Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Wild Dancing Birthday

 both of these cards were made using images cut from some retired Stamp'in Up papers.  The Hippo is in front of one of the new dies I just got yesterday from Altenew called Linear Crossroads Die (you can also find this one on Simonsaysstamp), the deer is in front of another of the new dies from Altenew called Twigtastic Die.  The HIPPO sentiment is from an older retired stamp set from Stamp'in Up called Hippo Happiness.  I added some shimmer to both of the dancer's skirts and shoes.  I added some pink gems to the Hippo card.  The sentiment on the deer card is one I typed out on my own.  Sure hope there are no unintentional typos (deer was intentional).  



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Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (UP TO 3 ENTRIES) – ATG 

Snippets Playground (one entry/10 challenges max – comment that you want to be in the draw) -ATG my snippets used are… 

Word Art Wednesday (up to 5 entries) –  ALWAYS anything goes  

Just Us Girls Challenge -mood board - I went with the colors


Crafty Animals - Anything featuring an animal

Daisy Chain Challenges – Birthday

Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers (enter up to 10 challenges) – D is for Die Cut


Sunday, June 23, 2024

Another Year Older

 This card was made using Little Flower Fairy from All Dressed Up.  I added a couple of butterfly dies, a doily I cut in half, a red bow, and some paper from Stamp'in Up.  The sentiment is from CTMH.  I added some shimmer to the fairy's wings and dress and to the butterflies.


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Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (UP TO 3 ENTRIES) – ATG 

Dream Valley Challenges (enter up to 10 challenges) – Summer Colors

Little Red Wagon – Women

Word Art Wednesday (up to 5 entries) –  ALWAYS anything goes  

Creative Fingers (3 entries)– Always Anything Goes

Allsorts Challenge Blog (max of 3 entries) – ATG  or Blooms, bees and butterflies

Daisy Chain Challenges – Birthday

All Dressed Up Challenge Blog (15TH of the month) – atg USING AN All Dressed Up images


Friday, June 21, 2024

Time To Celebrate

 This fun fold card was made using the SU Bistro Burger Stamp and Die Sets.  I used some circle dies I kept this pretty simple and didn't add many extras.



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613 Avenue Create (UP TO 3 ENTRIES)– ATG w/For The Guys

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (UP TO 3 ENTRIES) – ATG 

InspirationStation (say how the photo inspires you)–  Birthday

Creative Moments – atg and/or Men/Boys

Papercraft Challenges – For the Boys

Cardz 4 Galz – Summer Fun

Creative Fingers (3 entries)– Always Anything Goes

Daisy Chain Challenges – Birthday

Creative Creases – ATG w/Fun Folds


Saturday, June 15, 2024

Your Special Day

 This card was made for this month's ATG w/Opt. pastel colors challenge over at Creatalicious Challenges. For this card I used the Cutest Cows Stamp Set and punch set.  The pink paper used is the retired "Polished Pink" also from SU.  I used a stencil behind the image and sentiment.  I added some pink Adhesive-backed dappled dots.


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Make My Monday – B is for…(you choose) Bovine

Digi Choosday – ATG

Word Art Wednesday (up to 5 entries) –  ALWAYS anything goes  

Fab’n Funky – Circles

Creative Fingers (3 entries)– Always Anything Goes

PolkadoodlesCrafting Challenge – ATG    

Creations In Pink (up to 3 entries per month) – atg in mainly pink 

SheepSki - ATG

Crafty Animals - Anything featuring an animal

Crafty Calendar Challenge – For A Child

AAA Birthday Challenges (starts 1st Monday) – cute


Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Light Switch Plate

 I went to the Dollar Tree yesterday and found this light switch plate mold for epoxy projects.  I just happened to have some epoxy, this is the second time I've tried playing with it.  I used some unicorn confetti, some glitter, some pink pigment powder, and some blue pigment ink.  I'm super excited, it actually fits where I had in mind for it!  Yay!


I took this picture outside so you could see the truer colors


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A Place To Start - ATG w/opt. Anything But A Card

Snippets Playground (one entry/10 challenges max – comment that you want to be in the draw) -ATG my snippets used are… the glitter, the unicorns and the pigment ink/powder.

A Perfect Time To Craft- ATG  


Sunday, June 9, 2024

Two Foxy Birthday Cards

 I pulled out a couple of the fun fox images I have from Polka Doodles, they came from the set called Autumn Fall Fox.  

Even though both cards would work for a guy or a gal, the first one was made specifically with a guy in mind.  I used a couple older papers from Stamp'in Up.  I added some gems and a bit of shimmer, all without taking away from the more masculine look.


