Category Archives: Handmade Cards

#TGIFC542 — Sketch Challenge

Happy Friday! We have a fun new sketch challenge at TGIF Challenges this week with multiple diamonds. You could also substitute the diamonds with another shape… I stuck with the diamonds and featured the new Snowflake Kisses Bundle from Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusives. For the diamonds, I used the Stylish Shapes Dies. I pre-painted Fluid… Read More: #TGIFC542 — Sketch Challenge »

Color Fusers Blog Hop – September 2025

Welcome to the Color Fusers Blog Hop for September 2025! This month, we have a great color combination for Fall including Cajun Craze, Garden Green, and Basic Beige. I also thought it seemed like a great combo for masculine cards and I have a lot of September and October birthdays coming up. Before I start,… Read More: Color Fusers Blog Hop – September 2025 »

Stampin’ Fancy Friday – In Colors

This month, our Stampin’ Fancy Friday theme is to create projects using any of the Stampin’ Up! In Colors. I love the In Colors! In fact, each time there’s a new annual catalog, they are the first thing on my wish list, because there’s nothing like new colors to inspire my creativity. Each year, Stampin’… Read More: Stampin’ Fancy Friday – In Colors »

Color Fusers Blog Hop — August 2025

Welcome to the August 2025 Color Fusers Blog Hop! This month, our color combo includes Darling Duckling, Basic Gray, and Basic White. Wow, this is the month for super challenging color challenges for me. Two in a row, where I looked at the combo and initially felt no interest whatsoever. But, I have to say… Read More: Color Fusers Blog Hop — August 2025 »

Stampin’ Fancy Friday – Online Exclusives

This month, our theme at Stampin’ Fancy Friday is to create a project using any of the fantastic Online Exclusives! I picked the new Floral Charm Suite including the Charming Day Bundle, Floral Charm Designer Series Paper, Petal Pink Braided Trim, and Charming Shimmer Faceted Dots! It’s so pretty!!! To see all the designers’ projects… Read More: Stampin’ Fancy Friday – Online Exclusives »

Color Fusers Blog Hop — July 2025

Welcome to the July 2025 Color Fusers Blog Hop! This month, our color combination includes Smoky Slate, Cherry Cobbler, and Night of Navy. The colors seemed perfect for a masculine project, so I decided to use the Scenic Adventure Bundle to create a birthday card. I also realized that I had some brand new Need… Read More: Color Fusers Blog Hop — July 2025 »

#TGIFC532 — Color Challenge

Happy Friday and Happy 4th of July!!! This week, we have a new color challenge at TGIF Challenges including Coastal Cabana, Berry Burst, and Pumpkin Pie. I decided to use the Extraordinary Flora Bundle to create my project. It’s super fun, because you can stamp and die-cut numerous small images with one stamp and one… Read More: #TGIFC532 — Color Challenge »

#TGIFC530 — Inspiration Challenge

Hi Stamping Friends and welcome to a new TGIF Challenge. This week, we have an inspiration challenge using the photo below. It’s a gorgeous photo! I love the whole scene, including the rays of light, colors, and tranquility of the ocean. The problem was that I don’t have any current ocean-themed or even turtle related… Read More: #TGIFC530 — Inspiration Challenge »

Stampin’ Fancy Friday — Floral Delight Challenge

This month, our theme at Stampin’ Fancy Friday is to create a project using any florals! We all love florals, right? One of my current favorites is the Gallery Blooms Bundle and coordinating suite of products. I love the antique look of the Beautiful Motifs Dies, gorgeous Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper, and Damask Designs… Read More: Stampin’ Fancy Friday — Floral Delight Challenge »

#TGIFC528 — Color Challenge

Happy Friday! It’s the first Friday of the month, and that means a new color combination at TGIF Challenges! The combo includes Lemon Lime Twist, Melon Mambo, and Basic Black. Ohhh, I love the dramatic, bright colors with classic black! It’s beautiful! For my project, I used the Blooming Phrases Stamp Set (an Online Exclusive)… Read More: #TGIFC528 — Color Challenge »

Color Fusers Blog Hop — June 2025

Welcome to the June 2025 Color Fusers Blog Hop. This month, our color combination includes Pretty In Pink, Granny Apple Green, and Fresh Freesia. It immediately made me think of spring flowers and the bright, vibrant greens that come right after a good rain. With that in mind, I decided to use the Impressions Abloom… Read More: Color Fusers Blog Hop — June 2025 »

Color Fusers Blog Hop – May 2025

Welcome to the Color Fusers Blog Hop for May 2025! This is a super exciting month because the new Annual Catalog is going live tomorrow! So our color combination for the month includes the new 2025-2027 In Colors including Strawberry Slush. Timid Tiger. Darling Duckling, Cloud Cover, and Secret Sea. They are all beautiful colors… Read More: Color Fusers Blog Hop – May 2025 »

#TGIFC522 — Inspiration Challenge

Welcome to a new TGIF Challenge. This week, we have a product challenge to use alphabets. So I decided to use the new Party Alphabet Dies from the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog going live on May 6th. These dies are BIG and BOLD and super fun!!! I won’t be able to see my mom on Mother’s… Read More: #TGIFC522 — Inspiration Challenge »

Stampin Fancy Friday — Sketch Challenge

This month, our Stampin’ Fancy Friday theme is a sketch challenge! I love a great sketch and specifically love the circle in this one. It immediately made me think of the circle stamp in the Elements of Text Stamp Set. With that in mind, I decided to decorate with the Textured Notes Bundle as well… Read More: Stampin Fancy Friday — Sketch Challenge »

Color Fusers Blog Hop — April 2025

Hi Stamping Friends! Welcome to the April 2025 Color Fusers Blog Hop. This month, our color combination includes Lemon Lime Twist, Balmy Blue, and Gorgeous Grape. I decided to use a new stamp set from the upcoming 2025-2026 Annual Catalog called Layered Thoughts. It has great sketched sentiments that are perfect for masculine cards, something… Read More: Color Fusers Blog Hop — April 2025 »