Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Have a NARLY Birthday

Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by Lawn Fawnatics Challenge #192: Birthday Cards for these winter shakers! I used the Lawn Fawn You're So Narly Stamp Set with Lawn Fawn Build-a-Snowglobe Dies. 

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Have you ever seen a Narwhal?
A: Me? No... for a long time I didn't think they really existed.

Card #1: Have a NARLY Birthday



Card #2: You're So NARLY, Have a SWEET Birthday!



Supplies:
Lawn Fawn You're So Narly Stamp Set
Lawn Fawn Build-a Snowglobe Die Set
C.C Designs Scallop Dies
 

C.C Designs Preview Day 1: Snoopy You are Very Special to Me!

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's Preview Day 1 of C.C Designs March Release and you are going to love it if you have ever said "Good Grief". I am giving you a sneak peek of C.C Designs Charlie Stamp Set today with this fun paw print shaker. I used made a "Charlie Brown" colored argyle background with Newton's Nook Arygle Stencil and added the fun paw print shaker bits to make it interactive.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is your favorite Charlie Brown character?
A: Me? I like Sally because she is blond and loves pink



Supplies:
C.C Designs Charlie Stamp Set
Studio Katia Diamond Die
Kat Scrappiness Zig Zag Rectangle Die
Newton's Nook Argyle Stencil
 

Monday, March 10, 2025

Pot 'O Gold

Hi Crafty Friends,
I'm so happy to be Guest Designing for Jaded Blossom this month! I am sharing a perfect gift for you to make your Irish friends. This is the Jaded Blossom Octagon Treat Box that I turned into a Pot 'O Gold with a gold handle and gold treats inside. I put all the St. Patrick's Day icons from the Jaded Blossom Gnome Dies: St. Patrick's Day Add-On set on the back and the cutest Leprechaun Gnome on the front. I LOVE his shamrock hat.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Are you Irish? Do you eat corn beef and cabbage on March 17th?
A: Me? Yes! I'm Irish. My brother lives in Ireland but NO, corn beef is nasty







Supplies:
Jaded Blossom Octagon Treat Box
Jaded Blossom Gnome Dies: St. Patrick's Day Add-On set
Jaded Blossom Gnome Dies

Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: A Bit O' Green
Pammie's Inky Pinkies #2510 Anything Goes
Polkadoodles #4 Anything Goes
Crafty Calendar Challenge: More than One Fold
Colorful Options Challenge: Green
 

Sunday, March 9, 2025

Woofing You a Happy Birthday

Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by My Favorite Things Color Challenge #5 (see below) for this little scene using My Favorite Things Woof Pack Stamp Set and Double Stitched Die-namics.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: When is your dog's or pet's birthday?
A: Me? Maddie's is November 13th



Supplies:
My Favorite Things Woof Pack Stamp Set
My Favorite Things Double Stitched Die-namics
My Favorite Things Grass Die-namics

Challenges:
My Favorite Things Color Challenge #5
Polkadoodles #4 Anything Goes
As You Like It Challenge Colorful or Monochrome? Colorful because I love color challenges and they typically involve 3-4 different colors like the one above
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge:  It's a Stitch Up!
Park Hopping is My Happy Place Inspired by the Secret Life of Pets at Universal
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #689-690
Inspiration Station #71 Challenge: Inspired by the animals and Grass



Sometimes All You Need is Love & a Nap

Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by Pink and Main's Love is in the Air Challenge for this sleepy little puppy love card. I used Pink and Main Puppy Love Stamp Set. The background is Pink and Main Year Round Plaids 2 Paper Pad and Thermoweb Endless Love Toner Sheet with Color Harmony Shades of Pink Foil. My design was inspired by Tawny's Sketch Challenge #30.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is your favorite TV Show?
A: Me? Dexter






Supplies:
Pink and Main Puppy Love Stamp Set
Pink and Main Year Round Plaids 2 Paper Pad
Kat Scrappiness Wavy Stitched Rectangle and Square Dies
Thermoweb Colors of Harmony Shades of Red Foil
Thermoweb Endless Love Toner Sheets

Challenges:
Polkadoodles #4 Anything Goes
As You Like It Challenge Colorful or Monochrome? Monochrome because Pink is my FAVORITE color so I wanted to make a card with all the shades!
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge:  It's a Stitch Up!
Paper Fun Day Challenge #74 Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Favorite Technique: Lots of Layers
Park Hopping is My Happy Place Inspired by the Secret Life of Pets at Universal
Pink & Main Challenge #2: Love is in the Air
Inspiration Station #71 Challenge: Inspired by the animals


 

 

Saturday, March 8, 2025

You're So Mice

Hi Crafty Friends,
I love these little mice from the Lili of the Valley (LOTV) Have a Mice Day Stamp Set! I made a mouse Valentine with the Poppy Stamps Heartfelt Pinpoint Frame Cover Die and made it look like cheese.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Have you ever had a mouse in your house?
A: Me? Not Yet




