Handmade Hugs

Rules for art...there are no rules!  This weeks TGIF Challenges Theme Challenge is a fun one!  You have complete freedom to create what ever you want!

It has been forever since I have created anything with the Crafting With You stamp set and coordinating dies.  The easel in the photo inspired me to pull this bundle out to create a cheerful and fun-loving card.

I die cut the paper trimmer and added a cute hand stamped piece of paper to the trimmer.  Did you notice I added both the cutting and scoring blades?!?  And since I love to fussy cut so much, I had to add the little pair of Paper Snips too!

I've had this piece of Friends of the Ocean DSP sitting on my desk since my card class earlier in the month.  It added the perfect pop of extra color and goes along so well with one of my all time favorite colors, Coastal Cabana.

Who will you send a handmade hug to today?

Happy Stamping!

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Mixed Media Thank You

 Happy Sunday stampers!  I hope you have had a good weekend and have found time be creative! My favorite man in brown (my UPS driver) delivered a box full of new Mini Catalog, Sale-a-Bration and Online Exclusive products on this so I've made lots of time to be creative this weekend. 

I can never turn down any stamp set or Designer Series paper that has images that can be colored.  Coloring is true therapy for me, which is why I could not wait to pull out the black and white floral pattern of the Mixed Media Florals DPS!  I took some time before work on Friday to color a section of this beautiful paper, not even knowing what I would use it for.

After going through the other patterns of paper in the pack, I found my next favorite pattern...stripes!  And the tiny hand drawn flowers on black...they are the perfect pair!

This weeks Freshly Made Sketches sketch was the perfect way to use all of the beautiful papers together.

Friends for Life bundle created the perfect sentiment for a sweet friend who deserves a big thank you.  I am beyond blessed to have so many thoughtful and caring friends in my life!

Happy Stamping!

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Floral Birthday Wishes

Woohoo...I survived the first week back after winter break!  That definitely earned me some time in the craft room to play along with the latest TGIF Challenges Sketch Challenge.

I got a little carried away and added a few more floral elements to the sketch, but I just couldn't stop fussy cutting these cheerful Floral Delight DSP flowers.  They pack a health dose of happiness, especially this time of year!

I love the splash of Pool Party from the Floral & Gingham Vellum peeking from behind the sentiment. It makes this card even more happy!

Join in the fun and play along with this weeks sketch!

Happy Stamping!

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Around The World on Wednesday January 2025 Blog Hop - This or That

 

Welcome to the first Around the World on Wednesday Blog Hop of 2025!  Today we have a fun This or That theme to share with you!  Did you love what Theresa McEntee created this month?!?  If you are just starting here, be sure to hop all the way through so you don't miss her beautiful creations!

It's been so dark and dreary where I live, so I am craving all things warm and sunny!  The new Flora Delight suite is fulfilling that craving with all of it's cheerful Daffodil Delight and Lemon Lolly sunshine colors.

Do you like creating a card with lots of layers and textures this first card?

Or do you prefer something a little more sweet and simple like this second card?

I tend to be a little more on the sweet and simple side, but every once in a while I love to all lots of layers and textures!

Hop along to see what the rest of our talented team has to share with you this month!

Jan Clothier - NZ

Leonie Stuart - AU

Rochelle Laird-Smith - AU

Cheryll Miller - AU

Ximena Morales - DE

Aurélie Fabre - FR

Annette Ball - CA

Kelly Taranto - US

Chris Smith - US

Tricia Butts - US

Theresa McEntee - US

Bree Renwick - US

Lori Willcox - CA

Teri West - US

Colorful Cake Celebrations

The fun color challenges continue with the latest Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge.  These colors make me happy...especially during the dreary days of winter!

I finally got to play with the Online Exclusives Cake Celebrations bundle.  I love this cake!

I die cut both layers from Basic Beige, stamping the layers of frosting in the same color.  Each layer was topped with Very Vanilla...quite fitting for a cake!

I stamped the flowers in the challenge colors of Highland Heather, Petunia Pop and Lemon Lime Twist.  I randomly stamped Celebrate in Highland Heather, along with some Petunia Pop starbursts.

I tend to create a lot of birthday cards this time of year to try to stay ahead.  I will be using this bundle again for sure!

Happy Stamping!

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