Spring Rain

 

Today is the 9th of the month and here is my card for another The Three Musketeers post. This round, Jeanette was the hostess and sent out a sweet hedgehog image and sentiment from Spellbinders called House Mouse Spring Rain.  For July, this is card #143 and we are now in year #12!  I cannot believe this trio has been going strong coming up on 13 years! 

I colored the sweet image with my Copic Sketch Markers and die cut the image with Gina K Designs Master Layouts 2 set. I added a backer with a banner end to the cute sentiment Jeanette sent. I did not add any bling at all to this card.  I hope Jeanette and Kelly along with you enjoy my card!  

Please check out the other Musketeer's cards.  Here is the link to Jeanette's blog along with Kelly's blog.  I am sure you will not be disappointed and will see a couple of pretty cards!  Kelly will be for our August challenge, so please be sure to join us again next month! 

Image/Sentiment:   Spellbinders House Mouse Spring Rain

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Accent Opaque 120# White; Taylored Expressions Oreo, Cilantro

Ink:   Hero Arts Intense Black 

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Gina K Designs Master Layouts 2 Dies

Wildflower Wishes

 

I am continuing to work on my cards from the Scrapbook & Cards Spring 2026 Crop & Create Delivered event.  The pouches with each class has been waiting patiently for me from the event the end of March.  I was at my retreat the weekend of C&CD, so now I get to work at them at my own pace.  

Reminder--these are not my own designs!  The cards are the designs of the other instructors from these classes.  I am just recreating the cards from the class. These creations are from Angie Hunt of LDRS Creative called Wildflower Wishes.  

We received an amazing kit in our box. We received a package of Brilliant Blooms AquaInk Transfer Sheets,  Star Octagon Eclipse Dies, Elegant Edge Dies, My Friend Word Dies and watercolor panels. Angie was a great teacher and introduced me to another type of rub-ons, the AquaInk Transfers.  These are used on watercolor cardstock with a bit of water--so colorful and cool!  She also taught us an interesting way to make an eclipse card with a set of dies--so fun!   It was a very fun class and I really like the 4 cards we made.  

 

 

I hope you enjoyed my cards! More to come as this was only class #4.  

Image/Sentiment:  LDRS Creative Brilliant Blooms AquaInk Transfer Sheets; Star Octagon Eclipse Dies, Elegant Edge Dies, My Friend Word Dies

Cardstock:  White cardstock from SCT; Watercolor Panels from LDRS

Ink:  None!

Accessories:  Gina K Designs Bling

Sending Flowers

 

Today is the 15th and this is my card this month for our The Creative Crew!  We are a group of 6--Jeanette, Darlene, Lorraine, Terry, Tracie and me. Each month will be a new challenge posed by one of the members sending out a kit. For March, Jeanette sent us a fun kit with a sweet floral image from Gina K Designs called Sending Flowers.  She included 2 images already die cut, along with the sentiment.  She also sent some sweet patterned paper.  

I decided to use one of my newest Taylored Expressions Die Sets called All Planned Out 5.  It was perfect for the two polka dotted patterned paper along with the image and sentiment in the "windows".   I colored the image with my Copic Sketch Markers. I am glad Jeanette included two as my pink marker was too full and burped a big spot on the first one.................... I added foam tape behind the frame and made two windows.  I also added foam tape under the sentiment and image.   I added some Taylored Expressions Bits & Pieces Clear Drip Drops.

I hope all of The Creative Crew Gals enjoy my card this month.  Please be sure to stop in to see what fun cards are posted this month.  All of the blogs can be found on my left sidebar.   I am sure you will enjoy all of the pretty floral cards!

For April, I am up for our challenge, so I had better start to think about what to send.. Be sure to check in with us on the 15th to see what fun is planned!

Image/Sentiment: Gina K Designs Sending Flowers Stamp and Die Set

Cardstock/Patterned Paper: Hammermill 100# White; Polka Dot Patterned Paper

Ink:  Lawn Fawn Jet Black; 

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Taylored Expressions Bits & Pieces Clear Drip Drops, All Planned Out 5 Die Set

A Bit of Spring

 

Today is the 9th of the month and it is now time for another The Three Musketeers post. This round, I am the hostess and I sent us out a cute floral image and two sentiments from the Gina K Designs set called A Bit of Spring. I am wishing it comes soon to Wisconsin!  For March, this is card #139 and we are now in year #12!  I cannot believe this trio has been going strong coming up on 13 years! 

