Saturday, February 28, 2026

Sweet November Stamps Fae-bruary Week 4

There is a fun challenge each week in the Sweet November Stamps Facebook Group for Fae-bruary!! For the final week the theme is Moon & Stars.

I'm not going to lie, this one threw me and I had decided that I wasn't going to do it but then I decided to give it a try, LOL! I'm not the most pleased with my background but I tried. LOL! I have a new paintbrush coming for splattering so maybe that will help in the future.

I pictured the sweet Fairwee Twirl fairies having a fun spring party dancing in the purple moon! 




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

Products Used:
Hammermill Cardstock
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Copics
SU Cardstock
Copic Xpress It Paper
Distress Oxide Ink: Black Soot, Seedless Preserves, Villainous Potion, Peeled Paint, Lucky Clover
Black And White Acrylic Paint
Stardust Stickles
VersaMark Ink
Gold Embossing Powder

Friday, February 27, 2026

Enchanted Spring Flowers

I am trying to work on using stencils more and also ink blending. One of the things I wanted to figure out was how to emboss a stencil in my Big Shot and voila' I did it! I ink blended over it and love how pretty it turned out! 


Once I had the embossed/inked panel I needed to add an image. I looked at my notes and realized I can enter one more time in the Sweet November Stamps FB group monthly challenge so I went that route.

I don't think I've ever used the Enchanted Spring Flowers stamp set or if I have, not much so I thought it would be fun to color up some of the flowers and fairies/butterflies. I left off a sentiment since I don't know exactly who I'm sending it to.




I think it just turned out so pretty! Yay! I'm looking forward to playing more with stencils and ink blending!!

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

Products Used:
Hammermill Cardstock
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Copics
Taylored Expressions Swirly Roses Mini Slim Stencil
Distress Oxide Inks: Peacock Feathers, Kitsch Flamingo, Spiced Marmalade, Mustard Seed
SU Cardstock
Not 2 Shabby Cherry Blossom Spring Cottage Sparkly Enamel Dots
Star Dust Stickles

Just To Make You Smile

I found this sweet dragon, Sweetie from TLC Designs (I don't think they are in business any more)  in an envelope only partially colored so I had to correct that! I finished coloring him and got him on a card. I really like how this turned out with some beloved Basic Grey paper!! 




Have a smiling kind of day! Go do something for yourself and go get crafty!

Products Used:
TLC Designs Sweetie Stamp Set
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Copics
SU Cardstock
VersaMark Ink
White Detail Embossing Powder
Basic Grey Indian Summer 6x6 Paper Pad
SU Gilded Gems

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Bring On The Happy

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 have used Sketch 17~
I just got an order from Scrappy Boy Stamps and couldn't wait to color up the Cute Capybara stamp set! I think this card turned out so adorable and I love this capy's little turtle backpack. 




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

Products Used:
Hammermill Cardstock
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Copics
SU Cardstock and Ink

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The Greeting Farm February Sketch Challenge


In The Greeting Farm Fan Facebook group they have a sketch challenge running until 3/14/2026 and you can enter twice. This card is my first entry!

Look at that sketch, it's so pretty! 


I looked through my stamps and decided to use Lemon Anya! Since I have so many lemon themed papers I knew it would be an easy, cute card to create!





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

Products Used:
The Greeting Farm Lemon Anya Stamp Set
Hammermill Cardstock
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Copics
SU Cardstock
VersaFine Onyx Black Ink
SU Banner Triple Punch
Not 2 Shabby A Zest For Life 6x6 Paper Pad
Scrappy Boy Stamps Stitched Rectangle Dies
SU Gingham Embossing Folder
Not 2 Shabby One & Done Sentiments Die
Scrapbook.com Nested Fancy Circle Borders Dies
SU Matte Black Dots

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Best Yetis

Our weather has been quite the rollercoaster here lately. Today it was 65+ and tomorrow we are expecting snow and the temps drop drastically! With snow in the forecast I wanted to do something wintery so I looked through my stamps and decided that the Yeti for Winter stamp set would be perfect!!

The only paper I have that is wintery is also holiday themed so I decided to use the Watercolor Birthday 6x6 paper pad because it has patterns that are so pretty and can be used for anything, not just birthdays!

My card went together really quick since I was using a sketch from the Inspired By The Sketch book that is available in the shop! I used Sketch # 18 for today's card.



I struggle with coloring pastel or lighter colors so I just embraced my bright happy coloring with the yeti! I used the following Copics: RV13, RV11, BG05, BG02, V15, V12, YG07, YG01.


After I fussy cut my cute yeti out I added some details with white gel pen and then put the card together. I popped the yeti up on foam dots so the card would have a little dimension.


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

Visit the Crafty Stamp Co. shop HERE! Use the coupon code, DANNI to receive 10% off your order (some exclusions do apply).

Crafty Stamp Co. Products Used:

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Monday, February 23, 2026

Inky Paws Challenge #249- Final Week


Today I have more inspiration for the current Inky Paws Challenge! The challenge runs through February 27, 2026! 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!

