Welcome

Hello and welcome to my blog of card crafts. I am happy that you stopped by for a visit. I hope you can visit often. Have a wonderful and blessed day! "I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and my soul knows right well." Psalm 139:14

Friday, March 21, 2025

Feel Better Soon

I am showing a card today for the Hero Arts challenge Mr. Postman. The challenge is to make a card and send it. This card will be going to a friend who recently had a fall.  I used a Hero Arts script background wood stamp that I use a lot and have had for many years. The flower is also a Hero Arts wood stamp and I love the dimension it gives with just using one color of ink. This time I used  Tombow markers to color the flower.


Stamps:  Painted Flower and Italian Poetry Background - Hero Arts
Dies:       Lattice #2 - Cheery Lynn, Circles - Crafter's Companion,                      Butterfly -  Unknown
All Occasion Sentiments - Paper Rose
Tombow Markers

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a wonderful day!

Challenges entered: 

Beautiful Blossoms: A/G with blossoms #27

Hero Arts: Mr. Postman

We Love Stamping:  Hello Spring

Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #691-692




Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Brick Background

 Hi and welcome to my blog! I am showing a card I made using a brick background. I love trying new techniques, so I tried this brick background that I found online. I started with a brick embossing folder by Sizzix and ran it through my machine using white card stock. I brushed blue ink over the whole piece of card stock and then swiped brown ink over top in a few places. Next I spritzed the background a few times with water to give it a little more texture. Lastly I went over the grout areas of the brick with a white colored pencil to make the bricks stand out more. I plan on trying other colors soon using this technique. 


Stamp:  Sunflower - Sparkle N Sprinkle
Embossing Folder:  Brick - Sizzix
Die:  Happy Birthday - Spellbinders 2024 Advent Calendar
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a blessed day!

Challenges entered:

Beautiful Blossoms:  Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #691-692


Monday, March 17, 2025

House Mouse and Friends Monday Callenge #436

 Eeeeekkkkk!!! Welcome back House-Mouse FANS!


We are here with a new challenge for you.



with the option theme of  
 
In The Mood For Food


Hosted by ME


 so join the fun!  Please use  a House-MouseDesigns(R)
  House-Mouse Friends /Happy Hoppers, or, Gruffies image stamped/decoupage or CD rom.

 


We are  Generously Sponsored by


Nice prize for one lucky entrant











Winner will receive a RANDOM ASSORTMENT of Premium Dye Ink Pads

 Welcome back our Generous SPONSOR

We are very happy to welcome back Heidi and her team at:

SIMON SAYS STAMP









Winner will receive a RANDOM ASSORTMENT of Premium Dye Ink Pads
Please be aware that customs duty may be payable for destinations outside of the United States

Simon Says Stamp has been in business since 2002, offering you the best selection of Rubber Stamps, Altered Art, Scrapbooking, Artist Trading Cards and Paper Crafting Supplies in the world. Stock includes over 100,000+ items along with the latest and greatest releases from the Simon Says Stamp brand Hero Arts, Tim Holtz, Lawn Fawn, Copics, House-Mouse Designs and so much more. With such an amazing variety and awesome deals on shipping, it’s always good timing to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp store!

Many thanks to our generous Sponsor for their continued support.  



Stamp:  Grape Dreams - Stampabilities
Dies:  Small Oval - Spellbinders
Frame - Ellentina
Patterened Paper:  Happiness - GCD Studios
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers
Sequins:  St. Cloud - Catherine Pooler

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope to see you over at the challenge. Have a happy day!

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Frames Series #5

 Hi and welcome to my blog. I am showing another card for my frame series today. I found this SVG frame in my stash. I thought the frame paired well with this peacock stamp from Local King Stamps. I also found a piece of peacock feathers patterened card stock to use as a background. 


Stamp:  Shake a Tail Feather - Local King Stamps
Frame - SVG
Patterned Card Stock:  Kaleidoscope Collection - Graphic 45
Saying - Unknown
Markers - Local King Stamps

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you have a wonderful day!

