
Hedgehog Hollowdays – Kaleidoscope Powders
Hello all! If you attended the Hedgehog Hollowdays Event, you’ll know what this is for:

Heffy Doodle and Sunny Studio Stamps Collaboration Blog Hop
Welcome to the Heffy Doodle and Sunny Studio Stamps Collaboration Blog Hop!Design Team members from both companies are sharing inspiration using products from both companies! I couldn’t choose just 1 card, so I decided to make 2! Whenever I’m starting a card, I like to lay my stamps out on my card base to getContinue reading “Heffy Doodle and Sunny Studio Stamps Collaboration Blog Hop”

Athena Reading
Hello friends! Welcome back to my blog! Today, I’m sharing a card that I made using the Kinda Cute by Patricia Athena Girl Reading digital stamp and the Window and Curtains Room Background digital stamp. First, I set up my images in Adobe Illustrator. Then, I printed them on 80 lb. Neenah Solar White cardstock.Continue reading “Athena Reading”

Magical Dragons Light-up Card with Video Tutorial
Hello my friends!! I’m here today to share a light-up card I made using the incredibly easy-to-use EZ- Lights! I also have a video to share with you on how I added the EZ-Lights to my card! Here’s the video tutorial: I created this card using My Favorite Things’ Magical Dragons and Up in theContinue reading “Magical Dragons Light-up Card with Video Tutorial”

Flamingo Couple
Hello all you fellow crafters! I hope your week was amazing! I’m so glad it’s finally Friday! We even had a snow day this week, but it still felt like a long week! š Today, I’m sharing a card I made using Kinda Cute by Patricia’s Flamingo Couple digital stamp. To make this card, IContinue reading “Flamingo Couple”

Puppy Love with the Hedgehog Hollow Feb Box
Hello there my fellow crafters! Have you received your February Subscription Box yet?? It’s FULL of all kinds of cute pet stencils, stamps, and paper! To create these 2 cards, I cut down 2 pieces of black cardstock to 4″ x 5.25″. Then, I trimmed down the patterned paper that was included in the SubscriptionContinue reading “Puppy Love with the Hedgehog Hollow Feb Box”

DIY Craftroom Organization Binder
Well hello there! Thank you so much for coming by my blog today! I hope you love this DIY Craftroom Organization binder I made to share with you all! The January 2021 Hedgehog Hollow Subscription Box included this awesome A5 clear binder and I KNEW I had to use it in a project! What betterContinue reading “DIY Craftroom Organization Binder”

You’re My Princess
Hello crafty friends! Today, I am sharing a magical slimline card using the Princess Bundle Set from Kinda Cute by Patricia Alavrez. To create this card, I printed the images on 80lb. Neenah Solar White cardstock. I, then, colored the images with Copic markers. I cut the images out using precision scissors. To create myContinue reading “You’re My Princess”

EZ-Lights Peek-a-Boo Pals Light Up Card
Hello there, crafty friends!Ā I am so happy to be guest designing for Pear Blossom Press using the oh-so-amazing EZ- Lights! To make this light-up card, I started by stamping some images from the Avery Elle Peek-a-Boo Pets, Peek-a-Boo Pals, and Peek-a-Boo Car stamp sets.Ā I colored all of the images with Copic markers andContinue reading “EZ-Lights Peek-a-Boo Pals Light Up Card”

Birds of a Feather
Hello there, crafty peeps! I hope you’re all fully recovered from the holidays! I feel like I’m finally getting back into the hang of things and finally getting back into the craftroom after all the madness! Today, I’m on the blog to show you this bright and cheery little card I made using the KindaContinue reading “Birds of a Feather”

Pandas Sending Good Vibes
Hey there crafty friends! I hope you are all having wonderful celebrations with your families for the holidays! Today, I am sharing this bright and happy card using Kinda Cute by Patricia Alvarez Panda Bear Digital Stamp. I printed the images on 80# Neenah Solar White cardstock and then colored the images with Copic markers.Continue reading “Pandas Sending Good Vibes”

The Tree Isn’t the Only Thing Getting Lit!
Today, I am on the Butterfly Reflections Ink Blog with this post! Click here to see the details!

