Lovely Tools

 

I liked Laura Mackie's card with its simplicity, so I knew I had to create one of my own. I used the Alphabet dies that I had.... which are called 'Large Letters' dies. I also used the die within the 'Lovely Arrangements' set for the sentiment piece.

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Happy Father's Day to all the Father's out there!

Stamp set - Trusty Tools

Ink - Memento

Paper - Basic Black, Basic White, Smoky Slate

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Large Letters dies, Lovely Arrangements dies, dimensionals, stylus

Sailing Right

 

I loved everything about Kathleen Wingerson's card, so needed to make one for myself. Thanks Kathleen!

I used the 'Country Woods' DSP for the background piece... and pieced it together.

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Stamp sets - Sailing Home, Right Words

Ink - Memento, Misty Moonlight 

Paper - Misty Moonlight, Poppy Parade, Basic White, Country Woods DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Deckled Rectangles dies, Smooth Sailing dies, Beige Twine

Country Succulents

 

I paired the 'Country Flowers' stamp set with the 'Simply Succulents' stamp set this time around. They do work beautifully together. The 'Spotlight on Nature' dies are the perfect background piece along with the 'Country Woods' DSP. I added a Wink of Stella to the flowers to make them shine,

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

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Stamp sets - Country Flowers, Simply Succulents, Happiness Abounds

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Petal Pink, Balmy Blue, Cloud Cover, Soft Sea Foam, Gray Granite, Daffodil Delight, Lost Lagoon)

Paper - Petal Pink, Gray Granite, Country Woods DSP, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, scissors, Spotlight on Nature dies, Heart and Hugs dies, Country Flowers dies, Wink of Stella

Garden Expressions

 

With Terri Gaines card as inspiration... I created my own! Thanks Terri!

I chose to color in the flowers using Stampin' Blends instead of using the decorative masks that the set comes with. These products give you plenty of ways to get creative and make the images your own.

I paired the 'Thankful Garden' stamp set with the 'Country Woods' DSP for the background piece. For the sentiment, I chose the stamp from the 'Expressions of Friendship' set.

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Stamp sets - Thankful Garden, Expressions of Friendship

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Granny Apple Green, Peach Pie, Daffodil Delight)

Paper - Country Woods, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Thankful Garden dies, Wink of Stella, Basic White Cotton Ribbon

Biggest Blooms

 

I wasn't sure which direction to go in with this card. I started with a totally different layout (landscape) and ended up here. Somedays I struggle to get the best card... and sometimes it just hits me and doesn't take long. Just enjoying the journey.

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Stamp sets - Gallery Blooms, Biggest Wish

Ink - Early Espresso, Stampin' Blends (Crumb Cake, Peach Pie)

Paper - Peach Pie, Early Espresso, Basic White

Accessories - Wink of Stella, Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Gallery Blooms dies, Deckled Rectangle dies, stylus

Captured Greetings

 

Another perfect stamp set for my family! The 'Capturing Smiles' set is perfect for my niece, who is a photographer. So maybe possibilities with this set! Looking forward to sharing them with you! I loved Lynn's card so much... I just knew I needed to create one for myself.

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Stamp sets - Capturing Smiles, Go To Greetings

Ink - Memento, Secret Sea, Old Olive, Stampin' Blends (Crumb Cake, Balmy Blue, Old Olive, Secret Sea

Paper - Secret Sea, Old Olive DSP, Basic White, Smoky Slate

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Capturing Smiles dies, Wink of Stella, glue dots, dimenisionals

Framed Moments

 

The stamp set 'Framed Scenes' makes creating masculine cards a breeze. The background piece is from the 'All About Autumn' DSP pack. I almost left it without the 'Changing Leaves' dies, but felt it was missing something. 

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Stamp sets - Framed Scenes, Wonderful Moments

Ink - Early Espresso, Stampin' Blends (Gray Granite, Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow, Granny Apple Green, Shaded Spruce)

Paper - Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Granny Apple Green, Basic White, All About Autumn DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Changing Leaves dies, glue dots

Unbounded Magnolia

 

An oldie, but goodie stamp set.... 'Good Morning, Magnolia' is a lovely set with its coordinating dies 'Magnolia Memory'. I used Bonnie O'Neill's card as inspiration for my own. As you can see, I only swapped out the sentiment. Thanks Bonnie for a truly lovely card.

