Happy Father's Day!

Welcome back to the April Paper Funday Challenge! We’re so excited to have you join us this month. Our amazing sponsors for this challenge are Varada Sharma and Whimsy Stamps, and as always, the theme is Anything Goes, with a fun twist: Things that begin with the letter B. We can’t wait to see what you create!

My card features Whimsy Stamps digital image, with a twist of things that begin with the letter B – say hello to Dudley BBQ! It’s ‘buns’ of fun!

I started by printing the image and adjusting the size to my liking, then I colored it with Copic Markers and used my Scan N Cut machine to carefully cut it out.

For the background, I blended Distress Oxide inks onto a panel of Canson XL Watercolor cardstock, using Salty Ocean for the sky and Twisted Citron for the grass, to create a soft, yet vibrant backdrop for the image.

Next, I placed the Pine Trees Stencil from Waffle Flower Crafts on top of the panel and blended Distress Evergreen ink through it, adding a beautiful forest effect to the scene.

I then used foam tape to adhere the image to the panel, giving it some dimension, and added the sentiment to complete the design.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Wishing you a wonderful day filled with creativity and joy!

CHALLENGES:

SSS Wednesday Challenge - AG

Word Art Wednesday - #692-693

Stencil Fun - April AG

Park Hopping My Happy Place - Animal Kingdom Park

The Paper Shelter - #632

Passion for Markers - #782

You Make Me Smile

I’m so honored to be guest designing for Park Hopping My Happy Place this April! The inspirational board this month is filled with the cutest critters, making it hard to choose. After much thought, I’ve decided to create a card featuring a fox, and I really hope you love it as much as I do!

My card features the Caffeinated Critter Limited Edition Bundle from The Rabbit Hole Designs. This delightful bundle includes the most adorable critters craving their caffeine fix, complete with matching dies, the fun Sip, Sip, Ahh Stencil, and the versatile Blended Sentiments Sheets. It’s the perfect set for any coffee lover!

I stamped the image, colored it with alcohol markers, and cut it out using the matching die. For the background, I started by cutting a panel using Hello Blue Bird, You Make Me Smile Die and decided to use the negative space for a more creative effect. Then, I used the Sip, Sip, Ahh Stencil to add coffee beans and a coffee stain to the panel, setting it aside. The design felt a bit too clean for my taste, so I blended some brown ink along the edges to add a more distressed feel. 

For the second panel, I blended brown and orange distress oxide inks to cover the entire surface, then added some black splatter for extra texture. Once both panels were ready, I adhered them together with liquid adhesive. From there, I adhered the panel to a white card base and used foam tape to pop the fox on top of the 'O' adding some dimension and a fun, playful element to the design.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Wishing you a wonderful day filled with creativity and joy!

CHALLENGES:

SSS Wednesday Challenge - AG

Critter Crazy - #97

Stencil Fun - April AG

Word Art Wednesday - #692-693

The Paper Shelter - #632

Passion for Markers - #782

 

Let's Celebrate YOU

Hi friends! It’s time for another Colorful Options Challenge, and this month we’re all about the delicate beauty of PASTELS! But if you’re feeling bold, you can still go with the alternative rainbow theme to add every color in the spectrum to your project. The goal is to have FUN and let your imagination lead the way.

I created a clean and simple card today featuring My Favorite Things Sweet Birthday Girl and Sweet Plaid Paper Pad. I stamped the image in the center of an A2 white cardstock, aligning the sentiment below it and stamping it in black ink. After coloring the image with Copic Markers, I cut it out using the Stitched Eyelet Lace Rectangle Die for a delicate, finished look. The simplicity of this design really lets the image and sentiment shine!

I picked out a coordinating patterned paper, cut it with a scalloped rectangle die, and layered everything together before securing it all to a white card base.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Wishing you a wonderful day filled with creativity and joy!

Together We Can Soar

Hi friends! I'm thrilled to be Guest Designing for Critter Crazy Challenge Blog which is all about animals! For me, that’s an absolute no-brainer! I love creating with adorable animals as the star of the show. I can't wait to share my card with you all and I hope it brings a smile to your face! 

I had so much fun using the Flying High Stamp Set and Party Cloud Die from Hello Bluebird to create this playful scene! The critters are just too cute as they float through the sky, and the cloud die adds the perfect touch of whimsy.

I started by stamping the images and coloring them with Copic Markers. After that, I used the coordinating dies to cut them out. 

