Happy Camper Blog Hop

August 2, 2025

Hi there! Today I’m joining Simon Says Stamp for their Happy Camper release blog hop.

SSS-Frankly

My project is featuring the Frankly stamp, die and Frankly Words dies.

SSS-Frankly

Here is a video showing how I created this card.

GIVEAWAY!
Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop.
Leave me a comment for your chance to win!
Winners will be posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday the 6th of August.

HOP ORDER:
Simon Says Stamp Blog 
Nina-Marie Trapani
Suzy Plantamura
Cathy Zielske
Laura Bassen
Debby Hughes
Lisa Addesa
Emily Midgett
Heather Ruwe
Sandi MacIver
Tina Smith
Hanh Nguyen
Barb Engler
Anna-Karin Evaldsson
Karin Ã…kesdotter
Rosemary Dennis

Happy Camper Release

July 30, 2025

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a couple projects using some of the fun, new Happy Camper release by Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-Dual Diamonds, Showboat Thank You

My first card featured the Dual Diamonds die along with the Showboat Thank You die for the sentiment.

SSS-Dual Diamonds, Showboat Thank You

My next card uses the ILYSM stamp & die set for the sentiment.

SSS-ILYSM, Fantasy Bouquet, Beautiful Branch, Fun Birdie

I added some floral accents using the Fantasy Bouquet & Beautiful Branch dies. I also added the adorable Fun Birdie die.

SSS-ILYSM, Fantasy Bouquet, Beautiful Branch, Fun Birdie

You can check out a walk through of the new release HERE. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Rose Branch Thank You

July 30, 2025

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project featuring the Rose Branch die, Nuvelli Script Thank You die and the A2 Arches die set.

SSS-Rose Branch, Nuvelli Script Thank You

I die cut the Rose Branch out of vellum and the Nuvelli Script Thank You out of Matte Gold. For the background I blended Limelicious, Seafoam and Cadette ink and framed everything using one of the A2 Arches dies.

SSS-Rose Branch, Nuvelli Script Thank You

I trimmed the Rose Branch die cut to tuck only two leaves at the bottom and three at the top to fit the frame and allow room for the sentiment.

There’s a brand new Happy Camper release coming tonight at Simon Says Stamp so stay tuned.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Thanks Always

July 28, 2025

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a card using the Thanks Always stamp, stencil and die set.

SSS-Thanks Always

To begin I stamped the large image using Latte ink. I just wanted to do something faint and wouldn’t rist smearing while blending the colors on each letter. Using the coordinating stencil, I blended color to each letter using Apple, Grapefruit, Sunbeam, Surf and Lilac. I used Copic markers to color the smaller foliage and critters and then die cut the whole thing using the coordinating die set.

SSS-Thanks Always

I added an embossed sentiment using the Thanks Always stamp set. Thank YOU for always stopping by & making me smile😊.

Ribbon Quilt

July 26, 2025

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a colorful card featuring the Ribbon Quilt die set. This die set turned out to be an unexpected favorite! It was a lot of die cutting and glueing but worth it to me. The Pawsitively Perfect Craft Glue has also been an unexpected favorite. It has been working like a charm ever since I opened it, and let me tell you, I am easily frustrated with adhesives. I consider myself to be and adhesive connoisseur:) This a good one!

SSS-Ribbon Quilt, CZ Hello

I love how you can fit so many colors on one card(this is my jam). There are a million different designs you could make with this die set and I love that. For the sentiment I used and oldie but a goodie, the CZ Hello die with vellum and matte gold.

SSS-Ribbon Quilt, CZ Hello

Summer is flying by and it has been hard to find time to craft while sharing my craft room with my son, who is visiting us from Germany. He is leaving soon and I’ll have the craft room all to myself, but then I’ll be sad that he is gone. All good problems to have I guess. Hope everyone is hanging in there and sending you all rainbow hugs and french fry wishes:) Thanks so much for stopping by!

Best-Teas

July 23, 2025

Hi there! Today I’m sharing these projects over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the new Best-Teas Card Kit. The card on the left features the Demuline Embossing Folder along with the Fancy Thank You die. The card on the right uses the Best-Teas stamp set.

SSS-Demilune, Fancy Thank You, Best-Teas

You can check out the video of these projects HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Altenew July 2025 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway!

July 10, 2025

Hi there! Today I’m joining Altenew for their July Release Blog Hop.

Altenew-Festive Triangles

I’ve created four cards using the Festive Triangles Stamp Set.

Altenew-Festive Triangles

I used several shades of Altenew Fresh Dye Inks.

Altenew-Festive Triangles

I am in love with these simple, stamped and colorful holiday cards.

Altenew-Festive Triangles

Here is a video showing how I created these cards.

GIVEAWAY INFO:
$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $100 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $50 gift certificate to 4 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by July 17th for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 5 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew’s Blog Hop Post on July 19th, 2025.

The winner of the $100 gift certificate will be chosen from comments left on the Altenew blog. 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Hummingbird Hello

June 30, 2025

Hi there! Today I’m sharing a project using some die cuts from the latest Friend Like You release by Simon Says Stamp.

SSS-Brilliant Hummingbird, Tilted Daisies, CZ Little Banner Basics

I created a Buttercream panel for the background and made an opening using one of the A2 Arches dies. It framed the Tilted Daisies perfectly. I used white cardstock to die cut the Brilliant Hummingbird and blended ink to add color using Lilac, Surf, Limelicious & Sunbeam. For the sentiment I used one of the CZ Little Banner Basics dies and blended it as well for color using Lilac and Peony ink.

SSS-Brilliant Hummingbird, Tilted Daisies, CZ Little Banner Basics

Check out the new Friend Like You release HERE for more inspiration! Thanks so much for stopping by!