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

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Stamp sets - Good Morning, Magnolia and Unbounded Love

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Calypso Coral, Granny Apple Green)

Paper - Calypso Coral, Basic Black, Basic White, Granny Apple Green, Calypso Coral DSP

Accessories - Wink of Stella, Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Magnolia Memory dies, Stitched Nested Labels dies

Graduate 2026

 

I acquired inspiration using this photo taken from Pinterest. Thanks to whomever you are that created the focal piece. 

I designed the focal piece within My Memories Suite digital software and then finished my card the traditional way.

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My Memories Suite digital software

Embellishments - Graduation Mini (hat- carolnb); June 2023BlogTrain (diploma- AWS)

Font - Algerian and Adorable (blue)

Paper - Night of Navy, Night of Navy DSP, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, scissors, Basic White Cotton Ribbon, Wink of Stella (on diploma)

Rose 2024

 

I saw this graduation phrase online and I thought to incorporate it in one of my many graduation cards that I needed to create this year! Such an awesome sentiment for any graduate!

I designed the sentiment piece within My Memories Digital software and printed it out on Basic White cardstock. 

I chose the 'Stippled Roses' as a background to make it more feminine.

My Memories Suite digital software

Embellishments - Celebrations (cap and diploma - AWS)

Font - Always and Forever (black); Bernard MT Condensed (blue)

Stamp set - Stippled Roses

Ink - Craft White

Paper - Pretty Peacock, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer

Seasonal Beach

 

I loved the idea Sara Hicks Stuart used with the deck chairs and a heart for an anniversary card, so wanted to make one for myself. Thanks Sarah for your inspiration.

I used the palm tree designer series paper from the 'Beach Boardwalk' DSP pack.

The deck chairs are from the 'Seasonal Layers' dies.

The heart is from the 'Hearts and Hugs' dies.

The grass (under the chairs) are from the 'Palms' dies.

I used Wink of Stella for the heart to make it shine.

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Stamp sets - Elegantly Said

Ink - Memento

Paper - Beach Boardwalk DSP, Pool Party, Lemon Lolly, Real Red, Basic Black

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Palms dies, Hearts & Hugs dies, Seasonal Layers dies, Wink of Stella

Lovely Bubble

 

I wanted to bring back a retired stamp set for my nephew's card and chose the 'Bubble Over' Stamp set with its coordinating 'Bottles and Bubbles' dies. Thanks so much for Nicole Schlack's card... I was able to create my own.

I chose the colors Daffodil Delight, Blueberry Bushel, Pumpkin Pie and Granny Apple Green.

The sentiment was cut out with the 'Lovely Arrangements' die set.

I used a stylus to bring out the embossed detail on the caps with stars.

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Stamp set - Bubble Over

Ink - Daffodil Delight, Blueberry Bushel, Pumpkin Pie, Granny Apple Green

Paper - Blueberry Bushel, Granny Apple Green, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Bottles and Bubbles dies, stylus, dimensionals

Mothers Day 2026

I created some Mother's Day cards using Stampin' Gala's card as inspiration! Thank You!

I changed out a few things to make the cards my own!

Happy Mother's Day!

Stamp sets - Mixed Florals, Celebrating You

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Soft Sea Foam, Daffodil Delight, Pretty in Pink, Highland Heather, Azure Afternoon

Paper - Daffodil Delight, Pretty In Pink, Highland Heather, Pebbled Path, Basic White, Basic Black, Soft Sea Foam DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Mixed Florals dies, Stone Embossing Folder, Wink of Stella, Unbounded Love dies

 

Petal Bouquet

 

Wow... what a stunning card from Stampin' With Kristi! I just knew I needed to make one for myself... for my brother and his wife on their anniversary. I changed the sentiment to reflect the occasion.

I used a Wink of Stella for the flowers to make them shine.

I used 'True Love' Designer Series Paper for the background piece.

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Stamp sets - Petal Palette, Beautiful Bouquet

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Melon Mambo, Lost Lagoon)

Paper - Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Basic White, True Love DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Petals and More dies, Melon Mambo Taffeta Ribbon, Wink of Stella, glue dots

Country Paradise

 

I loved this card from Holly Roeder and needed one of my own. Changed some colors to reflect the person I wanted to give it to. I also embossed the background piece to give it more texture.

Thanks Holly for your inspiration!

Stamp sets - Country Flowers, Paradise Palms

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Peach Pie, Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow, Balmy Blue)

Paper - Peach Pie, Mossy Meadow, Basic White, Basic Beige

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Spotlight on Nature dies, Wink of Stella, scissors, Layered Leaves embossing folder