Altenew – September Release Collection

Hi, crafty friends!

I'm so honored to be guest designing for Altenew’s September Release — and let me tell you, this Autumn Collection is everything I love about fall: cozy textures, natural elements, and warm seasonal charm.

For today’s project, I couldn’t wait to try out the new Woodgrain Press Plate, and it did not disappoint! I ran it through my machine to create a subtle, beautiful woodgrain texture on the background panel — it added just the right amount of interest without overpowering the design. It’s quickly become one of my new favorite texture plates!

To complete the look, I paired it with the Woodland Path Bundle — the scene is so serene and versatile, and it was a joy to work with. I kept the color palette soft and earthy to let the textures really shine.

Be sure to check out the full release and more inspiration from the Altenew team and guest designers — there’s so much creativity to explore! If you're shopping the release, everything is now available HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Wishing you a cozy, crafty day — and happy fall creating!

La-La Land Crafts September Kit of the Month – Cute, Cozy & Totally Spa-tacular!

Hi, crafty friends!

September’s here, and while the world is going pumpkin spice crazy, I’m taking some me time with the new Kit of the Month from La-La Land Crafts — and it’s a total mood! 

My card features the Spa-tacular Clear Stamp Set, and I couldn’t resist using the adorable little duck — towel, curlers, and all!

With all the extra die-cut goodies (hello, clawfoot tub, tile floor, and the cutest little towel rack with tiny towels!), this kit made crafting feel like a mini quack-cation.

To set the scene, I added the Two Candles Die — because what’s a spa day without a little candlelight?

If your paper stash needs a little pampering, this one’s for you!

Copic Markers:

Duck: YR30-YR31-Y38

Beak: YR04-Y13-Y15

Pink: RV10-RV11-RV13-RV14

Blue: B000-B00-B01

Additional Products:

Two Candles Die

Ornate Frames Die

Life Documented Paper Pack

Thanks for stopping by — and remember, self-care counts when it involves cardstock.

Cozy Vibes with Lili of the Valley’s New Autumn Girl Collection

Hi, crafty friends!

Today I’m sharing a card featuring one of the sweetest new digi stamps from the Lili of the Valley Autumn Girl Digital Collection — and let me tell you, it’s full of all the cozy fall feels! 

The Autumn Hug Girl completely won me over from this collection. I colored her with Copics in warm, cozy tones and gave her a fall backdrop with some seasonal patterned paper.

The full collection is available now for just £10, and it’s packed with charming autumn girls — perfect for seasonal cards, planners, or even fall-themed tags. You can shop the release here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LotvDigiShop

Thanks for stopping by today! Are you making anything cozy or autumn-inspired this season? I’d love to hear what you’re working on — feel free to leave a comment! 

Happy crafting,
Carrianne 💛

CHALLENGES:
Word Art Wednesday - #716-717

Park Hopping My Happy Place - Harvest Festival at Dollywood

Allsorts - #832

Inspiration Station - #77 Inspired by the colors of the trees

As You Like it Challenge - My favorite is flat for a simple one layer design

Creating Quacktastic Cards with The Rabbit Hole Designs Prost! Bundle and Oh Duck!!! 6x6 Stencil

Today I’m sharing a card that’s all about fun, texture, and a little bit of quacky celebration — featuring the Prost! Bundle and the super cute Oh Duck!!! 6x6 Stencil from The Rabbit Hole Designs

This duck is seriously living his best life!

Let’s talk background:

I used one of my favorite stencil techniques that’s always fun to revisit (and might be something new for you to try!):

• I started by inking up the Oh Duck!!! 6x6 Stencil with shades of purple

• Then gave it a light spritz of water to activate the ink

• Flipped the stencil over onto watercolor cardstock for a reverse print that gives a soft, mixed media look

• Once dry, I repositioned the stencil over the open/white areas and blended yellow ink through it — creating rows of happy little ducks walking through a purple haze

The star of the show:

I colored the duck from the Prost! Bundle with alcohol markers and used the coordinating die to cut him out.

He’s layered on a stitched circle (white) and a zig-zag stitched circle (purple), adhered with liquid glue and foam tape for dimension.

The sentiment is heat embossed in white on purple cardstock and finished with a rectangle die.

It’s bold, funny, and totally perfect for a birthday card or a just-for-fun moment.

Have you tried this stencil technique before? Let me know below!

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🎁 And don’t forget to use code CRAFTICARRI at checkout for a FREE exclusive gift with your order!

Several affiliate links are used in my posts. This means that, if you click on one of my links and make a purchase from that company, I will receive a small percentage of the sale without any additional charge. I appreciate your support greatly.

Too Cute to Spook? You BET! Lili of the Valley’s Halloween Release is Here!

Are you ready for some frightfully adorable fun? 🧙‍♀️✨

Lili of the Valley’s brand-new Halloween Release has landed — and it's boo-rilliant! Filled with charming little witches, whimsical pumpkin houses, and kiddos in the cutest costumes you’ve ever seen, this collection is packed with spooky sweetness you’ll fall in love with. 🍂🎃

Whether you're making treat bag tags, festive cards, or just want to add some magical charm to your autumn crafting, these images are fang-tastically fun without the fright.

🕸️ Here’s what’s brewing in the cauldron:

• Adorable witches-in-training (with just the right amount of sass!)

• Cozy pumpkin houses that look straight out of a fairytale

• Kids in classic Halloween costumes — from little ghosts to mini monsters

These designs are perfect for coloring, paper piecing, or adding to your digital crafting stash. However you use them, they’re guaranteed to cast a creative spell. ✨

🎃 Trick or treat yourself to the new Halloween collection today — before it vanishes into the night! 🌙

👉 Check out the full release HERE!