Heffy Doodle and Miss Ink Stamps Collaboration Blog Hop
Welcome to the Heffy Doodle and Miss Ink Stamps Collaboration Blog Hop! Design team members from both teams are sharing some crafty inspiration using products from both companies! Plus, both stores will be giving away prizes! Now, let’s get crafty! I couldn’t handle all the cuteness of all the stamps, so I ended up makingContinue reading “Heffy Doodle and Miss Ink Stamps Collaboration Blog Hop”

Love is in the Air
Hello friends! Today, you can find this sweet new card on the Butterfly Reflections Ink Blog! Head to the blog post to see all the details and products used!

VIDEO: DIY NECKLACE, KEYCHAIN, AND GIFT PACKAGING
Hello there, Hollowers! I hope you are all having a fantastic Tuesday! I told you I’d be back with another fun project using the December 2020 Box and here I am! If you didn’t see my blog post from last week, you can find it here. I made a cute card using all the ForestContinue reading “VIDEO: DIY NECKLACE, KEYCHAIN, AND GIFT PACKAGING”

You’re a Dear Friend with Hedgehog Hollow
Hello there, crafty friends! Today, I am on the Hedgehog Hollow Blog sharing this absolutely adorable card that I made using items from the December 2020 Subscription Box! This box is probably my favorite one yet! I am a sucker for woodland animals and this box has 3 fun stamp sets! To see the stampContinue reading “You’re a Dear Friend with Hedgehog Hollow”

Cookies & Milk – You’re So Sweet!
Today I am on the Butterfly Reflections, Ink Blog with a new post! To see the whole blog post, click here.

Believe Slimline Blended Cards
Hello all you crafty people! I hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving! I guess it’s time to start thinking about Christmas cards now! I can’t believe how quickly Christmas will be here! Today, I’m excited to share some slimline cards I made using some products from the November Subscription Box! The Subscription Box came withContinue reading “Believe Slimline Blended Cards”

Happy Thanksgiving, Friends!
I hope you all have a wonderful, beautiful Thanksgiving filled with family and fun! Today, I am sharing this card on the Butterfly Reflections, Ink blog! Please head there for all the details and product links!

Colorful Holiday Scene
Hello friends! To see this whole post, head to the Butterfly Reflections Ink Blog!

Happy Holidays Gnome
Hi friends! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today! I really appreciate your love and support! Today, I’m sharing this adorable holiday scene that I created using a few Kinda Cute by Patricia Alvarez digital stamps. I used the Lights are Tangled Gnome and Christmas Filler Digital Stamps. Have a great day!Xoxo,Continue reading “Happy Holidays Gnome”

Peek-a-Boo Thanksgiving
Hello my friends! I hope you’re all doing well! Today, I’m on the Butterfly Reflections, Ink blog with this colorful, interactive Thanksgiving card! Click here to check it out!

Happy Hanukkah – 2 Quick and Easy Cards
Hello friends and welcome back to The Hedgehog Hollow Blog! It’s Amanda Fitterer back today with some more holiday cards! The November Subscription Box is available now, but you only have until November 14th to get yours! If you want to see the reveal video, you can find it here. The box is full ofContinue reading “Happy Hanukkah – 2 Quick and Easy Cards”

Winter Trio Hop with Catherine Pooler, Heffy Doodle, and WOW!
Hi everyone and welcome to the Heffy Doodle, Catherine Pooler, and WOW! Blog Hop! Our design teams have come together to share some amazing inspiration featuring products from all 3 companies. Plus, each company is giving away a prize! To make my card, I used stamps from the Otter Side Stamp Set, the Teacher’s PetContinue reading “Winter Trio Hop with Catherine Pooler, Heffy Doodle, and WOW!”

