Sketch Challenge - Gathering Moments

I love how this card turned out. I wasn’t sure what to do with this sketch but it all came together. I used the Gathering Together Designer Series Paper and Gathering Moments Bundle.

Here’s the sketch I used. You can see all the projects posted for this week’s challenge by clicking on the sketch below.

Tips & Instructions

• Crushed Curry Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• Cajun Craze Layer - 4 x 5-1/4, emboss using the Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder. Adhere to the card base.

• Crushed Curry Strip - 3/8 x 5-1/4, adhere to the card.

• Crushed Curry Layer - 2-5/8 x 3-5/8

• Gathering Together Designer Series Paper Layer - 2-1/2 x 3-1/2, adhere to the Crushed Curry layer and then adhere to the card.

• Stamp the leaves in Crushed Curry and Cajun Craze Ink. Stamp the acorn in Early Espresso Ink. Die cut with coordinating dies and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Stamp sentiment on a 1/2” strip of Basic White. Banner both ends and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add some Cajun Craze & Gold Dots.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp sentiment in Cajun Craze Ink. Stamp 2 leaves in Crushed Curry Ink.

I love the fall colors in this card!

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Sketch Saturday - Prairie Grass

Here’s my card for this week’s Sketch Challenge. It’s sweet and simple. I love the images in the Prairie Grass Stamp Set.

Here’s the sketch I used from the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

Tips & Instructions

• Azure Afternoon Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• Basic White Layer - die cut using the 2nd from largest Branching Out Dies.

• Splendid Autumn Layer - die cut using the 3rd from largest Branching Out Dies.

• Stamp the image from the Prarie Grass on the Designer Series Paper in Secret Sea Ink.

• Adhere the layers together. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Stamp sentiment on a 1/2” strip of Basic White in Secret Sea Ink. Adhere to the card putting one Dimensional on the end that hangs over the layer and Seal+ on the rest of the strip.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp image in Secret Sea Ink.

I love the sky in the Splendid Autumn Designer Series Paper.

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Fun Pinwheel Cards

I made these simple Pinwheel Cards on today’s Friday Fun Fold Video! These are so fun to open and easy to make.

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This card was made using the beautiful Traditions Of Christmas Designer Series Paper and Traditional Labels Stamp Set. The layer was embossed using the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder.

I used the Elegant Pine Snowflake Designer Series Paper and Silent Snowflake Specialty Designer Series Paper. The sentiment is from the Delicate Pines Stamp Set.

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Etched Autumn Color Combo

I had fun making this card using the Etched Autumn Stamp and Sponge Daubers. The stamp is one large, beautiful background stamp.

The Color Combo is from my October Inspiration Calendar - Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green and Pecan Pie.

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Tips & Instructions

• Cherry Cobbler Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• Basic White Layer - 4 x 5-1/4

• Basic White Layer for stamping - 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 (you will cut this down to 3-3/4 x 5 after stamping)

• Use Sponge Daubers to ink the stamp. I used Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green and Pecan Pie. Ink up each leaf in the different colors. Lay the white layer on the stamp being careful not to move it around. Lay a piece of scrap over it and press down. Carefully remove the layer and cut it down to 3-3/4 x 5.

• Adhere the stamped layer to the white layer and then to the card base.

• Stamp the sentiment on on a 1/2 x 4 strip of Basic White. I used the Artistic Leaves Stamp Set. Adhere to a 3/4 x 4 strip of Cherry Cobbler. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp sentiment in Cherry Cobbler Ink. Stamp the leaf at the bottom corner in Garden Green Ink, stamping off on scrap paper first. Stamp the dots in Garden Green Ink on the leaf. I used the Artistic Leaves Stamp Set.

I love the how easy it was to color the leaves using daubers, so cool.

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Sketch Challenge - Peace On Earth

The Lights Of Aurora Designer Series Paper has great patterns and worked beautifully for this week’s Sketch Challenge from Splitcoaststampers.

Here’s the sketch I used. You can see all the projects posted for this week’s challenge by clicking on the sketch below.

