Seagull Friend

 

Thought I'd play with my free stamp set that I received from the Sale-A-Bration 2025 Catalog.

I saw something similar with a brayered background... the effect is great for making layers without the bulk of the cardstock.

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Stamp sets - Friendly Seagulls, Turtle Friends

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Pumpkin Pie, Lemon Lolly, Old Olive, Gray Granite), Crumb Cake, Balmy Blue

Paper - Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Seashells Embossing Folder, scissors

Special Scenes

 

The 'Framed Scenes' stamp set with its coordinating dies create some unique masculine cards. I paired the set with the 'Thoughtful Journey' DSP (Designer Series Paper) to create a lovely background for my lighthouse theme.

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Stamp sets - Framed Scenes, Special Moments

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Gray Granite, Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow, Granny Apple Green, Lost Lagoon)

Paper - Wild Wheat, Misty Moonlight, Basic White, Thoughtful Journey DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Framed Scenes dies, dimensionals, scissors

Pebbled Roses

 

Theresa McEntee's card was so cute... with its lovely layout... I just knew I had to create one for myself for my niece. Thanks Theresa for your inspiration!

I changed up the colors, but I used the same package of DSP that she used - which coordinated so well with the 'Stippled Roses' set. I used 'Wink of Stella' to make the petals shine.

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Stamp set - Stippled Roses

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Petal Pink, Real Red, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist), Pebbled Path

Paper - Real Red, Pebbled Path, Basic White, Softly Stippled DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Stippled Roses dies, Heart Shaped dies, scissors, Wink of Stella

Little Tools

 

WOW! What a awesome card from Rachel Tessman! I just knew I needed to create one for myself to give to my Dad! Thanks Rachel.  Her instructions were perfect! You can find them here: https://stampyourartout.com/2025/04/spring-celebrations-ephemera-cards-2.html

I had a great time making this card. At first, I thought we utilized the DSP papers, but nope... all cardstock! 

Thanks for taking a closer look at this amazing fold card!

Stamp sets - Trusty Tools, Turtle Friends

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Real Red, Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie, Gray Granite)

Paper - Real Red, Basic Gray, Brushed Silver, Crumb Cake, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Trusty Tools dies, Little Letters dies, Wink of Stella

Wonderful Baby

 

For my cousin who is expecting! Such an exciting time for her and her husband as well as my Aunt and Uncle (as it will be their first grandchild). Congratulations to all!

I love the 'Wonderful Moments' stamp set, as it has wedding, baby and birthday images within the set. So it can be used often. I chose a neutral theme as we don't know (YET) what the baby's gender will be.

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Stamp set - Wonderful Moments

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Pecan Pie, Ivory, Soft Sea Foam)

Paper -Soft Sea Foam, Basic Black, Basic White, Twinkle Twinkle DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer

Thoughtful Beauty

 

Such a lovely suite set the 'Thoughtful Wishes' is! I got it primarily for the 'Thoughtful Journey' DSP and the dies, yet got the stamp set too... as it went with the set! I decided to try to make a card using the stamp sets. I paired it with the sentiment from the 'Layers of Beauty'.

Thanks for taking a closer look! I added a 'Wink of Stella' to the flowers.

Stamp sets - Thoughtful Wishes, Layers of Beauty

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Berry Burst, Boho Blue and Old Olive)

Paper - Old Olive, Basic Black, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Layered Leaves Embossing Folder, Silver and White Sheer Ribbon, glue dots

Hibiscus Greetings

 

My Sister-in-law loves the color purple and has many hibiscus flowers in her yard in California. When I purchased this set, I thought of Hawaii and the trips we took there throughout the years. BUT... I realize, I can use them for his sister's cards too! Win-win!

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

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Stamp sets - Happy Hibiscus, Go To Greetings

Ink - Memento, Gorgeous Grape, Stampin' Blends (Highland Heather, Daffodil Delight)

Paper - Gorgeous Grape, Basic White, Old Olive

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Deckled Rectangles dies, Happy Hibiscus dies, Happy Hibiscus Embossing Folder, Wink of Stella, glue dots

Peaceful Florals

 

I loved the clean and simple layout of Jaime's card! Thanks so much for your inspiration!.

I changed a few things to make the card my own, but wanted to share where I got my inspiration from.

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Stamp sets - Mixed Florals, Peaceful Moments

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Mossy Meadow, Highland Heather, Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight)

Paper - Balmy Blue, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Stone Embossing Folder, Wink of Stella, Tasteful Labels dies, Mixed Florals dies, dimensionals, Highland Heather Organdy Ribbon. scissors

More Tools

 

I saw this yellow card on Pinterest. Not sure who to give credit to, but I used this card for inspiration for my own card. Thanks so much whoever you are!

I used a mix of two stamp sets with their coordinating dies - 'Nailed It' with 'Build It' dies and 'Trusty Tools' with the 'Trusty Tools' dies.

I kept my color scheme simple using Copper Clay and Gray Granite for the tools. The background piece is from the 'Trusty Toolbox' DSP - Lost Lagoon.

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Stamp sets - Nailed It, Trusty Tools

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Gray Granite, Copper Clay)

Paper - Gray Granite, Basic Black, Trusty Toolbox DSP, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Build It dies, Trusty Tools dies, Deckled Rectangles dies, Basic Black twine

Coastal Palms

 

Thanks to JaimeB I now have the perfect card for my husband! With her card I drew inspiration and with changing a few items, I made the card my own. Thanks Jaime B.

