Sending you ladybug hugs and birthday wishes

I have one final ladybug card for the month today! I used the Jaded Blossom Gnome Friends: Ladybug Die for today's card. So super cute and sweet!!

I paired the cute ladybug with pretty papers from Doodlebug Butterfly Kisses paper pad. For my layout I used one of my favorite dies from Newton's Nook, Frames & Flags.

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

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Products Used:

Jaded Blossom Gnome Friends: Ladybug Die

Jaded Blossom Ladybug Faces Stamp Set

VersaFine Onyx Black Ink

White Pen

Jaded Blossom Ladybug Kisses Stamp Set

Jaded Blossom Ladybug Kisses Outline Dies

Newton's Nook Frames & Flags Dies

Doodlebug 6x8 Butterfly Kisses Paper Pad

Thanks For Being So Sweet!

I decided to create another ladybug card since I had the papers out still from Sketch 4 of Kendra's Card Challenge. 

I used the Not 2 Shabby Beary Sweet Bugs stamp set for today's card along with the Ladybug Hugs 6x6 Paper. I was super excited to use my new Trinity Stamps Dainty Scallop Rectangles too! I have wanted them for quite some time and finally ordered them. I may have gone a little overboard with using them but I was so happy to get them I just kept layering!

I added the sentiment to the inside along with a sweet ladybug to carry the theme through the whole card.

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

Products Used:

Not 2 Shabby Beary Sweet Bugs Stamp Set

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

SU Cardstock

VersaFine Onyx Black Ink

Not 2 Shabby Ladybug Hugs 6x6 Paper 

Trinity Stamps Dainty Scallop Rectangles

Stay wild, flower child

I just got my first order of crafty goodies from Pajama Crafter Stamps yesterday and couldn't wait to color up the Flower Child stamp set! I just love her so much!!

I paired her with pretty papers and sparkly enamel dots from Not 2 Shabby and was happy to use one of my new Quick Strips dies from Whimsy Stamps. To add a little something I added a scalloped border using Border Dies from Jaded Blossom. 

I really like how this card turned out and can't wait to color up the rest of the stamps I got with my first (and definitely not last) order from Pajama Crafter Stamps!!

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

Products Used:

Pajama Crafter Stamps Flower Child Stamp Set

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

SU Cardstock and Ink

Copics

Not 2 Shabby Rustic Blooms 6x6 Paper Pad

Not 2 Shabby Cutesy Halloween Sparkly Enamel Dots

Jaded Blossom Border Dies

Whimsy Stamps Quick Strips 4 Dies

Have A Hoppin' Good Day!

I just love the Froggy Quotes Stamp Set so much from Crafty Stamp Co. so I *had* to get it out and create with it again!

I used dies from my stash to create the layout for today's card. I just love the bright and happy Party Power 6x6 Paper Pad. It just makes me smile! 

I stamped, colored and cut out the cute frog and lily pad and added them to the card. It's a simple card but one that will make anyone feel happy and want to smile!

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:

Froggy Quotes Stamp Set

Party Power 6x6 Paper Pad

Inky Paws Challenge #251- Final Week

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! 

For today's card I used the New Retro 6x6 Papers again since they are so perfect and paired them with Newton's Mix Tape! 

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 Mix Tape Stamp Set

Newton's Mix Tape Dies

New Retro 6x6 Paper Pack

A2 Card Layout 2 Die

Circle Frames Dies

Sending Sunny Wishes

Today's card uses Sketch 4 from Kendra's Card Challenge #22. I'm on a roll with these sketches and really having so much fun using them!

I went with a ladybug theme for today's card. Cute papers from Not 2 Shabby and an adorable stamp from Kraftin' Kimmie! 

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

Products Used:

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Love Bugs Stamp Set

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

SU Cardstock

VersaFine Onyx Black Ink

Not 2 Shabby Ladybug Hugs 6x6 Paper Pack

Scrappy Boy Stamps Stitched Circle Nesting Dies

You Are The Best

I have another card using Kendra's Card Challenge #22 today! Today's card uses Sketch #3! 

This is a fun sketch and one I think would be great for scraps! I used an old paper pad from 2011 for my papers today! I'm {this close} to using up this pad, My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Happy Go Lucky 6x6 Paper Pad.

I went with a sentiment only for today's card. Sometimes just a sentiment makes a great card!

Have the best day! Go do something for yourself and go get crafty!

Products Used:

Simon Says Stamp Greetings Mix 1 Stamp Set

SU Cardstock and Ink

My Mind's Eye Lime Twist Happy Go Lucky 6x6 Paper Pad

Scrappy Boy Stamps Stitched Circle Nesting Dies

Not 2 Shabby Cherry Blossom Spring Cottage Sparkly Dots

Kind Words Are Like Honey Sweet To The Soul

Today I have a sweet card using the Crafty Stamp Co.'s Bees & Honey Stamp Set!

Such darling little bears dressed as bees, adorable!!

To help me decide on a layout I pulled out my Inspired By The Sketch Book! I chose Sketch #48. I always feel once I have the sketch picked out the rest of the card goes together quickly!

I stamped, colored and cut out the sweet bear and all the elements of the sketch. Then it was just a matter of putting the card together. The finishing touches were some sparkle on the wings and adding some Sea Glass Sparkle Crafty Dots!

I think this turned out so super sweet! It was fun to go with the aqua/turquoise color instead of black for the bee look.

Have a super sweet 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:

Bees & Honey Stamp Set

Buzy Buzzin' 6x6 Paper Pad

Inspired By The Sketch Book

Sea Glass Sparkle Crafty Dots

Inspired By Diet Coke Can Birthday Card

The moment I saw the You're My Soda Pop-Can Mini Album from Scrappy Boy Stamps I knew I needed to use it for a birthday card for a friend who LOVES Diet Coke. (The metallic holographic paper is really hard to photograph. It's a silver with a slight design)

I am so happy with how this card came out! Even more fun was the fact that I used lots of crafty goodies from my stash--some that haven't been used for a very LONG time!

Hopefully my friend likes it and it makes her smile!

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

Products Used:

Scrappy Boy Stamps You're My Soda Pop-Can Mini Album Die

SU Cardstock

VersaFine Onyx Black Ink

Scrapbook.com Holographic Mirror Paper

Doodlebug Swiss Dot Rainbow Petite Prints 6x6 Paper Pad

Scrappy Boy Stamps Stitched Rectangle Dies

Power Poppy Short Stacks Stamp Set

Scrappy Boy Stamps Alphabet Die Set

Sizzix Script Alphabet Sizzlets

Hello Tweet Friend

I'm playing along with Kendra's Card Challenge 22 again today! Today I'm using Sketch #2 along with the Unity Stamps July 2025 Kit of the Month and the Barefoot On The Porch papers.

I reversed the placement of the image as it flowed better with the bird facing into the card instead of off the card.

I think this is such a happy card and hopefully it will help someone to smile!

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

Products Used:

Unity Stamps July 2025 Feelin' Fall The Things Kit

Hammermill Cardstock

SU Cardstock and Ink

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

Unity Stamps Barefoot On The Porch 6x6 Paper

Scrappy Boy Stitched Circle Nesting Dies

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

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