Birthday Surprise

Welcome back to a brand new challenge at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends! As always, it’s an Anything Goes challenge, so let your creativity shine! We're so excited to have RAM Stamps as our amazing sponsor this time, offering $10 GC to one lucky winner! I can’t wait to see all the fantastic entries, so don’t forget to have fun and let your imagination run wild. Happy crafting, everyone!

For my card, I’m featuring the adorable Birthday Mouse Digital Stamp from RAM Stamps. Isn't he just the sweetest little mouse you've ever seen?!

I printed the image and sized it just right for my card. After coloring the image with Copic Markers, I carefully fussy cut it out. 

For the background, I started with a white panel and blended Distress Oxide inks in Squeezed Lemonade and Spiced Marmalade in the center. The soft transition between the two colors created a warm, inviting glow that makes the image pop and adds a cheerful touch to the overall design.

There’s a sentiment included with this set, but unfortunately, I ran into some printer issues. As a result, I used a sentiment that’s very similar and stamped it in black ink directly at the bottom center of the panel, tying the whole design together.

Thanks for visiting - wishing you a MICE day that’s simply squeak-tacular!

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RAM Stamps Birthday Mouse

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CHALLENGES:

SSS Wednesday Challenge - AG

Critter Crazy - #96

Park Hopping My Happy Place - Ratatouille Ride

Crafts Galore - #133

Allsorts - #818

Die Cut Diva's - March

Classic Design - #2-2025

We Love Stamping - March

Sweet Sensations - March AG

Lookin' Sharp!

Welcome back to another exciting Colorful Options Challenge! This month, we're embracing the bold and beautiful color GREEN! Not feeling the green vibe? No worries at all! You’ve got the alternative rainbow theme to bring a burst of all the colors to your creation. Just remember—it's all about having FUN and letting your creativity run wild!

For my card, I chose the Stuck on You from Miss Ink Stamps. This charming set includes an adorable porcupine, a few quirky cactus plants, and a selection of pun-filled sentiments that add the perfect touch of fun and whimsy to any project. 

I began by stamping the adorable images on a panel of Neenah Solar White #110 cardstock and then colored them with Copic Markers. After carefully fussy cutting them out. I adhered the cacti directly to the panel with liquid adhesive for a seamless look. 

I cut a panel of green cardstock using a scalloped rectangle die, then adhered the top piece to the green panel with liquid adhesive. After aligning the layers, I attached the assembled panel to the A2 white card base, creating a seamless and polished look.

The cute porcupine got a bit of extra dimension by being popped up on foam tape. To ground the images, I added a soft shadow beneath them for a bit of depth. Lastly, I stamped the punny sentiment in crisp black ink to tie everything together and complete the card!

The cute porcupine got a bit of extra dimension by being popped up on foam tape. To ground the images, I added a soft shadow beneath them for a bit of depth. Lastly, I stamped the punny sentiment in crisp black ink to tie everything together and complete the card!

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

CHALLENGES:

SSS Wednesday Challenge - AG

Critter Crazy - #96

Park Hopping My Happy Place - Animal Kingdom Park

Crafts Galore - #133

Allsorts - #818

Die Cut Diva's - March

Di's Digi - Green with Envy 

Classic Design - #2-2025

Double Trouble - #185 3-2-1

Hang in There

Hi friends! I’m excited to share my card as part of the Wacky Holidays Hop for March on Instagram! This fun hop celebrates those quirky, overlooked holidays throughout the year, giving them the love they deserve!

🐼 National Panda Day on March 16 celebrates the beloved panda, one of the world’s most endangered species. It’s a reminder of the ongoing global efforts to protect and restore their habitats.

🐼 Fun Fact: Pandas have a 'pseudo-thumb'—an extended wrist bone that helps them grip bamboo and other objects more easily while eating.

My card features the Playful Pandas set from Pawsome Stamps, which is no longer in business. I wanted to give some extra love to this adorable set and the talented company behind it, celebrating the joy they brought to the crafting community.

I stamped the adorable panda images onto Neenah Solar White #80 cardstock, colored them with Copic Markers, and used my Scan N Cut machine to carefully cut them out. 

For the background, I cut a panel of green cardstock to 3 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches. I then placed the Shadows of Leaves Stencil from Picket Fence Studios on top and blended Distress Oxide Mowed Lawn to create a vibrant, jungle-inspired backdrop that perfectly complements the playful pandas.

Next, I took another piece of Neenah cardstock and trimmed it down to 3 x 8 inches. Using a stitched circle die, I die-cut three medium circles and added two smaller circles to the panel, carefully placing them where I wanted to position my colored images. I then adhered this panel to the stenciled background using foam tape to add some dimension. Finally, I attached the entire piece to a white card base for a clean, finished look.

I then adhered the images onto foam tape to give them some extra dimension. I carefully positioned the small leaves into the smaller circles, filling in the design and adding to the jungle theme. To finish the card, I scattered some green sequins around the panel, giving it a pop of sparkle and completing the vibrant look.

Thank you for stopping by—hope you have a beary awesome day full of smiles and creativity!

CHALLENGES:

SSS Wednesday Challenge - AG

Park Hopping My Happy Place - Ocean Park Panda Exhibit

Penny's Paper - #591

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - #2508

Di's Digi - Green with Envy

Double Trouble - #185 3-2-1

Passion for Markers - #777

Just Us Girls - #764

Critter Crazy - #96

Die Cut Diva's - Critters