Tips & Instructions

• Secret Sea Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• Basic White Layer - 4 x 5-1/4

• Lights Of Aurora Designer Series Paper Layer - 3-7/8 x 5-1/8, adhere to the white layer and then to the card base.

• Berry Burst Layer - 1-1/2 x 3-7/8, stamp sentiment from the Peace On Earth Stamp Set in Versamark Ink and heat emboss using White Embossing Powder. Adhere to the card.

• Add some Hues of Blue Flowers.

On the inside layer (3-7/8 x 5-1/8), stamp sentiment in Berry Burst ink. The sentiment is from the Traditional Labels Stamp Set. Adhere a 3/4 x 3-7/8 strip of Designer Series Paper to the bottom.

I love the Northern Lights patterns in this paper.

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Sketch Saturday - Modern Christmas

The black and white and gold in the Modern Christmas Designer Series Paper is classic and so pretty.

I made this card for the weekly Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. Here’s the sketch I used.

Tips & Instructions

• Basic Black Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• Silent Snowfall Specialty Designer Series Paper - 4 x 5-1/4, adhere to the card base.

• Basic Black

  • Center Mat - 1-5/8 x 3-1/8 (Note, cut both sides and top and bottom to get the pattern you want.

  • Inner Mats (2 pieces) - 1-3/8 x 2-7/8

  • Outer Mats (2 pieces) - 1-3/8 x 2-5/8

• Modern Christmas Designer Series Paper

  • Center - 1-1/2 x 3

  • Inner (2 pieces) - 1-1/4 x 2-3/4

  • Outer (2 pieces) - 1-1/4 x 2-1/2

• Adhere the Designer Series Paper pieces to the mat pieces. Adhere to the card starting with the outside pieces and working your way in, overlapping them. Adhere the center piece with Dimensionals, placing them down the center so it sits nicely over the other pieces.

• Stamp the sentiment from the A Little Cheer Stamp Set on a 3/8 strip of Basic White in Black Memento Ink. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp sentiment Black Memento Ink. Add a 3/4 x 5-1/4 strip of Designer Series Paper to the bottom.

I love the trees on this card, simple but pretty!

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Triangle Gate Fold Cards

Here’s a twist on a gate fold card'; there are so many varieties. This one is called a Triangle Gate Fold. It’s a great fun fold!

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I used the Modern Christmas Designer Series Paper and Ornamental Christmas Bundle for this one. I love the black, white and gold together for a Christmas card.

This pretty Fall card was made using the Floral Charm Designer Series Paper and Charming Day Bundle.

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Branching Out Color Combo

I am loving the Branching Out Bundle. It’s definitely my style, simple and pretty. You can create beautiful pine branches with it.

This week’s Color Combo from my September Inspiration Calendar is a classic set of colors - Crumb Cake, Old Olive and Night of Navy.

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Tips & Instructions

• Thick Basic White Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• Night of Navy Cardstock - Die cut using the largest die from the Branching Out Dies.

• Basic White Cardstock - Die cut using the 3rd from largest die from the Branching Out Dies.

• Stamp the branch on the Basic White layer using Crumb Cake Ink. Stamp the pine needles image (I used the grouping of 3) at the end of each branch.

• Stamp the sentiment in Night of Navy Ink.

• Stamp the dots in Night of Navy Ink, stamping off on scrap paper first to get a lighter shade.

• Adhere the white layer to the Night of Navy layer and then to the card base.

• Tie a bow with 3 strands of Crumb Cake Baker’s Twine and adhere with a Glue Dot.

Inside:

• Night of Navy Cardstock - Die cut using the largest die from the Branching Out Dies.

• Basic White Cardstock - Die cut using the 2nd from largest die from the Branching Out Dies.

• Stamp the end of the branch image at the top corner of the white layer in Crumb Cake Ink.

• Stamp the pine needles in Old Olive Ink.

I love how this card turned out, simple but beautiful.

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Sketch Challenge - Delicate Pines

I made this winter card for the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge using the Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper and the Delicate Pines Bundle.

