Hearts, Sparkle, and Geese — A Card Full of Personality

Hi friends! I had such a blast creating this playful mini slimline card using products from Brutus Monroe, including the Love Notes Paper Pad and the Love Goose stamp set from the January Subscription box!

For the focal panel, I die-cut a heart and peekaboo windows from white cardstock and popped it up with thin foam tape for just a little lift — I love how a tiny bit of dimension can make such a big difference! To add a little extra sparkle and magic, I layered a sparkle overlay behind the panel so it shines through the heart and windows, catching the light in the most fun way.

The geese are my favorite part — I stamped, fussy cut, and popped them up over the windows, with the female goose taking center stage and the male geese positioned for balance and playful charm. I love how popping them over the openings adds depth and makes the scene feel alive.

To finish it off, I added the sentiment, “All My Love to My Favorite Goose,” stamped directly on the panel. It all comes together to create a card that’s full of fun, sparkle, dimension, and personality — and I can’t wait to send it to someone special!

Happy crafting!

CHALLENGES:

SSS Wednesday Challenge - AG

Die Cut Diva's - May

Allsorts - #848 Anything but square

We Love Stamping - All creatures great & small

As You Like it Challenge - My favorite is Brights - they are so fun

Squeeze the Day: A Sweet Lemonade Inspired Card

There’s something about a glass of fresh lemonade on a warm day that just feels like pure happiness—sweet, refreshing, and full of simple joy. When I saw that May 4th is National Lemonade Day, I couldn’t resist creating a card inspired by that cheerful, easygoing vibe.

Today I’m sharing a playful card that captures a soft, sunny moment using the Squeeze the Day stamp set from My Favorite Things.

To start, I created a soft background using light ink blending, keeping the colors gentle and airy to reflect that fresh lemonade feel. I added a wonky frame die from Whimsy Stamps, cut to give the panel a bit of movement and interest without taking away from the scene.

For the bottom, I added a grassy border from La-La Land Crafts with subtle blending along the top edge to ground the design and create a little setting for the images.

The stamped images were colored with Copic markers, keeping the tones light and cohesive for a soft, cheerful look. I then popped them up with foam tape to add dimension and bring the scene to life.

Once everything was in place, I added the sentiment. It was stamped on white cardstock in Versafine Black ink, trimmed with a rectangle die, and popped up with thin foam tape for just a bit of dimension. 

National Lemonade Day, celebrated on May 4th, is all about enjoying this classic refreshing drink—and for many, it’s also a nod to childhood memories of lemonade stands and sunny days.

Do you have a favorite warm-weather treat or memory that always makes you smile? I’d love to hear—let me know in the comments!

CHALLENGES:

SSS Monday Challenge - 4-Legged Friends

SSS Wednesday Challenge - AG

Allsorts - #848 Anything but square

Die Cut Diva's - May 

As You Like it Challenge - My favorite lately is Pastels for soft vibes