DIY Christmas Ornaments with Hedgehog Hollow
Hello friends and welcome back to my blog! I hope you’re all doing well today and excited to see some DIY ornaments! The November Subscription Box is available now! If you order before November 14th, you’ll get the November box which is full of so many goodies! If you want to see the reveal video,Continue reading “DIY Christmas Ornaments with Hedgehog Hollow”

Slimline Autumn Card
Hey friends! You can see all the details for this card on the Butterfly Reflections, Ink blog!

Oh Holy Night Nativity Scene
Hello, hello! Can you believe it is November already!? I am sad at how fast the holidays are approaching, but I am EXCITED about the new Hedgehog Hollow Box for November! It’s filled with lots of goodies!! If you didn’t catch the Reveal Video yet, you can find it here! You can also see aContinue reading “Oh Holy Night Nativity Scene”

Santa and the Mrs.
Hello friends! I’m sharing a super sweet card on the Butterfly Reflections Ink blog today! Come check it out!

Holiday Shaker Tags
Hello crafty friends of mine! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! I’m so happy you’re here! Today, I am sharing a post on the Butterfly Reflections, Ink blog! Come see it!
More Halloween Kids!
More kids in Halloween costumes?! Of course! I love seeing kids dress up for Halloween!! These kids by Kinda Cute by Patricia Alvarez are just so sweet! The images I used for this card can be found here:Super Hero GirlMummy BoyHalloween Fillers Here are the Copic markers I used to color the images: Thank youContinue reading “More Halloween Kids!”


Sneak Peek! Toasty Friends Around the Fire
A little sneak peek of my post that goes live today on the Butterfly Reflections Ink blog! Go check it out!

Halloween Kiddos
Hello friends! Can you believe it’s almost Halloween!? I blinked and it turned into Fall! This card definitely makes it feel real! The images I used for this card can be found here:Halloween FillersKid in Bear CostumeCalculator BoyBoy in a Cookie Costume Thanks for stopping by my blog! If you have any questions, please freeContinue reading “Halloween Kiddos”

Slimline Shaker Christmas Card
Happy Monday! I hope your week is off to a good start! I hope this sweet slimline shaker card puts a smile on your face! Have you gotten your Hedgehog Hollow October subscription box?! I just love the “Around Winter” stamp set that is included in the box. It’s so versatile! In my post aContinue reading “Slimline Shaker Christmas Card”

Happy Fall!
Hello everyone! I hope you’re all having a great week so far! I am loving this card I made using Pink and Main’s Happy Fall stamp and die set! It is so simple, but yet so elegant! I love the idea of taking a non-traditional Fall color and using it to make a card thatContinue reading “Happy Fall!”

Non-traditionally Colored Holiday Cards
Are you ready for the holiday season? I am most certainly not! That’s why I am not quite ready for the traditional reds and greens of holiday cards! The October Subscription box has the cutest Holiday stamp set, though, and I NEEDED to use it NOW! So, I used purples instead of the traditional colors!Continue reading “Non-traditionally Colored Holiday Cards”

Let’s Get a Pumpkin!
Have you picked out pumpkins for carving yet?? We have the cutest little local farm here that has a huge pumpkin patch that we love to go to every year! They have hay rides, corn mazes, and lots of treats! The kids just love going there! This sweet girl on this card reminds me ofContinue reading “Let’s Get a Pumpkin!”

It’s Been a While Crocodile! – Sneak Peek
Hello hello!! I’m up on the Butterfly Reflections Ink blog again today with a fun slimline card! Here is the blog post! Head there to see ALL the details!

Hedgehog Hollow – Day of the Dead Candy Jar & Favors
September is coming to a close and this is my last project with the September 2020 Subscription Box! I’m so excited to see what the October box looks like, though! It’s so exciting waiting for it to arrive! If you didn’t get a chance to grab up the September Box, you can check here toContinue reading “Hedgehog Hollow – Day of the Dead Candy Jar & Favors”

Get Out Your Rakes!
It’s that time of year! Are you excited for Autumn or dreading it? Summer is definitely my favorite season, but I do love getting out the fall boots and sweaters! My doggies are definitely happy it’s cooling down! It definitely looks like this cute little dog is having a blast in the leaves! To makeContinue reading “Get Out Your Rakes!”