I colored the sweet floral image with my Copic Sketch Markers. I die cut a Gina K Designs Cover Plate called 3D Diamonds three times for the background. I  wanted another layer under the cover plate as it is not a full panel, so I die cut the scalloped layer from my MFT Blueprints 27 set.  I added the sentiments and some pink bling from The Ton around the image.   I hope Jeanette and Kelly along with you enjoy my card!  

Please check out the other Musketeer's cards.  Here is the link to Jeanette's blog along with Kelly's blog.  I am sure you will not be disappointed and will see a couple of cute cards!  Jeanette is up for our April challenge, so please be sure to join us again next month!

Image/Sentiment:  Gina K Designs A Bit of Spring

Cardstock/Patterned Paper: The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque White;

Ink: Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; My Favorite Things-MFT Blueprints 27 Scallop Die; Gina K Designs 3D Diamonds Cover Plate; The Ton Pink Bling

Gorgeously Made

 

Today is the 22nd and it is Double Duty Day!  This is the 61st month, so we are now starting our 6th year!  More Doubling Up!

Each month, we get to pick a stamp set from a predetermined company. Then, we will use that one stamp set and make two cards from the set.  Different images and sentiments from the same set can be used, or use the same image two different ways—Double Duty either way!  But, as an added challenge, one item must be used on both cards—same color cardstock, same ribbon, same stencil, same something.  Double Duty Again!  We will post both cards on our blog on the the 22nd of each month.  See-Double Duty again!  We will be sure to have fun getting doubly inky each month with a different stamp company.  Let’s have fun!

For February, we are back with Stampin' Up.  We all probably all started our stamping journey with them and I am still here, 20+ years later!

I picked a sweet stamp set and the coordinating die set called Gorgeously Made.  Really the only stamping I did was the sentiments on each card as I used the dies for the focal point of the cards.  Even the cute spiral edge border is in the die set.

 

First, for both cards I used a Stampin' Up Embossing folder called Exposed Brick for subtle texture on the background--one of my favorite folders!  For the card on the left, the colors are Mossy Meadow and Very Vanilla. The DSP strip is Beauty of the Earth.  For the card on the right, the cardstock colors are Pretty Peacock and Lost Lagoon. I added some linen thread under the banner.  The sentiments for both cards are in the stamp set and I really like the pennant die included to cut them. I added some enamel dots around the card.   This sure is a fun stamp set and I really like the die set.  More cards to come!

 

Please be sure to check out the other Double Duty cards. Here is a link to Jeanette's,  Darlene’s,  and Terry's blogs. I am sure you will not be disappointed and will see a couple of sets of great cards. 

Next month we are going to highlight Gina K Designs--one of my favorite companies and she is located less than a half hour from me!  So be sure to check out our cards on March 22nd!    

Image/Sentiment:  Stampin' Up Gorgeously Made Stamp Set and  Die Set

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Stampin' Up Very Vanilla, Mossy Meadow, Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories:  Stampin' Up Exposed Brick Embossing Folder, Linen Thread; Green and Crumb Cake Enamel Dots

Big Hugs from Snoopy

 

Today is the 9th of the month and it is now time for another The Three Musketeers post. This round, Kelly is the hostess and sent out a sweet image from CC Designs called Charles.  Snoopy's birthday was in August, but Kelly was not up that month for sending the images, so we are celebrating friendship now!  She also 2 sentiments from the same set.   For October this is card #134 and we are now in year #12!  I cannot believe this trio has been going strong for 12 strong years!  

I colored the sweet image with my Copic Sketch Markers. I then picked the Spellbinders Embossing Folder called Hand Drawn Lines for my background.  I die cut the image and a  black backer with my Gina Marie Designs Cross Stitched Circle Dies.  I used a Pink & Main Extra Large Sentiment Strip Die to cut the sentiments and a black backer. I added a strip of black cardstock to continue the theme for Black and White--For Snoopy! I added some Black Drip Drops from Taylored Expressions Bits & Pieces  I hope Jeanette and Kelly along with you enjoy my card!  

Please check out the other Musketeer's cards.  Here is the link to Jeanette's blog along with Kelly's blog.  I am sure you will not be disappointed and will see a couple of cute cards!  I am up for our November challenge, so please be sure to join us again. 

Image/Sentiment:  CC Designs Charles stamp set

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  Neenah Classic Crest White; Stampin' Up Basic Black

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; Spellbinders Hand Drawn Lines Embossing Folder; Gina Marie Designs Cross Stitched Circle Dies; Pink & Main Extra Large Sentiment Strips; Taylored Expression Bits & Pieces-Black Drip Drops

Picture Perfect!

