C'mon Inner Peace, I Don't Have All Day...

I was on a roll with using Color Cube cards to create with this weekend so I have one more to share! My daughter chose #256 for me to use. 

I first found a paper pad that had a more autumn feel to it but decided I wanted to see if I could find something else and I did! I found the Basic Grey Max & Whiskers 6x6 paper pad that worked perfectly!

Next I found a sketch to use! I decided to use the current Freshly Made Sketches sketch, #679. I missed the deadline to enter but that's okay, I was just using the sketch for inspiration.

The final step was to figure out what stamp to use! I chose Coffee-Doodle-Doo by Unity Stamps! What a fun bird! Makes me giggle!  

The sketch had lots of elements that had dies in my MFT Blueprints 13 so I used that.

What a fun card and it makes me giggle! 

Thanks for stopping by! Go do something for yourself and go get crafty!

Products Used:

Unity Stamps Coffee-Doodle-Doo Stamp Set

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

SU Copper Clay Cardstock and Ink

Basic Grey Max & Whiskers 6x6 Paper Pad

MFT Blueprints 13 Dies

Scrappy Boy Stamps Stitched Circle Nesting Dies

Copics Used:

Shadow/Ground: W6, W2, BG000

Bird: YR27, YR24, YR23, YR21, YR16, YR15

Cup: BG75, BG72, BG96, BG93

It's the little things that make life so sweet

I had so much fun yesterday with the Unity March 2025 Kit of the Month, Unity Sketch and Color Cube card that I decided to do one more card before I put the kit away.  

For today's card I used the same sketch from the Unity Facebook Group but had hubby pick a new color cube card. He chose card #420. I used the sweet mouse with the coffee cup for my stamp today.

I found that the Not 2 Shabby Cowgirl Up 6x6 paper pad matched the colors pretty close from color cube card 420. I did get the Color Catalog which is the online version of Color Cubes and also the Color Catalog Companion which gives suggestions for Copic colors to match (and other markers/pencils colors as well). I found it useful as a starting off point to my coloring. 

That little mouse is just so sweet!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Go do something for yourself and go get crafty!

Products Used:

Unity March 2025 Kit of the Month

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

SU Cardstock and Ink

Gina K. Designs Pink Bellani Ink

Not 2 Shabby Cowgirl Up 6x6 Paper

Spellbinders Retired Circle Nestabilites and Scalloped Circle Nestabilities

Scrappy Boy Stamps Stitched Rectangle Dies

Scrappy Boy Stamps A2 Stitched Scalloped Edge Dies

Copics Used:

Shadows: W5, W2, BG11, BG000

Mouse: E79, E74, E71, E70, R21

Cup: BG45, BG49, YR00

Every story shapes you...make yours extraordinary

Many years ago, 2012ish, I bought quite a bit of Unity Stamps and several of their Kits of the Month and then I stopped. I have recently become enamored with their stamps/papers/dies again so I did resubscribe to the Kit of the Month. Great value for red rubber stamps that are a full 8 x 11 sheet!! I just got my first kit and couldn't wait to create with it!!

I'm using one of my Use Your Stash prompts of reading as it helped me pick which amazing stamp I wanted to use! I am using a sketch from Crystal Minkler. She posted this in the Unity Stamps {show & tell} Facebook group so I thought I'd play along! My image was larger than the sketch shows so my card isn't exactly like it but it was inspired by it!

I really like all the layers on the sketch! Such a fabulous stamp too! I also decided to use another Color Cube card so I had my hubby give me a number and it was 187. What a pretty color palette!! I looked through my papers and found some Sunny Studio papers that match pretty close.

Creating this card just brought me so much joy! It's fun to switch up the way I create to add a little spark to my mojo! Thanks for stopping by! Go do something for yourself and go get crafty!

Products Used:

Unity Stamps March 2025 Kit of the Month

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

SU Cardstock and Ink

Scrappy Boy Stamps Stitched Rectangle Dies

Scrappy Boy Stamps Stitched Circle Nesting Dies

Sunny Studio Gingham Pastels 6x6 Paper

Sunny Studio Spring Sunburst 6x6 Paper 

Sunny Studio Rainbow Bright 6x6 Paper

Copics Used:

Shadows: BG11, BG000, W5, W3

Skin/Blush/Lips: E13, E11, E00, R20, R24

Hair: E57, E55

Flowers in Hair: RV66, RV63, R85, R83, G19

Book: G19, G16, G14, C3

Shirt: RV66, RV63

Pants: R85, R83

March 2025 Use Your Stash Live | Happiness is Reading

On Monday I went live with Crafty Al to Use Our Stash using my prompts for March 2025! After a challenging morning, it was the perfect way to spend my morning and I had so much fun! You can watch the replay HERE!