Peek-a-Boo! – Sneak Peek!
Hello there! Today, I have a new post up on the Butterfly Reflections Ink blog! Click here to see the post!

Hedgehog Hollow – Dia De Los Muertos
Hello there friends! Today I’m sharing another project created using the September 2020 Hedgehog Hollow box! To see the entire post, click here.

Slimline Halloween Shaker – Sneak Peek!
Hey there friends! Happy Tuesday! I hope you’re all having a great week so far! I have a new post up on the Butterfly Reflections Ink blog today! Click here to see the rest of this card, including process photos!

Hedgehog Hollow – Shake, Rattle & Roll
Happy Saturday, you all! I hope you’re all having a great day today! Thank you for coming to my blog to check out my card! Do you have The Hedgehog Hollow’s September subscription box?? It is SO fun! I just love this colorful card to celebrate the Day of the Dead! Using the Dios DeContinue reading “Hedgehog Hollow – Shake, Rattle & Roll”

Boo! – Sneak Peek!
Hellooo! I hope you’re all having a great week so far! Are you getting ready for Fall? I’m not quite ready yet… Still enjoying the warmth and sunshine! But… I know it’s around the corner and it’s time to get ready with some Fall cards! Today, I’m sharing a sneak peek of my FIRST cardContinue reading “Boo! – Sneak Peek!”

Back to School Kiddos
It’s back to school time! My daughter starts school TODAY! The 1st grade! It’s so exciting! I wanted to make a back to school card for all those kiddos out there! These cute school kids are perfect for the “Back to School” theme, don’t you think?! Here are the products I’m using:School Girl Digital StampSchoolContinue reading “Back to School Kiddos”

Chick at the Beach
Hello there, friends! I hope you are all doing well this lovely Thursday!How much would you love making sand castles with this little cute chick?! To make this card, I’m using the digital stamp: Chicken on the Sand.I colored this little cutie with Copic markers: YG00, YG01, YG05, YG07B00, B24, B26Y32, YR21, YR12Y0000, Y000, Y11,Continue reading “Chick at the Beach”

3 Chickens and a Windmill
Hey there! I hope you’re all having a fantastic week so far! It’s almost the weekend! Yay!I have a new card to share with you today using some Kinda Cute digital stamps! For this card, I used the following digital stamps:ChickensOld Windmill As well as:Green Fields StencilSalvaged Brick Stencil I started by creating my grassyContinue reading “3 Chickens and a Windmill”

Seagulls at the Beach
Hello there friends! I am excited to share this super cute card with you all today! To make this card, I used these Kinda Cute digital stamps:Seagulls at the BeachBirthday FillerBirthday Sentiments I put the balloon in the little bird’s hand on my computer. I printed the digis on 80lb. Neenah Solar White cardstock. IContinue reading “Seagulls at the Beach”

Unicorns and Rainbows
Hello friends! Today I’m sharing this cheery and bright slimline card with you!I am using the Unicorn digital stamp by Kinda Cute. I printed my unicorns on 80 lb. Neenah cardstock and then I used my Copic markers to color these cuties! Click on an image to view it larger! Thanks for stopping by today!Continue reading “Unicorns and Rainbows”

Heffy Doodle and Time for Tea Designs Hop
Hi everyone and welcome to the Heffy Doodle and Time for Tea Designs Collaboration Blog Hop! Our design teams have come together to share some amazing inspiration featuring Heffy Doodle and Time for Tea Designs products, and there is a prize up for grabs, too! CARD 1 – Slimline Hamster Slider CARD 1 PRODUCTS USED:HEFFYContinue reading “Heffy Doodle and Time for Tea Designs Hop”

Heffy Doodle New Release Blog Hop
Hi everyone and welcome to the Heffy Doodle Release Blog Hop! The new release is now available for purchase from Heffy Doodle and official retailers, and we are celebrating with lots of inspiration and a giveaway, too! To create this card, I am using the following products:A Little Shellfish Stamps | A Little Shellfish DiesContinue reading “Heffy Doodle New Release Blog Hop”

Birthday Bugs!
Hey there! I’m back with another digital stamp card from Kinda Cute! This one uses the Ladybug and Mushroom stamp and the Birthday Filler stamp! I placed the images where I wanted them on my computer (using Adobe Illustrator) and then I printed it out on 80lb Neenah Solar White cardstock. I colored my imagesContinue reading “Birthday Bugs!”