Challenges entered:

PIP Challenge 2510:  Anything Goes
Simon Says Monday Challenge:  A Bit O' Green
We Love Stamping:  Spring/AG

Monday, March 3, 2025

House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge #435

 Eeeeekkkkk!!! Welcome back House-Mouse FANS!


We are here with a new challenge for you.



with the option theme of  An Easel Card


Hosted by our Talented Teamie Karin

Challenge ends March 16th


 so join the fun!  Please use  a House-MouseDesigns(R)
  House-Mouse Friends /Happy Hoppers, or, Gruffies image stamped/decoupage or CD rom.

 


We are  Generously Sponsored by



We Welcome back Barry & his team @ House Mouse Designs



We are thrilled to be welcoming back our AWESOME sponsor,
the Official Mousey Family, House-Mouse Designs(R)
 

HMD is offering a Lucky player a $20 Gift Certificate to go shopping at the official House-Mouse Designs(R) site!


Many thanks to our generous Sponsor/s for their continued support.  


Stamps:  Eat Your Cake & Nap Too - Stampabilities
Saying - Stampendous
Dies:  Picot Edge Circle - Spellbinders
Circles - Crafter's Companion
Balloon - Unknown
Embossing Folder:  Dotted Swiss - Cuttlebug
Star Stickers - Paper Studio
Alcohol Markers - Caliart and Spectrum Noir

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope to see you over at the challenge. Have a great day!

Challenges entered: 

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Anything Goes

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Frames Series #4

 Hi and welcome to my blog. I am showing my 4th card in my frame series. This victorian frame is so pretty. I saw that I had cut out several of these. I made a subtle background for this card by inking up a paper towel, spritzing it with water and holding it firmly over my card stock. You can see a light print from the paper towel. 





Dies:  Victorian Frame - Memory Box
           Hello - Unknown
Flowers:  Beaufort Floral Frame Embossing Folder and Dies - Simon Says Stamp
Punch:  Leaves - Martha Stewart
Mat - Blue Metallic Paper - Unknown

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a great day!

Challenge entered:  Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes #689-690

Monday, February 17, 2025

House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge #434

 

Wecome back House Mouse Fans!

We are here with a new challenge for you.



with the option theme of 

Spring Flowers 🌼🌷🪻🌻
 
Hosted by our Talented Teamie- Sue Kment

Challenge ends March 2nd

 so join the fun!  Please use  a House-MouseDesigns(R)
  House-Mouse Friends /Happy Hoppers, or, Gruffies image stamped/decoupage or CD rom.

 


We are  Generously Sponsored by






Winner will receive a RANDOM ASSORTMENT of Premium Dye Ink Pads

Please be aware that customs duty may be payable for destinations outside of the United States

Simon Says Stamp has been in business since 2002, offering you the best selection of Rubber Stamps, Altered Art, Scrapbooking, Artist Trading Cards and Paper Crafting Supplies in the world. Stock includes over 100,000+ items along with the latest and greatest releases from the Simon Says Stamp brand Hero Arts, Tim Holtz, Lawn Fawn, Copics, House-Mouse Designs and so much more. With such an amazing variety and awesome deals on shipping, it’s always good timing to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp store!
                                                               

Many thanks to our generous Sponsor for their continued support.  



Stamp:  Daisy Mouse - Spellbinders
Dies:  Lattice Frame - Gina Marie
Lace Corner - Cheery Lynn
Alcohol Markers - Caliart
White Gel Pen - Gelly Roll 08
Ladybug Sticker - Sticko
Sticker Dots - Recollections

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope to see you over at the challenge! Have a wonderful day!

Challenge entered:

Beautiful Blooms Challenge:  Anything Floral Goes #26
Pammies Inky Pinkies:  Anything Goes 2507


Blog Archive