Star of Wonder

Neenah solar white cardstock

Kaisercraft glitter cardstock 

Star of Light stamp set Stampin Up

Dazzle stickers from Stamp On It 

Star sequins

Pearls from my stash 

Delicata gold stamp pad

This is my main Christmas card this 

year that I sent to family and

very close friends. I love the elegance of 

it. It speaks the real meaning of

Christmas. 

I hope everyone has a very blessed 

holiday and healthy New Year. 

Holly Jolly Christmas

Cardstock and DP Stampin Up

Holly jolly layers and Jolly

Friends stamp sets Stampin Up 

Ribbon Stampin Up 

Nuvo Glue pen

Nuvo Glitter

Copic markers

Dazzles stickers Hot Off The Press 

I love making interactive cards, 

especially for my grandkids! 

Thank goodness for an icey,

snowy weekend that kept me

indoors. I had a lot of time

to stamp! That was the only 

good thing about the weather 

though. It really messed up traffic, 

(took my colleague 6 hrs to get home 

from work), and caused lots of

Injuries and accidents. I hope it 

clears for  work tomorrow. 

Below is an example of a

different design. In it I used

buttons from Lilac Lane from 

Hot Off The Press and twine

from Stampin Up. 

A Christmas Carol

Bazzill cardstock 

Very vanilla cardstock Stampin Up 

DP Stampin Up 

A Christmas Carol stamp set by Amuse

Inktense colored pencils

Spectrum Noir glitter pen

Liquid applique

Pearls from my stash colored with Copics

Square dies Stampin Up 

I saw this fun folded card with the

cutout window on YouTube and 

wanted to make one. I love this stamp

set, and this DP. I thought they were

perfect together.

With it being the holidays of

course I had to add lots of

glitter and glam!

Below is a picture of the inside.

Christmas Blessings

All products from Stampin Up 

I saw this quick card layout on

a YouTube video by Connie Stewart

and really liked it. It was quick and easy using a DP pack and the Christmas 

Pines stamp set. I added their

new red ribbon and metallic 

pine cone. I love CAS, thank you

Connie! I really like the outcome. 

Noel

All products from Stampin Up 

Christmas Pines stamp and die bundle

Christmas candy dots

except for:

Wink of Stella glitter pen

Glitter spray

I love the winter elegance of this

stamp set. It is generic enough I can

send it to a man as well. It is haed to see, but I  used Wink of Stella on

the bow and Noel, so after taking

the photo I also sprayed it with

glitter. Hope you all had a blessed

Thanksgiving! 

Seasons Greetings

Cardstock from my stash 

DP from Stampin Up 

White Stag stamp set from Amuse

Inktense colored pencils 

Bling from Amuse and Stampin Up 

I have loved this stamp set from

Amuse since I first saw it. I

tried using a stamping off technique

on this card and like the results.

It is hard to see, but I fussy cut

the deer and popped it up.

I tried color blending with pencils

too, which was fun.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Star of Light

Cardstock from the Paper Cut (Ice

Silver and Stardream Metallic)

Stampin Up Star of Light stamp and

Die set 

White Blizzard Nuvo Crystal Drops

I absolutely love this stamp and die set 

from Stampin Up. It makes me feel very 

spiritual and at peace. 

I wanted to try an inlay technique I

have seen on YouTube, and I 

wanted it to sparkle. I also love 

the Nuvo Drops and they were 

the perfect touch. 

Joy

Christmas  Dazzles from Hot Off The Press 

Joy embellishment is Tim Holtz 

Everything else is from Stampin Up 

It's that time of year again when

I get to enjoy making all my 

Christmas cards.  This 1st one

is for my boss. I tried to keep it 

kind of generic because she is in

Pittsburgh, I'm new to her team, and 

I don't know her very well yet.

It took me a while to think what 

I wanted to do, but after that 

it was easy peasy.

I like the way it turned out and 

hope she likes it too.

