Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Simple Beauty

 


I saw a similar layout on Pinterest and wanted to give it a try. The die-cut piece is only cut on the right-hand side of the image with a Designer Series Paper under the cut image. Such an elegant way to dress up the background on a stamped image. I added a Wink of Stella to the roses to make them shine... I left the other flowers bare.
Thanks for stopping in!

Stamp set - Layers of Beauty
Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Pretty In Pink, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Boho Blue)
Paper - Basic White, Simply Elegant DSP
Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Layers of Beauty dies, scissors, Wink of Stella, dimensionals, Seasonal Labels dies, stylus




Monday, May 5, 2025

Year of Memories

 


Such a lovely card from Tarabeth Stamps... I wanted to create a similar card using different colors for mine. Thanks for your inspiration Tarabeth!

Stamp sets - Year of Flowers, Memorable Blooms
Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Peach Pie, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive)
Paper - Peach Pie, Basic Black, Old Olive, Basic White, Peach Pie DSP
Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Memorable Blooms, Layered Leaves Embossing Folder, Wink of Stella





Friday, May 2, 2025

Bundt Tags


My niece (who is in kindergarten) was principal of the day for her school. Her mom and her purchased bundt cakes from Nothing Bundt Cake to give to all the teachers. She asked me to create a sticker label to place on top of the containers.
I realize after she showed me to picture, that I made the sticker label a bit too big for the container top, but it worked out well anyway.

Designed in My Memories Suite digital software and die-cut out with circles dies.

Thanks for taking a closer look.



 

2025 Graduate

 


My nephew just graduated from high school! We are so proud of him as he struggled this last year. We hope that whereever he decides to go... it puts him on a path to a great career.

I designed this within My Memories Suite digital software. The sentiment is one piece... yet I recolored the "graduate" a blue color to match the tassel.

Thanks for looking!

My Memories Suite digital software
Embellishments - Graduation Mini (sentiment - carolnb); Graduation (hat - sferg)
Punch - Box (white with black trim)
Paper - Basic White, Balmy Blue

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Twinkle Spotlight

 


I loved the simplicity of this card by Heidi Collins. I changed mine up a bit to make it my own, but wanted to share where I got my inspiration from. Thanks Heidi!
Now, when I saw this card... I'm like - good, it has a die-cut to match the stamp image. Boy was I wrong. I'm impressed with your cutting skills Heidi! I'd rather have a die-cut than to fussy cut, but I believe I did an ok job! lol
Thanks for taking a closer look!

Stamp set - Spotlight on Nature
Ink - Pebbled Path, Memento, Stampin' Blends (Balmy Blue, Flirty Flamingo, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green)
Paper - Pebbled Path, Basic White, Twinkle Twinkle DSP (Designer Series Paper)
Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Spotlight on Nature dies, Basic White Ribbon, scissors, dimensionals




Friday, April 18, 2025

Easter 2025

 



Thanks to Tracy Bradley and her wonderful card, I have my Easter cards complete! Thanks Tracy for your inspiration! As you can see, I changed a few things to make the card my own, but kept the general layout just like Tracy's. Such fun cards... and perfect for an Easter/Spring card.

Happy Easter!

Stamp sets - Something to Celebrate
Ink - Memento, Crumb Cake, Petunia Pop, Fresh Freesia, Pecan Pie, Peach Pie
Paper - Basic White, Fresh Freesia, Lemon Lolly, Petal Pink, Soft Sea Foam, Balmy Blue, Peach Pie, Soft Sea Foam DSP, Peach Pie DSP, Petunia Pop DSP, Fresh Freesia DSP, Pretty in Pink DSP, Crumb Cake DSP, Pecan Pie DSP
Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Hearts and Hugs dies, Stone Embossing Folder, Pearl Basic Jewels, glue dots




Brew Celebration

 


I've used this set 'Brewed For You' many times for a birthday card for my big brother. He loves beer, so it's the perfect set for him! I paired it with the 'Celebrating You' sentiment stamp set to get a birthday greeting in there!
I added a Wink of Stella to the foam to make it shine.

