Copic Colored Unity Stamps Seen & Herd Cow Card

I needed a belated birthday card for a friend so I sat down and went through my stamps and decided that the Unity Stamp Set, Seen & Herd, would be perfect! It's so cute and fun! I adore the little birdie and that cow is so adorable!

Lately I've started deciding on a layout/papers before I color my image and today was no exception. I pulled out some circle dies and an old MFT blueprints die set to help with the layout and then I found the Unity Stamps paper that went with the Seen & Herd stamp set, The Soft Side Of The Fence. 

The next step in creating this card was to stamp the image onto Hammermill cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and then used my Copic alcohol markers to color it in. Copic coloring is still one of my favorite part of paper crafting! I just love watching the image come to life!

I used the following Copic markers:

Grass/Sky: BG11, BG10, YG67, YG63, YG61, YG93

Cow Face: E55, E53, E51, E50

Cow Horns: E57, E55, E33

Cow Body: YR27, YR24, YR23

Bird: Y35, Y15, Y11

Flowers: YR07, YR04

I chose my sentiment, "Oops...it's pasture your birthday" and tried to figure out a way to place it on the front of the card but decided to stamp it on the inside. I always try to do a little something to the inside of my cards to help the card feel cohesive whether it's some banners or just strips of patterned paper to match the front.

To complete the card I adhered all the layers and then added some white gel pen highlights to my image. I also decided it needed a little something so I added some twine on the gingham paper. I popped the gingham layer and the image up on some foam tape.

I hope that my friend likes the card and hopefully will forgive me for being late for her birthday.

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

Products Used:

Unity Stamps Seen & Herd Stamp Set

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

SU Old Olive Ink

Unity Stamps The Soft Side Of The Fence 6x6 Paper

Scrappy Boy Stamps Stitched Circle Nesting Dies

MFT Blueprints 1 Die Set

Twine

MerMay 2026- Bubble Over

I blinked and the month is almost over! I realized I never played along with the Sweet November Stamps monthly challenge in their Facebook group so I figured I'd best get on that! LOL! 

This month the theme is Anything Goes but you get double entries if you use a mermaid (you can guess that I used a mermaid). 

I found the sweet little merwees all colored up so I used them. They are from the Merwee Set #1 stamp set.

I paired them with some Echo Park papers and dies from Scrappy Boy Stamps. I think they are all adorable with their bubbles!

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

Products Used:

Sweet November Stamps Merwees Set #1 Stamp Set

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

SU Cardstock and Ink

Echo Park Sea Life 6x6 Paper Pad

Scrappy Boy Treasure Map Nested Dies

Scrappy Boy Stamps Under The Sea Scene Builder Dies

Scrappy Boy Stamps Stitched Nesting Dies

MerMay 2026- Whiskers of the Sea

I have another mermaid for MerMay today! This one is a special mermaid, a cat mermaid!! The new Whiskers of the Sea stamp set from Crafty Stamp Co. is so fun! I used the Watercolor Birthday 6x6 paper pad for this card too!

My layout is from the Inspired by The Sketch Book, Sketch 25.

Have a wonderful 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:

Whiskers of the Sea Stamp Set

Watercolor Birthday 6x6 Paper Pad

Inspired By The Sketch Book

Inky Paws Challenge #252- Final Week

Today I have more inspiration for the current Inky Paws Challenge! The challenge runs through May 29, 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! I went with the Little Lilies stamp set and Pastel Basics 6x6 paper pad for my card today!

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:

Little Lilies Stamp Set

Frames & Flags Dies

Pastel Basics 6x6 Paper Pad

Grillin' and Chillin'

Today is my last card for the May Challenge in the C.C. Designs Facebook Group. The challenge is Anything Goes with the option of 3+ Patterned Paper.

I pulled out the fun BBQ stamp set and some papers from Not 2 Shabby for my card today. I do love eating some yummy grilled food!!

I needed a little help with the layout so I turned to a Mojo Monday Sketch~ Sketch 567.

I've used this sketch before but each time I use it I'm always thinking what a great sketch it is! Quick and easy but looks so good!

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

Products Used:

C.C. Designs BBQ Stamp Set

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

SU Cardstock and Ink

SU Layering Circles Framelits Dies

Not 2 Shabby Just Grillin' 6x6 Paper Pad

SU Banner Triple Punch

Whimsy QuickStrips Dies

Kat Scrappiness May Challenge- Anything Goes

I recently discovered that Kat Scrappiness has a challenge and this month it's Anything Goes so I thought I'd play along! 

I pulled out the Quokka'n Up stamp set and dies and the Spectrum on Love papers to create my happy card!

It just makes me smile and it's fun that it's colors I don't typically use together but I think they are fun together!