Sled it Snow

Designer paper and Snow Friends
Stamp set from Paper Wishes
Neenah solar white cardstock
Snowflake sequins from my stash
Action  Wobble  Springs  from Paper
Wishes
Flower Soft
Copic markers

I have been gone for a while due to
starting a new job with day hours.
I have been  working evenings
for 14 years and it has been a big
adjustment. I am loving the new
position though.
Before starting the new  job I had
made this card and just love it.
The snowman on the sled wobbles
when you twist it and just
makes me giggle! I also love the
look of the snow using the
Flower Soft.
This paper pack called Winter Flannels
from Paper Wishes is also one
of my favorites.

Cas-ual Fridays -Anything Goes
Winter Wonderland - Let's get Krafty or Plaid it Again Sam
Art Impresions - Til You Wobble

Trick or Treat

Silver cardstock from the Paper Shack

Orange glitter cardstock Stampin Up 

Halloween Dazzles from Hot Off The Press 

Copic markers

Google eyes from my stash 

The Halloween Dazzles from Hot

Off The Press are so stinking cute!

I couldn't wait to make some cards

for my grandkids even though it's a

little early. They love interactive 

cards even if it is only googlie eyes.

This was so easy to make, longest part

was the coloring. I can't wait to 

send them along with some McDonald's 

Coupons. It's a yearly tradition!

You're in My Thoughts

Nina Solar White cardstock

All DP from Paper Wishes card kit

Hot Off The Press  Heat  Resistent acetate 

Sentiment and bird from Stampin Up 

Thoughtful Branches stamp set

Hot Off The Press Straight Line Dazzles 

Bling from my stash 

Spellbinders die

I just love creating acetate windows

on my cards. It's one of my new 

obsessions. 

I wanted to create a card that

was somilar to one in the card kit

but using the window.

The sentiment was the perfect size,

and I love the little bird.

This card could be used for 

encouragement as well as many 

other things.

Have a great day!

Enjoy Life

Nina Solar White cardstock

Brown cardstock from my stash 

Designer paper and Dazzles

stickers all from Paper Wishes 

monthly Dazzles kit

Very quick and easy card to

make. Can be used for almost

anything. I love it's simplicity.

Dragonfly Journeys - Challenge 73 Social Butterfly

I'm So Glad You're Here

Stamp set by Gina K for Beautiful World

Stamp of Approval kit by Catherine Pooler

Cardstock retired by TAC

Metallic cardstock from my stash 

Pearls from my stash

I loved the Beautiful World Stamp

of Approval card kit from Catherine

Pooler. This particular stamp by

Gina K moved me.

The set can be used for encouragement

or just to tell someone you appreciate

them.

Simple and easy to make. I like the

way it turned out.

Touch of Nature

Touch of Nature stamp set by Amuse

Cardstock by Amuse

Designer Paper by Stampin Up

Scalloped Edge rectangle dies by

Lawn Fawn

Candy dots by Stampin Up

I love this stamp set. It reminds me

of peace and serenity. It also makes

me think of new life.
It good be used for encouragement,
Thinking of you, or Sympathy.
I like the finished result.

Evan's Town

Neenah solar white cardstock 

Evan's Town Paper Pack, 

Dazzle Stickers, and Paper Tole

all from Hot Off The Press 

Fun time! I fell in love with this 

paper pack and embellishments set

as soon as I saw it on Paper Wishes.

I immediately thought of my

grandsons. My youngest grandson

especially loves anything with 

wheels. This may be his next 

birthday card in November.

The 3D effects are so fun!

Floral Sympathy

Neenah solar white cardstock 

Amuse cardstock 

Flourishing Phrases stamp and die

set by Stampin Up 

Wink of Stella pen

Pearls from my stash

In one of my previous posts I mentioned 

that we were in need of Sympathy 

cards at work. This is another one that 

I recently made. I love the Flourishing 

Phrases stamp and die set.

I especially like the  border die, and

the floral branch.

As you may have guessed, I am also 

addicted to glitter and bling!

I hope I won't have to be making 

too many more of these type cards 

for a while though.