This second card is a fun fold-ish card.  This opens sort of like a notebook.  I added some twine and gems.  I also added some shimmer on the gift and the hat.  



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Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (UP TO 3 ENTRIES) – ATG  

613 Avenue Create (UP TO 3 ENTRIES)– ATG w/For The Guys

Paper Funday (6 entries per challenge) – ATG w/optional Fancy Folds

Digi Choosday – ATG

PolkadoodlesCrafting Challenge – ATG    

Crafty Animals - Anything featuring an animal

Daisy Chain Challenges – Birthday

The Male Room (must be for a male)  - 

Crafty Calendar Challenge – For A Child

A Gem of A Challenge (up to 3 entries) – ATG  

AAA Birthday Challenges (starts 1st Monday) – 


Friday, June 7, 2024

Your Inner Beauty

 I just received this new stamp and die set from Altenew - It is currently on sale for only $7.69 right now if you get it directly from Altenew HERE, however, if you find it is sold out and you really want it, you can find it over at Simon Says Stamp HERE at regular price, which is still quite affordable!  I followed the June color challenge on the Altenew Blog. 


I followed the current sketch challenge over at Shopping Our Stash 





  The center piece was done using a small embossing folder.  I used a cut and emboss folder for the scalloped edge on the left.  I used some fun gems from Stamp'in Up.  I used some shimmer on the flower centers.

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Unicorn Challenge Blog – Embossing

Papercraft Challenges – Flower Power

Aud Sentiments Challenge – Shaker and/or Summer + a sentiment

Word Art Wednesday (up to 5 entries) –  ALWAYS anything goes  

As You Like It – Favorite type of embossing (wet or dry) and why?

Creative Fingers (3 entries)– Always Anything Goes

Crafts Galore Encore (3 ENTRIES)– always ATG

A Perfect Time To Craft- ATG 

Beautiful Blossoms – Anything Flowers Goes


Thursday, June 6, 2024

Burgers and Fries

 I just got this fun set from Stamp'in Up - this is called Bistro Burger Stamp and Die Set.  I followed the current sketch over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.  I used my circle dies to make the fun circle shapes.


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Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 (include sketch and comment) –   

613 Avenue Create (UP TO 3 ENTRIES)– ATG w/For The Guys

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (UP TO 3 ENTRIES) – ATG 

Make My Monday – B is for…(you choose) - BURGER

Simon Says Stamp Monday – Masculine

Crafting Happiness Challenges (2 entries per challenge) – French Fries or Fireflies

Digi Choosday – ATG

Simon Says stamp Challenges (up to 5 entries) – Masculine

Sisterhood Of Crafters (no more than 3 entries) – Men

Word Art Wednesday (up to 5 entries) –  ALWAYS anything goes  

Fab’n Funky – Circles

C.R.A.F.T challenge (up to 2 entries) – Masculine

Dragonfly Dreams – tags or a shaped card

Farm Quest Challenge – Picnic Things

The Male Room (must be for a male)  - Ribbon or Twine (I used twine) 

Ellibelle’s – I spy with my little eye…Something for Boys/men



Sunday, June 2, 2024

Happiest of Birthdays

 This bright and colorful birthday card was make using 3 different coloring pages from #Altenew  - The flowers were colored using Copic Ciao markers.  I added 3 butterflies cut from some scrap design paper.  For this card I followed the new June color challenge:


I added some gems and a small bow.  The sentiment was created using my Cricut.


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Paper Funday (6 entries per challenge) – ATG w/optional Flower Shoppe

Creative Moments – atg and/or Ribbons and Bows

Papercraft Challenges – Flower Power

Shopping our stash (up to 13 total challnges)–  How does your garden grow

Word Art Wednesday (up to 5 entries) –  ALWAYS anything goes  


Happiness Is Coming

 This card was made using the Blackout Embossed Background Technique.  The flowers and sentiment are from a freebie over at #Altenew .  I used the June color challenge that Altenew has going on now as well.

There is also a step by step on how to do this technique - I only added the video for people like me who do better watching and learning.  LOL


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Dream Valley Challenges (enter up to 10 challenges) – favorite color

Simon Says Stamp Monday – Lots of Texture

Paper Funday (6 entries per challenge) – ATG w/optional Flower Shoppe

Papercraft Challenges – Flower Power

Shopping our stash (up to 13 total challnges)–  How does your garden grow

As You Like It – Favorite type of embossing (wet or dry) and why? - in this case, dry, because it makes for an awesome handmade background.

Alphabet Challenge Blog (up to 3 entries) – E for Embossing (wet or dry)

Allsorts Challenge Blog (max of 3 entries) – ATG  or Lots of Layers