Stamp sets - Brewed For You, Celebrating You
Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Daffodil Delight, Gray Granite)
Paper - Basic Black, Basic White, True Love DSP, Daffodil Delight
Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Stitched Nested Labels dies, Brewed dies, Wink of Stella




Friday, April 11, 2025

Year of Blooms

 


This is the perfect set for Cherry Blossoms! Loved the card Ann Alexander created, so wanted to create something similar for my card to my sister-in-law. 
Thanks for taking a closer look!

Stamp sets - Year of Flowers, Memorable Blooms
Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Petal Pink, Crumb Cake, Pretty in Pink)
Paper - Petal Pink, Crumb Cake, Basic White, Crumb Cake DSP
Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Stone Embossing Folder, Memorable Blooms dies, Petal Pink Cotton Ribbon, Wink of Stella, glue dots





Saturday, April 5, 2025

Floral Party

 



I really loved Jolanda Johnstone's layout with the 'Mixed Florals' stamp set and its coordinating dies. I chose to mix up the colors and papers, along with the sentiment, to make the card my own. Thanks Jolanda for your inspiration!
The DSP is from the 'Simply Elegant' Specialty Designer Series Paper pack. I added a Wink of Stella to the petals to make them shine.
Thanks for taking a closer look!

Stamp sets - Mixed Florals, Punch Party
Ink - Basic Gray, Memento, Stampin' Blends (Calypso Coral, Summer Splash, Lemon Lolly, Granny Apple Green)
Paper - Summer Splash, Basic Gray, Simply Elegant Specialty DSP, Basic White
Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Mixed Florals dies, Wink of Stella, Calypso Coral Braided Linen Trim, dimensionals




Memorable Leaves

 


I just loved Julie Davison's card, I just had to make one for myself for my best friend.  She loves the color pink, so I changed my color scheme to match her colors. I also used the 'Layered Leaves' embossing folder for the background instead of what Julie used.
Thanks Julie for your inspiration!

I added a Wink of Stella to the petals to make them shine.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamp sets - Memorable Blooms, Paradise Palms
Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Pretty in Pink, Soft Sea Foam)
Paper - Pretty in Pink, Soft Sea Foam, Basic White
Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Memorable Blooms dies, Layered Leaves Embossing Folder, Wink of Stella




Thursday, April 3, 2025

Unbounded Rose

 


Such a lovely card from Keisha Charles. I chose to create one of my own using the stamps that I had and the embossing folders too. I added a mat to the stamped image background too.

I used the sentiment and images from 'Cottage Rose' stamp set. The die cut piece for the sentiment is the 'Unbounded Love' dies set. I added a Wink of Stella to the petals to make them shine.

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Stamp set - Cottage Rose
Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Highland Heather, Daffodil Delight), Craft White
Paper - Highland Heather, Basic Black, Basic White
Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Deckled Rectangles dies, Unbounded Love dies, Layered Florals embossing folder, Wink of Stella




Sunday, March 30, 2025

Ice Skating Birthday

 

My niece is taking ice skating lessons and will have her birthday party at the ice skating rink. I didn't have a Stampin' Up stamp of a ice skates or an ice skater, so I went online and found this one on FreePik website. It's perfect for her! 
So, once I created it... I felt it needed more to the card, so I added the Melon Mambo ribbon detail.

Thanks for taking a look!

My Memories Suite digital software - FreePik (Ice Skater)
Stamp set - Hearts & Hugs
Ink - Memento
Paper - Highland Heather, Basic White
Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Spotlight on Nature dies, Hearts and Hugs dies, glue dots, dimensionals, Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder




Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Pool Adventures

 


My Uncle (and GodFather) is a very adventurous person. He skydives and also kayaks. Somedays, I'm not sure how he does all that he does. When this stamp set came out, I knew it was for him. I have made several different variations since I purchased it for him. Here is another card for him.

