Bee Kind

As the weather gets warmer I love to see the bees buzzing around flowers! As a child I was not overly happy with bees and scared of them but as an adult I really enjoy them and have learned more about them. If I had a house in the country I would love to have my own hives but at the moment, that's a dream.

I pulled out the Crafty Stamp Co. Buzzy Bee Meadow stamp set today since my mind was on bees! I paired the stamp set with the Buzy Buzzin' 6x6 Paper Pad, also from Crafty Stamp Co.

I used Sketch #15 from the Inspired By The Sketch Book for my layout. I just love this book full of sketches so much! It helps me when I feel "stuck" on a card!

Once I had all my papers cut and laid out for the card, I stamped the images and colored them up and cut them out.

The next step was to stamp out a sentiment and add some sparkle. The card came together easily after that! A super sweet card to bring smiles to anyone!

Have a beautiful 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:

Buzzy Bee Meadow Stamp Set

Buzy Buzzin' 6x6 Paper Pad

Inspired By The Sketch Book

Inky Paws Challenge #251- Week 3

Today I have more inspiration for the current Inky Paws Challenge! The challenge runs through May 1, 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!

It's all about the colors for this challenge! Use Magenta, Turquoise, Purple and Bright Yellow! I used the New Retro 6x6 Paper Pack again for my card this week since the colors are just perfectly matched! I used the Party On Stamp Set for my fun sentiment! A totally rad birthday card, hehe!

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:

Party On Stamp Set

New Retro 6x6 Paper Pack

Framework Dies

Inky Paws Challenge #251- Week 2

Today I want to remind you about the current Inky Paws Challenge! The challenge runs through May 1, 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!

It's all about the colors for this challenge! Use Magenta, Turquoise, Purple and Bright Yellow!

I don't have a project to share today because I'm on my first ever cruise--eek! I'm "going off the grid" for the week I'm gone. I'll be back next week with more inspiration! 

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

Ok, Fine. Happy Easter.

Another Easter card to share today that I made for my kids. I waited until after Easter to post these so they wouldn't see them.

This card uses the fun Delightfully Feral stamp set from Unity Stamps. This bunny just makes me giggle so much!!

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

Products Used:

Unity Stamps Delightfully Feral Stamp Set

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

SU Cardstock

Unity Stamps Where Little Gardens Grow 6x6 Paper

Sunny Studio Mini Mat & Tag 4 Dies

Newton's Nook Frames & Tags Dies

Newton's Nook Frameworks Dies

Crafty Stamp Co. May 2026 Crafty Crew Kit | Order Yours Now!

It's that time!! Time to Pre-Order your Crafty Stamp Co. May 2026 Crafty Crew Kit!! The pre-order is open from April 1, 2026 until April 15, 2026!! You won't want to miss this amazing kit!!  

I just can't get enough of the fun May 2026 Crafty Crew Kit! I wanted to use more of the frogs/toads from the Toad Trip stamp set for that is what stamp set I used for today's card.

I used Sketch #37 from the Inspired By The Sketch Book that is available in the shop! Once I decided on a sketch I picked out my papers from the Adventure Awaits 6x6 Paper Pad and got out the ribbon that is a subscriber exclusive.

The next step was to stamp out the 3 frogs and color them up with Copics.

Copics Used:

Frogs: YG17, YG13, YG11, E04, R17

Camera: C6, C5, C3

Bag: E77, E74, E71

Map: B06, G14

I fussy cut the frogs out and added some white gel pen highlights before starting to assemble the card. 

I did turn the squares in the sketch to circles so that it would flow a bit better with the frogs. To add a bit of dimension I popped the frogs up with some foam tape.

I love the ribbon wrapped around the background panel, something I need to remember to do more often!

I thought it needed a little something so I added some Sherbet Sparkle Crafty Dots to finish the card off.

Don't forget to pre-order your May Crafty Crew Kit before May 15, 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:

May Crafty Crew Kit

Sherbet Sparkle Crafty Dots

*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.*

This Is My Egg-Cited Face

I wanted to wait until after Easter to share the cards I created for my kids so that they wouldn't happen to see them. 

I used Unity Stamp Somebunny's Grumpy Pissy Kitty for today's card. The expression on the cats face just cracks me up!