Happy Birthday

Neenah solar white cardstock 

Heat Resistent acetate by Hot Off 

The Press 

Stampin Up designer paper

Botanical Gardens dies by 

Stampin Up 

Sentiment from Rose Wonder 

stamp set by Stampin Up 

Dazzle stickers by Hot off The Press 

Candy dots by Stampin Up 

Isn't this card amazing?! I have been

wanting to make one of these cards

Since I saw them on YouTube. I'm  

sorry I don't remember who did it.

I also saw one of my besties, Shirley,

make a great one too.

It looks like the flower is holding 

it together. Was so much fun to make!

Just Because

Amuse cardstock

Neenah solar white cardstock
Tropical Blooms stamp set Amuse

Dazzle stickers from Hot Off The Press 

Bling from my stash 

Copic markers 

Wink of Stella pen

I have been wanting to make a
card using this stamp set for awhile.
I just love these flowers.
I tried to color them as I saw on
the Internet but its going to take
some practice! I really like how it
turned out anyway. Good for any
occasion.

With Sympathy

Cardstock, designer paper, and

paper toile image from Paper

Wishes monthly card kit.

With Sympathy, rose, and border

stickers from Stamp On It.

We are in need of  some Sympathy cards

at work again. Those are so hard to do.

I loved this paper, and I always think 

butterflies make beautiful sympathy

cards. I plan on making a few extra to

have on hand for the future, but I'll 

make a different design. I hopefully will

post them in a few days.

Friends Warm The Heart

Metallic cardstock from The

Paper Cut

La La Land Crafts Morning Coffee

Molli stamp set

Floral Sentiments stamp from North

Coast Creations

Floral sequins from Morning Star

Enamel dots made from Nuvo

Crystal Drops

Liquid Applique

Wink of Stella

irRESISTible Pico Embellisher

Copic markers

All I can say is sooo much fun!

From the stamping convention in 

Illinois to playing with my new toys

I don't know which was more fun. 

Had a wonderful time with very good friends at the convention and have been 

playing ever since. 

I have been working on my Copic

coloring for a while now and this gave me the perfect chance to do so.

I have a couple more of these to make, 

but I know who these first 2 are going to! 

Just A Note

Neenha Solar White cardstock 

Glittered cardstock from Kaiser Craft

Flourishing Phrases die cut and

Just a Note stamp from 

Stampin Up 

Flower and pearl embelishments

from my stash.

One night laying in bed instead of

sleeping this card idea kept

going through my mind. I couldn't wait 

to try it. I thought the glitter cardstock

would be perfect. It was, but die

cutting it was a pain. I think one

of my next purchases needs to be

a Precision Plate.

I am happy with the outcome though. 

Rolling By

Retired TAC set called Rolling By

Amuse cardstock 

Neenah solar white cardstock 

Just Like Dad retired paper 

pack by TAC
Circle and number diecuts by Amuse

Cloud dies (forgot name)

Sequins from Amuse and Pretty
Pink Posh
Pico Embellisher
Foam Adhesive Strips by Stampin Up
Copic markers

I have a colleague whose son is
turning 4 this weekend. She is so
sweet, so I wanted to send her son
a card. He's so adorable and I always
thought this set was too.
I thought it was perfect for him.
I had a great
time coloring it, and making the shaker
card was so much fun.
Hope he likes it!
Thank you to one of my beasties for the
gnome in the picture!
Happy 4th of July everyone.

Love You

Amuse cardstocks

Neenah solar white cardstock 

Gift of Love stamp set from 

Stampin Up 

Stitched Satin Ribbon Stampin Up 

Copic markers

Scallop Tag punch Stampin Up 

I saw a card layout on YouTube 

a while back from DO Stamping with 

Dawn. I loved the closure with the scallop

tag punch and wanted to try it.

I finally got the tag punch, and here

is my interpretation of her layout.

I love the way it turned out.

Was a little difficult at first, but once

I did it a couple times was not so hard.

Happy Tuesday!