Honey Bee Stamps Summer Release Blog Hop – Day 2
Welcome to the Honey Bee Stamps Summer Release Blog Hop – Day 2!To celebrate this huge release, Honey Bee Stamps is giving away a $25 gift certificate to the store for each day of the Hop! Be sure to comment on every stop along the way for Day 1 and Day 2 to win! ForContinue reading “Honey Bee Stamps Summer Release Blog Hop – Day 2”

Sweet Koalas
Hello all of my crafty friends! Today, I am sharing these super sweet koalas with you! These koalas are a digital stamp by Kinda Cute. The Thank You Sentiments are also digital and printable. I printed the images on 80lb. Neenah Solar White cardstock. I used my Copic markers to color the koalas. I used:Continue reading “Sweet Koalas”

Heffy Doodle and Studio Katia Hop
Hi everyone and welcome to the Heffy Doodle and Studio Katia Collaboration Blog Hop! Our design teams have come together to share some amazing inspiration featuring Heffy Doodle and Studio Katia products, and there is a prize up for grabs, too! To make my first card, I am using the “You’re Weird” stamp set fromContinue reading “Heffy Doodle and Studio Katia Hop”

Geometric Keychain, Earrings, and Cards
Hi friends! I’m back again with some more projects with the Hedgehog Hollow June 2020 subscription box! I had so much fun guest designing for them! My first project is these adorable earrings I made using Shrink Prink (by Dress My Craft).Ā I stamped the images using Staz-On ink so it would dry quickly andContinue reading “Geometric Keychain, Earrings, and Cards”

Guest Designing for Hedgehog Hollow June Box
Hey all my crafty friends! I hope you are all doing well!Hedgehog Hollow asked me to guest design for them using their June 2020 subscription box. I createdĀ a video showing all of the contents of the June 2020 box, as well as the process for making 3 fun geometric cards! To make these cards, IContinue reading “Guest Designing for Hedgehog Hollow June Box”

Monster Lemonade Stand
Hello lovely friends! Thanks for stopping by my blog to to see this adorable monster selling lemonade! This cute digital stamp can be printed as one scene or as separate pieces and arranged in your own scene! You can find this stamp on Kinda Cute’s website! I’m going to start by printing the digital stampContinue reading “Monster Lemonade Stand”

Papa Bear – Best Dad Ever!
Hey there! I’m so happy you’ve come to my blog to see this adorable card I made using Kinda Cute’s Papa Bear and Baby digital stamp! I think Father’s Day cards can be one of the hardest cards to make. Well, really, any masculine card is difficult in my opinion! But when I saw thisContinue reading “Papa Bear – Best Dad Ever!”

Sending Smiles
To create this fun tropical card, I used products from many of my favorite companies! I wanted to think a little āoutside the boxā so I decided to create a 2 part card! For my outer pocket measuring 4.25ā x 5.5ā, I am using Heffy Doodleās yellow cardstock. I scored it with my 12ā x 12ā scoringContinue reading “Sending Smiles”

Stay Salty
Hello all of my crafty friends! I hope you are all doing well! I have been enjoying the warmer weather my kiddos and husband! We’ve been spending lots of time at the pool! I hope you are having nice weather as well! Today, I have my very first card I’ve made for the Kinda CuteContinue reading “Stay Salty”

Programmed to Party!
Hey guys! I got this Build-a-Bot stamp set from Honey Bee stamps this week and I’m so in love!! They’re so stinking cute! Go through the photos below to see all the products used and what colors I used!