 

Today is the 15th and this is my card this month for our The Creative Crew!  We are a group of 7--Jeanette, Carol, Darlene, Lorraine, Terry, Tracie and me. Each month will be a new challenge posed by one of the members sending out a kit.  This month, Terry sent a sweet kit with the theme of Picture Perfect from My Favorite Things-MFT. She sent two different images along with sentiments.  Terry included some Polaroid Die cuts and some sweet patterned paper. 

I picked the 2 kitties image and colored them with my Copic Sketch Markers.  I added the Polaroid frame with one of the sweet sentiments over the image and added some clear bling around the cats. AND--this sentiment is perfect for my friends in this group!!!!!!  The fun camera patterned paper is my background and I added a strip of colored hearts! This was a very fun card to make.

I hope all of The Creative Crew Gals enjoy my card this month.  Please be sure to stop in to see what fun crafty cards are posted this month.  All of the blogs can be found on my left sidebar.  Our teammate Lorraine does not have a blog, so please check out her card in her SCS gallery.   I am sure you will enjoy all of the fun cards! 

We will be back in October with another kit that Lorraine will provide for us.  Be sure to check in with us on the 15th to see what fun is planned!

Image/Sentiment:  My Favorite Things-MFT Picture Perfect Stamp and Die Set

Cardstock/Patterned Paper: White; Stampin' Up Basic Black; American Crafts Camera Patterned Paper

Ink:  Black

Accessories:  Clear Bling; Copic Sketch Markers

Brass & Bliss Double Duty

 

Today is the 22nd so this is the Double Duty Day!  This is the 54th month, so we are in to our 5th year!

Each month, we get to pick a stamp set from a predetermined company. Then, we will use that one stamp set and make two cards from the set.  Different images and sentiments from the same set can be used, or use the same image two different ways—Double Duty either way!  But, as an added challenge, one item must be used on both cards—same color cardstock, same ribbon, same stencil, same something.  Double Duty Again!  We will post both cards on our blog on the the 22nd of each month.  See-Double Duty again!  We will be sure to have fun getting doubly inky each month with a different stamp company.  Let’s have fun!

For June, we decided to use Brass & Bliss, what used to be called Rubbernecker Stamps.  They are a favorite company of mine as I demoed for Dave many, many years ago at a stamp show in the Milwaukee area for a few years.  

For this month, I picked a stamp and die set called Group of Friends.  This set is very appropriate for this group as it has the best sentiments for friendship!  I stamped the image twice and colored with my Copic Sketch Markers.  I die cut the image and one of the sentiments.  For the backgrounds I picked a Stampin' Up embossing folder called Absolutely Argyle for the one on the right and used gray cardstock.  I added some black twine on the die cut sentiment.   For the one of the left, I picked silver metallic cardstock and used a Picket Fence Cobblestone background plate. I added Black and Silver Drip Drops from Taylored Expression Bits & Pieces bling.  Fun cards for some fun friends! 

Please be sure to check out the other Double Duty cards. Here is a link to Jeanette's,  Darlene’s,  and Terry's blogs. I am sure you will not be disappointed and will see a couple of sets of great cards. 

Next month we will do something different and use any Christmas image.. So be sure to check out our cards on July 22nd!    

Image/Sentiment: Brass & Bliss-Rubbernecker Group of Friends Stamp Set and Die

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque White, Silver Metallic; Stampin' Up Basic Black, Basic Gray

Ink:  Hero Arts Intense Black Ink

Accessories:  Picket Fence Studio Cobblestone Background Plate Stampin' Up Greetings of the Season die, Absolutely Argyle Embossing Folder, black twine; Taylored Expressions Bits & Pieces Drip Dots Silver and Black

Wishing You All the Best

 

Today as it is the 28th and the day I am posting my card for our Challenge Your Stash group on SCS. This is our 98th month of de-stash, so we are into our 8th year of challenges.  I cannot believe my thought about using what we have is now 8+ years old! I really like these challenges and know they will continue as I know I have many, many items in my stash that I can use and love the fun challenges!  

The premise is to create a card or something else that uses only items that are in your own stamp room--nothing new is to be purchased.  The hostess each month posts their challenge to the group. Each person in the group creates their card with their own image, their own papers, their own embellishments with their own supplies--using up items from their own stash!  The card can be for any occasion and each person is encouraged to send the card on its way to someone so it can be admired.  It is a way for us to step out of the box a bit and create something that follows a challenge--isn't that what a challenge is supposed to be.  And--no money is spent as all items are to be already available in each of own stamping spaces.