I focused on the Books/Reading prompt and 6x6 Paper. I haven't done a whole lot this month with my prompts since I was getting ready for the craft fair so it felt good to at least focus on one card using some of them!

I pulled out one of my favorite Kraftin' Kimmie stamps, Happiness is Reading. It's just so darn cute!!

Thanks for stopping by! Go do something for yourself and go get crafty!

Products Used:

Kraftin' Kimmie Happiness Is Reading Stamp Set

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

SU Cardstock and Ink

Not 2 Shabby Soft Florals 6x6 Paper Pad

Scrappy Boy Stitched Rectangle Dies

Scrappy Boy Stitched Scalloped Edge Dies

Robot Love Happy Birthday

I have a super fun birthday card to share today! I used the Robot Love stamp set from The Sassy Club. I ink blended my background with Distress Oxide/Distress Ink and then splattered it with white and black acrylic paint and then sprayed it with Distress Spritz. 

I didn't keep track of the colors I used (I should have) but it was one of the first times I was pleased with my ink blending/splattering!

I think it turned out so fun! Thanks for stopping by! Go do something for yourself and go get crafty!

Products Used:

The Sassy Club Robot Love Stamp Set

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

SU Cardstock

Versamark Ink

Detail White /Powder

MFT Itty Bitty Basics Stamp Set

Distress Oxide Inks/Distress Ink

White/Black Acrylic Paint

Distress Spritz

Using my Color Cubes for the first time!!

I love watching Crafty Al, and other crafters,use their Color Cube cards for inspiration for their cards and projects. I swore I didn’t need the Color Cubes but, here I am being a follower and now the proud owner of them. 

I have a video sharing and telling more about this card and the Color Cubes HERE! If you are interested in the Color Cubes, here's the links-Sarah Renae Clark’s Website: https://sarahrenaeclark.com/ and https://sarahrenaeclark.com/colorcube/

 

Today I’m sharing my very first card inspired by the Color Cubes! I had my hubby choose a number and then I used that card. He chose 333! I used the card to help choose my papers and colors for my image/cardstock, etc.  It was fun to approach creating my card this way and I look forward to using these Color Cubes often in the future!!

 

I also “used my stash”- 6x6 paper pad and a stamp set I’ve never used before!

Thanks for stopping by! Go do something for yourself and go get crafty!!

 

Products Used:

La La Land Crafts June 2017 Kit- Rose Hat Marci, London Border Die

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

SU Cardstock and Ink

Not 2Shabby Rustic Blooms 6x6 Paper Pad 

Scrappy Boy Stamps Puzzle Heart Mini Album

I'm up on the Scrappy Boy Stamps Channel today sharing how I created a mini album using the Puzzle Heart Mini Album/Card Die and the Cute Kids Autism Awareness Collection!  You can watch the video HERE!

The Mini Album Tabs make it so easy to create a mini album! I have to say I really love how this turned out!!

Thanks for stopping by!! Go do something for yourself and go get crafty!!

Scrappy Boy Stamps Shop--HERE!!

Scrappy Boy Stamps Products Used:

Puzzle Heart Mini Album/Card Die

Cute Kids Autism Awareness Collection

Mini Album Tabs

Stitched Circle Nesting Dies

March 2025 SheetLoad Rewind to March 2022

It's time for another SheetLoad Rewind! This month we are rewinding back to March 2022!! Check out my video HERE for all the details!!

I made 3 cards with the March 2022 SheetLoad of Cards for the rewind. So cute and fun!!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Go do something for yourself and go get crafty!!

Supplies Used:

The Greeting Farm Miss Anya Fanny Pack

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

SU Cardstock and Ink

Not 2 Shabby Time For Spring 6x6 Paper

MFT Fishtail Flag Frames

Inky Paws Challenge #238- More Inspiration

Today I have more inspiration for the current Inky Paws Challenge! The challenge runs through March 28, 2025! Link your creations on the Inky Paws Challenge Blog for a chance to win $20 store credit at the Newton's Nook Shop! Check out the Challenge Rules before you create your project!

For March we have the theme of Showers & Flowers!! For my card today I used the fun Newton's Umbrella stamp set! 

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to grab out your Newton's Nook goodies and come play along with us at the Inky Paws Challenge!!

Have a super day and go do something for yourself and go get crafty!

Newton's Nook Products Used-

Newton's Umbrella Stamp Set

Newton's Umbrella Dies

Pastel Basics 6x6 Paper Pad

Frames & Flags Dies

Sky Scene Builder Dies

Luna

Another Unity Stamps Rescue Tales stamp, Luna! She's so sweet!!

I just love her and wanna cuddle her! It was fun to pull out the SU Delicate Lace Edgelits dies too for my little border. Fun to use your stash!!