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

Products Used:

Kat Scrappiness Quokka'n Up Stamp Set

Kat Scrappiness Quokka'n Up Dies

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black

Copics

SU Cardstock

VersaFine Onyx Black Ink

Kat Scrappiness Spectrum of Love Slimline Patterned Paper

SU Retired Triple Heart Punch

Inspired By Challenge #389 Bumblebee

Today I am playing along with the Inspired By...Challenge for the week. I was inspired by the photo which looks like a bee and a butterfly so I chose an image that had both! My layout is roughly based on the sketch as well.  

I used the Buzzin By stamp set from Pajama Crafter Stamps. This bee with his butterfly friends just makes me smile! He's so happy!! I pulled out some paper and dies from my stash to complete my card. I can't wait to put this one in the mail to bring a smile to someone!

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

Products Used:

Pajama Crafter Stamps Buzzin By Stamp Set

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

SU Cardstock

VersaFine Onyx Black Ink

SU Layering Circles Framelits Dies

Not 2 Shabby What's Buzzing 6x6 Paper

Whimsy Stamps QuickStrips Dies

Jinkies!

I discovered that you can enter 3 times into the C.C. Designs Facebook monthly challenge so I decided to do just that! This is my second card that I am entering into the May Anything Goes Challenge Optional 3+ Patterned Papers!

I used some "vintage" My Mind's Eye papers along with The Gang stamp set for my card today! Jinkies! hehe!

Go do something for yourself and go get crafty!

Products Used:

C.C. Designs The Gang Stamp Set

Hammermill Cardstock

SU Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

VersaFine Onyx Black Ink

My Mind's Eye Stella Rose Hattie Papers 6x6 Paper Pad (from 2011!)

MFT Blueprints 13 Dies

MFT Blueprints 18 Dies

Scrappy Boy Stamps Stitched Circle Nesting Dies

Scrappy Boy Stamps Stitched Rectangle Dies

I've Searched Everywhere...

I had detectives on my mind after yesterday's Scooby Doo card so I pulled out the Scrappy Boy Stamps Cute Kids Detectives Collection. I kept it simple without a lot of layers and embellishments because later this year I will be donating some cards and they need to be more on the simple side.

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

Products Used:

Scrappy Boy Stamps Cute Kids Detectives Stamp Set

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

SU Cardstock

VersaFine Onyx Black Ink

Scrappy Boy Stamps Cute Kids Detectives 6x6 Paper

Scrappy Boy Stamps Cute Kids Detectives Outline Dies

Scrappy Boy Stamps Treasure Map Nested Die

Scooby Doobie Dooo!!!

The May Challenge at the C.C. Designs Facebook Group is Anything Goes with the optional twist of 3 or more Patterned Papers. I thought it would be fun to play along!

I pulled out the Best Buds stamp set and picked a sketch and started creating! The sketch is from a challenge blog that is no longer active.

I think it turned out so fun! and it makes me smile!

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

Products Used:

C.C. Designs Best Buds Stamp Set

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

SU Cardstock

VersaMark Ink

White Detail Embossing Powder

Scrappy Boy Stamps A 70's Family Paper Pack (retired)

MerMay 2026- You're Mer-tastic!

I have another fun MerMay card today! I used the Finned Friends stamp set from Crafty Stamp Co. and their For The Gentlemen 6x6 paper pad. Even though it's a mermaid card, you don't have to stick with just mermaid themed papers!

Don't forget that Crafty Stamp Co. makes it easy to find the mermaid themed products with their Mermaid Section! Check it out HERE!!

I created this card as a mini slimline card. A fun size that I often forget about but I do like it!

I colored up the mermaid/merman in koi fish inspired patterns. A super easy technique, just add some spots of a darker color and then pull that color out with a light color. 

I really like the sentiment, You're mer-tastic! I think that will make anyone smile!

Have a mer-tastic 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:

Finned Friends Stamp Set

For The Gentlemen 6x6 Paper Pad

Inky Paws Challenge #252- Week 3

Today I have more inspiration for the current Inky Paws Challenge! The challenge runs through May 29, 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 my card this week I used the fun Newton's Antics Stamp Set paired with papers from the A Cat's Life 6x6 Paper Pad!

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 Antics Stamp Set

Newton's Antics Dies

A Cat's Life 6x6 Paper Pad

Frames & Flags Dies

Life is better with a friend like you

I was excited to create with another cute stamp set from Pajama Crafter Stamps! Today I pulled out the Buggin' You stamp set. Love that darling little girls hair!! and her sweet ladybug friend.

This card is one that really makes me smile! Hopefully it will bring a smile to whoever receives it to!

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

Products Used:

Pajama Crafter Stamps Buggin' You Stamp Set

Hammermill Cardstock

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copics

SU Cardstock

VersaMark Ink

White Detail Embossing Powder

Not 2 Shabby Ladybug Hugs 6x6 Paper Pad

Pajama Crafter Stamps Circle Peek A Boo Die

LDRS Creative Mixed Scallop Rectangle Dies

Scrappy Boy Stamps Stitched Circle Nesting Dies

Whimsy Stamps Quickstrips 3 Dies

Stardust Stickles