For the background, I cut a white panel using the Party Cloud Die and carefully popped the clouds out. I adhered the frame to some fun, colorful paper from the Altenew Enchanting Washes Paper Pack. To add some dimension, I popped each cloud on foam tape and placed them across the panel. This gave the card a playful, cloud-filled vibe, perfect for the flying critters! 

I then popped the images on top with foam tape and added the little birds around the balloon to create a fun, whimsical scene. The birds added extra movement and energy to the card, making it feel lively and full of joy. The layered dimension really brought the whole design to life, and I love how it turned out! 

To finish it off, I heat embossed the sentiment on vellum and adhered it to one of the clouds with liquid adhesive, adding a soft and elegant touch to the design.

Happy 4th of July

Hey friends! Today, I’m sharing a card featuring the new release Sentimentally Speaking Holidays Stamps and Dies from The Rabbit Hole Designs. It's packed with so many amazing holiday sentiments that will make your crafting so much easier!

And here’s a little extra treat—when you spend $45 or more (before taxes and shipping), you can snag the Enamel Dot Bundle for FREE! Just add it to your cart, and the discount will apply at checkout.

I used the stamping with a stencil technique for the background by adding blue and red inks onto the Candy Twist Stencil, then spritzed it with water to create a fun watercolor effect. I cut the panel using the You’ve Been Framed Layering Die, then layered it onto blue and red mats before adhering it to a white card base. 

I stamped the sentiment in red ink, swiped blue ink on the bottom for an ombre look, and used the coordinating die to cut it out. After popping the sentiment up on foam tape, I finished the card with some colorful stars for that perfect Fourth of July sparkle!

Thank you so much for stopping by! Wishing you a wonderful day filled with creativity and joy!

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Hey friends! I’m back with more inspiration featuring Artful Angel's Garden Gnomes and the sentiment is from the latest release Growing Garden! This time, I’ve had fun using some of the smaller elements from the set to create a playful design. 

I started with white cardstock on my Altenew Stampwheel and used one of the stencils from La-La Land Crafts' Christmas Trees set, blending Distress Oxide Twisted Citron through it. I stamped the small elements from the Garden Gnomes set between the stencil openings, leaving them uncolored.

For the sentiment, I stamped and die-cut it from Artful Angel's Growing Garden set, layering it onto a green stitched circle. I adhered the sentiment to the panel with foam tape and attached the panel to a green card base.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Wishing you a wonderful day filled with creativity and joy!

I Think You're Super

Hi friends! Today I'm joining in on the My Favorite Things Instagram hop where we pick a favorite theme each week and create a card. This week’s theme is Favorite Movies, and I couldn't be more excited to share my take on it! 

My card features My Favorite Things Superboy and La-La Land Crafts Winter Time Paper Pack. 

My favorite movies are Marvel—gotta love superheroes! Superman’s always been my top pick for his strength, selflessness, and commitment to truth. Christopher Reeve was iconic, but I also love how Henry Cavill brought a modern, serious edge to the role. How about you? Do you have a favorite Superman? 

I stamped the Superboy image, colored him using Copic Markers, and used my Scan N Cut machine to cut him out. I searched through my paper stash and found the perfect nighttime scene with buildings in the background from La-La Land Crafts Winter Time Paper Pack. I cut it out using the Scalloped Rectangle die, also from La-La Land Crafts. I then adhered it to a black card base. To add dimension, I popped the Superboy image up on foam tape. 

For the sentiment, I heat embossed it onto black cardstock, cut it out with a stitched sentiment die, and adhered it directly to the panel using liquid adhesive, creating a clean and layered look.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Wishing you a wonderful day filled with creativity and joy!

CHALLENGES:

SSS Wednesday Challenge - AG

Word Art Wednesday - #692-693

Park Hopping My Happy Place - Marvel Superhero Island

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2512

Current Mood: Caffeinated & Feisty

Hello friends! Today I’m back with more inspiration using The Rabbit Hole Designs Caffeinated Critter Bundle set. This little bear is Out in the Woods feeling a bit feisty and craving that much-needed caffeine boost!

First, I stamped the image and colored him with alcohol markers, then used the matching die to carefully cut him out.

For the background, I blended blue and green inks, then used my birch tree forest die to cut out a woods scene from Kraft cardstock and adhered it to the panel for an earthy, woodland vibe.

After popping up the image with foam tape, I adhered the sentiment strips and finished everything off with a few embellishments.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Wishing you a wonderful day filled with creativity and joy!

CHALLENGES:

SSS Wednesday Challenge - AG