We have a super fun sketch for the month of February!! For today's card I used the Uplifting Wishes stamp set with the Birthday Party 6x6 paper pad. A quick easy card but still bright and cheery!





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:

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Last Day To Pre-order The March 2026 Crafty Crew Kit!!

It's the last day to Pre-Order your Crafty Stamp Co. March 2026 Crafty Crew Kit!! You won't want to miss this amazing kit!!  



My first card uses the Little Paw stencil. I had stenciled it earlier in the month but didn't use it then. I paired it with some paper from the Birthday Brights 6x6 Paper Pad.



I used a postage collage die from my stash for my next card so that I could feature lots of the cute pets!




Head on over and pre-order your March 2026 Crafty Crew Kit before the end of the day!! Today, February 22, 2026 is the last day you can pre-order! You don't want to miss this one!!

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

Crafty Stamp Co. Products Used:

*Some links that I share are affiliate links. I link them up for your convenience and may receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. I hope you will consider using the links if you decide to purchase the products I share.*

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Sweet November Fae-bruary Week 3

There is a fun challenge each week in the Sweet November Stamps Facebook Group for Fae-bruary!! For the third week the theme is Fairies and Florals.

There were a lot of options for this week's theme but I decided to use the April Daisy Fairy for this week along with some pretty floral papers from Not 2 Shabby.




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

Products Used:
Hammermill Cardstock
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Copics
SU Cardstock and Ink
MFT Sunny Rays Sentiments
Scrappy Boy Stamps Stitched Circle Nesting Dies
Not 2 Shabby Flowers: The Music Of Spring 6x6 Paper Pad
Scrappy Boy Stamps A2 Stitched Scalloped Edge Dies
TLC Designs Tiny Vine Oval Dies
Stardust Stickles

Friday, February 20, 2026

March 2026 Crafty Crew Kit | Pre-Order Yours Now!

It's that time!! Time to Pre-Order your Crafty Stamp Co. March 2026 Crafty Crew Kit!! The pre-order is open from February 8, 2026 until February 22, 2026!! You won't want to miss this amazing kit!!  


For today's card I started by doing some stenciling with the Little Paw stencil that comes in the kit. I used Squeezed Lemonade Distress Oxide ink for a pretty yellow. It's a very light yellow so it will be a subtle background.


After it dried and I cleaned up my area, I tried to match it to the papers in the Fur Babies 6x6 Paper Pad and decided that I didn't like any combos so I set it aside and went in a different direction! Does that ever happen to you? At least I have it for a future card!

I thought on it for a bit and then chose my papers. I usually go for bright colors but thought these neutral papers would be fun to create with.


I stamped my images, colored them with copics and then fussy cut them out.


Copics Used:
Dog: E47, E44, E43, E42, E41
Eyes: E35
Ears/Cheeks: R20
Tongue: R29, R27
Bow Collar: B05, B02

Pet Food: E35, E33, YR09, YR04

Fur Mama Meadow:
Skin/Cheeks: E13, E11, E21, R20
Hair: E27, E25, E23  
Eyes: E35, E33
Tongue: E27
Clothes/Bows: E87, E84, E81, E51, E50
Shoes: E87

For my layout I used Sketch 36 from the book available at the Crafty Stamp Co., Inspired By The Sketch

To finish off the card I added some white gel details and put it all together. I just love this kit so much and smile so much while I'm creating with it! Don't miss out! Pre-order yours before February 22, 2026!!




Don't forget to pre-order your March 2026 Crafty Crew Kit before February 22, 2026!! You don't want to miss this one!!

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

Crafty Stamp Co. Products Used:

*Some links that I share are affiliate links. I link them up for your convenience and may receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. I hope you will consider using the links if you decide to purchase the products I share.*

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Love Birds

I am so excited to be able to announce that I'm joining the regular design team at the Crafty Stamp Co.! I am still on the Crafty Crew Kit team too so I will have lots of Crafty Stamp Co. inspiration coming your way!!

Today I'm sharing how I created a card using the Love Is In The Air stamp set. What a super sweet set!!

I started my card by choosing my papers from the Spring Is In The Air 6x6 paper pad.

Next I stamped, colored and cut out the image with a die from my stash.


Copics Used:
Grass/Sky: G24, G21, BG000
Birdhouse: E47, E44, E43
Flowers: YG17, YG05, YG13, Y13, Y11, R81, R83, YR09
Birds: Y38, Y32, YR21, YR04
Hearts: BG57, BG53, RV11, RV10, YR02, YR01

To finish the card I cut out my papers with dies from my stash to create my layout, stamped a sentiment,  added some white gel pen details and put it all together. I did pop the sentiment up on some foam dots for some dimension.


A very sweet card for some new or old love birds!




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

Visit the Crafty Stamp Co. shop HERE! Use the coupon code, DANNI to receive 10% off your order (some exclusions do apply).

Crafty Stamp Co. Products Used:

*Some links that I share are affiliate links. I link them up for your convenience and may receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. I hope you will consider using the links if you decide to purchase the products I share.*