So Grateful For You

Hello, crafty friends! 💕 Today, I'm excited to share a quick and easy card I created for the latest Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge. Life’s been a bit hectic lately as we prepare our house to sell, but I couldn’t resist participating in this fun sketch challenge using the gorgeous Fluttering Garden Paper Pumpkin kit from March 2026.

As you can imagine, time has been tight, so I wanted to create a card that was both beautiful and easy to assemble. The Fluttering Garden kit was perfect because it came with stunning pre-printed elements and embellishments that saved me time without sacrificing creativity!

Card Details:

For this card, I followed the sketch provided by the challenge and incorporated some of the beautiful paper from the kit and a bit from my stash. Here’s what I did:

Background: I started by tearing a strip of the Pretty Peacock paper. The ruffled edges add such a fun texture and dimension to the card, and I love the rich color it provides.

Floral Border: I fussy cut the floral pattern from one of the envelopes to create a subtle but beautiful border on top of the Pretty Peacock strip. 

Sentiment: The sentiment "I’m So Grateful For You" is included in the kit.  It’s such a heartfelt message that works for so many occasions. 

Hummingbirds: The two adorable hummingbirds are die-cut pieces from the kit, and I added them in opposite corners for balance. Their delicate details bring life to the design, making it extra special.

Finishing Touches: A few sequins add just the right amount of sparkle, and a simple bow with white twine at the bottom keeps the design feeling light and airy.

The Fluttering Garden kit made it so easy to put together a stunning alternative card for this challenge. The colors, the hummingbirds, and the floral elements came together beautifully, and I’m so pleased with the result. It’s a great reminder that sometimes simple is best—especially when you’re short on time but still want to create something beautiful.

I hope this card has inspired you to take part in the Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge! It’s a great way to get creative, even when life gets busy. And don’t forget, you can always use Paper Pumpkin kits to create fun alternatives and mix things up!

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Happy stamping!

I'm excited to be playing along with the latest Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge! This challenge features a beautiful soft and elegant color combination of Misty Moonlight, Cloud Cover, and Soft Sea Foam. These colors work so well together for a fresh, calming design.

For my card, I reached for the Sweet Blooms Bundle, which is quickly becoming one of my favorite bundles for creating layered floral cards. I love how the dies create gorgeous dimension that really makes the flowers stand out.

I started with a Cloud Cover card base, then added a textured white panel that gives the background subtle interest without overpowering the design. To bring in the Misty Moonlight, I added a vertical embossed strip that anchors the layout and provides a nice contrast against the lighter colors.

The floral elements from the Sweet Blooms dies were cut using Cloud Cover and Misty Moonlight, layering them to create depth and softness. I tucked in a few delicate leaf sprigs in Soft Sea Foam to frame the flowers and add movement to the arrangement.

For the sentiment, I combined a bold die-cut script with smaller stamped words to create the phrase “have a lovely day.” The layered sentiment helps it stand out while still blending beautifully with the overall design.

I love how this card turned out — the mix of soft florals, texture, and layered elements makes it feel elegant yet simple.

Be sure to head over to the Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge blog to see the amazing inspiration from the rest of the design team and play along with this beautiful color combination!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and have a lovely day!

Happy Stamping!

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!