Made With Love

Amuse cardstock

Neenah cardstock

Amuse Mason Jars stamp and die set

Amuse heart embellishments

Other embellishments from Stampin

Up and Pretty Pink Posh

Flowers from my stash

DieVersions word die

Lawn Fawn rectangle dies

Wink of Stella glitter pen

Sheet of acetate

I have been wanting to use these

Mason Jar stamps and dies for a

long time. A very good friend of mine

has made such cute cards with

them that I couldn't wait to try them.

I love the way it came out, and it

is such a versatile card that could be 

used for anything.

Happy Sunday!

Hi Friend

Neenah solar white cardstock 

Designer paper Stampin Up

You're My Fave stamp set Amuse

Stampendous detail black embossing 

powder 

Flowers and  bling from my stash 

I only had a few minutes yesterday for

some stamping therapy so I made

a cute and simple card.

I had been wanting to use this stamp

set from Amuse for a while now

and it worked perfectly on this card.

It is versatile and could be used for

anything.

Have a happy day!

Best Wishes

Neenah solar white cardstock

All designer paper, oval butterfly,

Ribbon, and sentiment 

from Paper Wishes card kit

Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio

I absolutely love butterflies, and

when I received this kit I knew I 

wanted to case this card. I did a

few things to make it my own 

including making it a horizontal 

card and adding epoxy stickers I 

made myself. I am very pleased with 

how it turned out. 

Have a happy and creative day! 

Mocha Me Happy

Amuse cardstock

Black cardstock from my stash 

Amuse stamp set You Mocha 

Me Happy

Sizzix embossing folder

Ribbon and bling from my stash 

I couldn't wait to use this 

embossing folder from sizzix! I

am a coffee lover and I love 

making cards with that theme. 

I thought the Mocha Me Happy stamp 

set would be perfect with it. 

I can't wait for a reason to send it. 

Apparantly I love this design sketch

because as I looked back after

making it I had another coffee card like it!

Oh well, they were different colors, 

papers, etc.

You make me smile

Neenah solar white cardstck

Designer paper and ribbon from

Stampin Up 

Stamp set by Casual Friday

You and heart die cuts by Sugar pea

Wink of Stella pen 

I have been wanting to use up 

some of the designer paper

I got from Stampin up and these 

2 papers were so fun, i thought 

they would make a simple, easy,  and

fun card. I love the way it turned

out and can't wait to send it. 

Geobuilders

Cardstock from my stash 

Geobuilders stamp set from Stamp

Of  Approval by Catherine Pooler

Enchanted Garden stamp set from 

Stamp of Approval 

irRESISTible Pico Embellisher 

Sequins from Amuse 

Doodlebug Designs Sprinkles
Pearls from my stash

I absolutely LOVED the Geobuilders

Stamp set by Stamp of Approval

when I saw Catherine Pooler do a

YouTube video using it. I have never

purchased one of her kids before, but

I am really glad I got this one. I had

a couple of boo boos so I  had to use 

some sequins, but I think I really like 

them in the end.

I can't wait to make some more cards with 

it and the other stamp sets in it soon. 

For You

Cardstock from my stash 

Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor 

Cardstock

Birthday Blooms stamp set from 

Stampin Up 

Peerless watercolors from Amuse

Bling from my stash 

Wink of Stella pen 

I am in love with this card! 

I had been struggling with 

watercoloring, and just not liking 

my outcomes. I kept trying until I 

finished this card, and I think I've 

learned some things that are 

helping me. 

My mother's favorite color is yellow, 

and I am thinking I will send it 

to her. 

Have a Swell Day

Neenah solar white cardstock 

Chrome Classic Dazzles from Hot Off The Press 

Paper from my monthly card kit

from Paper Wishes 

Nailhead metal stickers by Mark Richards 

I received my monthly card kit from 

Paper Wishes and it included this 

new set of Dazzles. I thought it would

make a great masculine card for 

my son and/or one of my 

brother in laws. It was very simple to 

make, just a little fussy cutting, and 

it was done. I love the outcome! 

