves with a floral twist
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Thinking of You floral with 2026-2028 In Colors
Hello everyone. We have had some beautifully sunny days here in the Pacific northwest this past week. It's been so nice to sit outside on the deck and feel the warmth of the sun on my skin....not for too long of course. I'm primarily a shade girl!
For today's project I'm combining one of my favorite last chance stamp & die sets along with Delicate Dreams paper and the brand new 2026-2028 In Colors, so something old, something new and something not quite released to the public. The In Colors will go live to the general public on May 5, 2026, and be available for two years which also means we will be retiring the 2024-2026 In Colors at the same time. To see how I've put this card together, be sure to watch the video tutorial over on my YouTube channel by clicking this link.
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Poppin' by spring card
I have a fun card for you today using current products and mashing with some last chance products. I hope you enjoy it. I had a lot of fun putting it together and I'm sure the recipient will love it as well. I wanted to use the dies in the 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar to make something with the bunny from Easter Basket. Initially, I had another design in my head, however, by the time it made it to paper, this card was the result. Far less busy than my original idea and oh so cute! To watch the video replay on how I put this card together, be sure to head on over to my YouTube channel by clicking this link.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Sending You Love Case-ing Tuesday sketch card
I've switched gears for my stamp set today as the Woolly Friends stamps set is out of stock. It will be back in the next week or two; however, I wanted to make this Case-ing Tuesday 548 sketch card and decided to use the same stamp set they used in theirs. Of course, I've changed it up to make this awesome card you could use for Valentine's Day or any occasion where you want to send your love. I have a video tutorial over on my YouTube channel with additional samples of how I changed things up in case you don't have one of the stamp sets. You can watch it here by clicking this link.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Fall for Toile Paper Pumpkin alternative cards
Hello all! Today I decided to go with something quite different for me. I've taken the Fall for Toile September 2025 Paper Pumpkin kit and made some alternative cards....sort of. You can watch the video replay here on my YouTube channel. I've taken the card designs and showed how you can maximize your supplies to make additional cards by adding just a few extra supplies.
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Mixed Media meets Fright Night mash up card
I've made another card mashing up bundles from the Online Exclusives. For this card I wanted to show that Fright Night is not just for Halloween. It can make some beautiful cards that have nothing to do with Halloween at all. I hope you like it and are inspired to give it a try. To watch the video tutorial on how to put this card together, be sure to head on over to my YouTube channel.
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Thinking of You Extraordinary Flora Fun Fold
I have a quick and easy fun fold card made using a new and exciting product from the 2025-2026 Annual catalog. If you have missed seeing how the washi tape works, be sure to watch my tutorial over on my YouTube channel.
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Thinking of You mixing your own colors with watercolor pencils
Today's watercolor technique is how to mix your own colors to make a new color to suite your needs. I've used some last chance product on this card so hurry and get yours if you want it and don't already own it. The Thoughtful Wishes stamp set is already on low inventory. Once inventory is depleted, it will be gone for good. To see how I've mixed my own colors, be sure to watch the video replay over on my YouTube channel.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Storybook Friends Pop Out Flip Flap Fun Fold card
Oh my do I have a unique fun fold for you today. It really has a WOW factor but is pretty easy to make. I was inspired by Susan Campfield while watching her video making a similar card. Don't let the amount of pieces scare you, let's make it together. You can find the video replay over on my YouTube channel. I had a lot of fun making this card. It has a lot of coloring, but if you check out my Facebook page tomorrow, you will find another version that uses the Designer Series Paper cut outs for the images and saves all the coloring. Of course, you can make this card with any stamp set in your collection.
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Thinking of you hydrangea fun fold card
For my project today, I’ve made a super simple fun fold card using the large hydrangea from the Thankful Garden bundle. This bundle is so fun and versatile because it has the added decorative dies. You can it, watercolor it, use the masks to color it, or use Designer Series Paper for it. Lots of possibilities! If you want to see how I put this card together and learn a few tips and tricks, be sure to watch the video replay over on my YouTube channel.
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Saturday, August 24, 2024
Thinking of You Fall wagon scenery with Frosted Forest
Hello and happy Saturday. Today I have a mish mash of products I've used for my fall card. I love how Stampin' Up! provides so many products that coordinate so well together for endless possibilities in my crafting. I hope you'll take the time to watch the video replay of how I put this card together. I did forget to add the sentiment during the video, but I've photographed the card with the sentiment so you can see how it was intended to fit on the card. I hope you enjoy it. You can watch the video replay here on YouTube.
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Thinking of You Excellent Eggs trio sketch card
This week we will be working with the Excellent Eggs bundle by Stampin' Up! I've created this card and a 3D treat basket so be sure to check back on Saturday to see it. I love this bundle of products, it makes such quick and cute cards. The card I have today does have a bit of coloring and I like the bright colors! I hope you are inspired to begin your Easter projects. To see how I put this card together, be sure to watch the video replay on YouTube.
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Black Magic Technique with Easter Lilies & Botanicals
Today I have a card which features the Black Magic Technique. It uses black cardstock and white ink. I've combined this technique with the Easter Lilies bundle by Stampin' Up! I had a lot of fun combining the watercolor pencils and the black magic technique to make this Thinking of You card. Of course, if you change the sentiment, you can use it for just about any occasion. To see how to do the black magic technique and how I put the card together, be sure to watch the video replay on YouTube.
Monday, February 20, 2023
Sweet Citrus sketch challenge easel card
I have a bonus Sweet Citrus fun fold easel card for you today. I do not have a video showing how to put this one together. I created this card as part of a sketch challenge for Stamp Happy Academy. The original sketch was for a standard A2 card base which I turned into the easel card.
Saturday, October 8, 2022
By My Side Beauty of Friendship Fun Fold
Happy Saturday everyone! As you read this, I am at a 5-day stamping/crafting event with my friends. There are 6 of us in total. We do this event each October and look forward to spending time crafting, laughing and eating together. The best part is we can leave our stuff out each night and pick up right where we left off each morning!
For today's project I have my final project featuring By My Side by Stampin' Up! I've paired this one with Beauty of Friendship for a fabulous fall card. I hope you are inspired by my card and the technique used to give the tree it's fall colors. Be sure to watch the replay over on my YouTube channel to see how I achieved the look HERE:
Saturday, August 20, 2022
Happy Hedgehogs meet Ringed With Nature
Today’s card combines a bundle from the 2022-23 Stampin’ Up! Annual catalog with a new bundle from the JJ 2022 Stampin’ Up! mini catalog. When I first saw Ringed With Nature I just knew I needed to combine it with those happy little hedgehogs from the annual catalog! Next I added a fall Designer Series Paper (DSP) from the host reward paper pack called Celebrate Everything. You can get this 48 sheet pack of paper free using your Stampin’ Rewards when you host a workshop which is at least $150 or place an order of that amount ($180 is needed to get absolutey free or $3 with $150.) It made the perfect backdrop for my scene! It has taken me a bit, but here is my design. You can watch the FB live replay where I put this card together over on my YouTube channel by clicking the link HERE:
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