Supplies:
LOTV Have a Mice Day Stamp Set
Poppy Stamps Heartfelt Pinpoint Frame Cover Plate

Challenges:
Polkadoodles Challenge #4
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: It's a Stitch Up
Paper FunDay Challenge #74
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #689-690


Friday, March 7, 2025

Today is Your Day... Shake Your Tailfeathers

 Hi Crafty Friends,
***GIVEAWAY** It's time for the Scrap N' Stamp March Blog Hop featuring "3D Birthday Cards". This hop is filled our Design Team's birthday cards with a twist, they are 3D or interactive. We are giving away a $50 Gift Card to one special commenter so be sure to hop along! I chose to make a Lawn Fawn Magic Picture Changer for my birthday card. My card features  Scrap N' Stamp Lawn Fawn Magic Picture Changer Dies, Lawn Fawn Magic Picture Changer Add-On, and Lawn Fawn Peacock Before N' Afters Stamp Set. USE MY LINKS and SAVE 17%


Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What color feathers would you like to see a peacock have?
A: Me? Pink and Yellow






Supplies:
Scrap N' Stamp Lawn Fawn Magic Picture Changer Dies
Scrap N' Stamp Lawn Fawn Magic Picture Changer Add-On
Scrap N' Stamp Lawn Fawn Peacock Before N' Afters Stamp Set.


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Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Stitch It Up!
Paper FunDay Challenge #74 Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Favorite Technique- Stenciling
Die Cut Divas March: Critters
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #689-690
As You Like It Challenge: Monochrome or Colorful: Colorful because I think cards are so much more interesting with a variety of bright colors like a peacock's tail!
Stencil Fun Challenge March
Crafty Calendar March- More than one fold

Sweet Watermelon

Hi Crafty Friends,
Have you seen Not 2 Shabby's PET-adhesive stickers? These stickers are so adorable and unique. I am showing off the Sweet Summer Cottage set with this beautiful watermelon themed card. 

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Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is your favorite watermelon drink or food?
A: Me? I love Lemon Perfect Watermelon Drink




Supplies:
Not 2 Shabby Lemon Gnomes PET Stickers
Not 2 Shabby Sweeter than Sugar 6x6 Paper Pad

Challenges:
Let's Craft and Create #217 Anything Goes
Paper FunDay Challenge #74 Anything Goes
Not 2 Shabby March Moodboard Inspired by the Fruit and Sentiments (see below)

 

 

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Happily Ever After

Hi Crafty Friends,
Check out Not 2 Shabby's PET-adhesive stickers! These vibrant, high-quality stickers are perfect for make fabulous cards without coloring or fussy cutting. I am showing off the Lemon Gnomes set with this darling little guy in the center of my card.  PLEASE USE MY LINKS TO SHOP!

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is your favorite fruit?
A: Me? Kiwi




Supplies:
Not 2 Shabby Lemon Gnomes PET Stickers
Not 2 Shabby Sweeter than Sugar 6x6 Paper Pad
Paper Trey Ink Fancy Scallop Layers Die
Waffleflower A7 Lacey Layers Die

Challenges:
My Favorite Things Color Challenge #5 (see colors below)
Let's Craft and Create #217 Anything Goes
Paper FunDay Challenge #74 Anything Goes
Double D Challenge: Going Green
A Cut Above Challenge March Anything Goes with a Die
Not 2 Shabby March Moodboard Inspired by the Fruit and Sentiments (see below)
Colorful Options Challenge: Green
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #689-690


 



 

 

Woofing You a Great Day

Hi Crafty Friends,
I was inspired by Pink and Main's Love is in the Air Challenge for this shiny little puppy heart card. I used Pink and Main Puppy Love Stamp Set. The background is Thermoweb Endless Love Toner Sheets and Color Harmony Shades of Red Foil. My design was inspired by Tawny's Sketch Challenge #30.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What are you currently listening to?
A: Me? Podcasts about Bravo Shows





Supplies:
Pink and Main Puppy Love Stamp Set
Waffleflower Lacey Layers A7 Dies
Kat Scrappiness Scalloped Heart Dies
Thermoweb Colors of Harmony Shades of Red Foil
Thermoweb Endless Love Toner Sheets

Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Stitch It Up!
Let's Craft and Create #217 Anything Goes
Paper FunDay Challenge #74 Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Favorite Technique- Foiling
A Cut Above Challenge March Anything Goes with a Die
Die Cut Divas March: Critters
Park Hopping is My Happy Place Inspired by the Secret Life of Pets at Universal
Word Art Wednesday Weeks #689-690
Pink and Main Challenge #2 Love is in the Air