Thanks for stopping by! Go do something for yourself and go get crafty!!

Products Used:

Unity Stamps Luna Stamp Set

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

SU Cardstock and Ink

SU Many Messages Stamp Set

SU Delicate Lace Edgelits Dies

SU Messages Dies

Echo Park Here Comes Easter 6x6 Paper

So Much Happy

I am so smitten with the Rescue Tales line from Unity Stamps! (be prepared for lots of these cards!) Today I am using Douglas. Just so adorable! Many, many years ago I had a few mini dachshunds and one was this color. Oh the memories!

I'm using a sketch from Crystal Minkler from her Facebook Group, Tawny Owl Paperie | Inky Inspiration. This is sketch #30.

I paired the cute dog with some papers from Doodlebug, Doggone Cute. I think it turned out so sweet!!

Thanks for stopping by! Go do something for yourself and go get crafty!

Supplies Used:

Unity Stamps Douglas Stamp Set

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

Doodlebug Doggone Cute 6x6 Paper Pad

SU Cardstock and Ink

Gina Marie Designs X-Stitched Square Dies

Thanks so stinking much!

I'm up on the C.C. Designs blog today! I created this sweet card using the Skunks stamp set! It's an older set but still so cute and fun!

I gave my sweet skunk a background of flowers and some butterflies to make it feel "springy". I really like how it came out and I'm really enjoying using these collage type frames more!

Thanks for stopping by! Go do something for yourself and go get crafty!

Supplies Used:

C.C. Designs Skunks Stamp Set

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

SU Cardstock and Ink

Echo Park Life Is Beautiful 6x6 Paper Pad

Gina Marie Designs Card Builder Die Set

Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch

Not 2 Shabby Pink Christmas Sparkling Enamel Dots

Oh So Inspired Collab March 2025 | Hello Crafty Friend

It's time for another Oh So Inspired Collab! This month we are being inspired by Sara Lihz | @sassysllc on IG https://www.instagram.com/sassysllc/  Come watch my video HERE for all the details!!

I was inspired by her cute Crafty Quokka card. I have those stamps and thought it would be fun to use them!

Thanks for stopping by! Go do something for yourself and go get crafty!

Supplies Used:

Kat Scrappiness Crafty Quokkas Stamp Set

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

Kat Scrappiness Crafty Quokkas 6x6 Paper Pad

Kat Scrappiness Stitched Scalloped Collage Frame Die

Pink & Main Oh Craft Stamp Set

Pink & Main Oh Craft Dies

Queen of Hearts Swap Card

I recently joined in a swap through the Scrappy Boy Stamps Facebook group. All we needed to do was send a project (card/bookmark/tag) using Scrappy Boy Stamps products.

I had the worst time trying to decide what to do but finally decided on using the Queen of Hearts stamp set, Alice 6x6 paper and the A2 Trio Fold Die for my card. I just love this die so much!!

I hope my swap partner likes my card as it was fun to create!!

Thanks for stopping by! Go do something for yourself and go get crafty!!

Supplies Used:

Scrappy Boy Stamps A2 Trio Fold Card Die

Scrappy Boy Stamps Queen Of Hearts Stamp Set

Scrappy Boy Stamps Queen of Hearts Dies

Scrappy Boy Stamps Alice 6x6 Paper Pad

SU Cardstock and Ink

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

Not 2 Shabby March 2025 Box of the Month | Peachy Cards

I'm up on the Not 2 Shabby channel today sharing 3 cards made with the March 2025 Box of the Month! I used the peach themed products for this trio of cards! You can see the video HERE!

I love how they all came out and it was fun working with both stamps and ephemera!

Thanks for stopping by!! Go do something for yourself and go get crafty!!

Not 2 Shabby Products Used:

Box of the Month

WatercolorPeaches 6x6 Paper 

Peach PerfectEphemera 

Sweet Fall Life Sparkling Enamel Dots 

Inky Paws Challenge #238- More Inspiration

Today I have more inspiration for the current Inky Paws Challenge! The challenge runs through March 28, 2025! Link your creations on the Inky Paws Challenge Blog for a chance to win $20 store credit at the Newton's Nook Shop! Check out the Challenge Rules before you create your project!

For March we have the theme of Showers & Flowers!! For today's card I used the fun new Spring Heights stamp set/dies along with the Spring Blooms 6x6 paper pad. Super cute!!

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to grab out your Newton's Nook goodies and come play along with us at the Inky Paws Challenge!!

Have a super day and go do something for yourself and go get crafty!

Newton's Nook Products Used-

Spring Heights Stamp Set

Spring Heights Dies

Spring Blooms 6x6 Paper 

Basic Frames Dies