I have the cutest Happiest Hippos Diamond Z Fold card for you today for the Pals Fun Fold blog hop. These little guys are full of character, so I wanted a way to really show them off. By pairing them with the diamond z-fold, each one was able to get it’s own recognition. It’s a really fun fold and I found it at Jan B Cards. Her version is a little larger than this one, …
Today I have three April 2022 Paper Pumpkin Alternatives to share. This is such a pretty kit and full of bright colors. The flowers and the butterflies are fun, but what really did it for me is the caterpillars! While cute, they can be destructive. I am currently battling some pesky little caterpillars on my geranium plants. The tiny little guys are known as “bud worms” and rightfully so. They eat your buds before they …
I have a beautiful fun fold for you today! The Nature’s Prints Triple Fold Building Block is an adapted version of a card from JanB cards. The images and paper are from the new suite, Sun Prints. It is on pages 90-91 of the upcoming 2022-2023 annual catalog. This gorgeous card came about the other day when I went to a friend’s house to make cards. When I mentioned that I need to make a …
Today’s card, Daffodil Daydream Hello You is for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop this month. We are showcasing items from the new Jan-Jun 2022 Mini Catalog that goes live on January 4th. It’s a gorgeous catalog and this set is just one of the many that you will want to get. The Daffodil Daydream bundle is on page 37 of the Jan-Jun 2022 Mini Catalog. The stamp set consists of 7 cling stamps and there …
This month, we are celebrating Winter/Holidays for the Stampers Showcase Blog Hop. And, for me, nothing screams winter more than snowflakes. I decided to go a little untraditional with the color as well. Snowflakes are usually paired with blues, but you have to admit that they look pretty good in pink. The Whimsy & Wonder specialty designer series paper (DSP) is a pack of paper that is made up of untraditional holiday colors. You don’t …
Today I have a simple & sweet card for you made with the Eden’s Garden bundle. It is quick to put together and the instructions to do so are below. The Eden’s Garden collection is really quite pretty. The gorgeous designer series paper (DSP) makes for a great background, so it doesn’t require a lot of embellishment. This beautiful collection is a special release and time is limited. The bundle will carry-over into the Jan-Jun …
Today is a fun Christmas Season Shaker Card. Shakers are always a hit and this one is no exception. I don’t know about you, but there is something about a shaker card that I can’t resist. I guess it’s the kid in me, but I am always compelled to shake them. This one is very easy to make. It also makes great use of the Sequins for Everything embellishments. The sequins come in a package …
Want some October 2021 Paper Pumpkin Alternative ideas? Here are three that do not require a whole lot more than what is in the kit. I really love the classic color combination in this kit. The reds, greens, and neutrals complement each other very well. Basic Gray Basic White Real Red Shaded Spruce Silver Foil The first alternative The first alternative uses the gorgeous gray/silver tree background card. It’s so pretty on it’s own, that …