Here’s the sketch I used. You can see all the projects posted for this week’s challenge by clicking on the sketch below.

Tips & Instructions

• Thick Basic White Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper (blue) - 4-1/8 x 5-3/8

  TIP - Die cut the snowflake from the center of the glimmer paper with the intricate cut out piece in the middle, it will be covered up by the white layer….this will save on your glimmer paper.

• Silent Snowfall Specialty Paper - 4 x 5-1/4, adhere to the glimmer paper.

• Cut 3 strips of the glimmer paper

  • blue - 1 x 4

  • gray - 3/4 x 4

  • silver - 1/2 x 4

• Adhere the strips to the layer and then adhere the snowflake.

• Die cut the same intricate piece from the silver glimmer paper and adhere the pieces into the snowflake.

• Adhere the layer to the card base.

• Stamp the sentiment on a 3/4 strip of Basic White in Secret Sea ink. Banner each end and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add a Faceted Snowflake to the center of the snowflake and one to the sentiment label.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp sentiment in Secret Sea Ink. Add 3 strips (1/2 x 4) of Glimmer Paper to the bottom.

I love the sparkle and embossed layer on this card, so fun!

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Pop-Out Panel Cards

I made these fun Pop-Out Panel Cards on my YouTube Channel today. They are so easy to make and fun to open.

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This cute Halloween Card was made using the Spooky Sweet Specialty Designer Series Paper and Spooky Halloween Stamp Set.

This pretty Thank You Card was made using the Gathering Together Specialty Designer Series Paper and Gathering Moments Stamp Set.

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Coneflower Celebration Color Combo

I love coneflowers and decided to use the Coneflower Celebration Stamp Set for this weeks Color Combo Challenge.

The Color Combo is from my September Inspiration Calendar - Pretty Peacock, Highland Heather and Daffodil Delight.

Tips & Instructions

• Pretty Peacock Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• Daffodil Delight - 3-7/8 x 5-1/8

• Basic White - 3-3/4 x 5, emboss using the Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder

• Stamp the coneflower and butterfly images on a piece of Basic White in Black Memento Ink. Die cut with coordinating dies.

• Color the coneflower in Light Daffodil Delight and Light Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blends Markers.

• Color the butterfly in Light & Dark Highland Heather, Dark Daffodil Delight and Light Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blends Markers.

• Die cut the stem and 2 leaves from Pretty Peacock Cardstock.

• Adhere the die cut pieces to the white embossed layer starting with the butterfly working your way down. Use Dimensionals on the butterfly and flower. Use Liquid glue for the stem and leaves.

• Trim off the bottom off the stem. Adhere the layers together and then to the card base.

• Stamp the sentiment on a 3/4 strip of Basic White in Highland Heather Ink. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add a Purple Fine Shimmer Gem to the label.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp sentiment in Highland Heather and the butterfly in Black Memento Inks. Color the butterfly with Stampin’ Blends Markers.

I love the the large flower with the embossed layer behind it.

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Sketch Saturday - Delicate Pines

I love making cards with scraps and this week’s sketch challenge was perfect for this technique. I used the Elegant Pine Snowflakes Designer Series Paper.

Here’s the sketch I used from the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

Tips & Instructions

• Pretty Peacock Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• Basic White Layer - 4 x 5-1/4. Cut a piece of Adhesive Sheet to 4 x 5-1/4 and remove one side of the release paper and adhere to the white layer.

• Cut strips of Elegant Pines Snowflake Designer Series Paper in different widths. Cut strips of Cherry Cobbler and Pretty Peacock in different widths. I cut mine at 1/2”, 3/4” and 1”.

• Remove the other piece of release paper from the white layer and start adhering the strips to the layer. Let it hang over the side and then trim down as you go.

• Stamp the sentiment in Cherry Cobbler Ink on a 3/4” strip of Basic White. Banner one end.

• Cut a 7/8 strip of Cherry Cobbler and banner one end. Adhere the strips together. Adhere to the card.

• Add a Pretty Peacock Faceted Snowflake.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp sentiments in Cherry Cobbler Ink. Adhere a 3/4 x 5-1/4 strip of the Designer Series Paper.

