Hug in a Mug

I'm really enjoying using sketches a bit more this month so I thought I'd use Kendra's Card Challenge #2 for some cards! You can find out about Kendra's Card Challenge HERE!

Today I used Sketch #3!  I thought the Sweet November Stamps Hug in a Mug stamp set would be perfect with the sketch! So adorable! Inside it reads "Sending a big hug in a mug!"

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

Products Used:

Sweet November Stamps Hug In A Mug Stamp Set

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

SU Cardstock and Ink

Not 2 Shabby Christmas Critters Basics 6x6 Paper Pad

Jaded Blossom Christmas Embellishment Cluster Dies

Star Dust Stickles

Inspired By Challenge- Inspired By Gingerbread

I saw that the Inspired By Challenge this week was gingerbread and knew I wanted to play along!! 

I was inspired by all the gingerbread! To start my card, I pulled out the cute Gnome Friends: Gingerbread Die from Jaded Blossom! I then found some cute paper from Not 2 Shabby to create with and then just started putting the card together!

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

Products Used:

Jaded Blossom Gnome Friends: Gingerbread Die

Jaded Blossom Gingerbread Faces Stamp Set

Jaded Blossom Gingerbread Brewed Stamp Set

Jaded Blossom Gingerbread Brewed Outline Dies

Jaded Blossom Embellishment Clusters Dies

Scrappy Boy Stamps Stitched Rectangle Dies

Scrappy Boy Stamps Wonky Stitched Rectangle Dies

Not 2 Shabby Gingerbread Kisses 6x6 Paper Pad

SU Cardstock and Ink

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copic for tongue

White Gel Pen

Our Warmest Thoughts and Wishes

I'm really enjoying using sketches a bit more this month so I thought I'd use Kendra's Card Challenge #2 for some cards! You can find out about Kendra's Card Challenge HERE!

Today I am using Sketch 2! My son has requested some wedding cards so I thought I'd make a few out of this Kendra's Card Challenge #2. 

I've decided that wedding cards are my nemesis. I think I tend to use too many bright colors or I'm too hard on myself. LOL! It's a new challenge to master the wedding card that I like.

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

Products Used:

Honey Bee Stamps Inside: Wedding Sentiments Stamp Set

SU Cardstock and Ink

Echo Park Our Story Matters 6x6 Paper Pad

MFT Blueprints 6 Dies

Scrappy Boy Stamps Stitched Rectangle Dies

Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch

Happy Mail with Maddox the Dog

I'm really enjoying using sketches a bit more this month so I thought I'd use Kendra's Card Challenge #2 for some cards! You can find out about Kendra's Card Challenge HERE!

Today I'm using Sketch #1!  I went through my stash and decided to ink up the stamp set, Maddox the Dog from The Greeting Farm. I think the card turned out so adorable!

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

Products Used:

The Greeting Farm Maddox The Dog Stamp Set

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

SU Cardstock and Ink

Lawn Fawn Perfectly Plaid 6x6 Petite Paper Pack

Jaded Blossom Wheelbarrow Dies: Love Mail Add Ons

Stories & Snuggles

I thought it would be fun to create a card from each of the TOP Inky Inspiration Sketches that Crystal Minkler puts out in her Tawny Owl Paperie | Inky Inspiration group. I've used her sketches often but haven't started at the beginning and worked my through them all.  

Today I am creating with Sketch #2-

I have been wanting to use the Unity Stamps Stories & Snuggles stamp set and this was the perfect opportunity to color it up! Such a sweet image!

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

Products Used:

Unity Stamps Stories & Snuggles Stamp Set

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

SU Cardstock and Ink

Retired Spellbinders Nestabilities Dies

Not 2 Shabby Fresh As Cotton 6x6 Paper Pad

Not 2 Shabby EZ Wonder Die #1

Little Dash

I thought it would be fun to create a card from each of the TOP Inky Inspiration Sketches that Crystal Minkler puts out in her Tawny Owl Paperie | Inky Inspiration group. I've used her sketches often but haven't started at the beginning and worked my through them all. 

Here's Sketch 1-

I looked through my stash and found the cutest little reindeer from Unity Stamps, A Little Dash, and decided he'd be perfect for this card. I had received a sampler of papers, A Dash of Christmas, when I ordered him so I used those. 