Aloha Pop-up Card
Hello my friends!! This post is a little bit longer than usual, but I wanted to show you step-by-step how I assembled this fun pop-up card! I am starting with Pretty Pink Posh’s “Tropical Birds” stamp set and Mama Elephant’s “Summer Days” stamp set. I’m stamping everything on 110 lb. Neenah Solar White cardstock andContinue reading “Aloha Pop-up Card”

Wishing you Loads of FUN
Hello all my crafty friends! I hope you are all staying healthy and sane during this crazy time! To create this funny little birthday card, I used Art Impression’s Loads of Fun stamp set. I also used Heffy Doodle’s Confetti Hearts stencil for the background. For this lovely lady’s hair, I used V0000, T0, T2,Continue reading “Wishing you Loads of FUN”

Retail Therapy – City Streets
Hello crafty friends! I hope everyone is staying happy and healthy! I made this card before this terrible Coronavirus epidemic. Now, I’m posting it because we all need a little reminder of what’s to come after this is all over! (Or, if you’re like me, you are already treating yourself to a little online retailContinue reading “Retail Therapy – City Streets”

Happy Purrthday!
Hello crafty friends! I hope everyone is staying healthy! I wanted to share this cute card I made using Heffy Doodle’s Hello Squeakheart and Purrfect Day stamp sets. I’m using Tuxedo Black Memento ink to stamp all of my images. I’m coloring in my images with Copic markers. For my background, I’m using this brickContinue reading “Happy Purrthday!”

Heffy Doodle Catherine Pooler Collaboration Blog Hop
Hi everyone! Welcome to the Heffy Doodle and Catherine Pooler Designs Collaboration Blog Hop! Our design teams have come together to share some inspiration with the new Heffy Doodle and Catherine Pooler releases, and there is a prize up for grabs, too! I had such a fun time playing with the new releases! The CatherineContinue reading “Heffy Doodle Catherine Pooler Collaboration Blog Hop”

Just One More Chapter
Hey crafty friends!! Itās time for a new card! There is quite a mix of products in this card! Check it out! The first thing Iām going to do is make a window using Dress My Craftās Window and Pocket Die. Iām using the Heffy Doodle Fancy Foliage stencil to create a pattern on myContinue reading “Just One More Chapter”

Heffy Doodle New Release Blog Hop
Hi everyone and welcome to the Heffy Doodle Release Blog Hop! The new release is now available for purchase from Heffy Doodle and official retailers, and we are celebrating with lots of inspiration and a giveaway, too! I am so in love with this new stamp set Pasta La Vista! It’s so versatile because youContinue reading “Heffy Doodle New Release Blog Hop”

Hello Squeak Heart
Hey guys!! I’m really excited to share this card with you! I used Heffy Doodle’s “Hello Squeakheart” stamp set to create this adorable scene! Keep scrolling to see how I put this card together! I started by setting up my scene. This die is called “Peek-a-Boo Backdrop” by Lawn Fawn. I love it’s versatility andContinue reading “Hello Squeak Heart”

You're the Sweetest Gift Card Holder
Hi friends! This is just the sweetest little shaker card with a gift card holder on the inside! See the tutorial below! (Scroll all the way to the bottom to see the Copic markers I used!) Start with a piece of 10.25″ x 5.5″ white card stock. Score it at 4″, flip the card 180°Continue reading “You're the Sweetest Gift Card Holder”

Thanks for Bee-ing There
Hi guys! Amanda here! I wanted to share this super cute bee card with you! Keep scrolling to see how I made this card! I used 1 die from the Honey Bee’s “Hexagon Patterns” die set to create a honey comb pattern. I used a pencil to trace my honeycomb pattern so i would knowContinue reading “Thanks for Bee-ing There”

Wishing You Sunshiny Days
If you don’t have any Avery Elle Peek-a-Boo Pals in your crafty collection, you are missing out! This stamp set is “Peek-a-Boo Summer Pals”. To see more photos and how I made this card, please keep reading on!! Enjoy!! Here’s how I put this card together: 1. Start with the My Favorite Things Inside andContinue reading “Wishing You Sunshiny Days”