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

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Stamp set - Paradise Palms

Ink - Memento, Crumb Cake, Granny Apple Green

Paper - Granny Apple Green, Basic Black, Basic White, True Love DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Deckled Rectangles, Palms dies, Coastal Weave Embossing Folder, Glue dots, dimensionals

Little Brews

 

I really feel in love with Yvonne Spikmans-Van Bruggen's card... I knew I needed to make one for my nephew. WOW... can I say this was a lot of work! whew! All the little die-cut pieces! What a great masculine card! Thanks Yvonne! Now, I did change a few things, as I didn't have the letter dies that she had. 

I added a 'Wink of Stella' to the drinks and foam to make them shine.

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Stamp sets - Brewed For You

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Gray Granite, Pecan Pie, Daffodil Delight, Wild Wheat, Copper Clay)

Paper - Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso, Basic White, Crushed Curry DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Little Letters dies, Brewed dies, glue dots, scissors, Wink of Stella

Layering Flowers

 

I saw this lovely card using the 'Country Flowers' stamp set with its coordinating dies. Such a lovely card that I wanted to create something similar with the cardstock and DSP that I had. Thanks Simply Sweet In Ink Designs for your lovely card!

I added a 'Wink of Stella' to the flowers to make them shine. I used the Deckled Rectangles to cut on the sentiment. The die was a bit on the long side, so I just die-cut the piece again so it was the perfect size for my card.

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Stamp sets - Layering Leaves, Country Flowers

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Melon Mambo, Pretty In Pink, Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake)

Paper - Pretty In Pink, Crumb Cake, Basic White, Countryside Rose DSP, Granny Apple Green

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Deckled Rectangles dies, Country Flowers dies, Brick and Mortar Embossing Folder, Glue dots

Matthews Grad Announcement

 

I had the honor of designing my nephew's Graduation Announcement cards. My nephew didn't want a party/get together for his accomplishment, but wanted everyone to know he graduated from high school.

I designed them in My Memories Suite digital software and downloaded each page to "Prints of Love' to have them printed and shipped to my sister's house.

My nephew wanted a Pac-man themed announcement, so I found one similar online. I was able to download free clip art of Pac-man characters from FreePix. The dotted line was from SU (Stampin' Up!) Stamp Brush Set. Both my sister and my nephew loved these!

My Memories Suite digital software

Embellishments - Pac-man (Free-Pix) -Pixel Ghosts by Dragon Art

Stamp Brush Set - Summer Home (dotted line- SU)

Fonts - Gamer, Gamer2 and Pythagoras

Printed by Prints of Love

Friendly Flowers

 

I loved the layout from Judy May, so I thought I'd do something similar for my card. I used the Country Flowers die for the pot, but the flowers are all from the 'Year of Flowers'. The pot did not have a corresponding stamp to go with it, so I added depth with a sponge dauber to give it a rustic look. The flowers all have Wink of Stella on them to make them shine.

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Stamp sets - Year of Flowers, Turtle Friends

Ink - Memento, Crumb Cake, Stampin' Blends (Granny Apple Green, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Balmy Blue, Real Red)

Paper - Real Red, Crumb Cake, Basic White, Tranquil Textures DSP

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Country Flowers dies, Year of Flowers dies, Crumb Cake Bakers Twine, sponge dauber, Wink of Stella

Flower Garden

 

The 'Thankful Garden' set with its coordinating stamp set, decorative mask stencils and die-cuts makes this card such a breeze. I love how they all work together to make such a pretty card.

I paired the set with the Layered Florals embossing folder and added a Wink of Stella to make the petals shine.

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Stamp sets - Thankful Garden, Year of Flowers

Ink - Memento, Granny Apple Green, Bubble Bath, Berry Burst

Paper - Bubble Bath, Berry Burst, Basic White, Granny Apple Green

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Layered Florals Embossing Folder, Thankful Garden dies, Thankful Garden stencils, Blending Brushes, Wink of Stella, Stitched Nested Labels, glue dots, Stylus

So Sorry

 

For my brother and his family who lost their miniature pincher.  Yes, he was old, but still loved by the family. He will be missed by all.

Designed in My Memories Suite digital software with elements found online.

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My Memories Suite digital software

Simply Flowers

 

My Aunt tries to purchase cards that are pop-up cards for me from time to time for me. I decided to create a fancy fold card for her this time! I love how this one turned out with the rich 'Thoughtful Designs' DSP (Designer Series Paper).

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

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Stamp sets - Simply Zinnia, Year of Flowers

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Mossy Meadow)

Paper - Calypso Coral, Thoughtful Designs DSP, Basic White

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Deckled Rectangles dies, Simply Zinnia dies, Wink of Stella

Kindergarten Graduation

 

My little niece, Eleanor, graduated from Kindergarten today! She is such an amazing little girl and I know she will accomplish many things as she grows! Congratulations Eleanor!

I made the Owl with the 'Two-Step Owl Punch' and a scalloped circle punch (non-SU). The Graduation cap was hand-cut (except for the circle dot on top).

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Stamp set - Endless Birthday Wishes

Ink - Blueberry Bushel

Paper - Blueberry Bushel, Basic White, Blueberry Bushel DSP, Gray Granite, Basic Black and Crushed Curry)

Accessories - Stampin' Trimmer, Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine, Spotlight on Nature dies, Stitched Nested Labels dies, Fine-tip glue pen, Tombo glue, scissors, Stitched Scallop Circle Punch, Two-Step Owl Punch, glue dots, Gold Thread, dimensionals