Believe

Cardstock from Gina K

Neenah solar white cardstock
Black cardstock from my stash 

Tim Holtz Holiday Words dies
Tim Holtz Distress inks 

Stampendous clear detail embossing 

Powder

Stampin Up stamp set Kinda Eclectic
irRESISTible Pico shimmer embellisher

I wanted to send a card to my daughter
letting her know I believe in her and
her ability to work through her
situation, and to trust God in the process.
I love the sun in this stamp set,
butterflies represent new beginnings,
and felt this card very simply expressed
that. I was very happy with the outcome.
If you look closely you can see the
shimmer on the word believe.

Mocha Me Happy

Neenah solar white cardstock 

Black cardstock from my stash 

Designer paper and glitter paper from 

Stampin up 

Mocha Me Happy stamp set and dies 

from Amuse

Ribbon and sequins from Stampin Up 

I love this stamp set from Amuse and couldn't 

wait to use it! I have quite a few friends and family

that Mocha me happy.

It will be  tough to decide who I'll send it to.

I wanted to make it simple but blingy and

I think it worked.

Thinking of You

Cardstock from Bazzill, Neenah Solar 

white, and Gina K.

Die-Versions Everyday Complements

die cuts

Lawn Fawn Scalloped Rectangle

Stackables dies

Vintage Quilt Stencil by Studio 490

Dreamweaver Pearlescent Embossing 

Paste 

Palette Beaux Arts Blue ink

Ribbon, flowers, and brads from my

stash

I have been wanting to try using some

Embossing paste, and loved the 

pearlescent paste by Dreamweaver.

This is one of my first attempts.

I had so much fun making it, 

and really like how it came out. 

I  can't wait to try some more.

       Dragonfly Dreams Challenge - Use a Die Cut

One Stitch at a Time - Anything Goes with a Fancy Border

Amazing Birthday

Cardstock from Gina K Designs

Copic white cardstock 

Happy Every Day stamp set from Simon Says Stamp 

Birthday Greetings from Gina K 

Kaiser Craft Violet Crush paper pack 

Wink of Stella clear glitter pen 

Pearls and rhinestones from my stash 

One of my BFFs had a birthday about a month 

ago and I wanted to try a different style 

card for her. This is an altered version 

of one I saw on YouTube by Dawn's Stamping

Thoughts. I think it looks so cheerful and 

sparkly! It is a special card for a special 

friend. 

Have a great day everyone!

Here is a picture of it open.

Eggstra Special

Simply Defined cardstock 

Neenah Solar White cardstock 

Bazzill green cardstock 

Lawn Fawn Eggstra Special Easter

stamps and dies

Hero Arts shadow inks

Copic markers 

I'm working on Easter cards for my 

grandkids and having a blast!

Trying some new stamp, dies,

and  techniques. 

My granddaughter is now  addicted

too, as I will show below.

Happy Easter

Cardstock from Amuse 

Sequins from Amuse 

Egg die from Amuse 

Designer paper from Stampin up

Fuse tool and bags by We Are

Memory Keepers

Happy Easter die from Inspiration  Obsession
Doodle Pantry sprinkles
Wink of Stella pen

I was finally able to make a shaker
card. I had been struggling with it
and then didn't try again for a while.
I now own a fuse tool and it is so
much easier! My granddaughter is
in love with the card because of
all the sparkle and bling.
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes

Hello My Friend

Neenah solar white cardstock

Brushstrokes stamp set from Amuse

Hello stamp set from Stampin Up

I did not have much time and wanted to play.

I decided I would make a one layer card

cased off a card made by one made by one

of my BFFs, Shirley, that she had made in the past.

It is a simple card that can be sent, or even

made into a gift pack of cards for someone.

I thought about adding some bling,

And may still do that.

Plane using globe background

Cardstock from Amuse

Stamp Set Sky's The Limit from Stampin Up

Designer Paper Going Places from Stampin Up

Vellum

Nailheads from my stash

I was wanting to make another masculine card and

loved this DP and stamp set. What a perfect combination!

