February 20, 2025

Using My Stash to Create a Fast Card

 


I had lots of extra candies left over from creating my Valentine's Day Cards with Tim Holtz True Love.  I decided to use my basic stash and create some cards that can be used for Birthdays and Thank you Cards.  It is another way to stretch my stash!  I am always looking for ways to get the most of of my supplies.  How about you?  I hope this provides some inspiration.  Thanks for stopping by!

 

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Challenges:

The Paper Shelter  With Love

PIP Challenge 205 

Double Trouble Challenge #185 3-2-1 Recipe "Hoodie Hoo Day"


February 10, 2025

Valentine Cards 2025

 
I had a grand time putting together Tim Holtz True Love die set.  It was fun to make my own candies and use those traditional colors of Valentines (pink, red and white).  I added a little gold too.  I used glossy accents to give the candy a realistic look.  Plus, I add some sprinkles, hearts and XO embellishments that I normally use for shakers.  The background is embossed.  I flipped the embossing so it was subtle.  I also added a little Washi tape that is peaking out from behind.  The inside says "Your the Sweetest, Happy Heart Day!"  I made 11 of these cards to spread joy for Valentine's Day.   These cards are 5x7 because  I wanted more real estate to show on the card.  I am also excited because I made more candies to use on upcoming Birthday cards!  Who does not smile when they receive chocolate?  I love chocolate and receiving it as a gift makes me smile! I consider Chocolate a food category (LOL)! Thanks for stopping by, and have a fantastic Heart Day!
 
Challenges:
 

Make Me Monday #245 Love

 PIP Challenge 2506 

Cut it Up #323 That Makes Me Smile 

Just Us Girls Challenge #175 Die Week 

Time Out Challenge #281



February 2, 2025

3 Techniques for Masculine Cards


 

I am working on getting my birthday cards and father's day cards complete for 2025.  I used three different techniques.  A unique fold, made my own backgrounds four different ways.  Check out the video below.  Thanks for stopping by.




 

January 25, 2025

Creating Mini Valentines for School

 

I loved making these fintastic school Valentine's Day cards for one of the teachers in my life.  She can pass out these cards and spread joy to the kids.  I used Lawn Fawn Fintastic Friends stamp set, but these can be created with any stamp set.  They are fun, quick and easy to make.  Check out my video below on how to mass produce them.  Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a Fintastic Day!

Challenges:

Creative Fingers Challenge #293


 


January 22, 2025

Valentine's Day Blind Date Book 2025/Video with Instructions

 

I saw blind date books and thought it would be fun to create my own to give to the four avid readers in my life.  I did not want to have to do all those fancy folds with kraft or wrapping paper.  Therefore, I decided to create my own pockets and my own accessories.  I sent these out recently and they seem to be a hit.  The individuals were truly surprised.

I purchased my books on Pango.  A great place to get used books.  I used GoodReads for descriptions, as well as the cover of the book.  I also made sure to incorporate some of my 6 x 6 paper! Thanks for stopping by.

 

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Challenge:

Paper Shelter Challenge #22 Embellish it

 Tag Tuesday Use a Postage Stamp

Crafty Calendar Challenge January 2025

January 21, 2025

Have a Cozy Day - Concord & 9th

 









With the cold weather, my favorite thing to do is cozy up by the fire.  How about you?  These are just a few cards that I made with the Concord & 9th Fire Stamp and Bundle Die Set.  I actually made more of these cards, it was so fun.  It is so cold outside here that I thought it would be fun to send out some joy with these cards to others during the freezing January.  The sentiment inside reads: Have a Cozy Day!  I used Stickles to elevate the fire.  I distressed the logs with tea dye distress ink.  I created my own frame and used 6x6 paper to make the picture of the cow.  My new items was the paper pack and the square dies to make the frame. Thanks for stopping by and stay cozy!

Challenges:

Die Cut Divas Happy New Year 2025

Time Out Challenges #280