I love the patterns on this paper. It works well for this design with light and dark patterns.

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Pretty Fall Cards using the Baby Wipe Technique

I love making fall cards using the Baby Wipe Technique. Add some drops of ink from our Ink Refills to a baby wipe and use it to ink up your stamp. Each image will come out a little different. Aren’t they pretty!!!

Watch the video to see step by step instructions to make this design.

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I used the Gathering Moments and Artistic Leaves Stamp Sets along with a variety of Ink Refills. You can use whatever colors you want. I like a green, yellow orange and deep red or purple.

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Long Time No See - Color Combo

I love coloring with ink and Wink of Stella. I decided to use this technique to color this cute little dog.

I used this week’s Color Combo from my Inspiration Calendar - Crushed Curry, Coastal Cabana and Flirty Flamingo.

Tips & Instructions

• Flirty Flamingo Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• Basic White Layer - 3-3/4 x 5, stamp the sentiment in Coastal Cabana Ink.

• Coastal Cabana strips - Tear 2 strips that are 3-3/4 long. Adhere both pieces to the white layer.

• Stamp the dog on a piece of Basic White in Black Memento Ink. Color with Wink of Stella and Crushed Curry, Coastal Cabana and Flirty Flamingo Ink. To do this press a small clear block into the ink pad and use the Wink of Stella brush to color the image.
  Tip - clean the brush between ink colors by brushing it on scrap paper until it's clear.

• Fussy cut the dog and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

On the inside layer (3-3/4 x 5), stamp sentiment Coastal Cabana Ink. Stamp part of the dog in Black Memento Ink. Color with Ink and Wink of Stella.

I love the sparkle you get when coloring with Wink of Stella. This technique is a great way to color if you don’t have Stampin’ Blends Markers.

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Sketch Challenge - Long Time No See

Isn’t this card cute? I’m not sure if it’s an Alpaca or a Llama but either way, I love it! I made it for the weekly Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge.

Here’s the sketch I used. You can see all the projects posted for this week’s challenge by clicking on the sketch below.

Tips & Instructions

• Poppy Parade Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• North Pole Delivery Designer Series Paper - 4 x 5-1/4, adhere to the card base.

• Poppy Parade Strip - 1-3/4 x 5-1/4

• Basic White Strip - 1-1/2 x 5-1/4, stamp image in Black Memento Ink. Color with Stampin’ Blends Markers. I used Crumb Cake, Poppy Parade and Pool Party.

• Adhere the white strip to the Poppy Parade strip and adhere to the card.

• Fussy Cut 2 presents from the Designer Series Paper and use 2 presents from the die cut sheet in the paper pack. Arrange and adhere the presents to the card. I used Dimensionals on the 2 smaller presents.

• Stamp sentiment on a 3/4” strip of Basic White in Poppy Parade Ink. Adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp sentiment in Poppy Parade Ink. The sentiment is from the Jar of Joy Stamp Set. Stamp the Alpaca/Llama in Black Memento Ink and color with Stampin’ Blends Markers.

I love Poppy Parade and Pool Party together for a Christmas Card.

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Sketch Saturday - Jar Of Joy

Here’s my card for this week’s Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. I used the Jar of Joy Stamp Set which has some cute images and sentiments.

Here’s the sketch I used. I had a hard time deciding which stamp set to use for the image but I think these cookies worked well for the sketch.

Tips & Instructions

• Secret Sea Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• Traditions of Christmas Designer Series Paper - 4 x 5-1/4

• Secret Sea Strip - 1-3/8 x 4

• Basic White Strip - 1-1/4 x 4

• Stamp the cookies on the white strip. I stamped the background in Pecan Pie Ink and the detailed in Crumb Cake Ink but stamped off first to get a very light shade. Stamp the sentiment in Real Red Ink. Adhere to the Secret Sea strip.

• Real Red Layer - 2-1/2 x 3-1/8, adhere to the Designer Series Paper layer. Then adhere the stamped strip with Dimensionals.