Thanks for looking!

Stamp set - Adventurous Journey
Ink - Memento, Pool Party, Old Olive, Misty Moonlight, Stampin' Blends (Misty Moonlight, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Night of Navy)
Paper - Pool Party, Misty Moonlight, Basic White
Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, scissors, dimensionals, Wink of Stella




Happy Flowers

 



Such a lovely layout from Michelle Quinno that I needed to re-create it for my sister-in-law. I changed a few things to make it my own, but wanted to share where I got the inspiration from. Thanks Michelle!

I added a Wink of Stella to the petals to make them all shine!

The sentiment piece is from the 'Happiness Abounds' stamp set and the die cut piece is from the 'Hearts and Hugs' die set.

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Stamp sets - Mixed Florals, Happiness Abounds
Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Granny Apple Green, Pretty in Pink, Daffodil Delight, Peach Pie, Lemon Lime Twist, Balmy Blue)
Paper - Balmy Blue, Basic White, Granny Apple Green, Simply Elegant DSP
Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Stone Embossing Folder, Hearts and Hugs dies, Mixed Florals dies




Sunday, March 23, 2025

Layering Dinos

 


Oh so cute Dinosaurs! I forgot who created a similar card... she made a whole shelf worth of cards and bags. It was so lovely and colorful... I just knew I needed to create a card for my sister (my Twin). She loves dinosaurs!
I kept most things the same... just changed a few. the sentiment banner is fussy cut - not a die cut.

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Stamp set - Darling Dinos
Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Granny Apple Green, Balckberry Bliss, Melon Mambo, Peach Pie, Balmy Blue, Lemon-Lime Twist, Highland Heather)
Paper - Granny Apple Green, Basic Black, Dainty Flowers DSP, Basic White
Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Tasteful Labels dies, Darling Dinos dies, Layering Squares dies, scissors




Thursday, March 20, 2025

St Patty's Day 2025

 


Gnomes are still trending - right! This cutie I purchased (well, it was free from My Memories website) last year, but didn't get a chance to use it until this year. I paired in with 2 other elements to create the image you see here!
Happy St Patrick's Day!!!

My Memories Suite digital software
Embellishments - Jig of Spring - clover (sgrmoon); Digital Days -rainbow (VaniaY); St Patty's - Pot (DD); Saint Patricks - lucky gnome (wendyp)
Font - Boulder
Paper - Garden Green, Basic Black, Basic White, Garden Green DSP
Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Deckled Rectangles dies


Monday, March 10, 2025

Wonderful Nature

 


I finally received my 'Spotlight On Nature' stamp set (it had been on backorder for so long)! I chose to re-create Karen Trelfa's card just with different colors and background embossing folder. Such a great card! Thanks Karen! I do wish the 'Spotlight on Nature' dies included one for the butterfly. I had to fussy cut it out.
I added a Wink of Stella to the petals and butterfly to make them shine.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamp sets - Wonderful Moments, Spotlight on Nature
Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Misty Moonlight, Pool Party, Lemon Lolly, Peach Pie, Old Olive)
Paper - Misty Moonlight, Pool Party, Basic White
Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Spotlight on Nature dies, Circles Collection dies, Seasonal Labels dies, Stone Embossing Folder, Wink of Stella, dimensionals, stylus, scissors




Thursday, March 6, 2025

Country Essentials




For my Dad's wife who recently had surgery. I pray that she has a quick recovery without complications! I fell in love with Paula Barin's card... such a lovely card. I made one of my own using cheerful colors for her. I added a Wink of Stella to the flowers to make them shine.

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Stamp set - Sweet Essentials, Country Flowers
Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Peach Pie, Daffodil Delight, Pool Party, Gray Granite)
Paper - Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Basic White, Daffodil Delight DSP
Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Spotlight on Nature dies, Country Flowers dies, Hearts and Hugs dies, Wink of Stella