Tropical Birds – Just Because
I can’t get enough of this release from Pretty Pink Posh! The whole release coordinates so well together! Keep reading to see how I put this card together! First, I used these diamond dies from The Stamp Market: On my background piece of card stock, I blended Lucky Clover and Cracked Pistachio distress oxides. IContinue reading “Tropical Birds – Just Because”

Have a Chill Summer
Using stamping mask paper, I stamped my 3 penguins from the “So Cool” stamp set from Pink and Main. I used Memento Tuxedo Black ink – since I would be using Copics to color my penguins. I went ahead and cut my little penguins out with my cute little tonic scissors. CONFESSION TIME: I actuallyContinue reading “Have a Chill Summer”

You're Going Places
I created this card for the MFT Wednesday Sketch Challenge #440! I loved the sketch and thought it’d be a fun challenge! I used the “Up in the Air” stamp set and coordinating dies from My Favorite Things. I thought it would be fun to have the balloons and bird inset. I put the stampsContinue reading “You're Going Places”

Super quick + simple Dad card
Because – let’s be honest – is Dad really going to hold and treasure this handmade card forever? Or is it likely to hit the bottom of the trash can before the end of Father’s Day? š I used this pearlized navy card stock that I purchase from The Paper Studio at Hobby Lobby. ThisContinue reading “Super quick + simple Dad card”

Just wanted to say…
Hey ya’ll! Just wanted to share this super sweet SHAKER card with you and let you know how I made it! I started off with this really fun background stamp from My Favorite Things. I used my anti-static tool from EK Tools to remove the static before stamping my background with Versamark Watermark ink. IContinue reading “Just wanted to say…”

Cocktails ARE the Answer š
This card has a mix of quite a few products! The palm tree is from Mama Elephant’s “Summer Days” stamp set. The flamingo, flowers, sentiment and cocktail are from My Favorite Things’ “Let’s Flamingle” stamp set. The background is from My Favorite Things. The smaller sentiment is from Simon Says Stamps’ “Tiny Words” stamp set.Continue reading “Cocktails ARE the Answer :)”

Missing You Polaroid
I am just obsessed with these little Peek-a-Boo Pals from Avery Elle!! I love how versatile they are! Read on to see how I threw this card together! I stamped my little pals with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and then colored them in with my Copic markers. I used a blending brush (aka a makeupContinue reading “Missing You Polaroid”

Peek-a-Boo Pals
These little guys from Avery Elle are so versatile and perfect for peeking out of any shapes! Read below to see how I made this card step-by-step. I started with these diamond dies from The Stamp Market. I used this Stitched die border next. On another piece of cardstock, I created a Distress Oxide backgroundContinue reading “Peek-a-Boo Pals”

To My Beautiful Friend
This cute little card is for the MFT Color Challenge 114. I just adore these colors and thought they’d be perfect for a magical card! Read on to see how I made this card and the colors I used!! I started with my stitched dies to create the background for the card. I used theseContinue reading “To My Beautiful Friend”

Monster Birthday
Scroll down to see more images and how I made this card! This Monster Love stamp set is from Concord and 9th and I think it is just the cutest! There are so many monster and accessory options! So sweet! For the background, I used post-its to mask off the bottom so I could doContinue reading “Monster Birthday”

Peek-a-Boo Card (without special interactive dies)
I recently watched a Jennifer McGuire video where she made a peek-a-boo interactive card. I didn’t have some of the dies she had, but I was determined to try it out anyway! (See the video of the Peek-a-Boo on my instagram @craftyandcreativevibes ) Note: This seems like it’s a ton of work, but once youContinue reading “Peek-a-Boo Card (without special interactive dies)”

Birthday Wishes Hippo
For my background, I used my diagonal stripe stencil that I made with my Silhouette Cameo machine. To see that post, click here: I used Cracked Pistachio and Lucky Clover to blend in the stripes. I used Tuxedo Black Memento ink to stamp my images on white Neenah card stock. I colored the images inContinue reading “Birthday Wishes Hippo”

