Around The World On Wednesday - Use Your Stash

 

Welcome to this month’s Around The World on Wednesday Blog Hop! I’m so glad you’re here.

Our theme this month is “Use Your Stash.” I love this challenge because it encourages us to pull out those beautiful supplies we already own and give them some creative love again.

For my project, I reached into my stash and pulled out the Bloom Where You Are Planted Designer Series Paper along with the Plentiful Plants stamp set. These have always been favorites of mine, and the lush greenery patterns were perfect for today’s card.

We are also CAS(e)ing Kim Gibbons Fee this month. I really enjoyed studying Kim’s style and pulling inspiration from her design. For my card, I was inspired by her clean layout and the way she layers focal elements to create depth while still keeping the overall look simple and balanced.

To create my card, I started with a Gray Granite card base and added the brick-style patterned paper to give the look of a wall behind the plants. I then layered several fussy-cut plant images from the Bloom Where You Are Planted DSP, arranging them in different heights to create a little indoor garden scene.

Using a few dimensionals helped lift the plants and add dimension, making the arrangement feel more natural and full. I also tucked in a small strip of patterned paper behind the focal cluster for a pop of warm color and contrast.

The sentiment, “Thank You So Very Much,” comes from the Plentiful Plants stamp set and fits perfectly with the garden theme. To finish the card, I added a few enamel dots for a bit of shine and texture.

This project was such a great reminder that we often have amazing supplies already in our craft rooms—sometimes they just need to be rediscovered!

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Be sure to continue around the hop to see how the rest of the design team used their stash and how they were inspired by Kim Gibbons Fee.

Next up is Cheryl Hamilton.  I can't wait to see what she has created!

See the full lineup below:

Jan Clothier - NZ

Leonie Stuart - AU

Rochelle Laird-Smith - AU

Cheryll Miller - AU

Marga Bultena - DE

Ximena Morales - DE

Aurélie Fabre - FR

Annette Ball - CA

Angie McKenzie - US

Kelly Taranto - US

Bree Renwick - US

Cheryl Hamilton - US

Rustic Florals

Today I’m sharing a card I created for the latest TGIF Challenges Color Challenge featuring the beautiful combination of Fresh Freesia, Pool Party, and Lemon Lolly. These soft, cheerful colors felt perfect for a fresh floral “Thank You” card.

For the focal point, I used the Petals of Beauty Bundle to create the delicate layered flowers in Fresh Freesia. The detailed die layer adds such a lovely lacy effect over the soft petals, and I finished the centers with small Lemon Lolly accents to tie in the challenge colors.

The background features a strip of Country Woods Designer Series Paper in Pool Party, which gives the card a rustic, weathered texture. I love how the distressed wood look contrasts with the soft florals and really helps the flowers stand out.

To add even more texture, I embossed the white background panel using the Lazy Days Embossing Folder. The subtle floral pattern complements the main image without overpowering it, creating a nice layered look across the card.

I tucked in a few die-cut leaves for extra dimension and added tiny Lemon Lolly floral accents around the bouquet for a pop of brightness. The simple “Thank You” sentiment keeps the focus on the beautiful color combination and layered details.

This was such a fun color palette to work with, and I love how soft and spring-like the finished card feels!

Happy Stamping!

Wintery Blues

It's time to join in the latest Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge fun! This month's inspiration photos are full of soft wintery blues.

Lovely Blossoms Designer Series Paper really did most of the work for this card—just look at that gorgeous floral image! The rich navy background paired with the crisp white blooms makes such a striking combination.

The only stamping I added was the sweet “Sending Smiles” sentiment from Lovely Arrangements, keeping the design clean and letting the paper shine.

This week’s Sketch-n-Share sketch made it easy to bring everything together. I love how a good sketch helps orchestrate the layout and takes the guesswork out of designing!

Who will you be sending smiles to this week?

Happy Stamping!

Celebrate Spring

Hi crafty friends!

I’m so excited to be playing along with this week’s TGIF Challenges Product Challenge! For this challenge, I featured elements from this month’s Celebrate Spring Paper Pumpkin kit to create a sweet and simple Easter card.

When I opened this kit, I immediately fell in love with the soft spring colors and the adorable bunny image. The clean lines and pastel colors just scream springtime happiness!

For my card base, I layered a bright, springy Shy Shamrock mat with the soft Balmy Blue panel to really let the focal elements shine. I wanted the card to feel fresh and light—just like the beginning of spring.

The star of the card is that darling bunny framed inside the basket. I popped the bunny layer up with dimensionals to give it a little extra depth. The soft brown basket adds warmth while still keeping everything light and airy.

I added two of the pretty die-cut flowers from the kit to the left side for balance, then tucked in the banner sentiment across the middle. “Happy Easter” fits perfectly across the wreath and creates a natural focal point.

To finish it off, I clustered the pastel eggs at the bottom right and added the sweet pink bow embellishment for a soft, feminine touch. A few enamel dots complete the design and add just the right amount of texture and shine.

Happy Stamping!

Hello, Spring

We may still have a few weeks of winter to get through, but spring is on the way with this weeks TGIF Challenges Inspiration Challenge!

Inspired by the pretty pinks, I just had to create this adorable little Easter Basket full of pink flowers...Pretty In Pink, Bubble Bath and Flirty Flamingo to be exact!

Isn't this woven Easter Basket the best?  I love that you can weave any colors into the basket to fit all of your spring time needs!

Be sure to join in the fun over at TGIF Challenges this week!

Happy Stamping!

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