• Banner one end of a 3/4 strip of Real Red and adhere to the Designer Series Paper Layer.

• Banner one end of a 1/2 strip of Old Olive and adhere to the Designer Series Paper Layer using Dimensionals.

• Trim off the banner pieces that hang over the Designer Series Paper and then adhere the layer to the card base.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp sentiment in Real Red Ink. Stamp the snowman in Black Memento Ink. Stamp the scarf in Real Red Ink and color the carrot with a Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Marker.

I love the way the cookies turned out. I played with the colors to get the right look.

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Triple Fold Cards

This is a new version of the Triple Fold Card design for me. I’ve made them in the past but a little different. These cards are easy to make and turn out beautiful.

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This card was made using the new Traditions of Christmas products. The Designer Series Paper in this suite is gorgeous with lots of gold accents. The label was stamped and die cut using the Traditional Labels Bundle.

I love the Painterly Pear products and they are perfect for a fall Birthday card. The sentiment is from The Right Words Stamp Set.

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Cheers & Sips Color Combo

I wasn’t sure about this color combo but it works great with the Cheers & Sips images. Don’t these drinks look refreshing?

The Color Combo is from my September Inspiration Calendar - Calypso Coral, Fresh Freesia and Mossy Meadow. You can get my calendar each month when you subscribe to my email list.

Tips & Instructions

• Mossy Meadow Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4

• Basic White - 3-3/4 x 5, emboss using the Joined Together 3D Embossing Folder and adhere to the card base.

• Stamp the 2 different glass images from the Cheers & Sips Stamp Set in Black Memento Ink and die cut with the coordinating dies.

• Color the drinks with Stampin’ Blends Markers leaving a little white space at the top. I used Light Calypso Coral on the tall glass and Dark Fresh Freesia on the shorter glass. Adhere the glasses to the card with Dimensionals.

• Stamp the 2 sprigs in Mossy Meadow Ink and die cut with the coordinating dies. Adhere to the card.

• Stamp the sentiment on a 5/8 strip of Basic White in Fresh Freesia Ink and adhere to the card with Dimensionals.

• Add a Starburst Sequin.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp sentiments in Mossy Meadow Ink. Stamp the glass and orange slice in Black Memento Ink. Color the drink with Dark Fresh Freesia and the orange slice in Dark & Light Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Markers.

I love the embossed layer with the drinks!

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Sketch Challenge - Spooky Halloween

I made a spooky Halloween Card for this week’s sketch challenge. The Spooky Sweet Designer Series Paper has fun die cuts and panel pieces you can use to easily make some fun cards.

Here’s the sketch I used from the Splitcoaststampers Weekly Sketch Challenge. You can see all the projects posted for this week’s challenge by clicking on the sketch below.

Tips & Instructions

• Basic Black Card Base - 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4.

• Spooky Sweet Designer Series Paper (orange pattern) - 3-1/2 x 4-3/4, adhere to the card base.

• Die cut one of the scene panels from the Designer Series Paper using the Everyday Arches Dies and adhere to the card.

• Die cut the gray and black pattern using the Everyday Arches Dies and stamp the sentiment in Black Memento Ink. Sdhere to the card.

• Add some black Shimmer Start Foam Stickers to the card.

On the inside layer (4 x 5-1/4), stamp sentiment Black Memento Ink. Add some of the die cut pieces from the paper pack.

I love the little kitty peeking through the window on this panel.

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Top Flap Fun Fold Cards

I made these Top Flap Fun Fold Cards on my YouTube Channel today using brand new products. The Gathering Together and Modern Christmas Suites are part of the Online Exclusives that launch on September 3, 2025.

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I love the fall colors and the gold accents in the Gathering Together Designer Series Paper. The stamps I used are from the Gathering Moments Stamp Set.

This card was made using the Modern Christmas Suite of products. I love the black, white and gold for a Christmas card. The Ornamental Christmas Stamp Set has some fun sentiments.

The products I used for these cards will be available for purchase starting September 3, 2025 when the new Online Exclusives Launch.