I used the Jaded Blossom Winter Embellishment Cluster die for the little mittens. I know a reindeer can't wear mittens but I was going with the theme of the papers and I thought they were super cute!

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

Products Used:

Unity Stamp Company A Little Dash Stamp Set

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

SU Cardstock

Unity Stamps A Dash of Christmas Paper

SU Banners Pick A Punch

Jaded Blossom Winter Embellishment Cluster Dies

Scrappy Boy Stitched Rectangle Dies

Not 2 Shabby December 2025 Paper Pad Club | More Inspiration

I'm back today with more inspiration using the Not 2 Shabby December 2025 Paper Pad Club! You can watch my video HERE!!

I thought it would be fun to use Kendra's Card Challenge #1 for all my Not 2 Shabby cards this month! You can see my previous cards HERE and HERE!

Sketch 7-

Sketch 8-

Sketch 9-

Sketch 10-

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

Products Used:

Not 2 Shabby December 2025 Paper Pad Club (I want it all with stamp of the month and ephemera-choose from the drop down menu)

Not 2 Shabby December 2025 Stamp of the Month

Not 2 Shabby Valentine Critters Ephemera

Not 2 Shabby Sparkly Enamel Dots

SU Cardstock and Ink

Not 2 Shabby One & Done Sentiments Die

SU Layering Circles Framelits Dies

SU Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder

January 2026 Crafty Crew Kit-- Last Day to Pre-Order!

Today is the last day to pre-order the January 2026 Crafty Crew Kit from Crafty Stamp Co.!! Don't miss out!! I have a video to share these cards today and remind you about this cute kit! Watch the video HERE!!

I used sketches from Kendra's Card Challenge #19 for my cards today! You can find more information about Kendra's Card Challenge HERE! I changed up some of the sketches but they were my starting point!

Sketch 6- 

Sketch 5-

Sketch 13-

Have an amazing day! Go do something for yourself and go get crafty!

Pre-order your January 2026 Crafty Crew Kit before December 15, 2025!! The kit will ship out January 5, 2026!! Pre-order HERE!!

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Inky Paws Challenge #247 Week 3

Today I have more inspiration for the current Inky Paws Challenge! The challenge runs through December 19, 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 the month of December we have a theme challenge, Holiday Sparkle & Shine! I used the pretty Heartfelt Holidays stamp set for my card this week and added some stickles for the sparkle!

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:

Heartfelt Holidays Stamp Set

Heart Frames

Banner Trio Dies

Frames & Flags Dies

Christmas Time 6x6 Paper Pad

Playing with Glimmer Hot Foil System

I've had the Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System for quite awhile but have never really had time to sit down and play with it to learn it. I took some time recently to do just that. 

In the past I have never gotten very good results but to be fair, I was usually in a hurry or rush to really learn it. This time I took my time and really focused on learning this hot foil system. I did get it somewhat figured out, with the help of my hubby, but honestly, I still like toner foiling better but I can see a place in the craft room for both types of foiling as I really like the option for the sentiments with the glimmer hot foiling.

Here's my first card that I created with the Spellbinders Glimmering Christmas Flora Hot Foil Plates/Dies.

Card 2 uses the Spellbinders Sentiments for Everyday Hot Foil Plates/Dies set.

My last card for today uses paper and ephemera from Not 2 Shabby and a foiled sentiment from that same Spellbinders Sentiments For Everyday Hot Foil/Dies.

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

Products Used:

Spellbinders Glimmering Christmas Flora Hot Foil Plates/Dies

Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

Scrappy Boy Stamps Stitched Rectangles Dies

Spellbinders Glimmer Gold Hot Foil

Spellbinders Sentiments For Everyday Hot Foil/Dies

Not 2 Shabby Soft Blue Florals 6x6 Paper

SU Retired Heart Punch

Unicorn Stickles

Scrappy Boy Stamps A2 Stitched Scalloped Edge Dies

Scrappy Boy Stamps Stitched Circle Nesting Dies

Pink & Main Fancy Tags Die

MFT Blueprints 6 Dies

Not 2 Shabby Valentine Critters Ephemera

Not 2 Shabby Love & Kisses 6x6 Paper Pad