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

Products Used:

Unity Stamps Somebunny's Grumpy Pissy Kitty Stamp Set

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

SU Cardstock

Carta Bella Here Comes Easter 6x6 Paper Pad

Scrappy Boy Stamps Stitched Circle Nesting Dies

Scrappy Boy Stamps A2 Stitched Scalloped Edge Dies

Crafty Stamp Co. May 2026 Crafty Crew Kit | Toad Trip

It's that time!! Time to Pre-Order your Crafty Stamp Co. May 2026 Crafty Crew Kit!! The pre-order is open from April 1, 2026 until April 15, 2026!! You won't want to miss this amazing kit!!  

I knew that for today's card I wanted to use the Toad Trip stamp set! I can't get over the cuteness of the frogs and all their travel accessories! I wanted to use quite a few of the stamps so I decided to pull out one of the postage collage dies in my stash. Once I had the images stamped I colored them up with Copics.

Copics Used:

Background: BG0000, BG000, BG11, B000

Wallet: E57, E55, E53

Sun: Y38, Y35, Y11

Island Tree: E51, E53, E31, E33, E35, YG17, YG13

Plane: C3, C2, C1, B00

Map: B02, G14

Suitcase: YR09, YR04, C7, B02, G14

Frog/Camera: YG25, YG23, YG21, E04, R17, W6, W5, W2

I chose the green polka dot paper from the Adventure Awaits 6x6 Pattern Paper to put as the layer under my collage layer.

I finished the card by adding some white gel pen highlights and a sentiment popped up on some foam tape.

This would be a fun card to send to someone who is off on an adventure!

Don't forget to pre-order your May Crafty Crew Kit before May 15, 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:

May Crafty Crew Kit

*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.*

Inky Paws Challenge #251- Week 1

Today starts a new Inky Paws Challenge! The challenge runs through May 1, 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!

It's all about the colors for this challenge! Use Magenta, Turquoise, Purple and Bright Yellow!

I was so excited that the latest retro themed release works so well for these colors, especially the New Retro 6x6 Paper Pad!

I paired my papers with the new Card Layout 7 Die and the fun Puppy's Mix Tape stamp/die set! Oh the memories this brings back of making mix tapes!

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:

Puppy's Mix Tape Stamp Set

Puppy's Mix Tape Outline Dies

New Retro 6x6 Paper Pad

Card Layout 7 Die

Circle Frame Dies

You Deserve A Pig Thank You

It's been a long time since I've done a complete set of cards using Kendra's Card Challenge so I set a goal for myself to do all 15 cards for the new #KCC22 by the end of the challenge, June 30, 2026.

I haven't been very successful at cutting the 6 different papers like the challenge is designed to do so I just do each sketch individually, which works out great for me!

Today's card uses Sketch #1. I adjusted some of the layers to fit my image but I feel you can still see the sketch. This stamp, Wilbur, from Unity Stamps is just so darn cute! I love it!

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

Products Used:

Unity Stamps Wilbur Stamp Set

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

SU Cardstock and Ink

Unity Stamps Hay.There. 6x6 Paper

Scrappy Boy Stamps Stitched Circle Nesting Dies

MFT You Are Not Alone Card Kit

I needed a sympathy card so I pulled out the MFT You Are Not Alone Card Kit that I've had for a while and only made a few cards with. Once I started creating I just kept going and created 4 cards using the kit and other supplies from my stash. I had to make myself stop so I could do some design team work but I will be revisiting this kit again!!

I was having "a day" with photos so here's a few that show the embossing a bit better!

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

Products Used:

MFT You Are Not Alone Card Kit

Not 2 Shabby Dots For Spring 6x6 Paper Pad

Not 2 Shabby Spring Gingham 6x6 Paper Pad

Scrappy Boy Stamps Stitched Circle Nesting Dies

Scrappy Boy Stamps A2 Stitched Scalloped Edge Dies

Scrappy Boy Stamps Stitched Rectangle Dies

SU Layered Leaves 3D Embossing Folder

SU Cardstock

MFT Blueprints 6 Dies

Cuttlebug Musical Flourish Embossing Folder

MFT Blueprints 1 Dies

Not 2 Shabby Cherry Blossom Spring Cottage Sparkly Enamel Dots

Crafty Stamp Co. Crafty Dots: Sea Glass, Sherbet, Sunset Sorbet