DIY Stencil with Die Cut Machine
This blog post will show you how to make your own stencils using the Silhouette Cameo! Note: In my opinion, these stencils aren’t comparable to the ones you can buy online and in stores, but they will work for a time! š You’ll need: – A laminator – A laminating pouch (empty) – Silhouette CameoContinue reading “DIY Stencil with Die Cut Machine”

Valentine's Bear!
What is cuter than a bear in a heart sweater? Oh my goodness!! This card was super simple to put together! Read on to see how to make it! This bear was stamped from the Joyful Hearts Bear from MFT. I colored this guy in with all the colors below (and there’s a timelapse videoContinue reading “Valentine's Bear!”

have a beary good day!
How sweet is this card?! Read on to see how I made it! I made this background with distress inks and oxides. Using this Tiny Flowers die, I cut out a lot of tiny flowers (more than necessary for this card!) I flipped my Tim Holtz platform over and used it as a pad toContinue reading “have a beary good day!”

Hydrangea – Just Because
This Tiny Flowers die and the background stamp are both from Impression Obsession. I used the Bundled Sage distress ink with the background stamp to create a soft, distressed image. I created a frame around the background with this stitched border die from SSS. On another piece of card stock, I created a purple-blue backgroundContinue reading “Hydrangea – Just Because”

Valentine's Day Bear
To make this card, I started with the “You” sentiment from The Stamp Market. I cut the “You” out 5 times on black card stock with my die. Using Tombow glue, I glued each of the pieces together. Then I stamped the top of the “You” with the Watermark stamp pad from Versamark. I usedContinue reading “Valentine's Day Bear”

Sorry I Was Snappy!
Truly adore this little Aussie Animals stamp set from MFT. This is definitely the first of many cards I will make from this set! The stitched rolling landscape is from Lawn Fawn. I used Copic markers to color in all of stamped images. I used a white Gelly Roll pen to create highlights. I usedContinue reading “Sorry I Was Snappy!”

Elephant of Surprise!
I don’t normally do anything special inside cards, but this stamp set from Heffy Doodle definitely called for it! I also used some Stamping Masking paper, which is always a challenge! Please read on to see how I made this card! I stamped the balloon first (because I wanted it to look like the balloonContinue reading “Elephant of Surprise!”

Yappy Birthday!
Happy Thursday! I created this card as part of the MFT Color Challenge #109. The stamp set is from MFT as well. Read on to see how I made the card! I used a couple of post-its and my ruler to create a sort of mask for my “floor” so I could create a “wall”Continue reading “Yappy Birthday!”

You're a DREAM COME TRUE
This card makes me smile… I always love when I can incorporate rainbow colors into a card! I cut my rectangle paper first and then I used my Stitched Circles die cut from Simon Says Stamp to make a circle in the middle of the rectangle piece. Then, I used this Darice cloud embossing folderContinue reading “You're a DREAM COME TRUE”

For my Sister
If you saw my post a little while ago with the Rainy Day girl, this is very similar! I purchased these girls from the Silhouette Store and had my Cameo 3 sketch and cut the girls out. I chose the long haired girl for this particular card. I used E00, E11, E13 and RV10 forContinue reading “For my Sister”

All I need is YOU … and tacos!
This is the first time I’ve participated in a My Favorite Things sketch challenge (Sketch 418). I have to say, it was harder than I anticipated it to be! I don’t usually plan a layout before I start putting things together – I prefer to wing it! So I kept finding myself wanting to deviateContinue reading “All I need is YOU … and tacos!”

Here for You – Rainy Day Girl
This card was super fun to make! I used the Silhouette Cameo 3 to sketch and cut the Umbrella Girl. I purchased her (and 2 other girls) from the Design Store. I colored the girl in with my Copic markers. I used E00, E11 and E13 for her skin tones and RV10 for her blush.Continue reading “Here for You – Rainy Day Girl”

Elephantastic!
This simple card was to fun make with these Leafy Backdrop stamps from Pink Fresh! I think Iām going to have to find some other ways to use them! Plus these Elephant of Surprise stamps are so sweet from Heffy Doodle! Scroll down to see how I made this card! —————————————————— Using 3 of theContinue reading “Elephantastic!”