CHALLENGES:

Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge - AG September

Park Hopping My Happy Place - Halloween Horror Nights

We Love Stamping - Sept *Make it cute

As You Like it Challenge - My favorite is Flat - There’s something so satisfying about a clean, one-layer design — simple, sleek, and perfect for mailing

Oh Duck Stencil and Prost! Bundle from The Rabbit Hole Designs

Today I’m sharing a fun and playful card using the Prost! Bundle paired with the adorable Oh Duck Stencil from The Rabbit Hole Designs and this little duck is ready to party!

It’s one of those cards that just makes you smile while you're making it and hopefully gives someone a good laugh when they receive it too! 

I started by blending yellow ink through the Oh Duck Stencil to create a bold, cheerful focal point. I then die cut it using a stitched circle die, which adds a clean and polished edge. That circle was layered onto a blue panel trimmed to 3.75" x 5.5", giving a nice frame of color before adhering it all to a crisp white card base.

Next, I stamped the sweet duck from the Prost! Bundle, colored her up with alcohol markers, and popped her up on foam tape to make her the star of the show!

For the sentiments, I had a little fun with layering. I stamped one sentiment and cut it out using a stitched fishtail die, then cut a second fishtail in blue cardstock and offset the two to create a shadowed effect. I also stamped an additional sentiment directly onto the blue panel below the circle to ground the design and tie everything together.

This card came together with a quack-ton of fun, and I just love the mix of stencil texture, bright colors, and playful details.

Ready to craft your own duck-tastic creation?

Check out the full Prost! Bundle and Oh Duck Stencil at The Rabbit Hole Designs! Be sure to use code CRAFTICARRI at checkout for a FREE gift!

Thanks for stopping by — hope your day is filled with smiles, good vibes, and maybe even a little “quacktail” or two!

Several affiliate links are used in my posts. This means that, if you click on one of my links and make a purchase from that company, I will receive a small percentage of the sale without any additional charge. I appreciate your support greatly.

Relax and Create – La-La Land Crafts September Kit of the Month is Spa-tacular!

The La-La Land Crafts September Kit of the Month is here — and it’s all about self-care and creativity! Whether you're a fan of spa days or just love treating yourself to cute stamps and dies, this kit is your perfect matcha. 🍵😉

This month’s kit includes:

✨ Marci in Bath Robe Rubber Stamp – ready for some well-deserved R&R
✨ Spa-tacular Clear Stamp Set – full of fun spa-themed sentiments and images
✨ Add-On Dies – including the Clawfoot Tub Die, Tile Floor Die, and Towels Die — perfect for building your own dreamy spa scenes!

From bubbles to bathrobes, this kit is packed with everything you need to create relaxing, feel-good projects — and it’s seriously tub-tastic! 🛁💕

But don’t wait too long — this limited-edition kit is only available through October 4th, or while supplies last! Once it’s gone, it’s gone — and that’s no bath bombshell! 💨

👉 Grab your September Kit HERE and treat yourself to some crafty me-time!

Copic Markers:

Skin: E000-E00-E11, R20

Hair: E50-E51-E53-E55-E57

Robe/Slippers: R81-R83-R85, RV17

Additional Products:

Short Curtains Die

Life Documented Paper Pack

Scalloped Frames Die

Copic Markers:

Ducks: YR30-YR31-Y38

Beaks/Feet: YR04-Y13-Y15

Pink: RV10-RV11-RV13

Blue: B000-B00-B01-B02

Additional Products:

Sparkle and Shine Paper Pack

Scalloped Sentiment Labels Die

Lake Die (retired)

Boba Pearls Die (August KOTM)

Thanks for visiting! Hope your day is filled with creativity and joy. 

CHALLENGES:

SSS Wednesday Challenge - Layer it up!

Word Art Wednesday - #716-717

Penny's Paper - #605 AG

Die Cut Diva's - AG

As You Like it - My favorite is Layers - I love the dimension layers add

The Paper Funday September Challenge - DT Card

It’s time for a New Paper Funday Challenge, and we’re so excited to kick off another month of creativity! This time, we’re proudly sponsored by Alex Syberia Designs and Newton’s Nook — two fabulous companies bringing endless inspiration. The theme is “Anything Goes” with an optional twist of Changing Seasons, which offers so many fun possibilities. 

For my card, I wanted to embrace the cozy, comforting feeling of fall—the warm colors, crisp air, and peaceful mood that come with the season. I chose the adorable Newton’s Nook Fall Friends Stamp Set because it perfectly captures that vibe. Every time I look at this image, it brings a smile to my face—it truly feels like a little warm hug on paper!

I began by stamping the image and coloring it with Copic markers, then carefully fussy cut it out. For the background, I blended fall colors — yellow, orange, and red — through the Autumn Greetings Stencil from PhotoPlay onto white cardstock. This gave the panel a warm, textured look that really captures the essence of the season.

Next, I die cut a stitched circle and adhered it to the center to help anchor the focal point. I used foam tape to pop up the image for some added dimension — I always love the way a little lift brings everything to life!

The sentiment was stamped in black ink, cut with a stitched fishtail banner, and softly blended with yellow ink for a subtle glow. I finished the card with a few orange sequins for a touch of sparkle — because a little shimmer never hurts!

I had so much fun putting this card together, and I hope it brings a bit of seasonal joy your way. Don’t forget to head over to The Paper Funday Challenges to see all the amazing inspiration and to link up your own project. I’d love to see your take on this month's theme!

Until next time, keep creating and stay crafty!

CHALLENGES:

SSS Monday Challenge - Stamp it!

SSS Wednesday Challenge - Stamp it!

Word Art Wednesday - #714-715

Park Hopping My Happy Place - Harvest Festival at Dollywood