I think stamping the plane on the Vellum

worked out really well as there is not a die cut

for this stamp set. I usually struggle with how to

put banners on my cards but really like the way they

look on this card.

This is the last card in my happy stamping spree from

last weekend, but I hope to be able to do some more

stamping this weekend.

Have a happy day!

Sailboat

Nina solar white cardstock 

Simply Defined Be Dazzled cardstock 

Be Inspired Moments stamp and die

Set from SMS

Be Inspired  Tranquil die set from SMS

Be Inspired Strength die set from SMS

Copic markers
Tim Holtz Distress Ink

Wink of Luna pen

Wink of Stella pen

Love how this card turned out!

I saw these Simply Defined products (includes

the Be Inspired items) on a YouTube video

by Stacy at Scrapbooking Made Simple.

It was love at first sight. I am always struggling

with making masculine cards, and this 

whole line is designed for that. I can't wait 

to make more!

You are Tea-riffic

Amuse cardstock
DP and stamps and dies from Stampin Up set A Nice Cuppa
Ribbon from Paper Wishes
Yellow Candy Dot from Stampin Up
Pearls from my stash
Spellbinders die

This is such a fun paper and stamp set. I love
coffee, tea, and time spent w/special friends. Especially
if it involves stamping!
I wanted to enter the Saturday Sketch challenge. Sketches
are always a challenge for me. I changed the orientation
of the sketch but hope it still meets the challenge.

Sketch Saturday -#398

Birthday Flowers

Nina solar white cardstock

Prefolded cardstock from Paper Wishes
Perfect Pairings word stamps from Stampin Up
Couture Clear Stamps dies from The Ton
Sequins from Amuse

I have seen multiple cards with this type of design
on YouTube, and was wanting to try something
similar. I love the Couture Stamp set from
The Ton. It is a set of small flowers
and leaves, some of them 2 step stamps.
I am also enjoying using the prefolded cards
from Paper Wishes. They are 5 x 6 1/2 which is
the perfect size for my cards for coworkers.
I'm thinking it may be a little too busy, but pretty
anyway.

Little Miss Muffett Challenge - Anything Goes
Craft Your Passion Challenge - Always Anything Goes
Crafting From The Heart - Anything Goes

Stenciled Friend

Amuse cardsock

Nina solar white cardstock

Black cardstock from my stash 

Amuse Sunflowers stamps and dies

Family & Friends die from Simon Says Stamp

Stencil from Clear Scraps

Wink of Stella pen 

Ribbon from my stash 

Pearl from my stash 

This past weekend I had the ability to

craft my heart out as you have probably 

already guessed. Boy did I have fun!

I have been wanting to try my hand at

some stenciling for a while now.

I used some Tim Holtz Distress inks and 

sponged away. I really like how  bright 

and cheerful it came out. I am still working 

on proper placement of my Sunflower dies

and stamps, but I'm getting there.

I also colored my white ribbon to match.

The center of the flowers are colored

with Wink of Stella for some sparkle as the  

picture below shows.

Oh how I love crafting!

Rose Wonder Sympathy Card

Nina solar white cardstock

Paper Wishes prefolded card

Black cardstock from my stash

Stamps from Rose Wonder stamp set

and dies by Stampin Up

Spectrum Noir and Copic markers

Irresistible Pico Embellisher

Pearls from my stash

This is another example of a card using the Rose

Wonder stamp set, but this time I also used

the outline dies. It really adds something to

the card. The Pico Embellishment adds sparkle and shine. I made this one a Sympathy card.

I love yellow roses and really like how it came out. 

Happy Birthday Rose

Nina solar white cardstock

Premade card from Paper Wishes

black cardstock from my stash

Rose Wonder stamp set by Stampin Up

Copic markers

Wink of Stella

Bling from my stash

LOVE, LOVE this stamp set from Stampin Up!

Is very versatile, used some for work for

birthdays, and starting some Sympathy.

It has matching dies which will show on my sympathy card.

So much fun!