Suzy posted our February challenge---Make a card with love or friendship!

I picked a Pinkfresh bundle called Chrysanthemum with a stamp set, matching die and one of the huge rolls of washi tape.  I love the colors of the flowers in the washi tape.  I laid the washi tape on white cardstock and die cut the entire panel.  I picked a couple of Pinkfresh Studio dies for the background.  The cover plate is called Simply Diamonds and I layered it two times.  I also used a Scalloped Circle over the top of the diamond panel.  I tucked various flowers from the washi in and over the circle. I stamped one of the sentiments from the same set and die cut it with the matching die.  I added some Pinkfresh Peach Fuzz on the circle around the flowers.     I added some silver stars around the card.

 

If you check some of the blogs on my sidebar, you may find others who have posted their cards in the next few days. There may be more posted in the thread on SCS, so you might want to check out the link here.  We also have a keyword for the SCS Gallery--it is CYSFEB.  You might see many cards there if you do a search.  They probably will be posted today or in the next few days.

I hope you enjoyed my card and I know I am excited to check out what my other hoarders, I mean stash reducers have made!  Thanks for stopping by today!  For March, I up for our challenge.  Be sure to check back to see what we create then!

Image/Sentiment:  Pinkfresh Studio Chrysanthemum Stamp, Washi and Die Bundle

Cardstock:  The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque White

Ink:  Hero Arts Intense Black

Accessories:  Sizzix Pinkfresh Studio Simply Diamonds Cover Plate, Scallop Circle Die, Peach Fuzz Jewels

We Mermaid to be Friends

 

Today is the 9th and it is now time for another The Three Musketeers post. This round, Kelly is the hostess and sent out these cute under the sea images from Pink and Main's Be a Mermaid set. She also included 2 sweet sentiments.  For January, this is card #125 and we are now in year #12!  I cannot believe this trio has been going strong for 11 strong years!  And, we are back for 2025!

I colored the cute images with my Copic Sketch Markers.   I picked out a pre-colored Alcohol Ink panel from Taylored Expressions in shades of blue and purple.  I then took a MFT die cut called Wave and added it over the top. I placed the 3 images in the wave along with the die cut sentiment.  No bling was needed on this card.   I  I hope Jeanette and Kelly along with you enjoy my card!  

Please check out the other Musketeer's cards.  Here is the link to Jeanette's blog along with Kelly's blog.  I am sure you will not be disappointed and will see a couple of cute cards!  I am up for our February challenge, so please be sure to join us again. 

Image/Sentiment:  Pink and Main Be A Mermaid

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  The Paper Cut 100 Cougar Opaque White; Taylored Expressions Alcohol Ink Panel

Ink:  Black

Accessories:  Copic Sketch Markers; My Favorite Things-MFT Wave Die

Friends Like You

 

Today is the day I am posting my card for our One Plus Twelve challenge in 2024.  This is year number 6.   For this challenge, we are to use just one stamp, to make a card every month and post on the 3rd of each month.  For this year, I picked a Pinkfresh Studio set called Thankful for Friends.  The set includes the stamp set, matching die, coordinating stencils and a hot foil plate!   I think this set is so pretty and I will have many options each month. 

For my card this month, I first hot foiled the image in champagne foil. I then used the 4 piece stencil with Pinkfresh Studio ink cubes to color the image.  I then die cut the floral cluster with the matching die.  I picked a Pinkfresh Studio plate called Dotted Scallops for the Calypso Coral for the background. I added three layers of a frame from the Pinkfresh Studio Double Stitched Scalloped Rectangles. I picked a silver sentiment from one of my PFS sentiment packs. I added some Pinkfresh Studio Sky Blue Jewels around the image.

 

Please be sure to check out the other One plus Twelve cards to see the the cards that Kelly and Jeanette have created for September!  Here is a link to both Jeanette's  and Kelly's blog.  Be sure to come back on October 3rd to see our next set of cards.  

Image/Sentiment:  Pinkfresh Studio Thankful for Friends foil plate, 4-piece stencil and matching die, Sentiment Pack

Cardstock:  The Paper Cut Cougar Opaque 100# White; Stampin' Up Calypso Coral;  Hammermill White for foiled image

Ink:  Spellbinders Champagne Foil; Pinkfresh Studio Ocean Breeze, Aquamarine, Coral Reef, Passion Fruit

Accessories:  Pinkfresh Studio Dotted Scallops Cover Plate, Double Stitched Scalloped Rectangle Die, Sky Blue Jewels