Scrapping Valentines!

I got a scrapbook page done this week, for the first time in almost a month! A lot of retired supplies show up here, but the colors and the ribbon are current and sticking around too! The photos are old too, so it all works, haha!

This page was actually for a challenge to use the following letters "on" the page: 
A- Alphabet stamps
P- Patterned paper, punch, pink
R- Red, ribbon
I- Ink
L- Lace, layers

Supplies:
Stamps: Just Perfect Alphabet (retired!)

Ink: Memento Black

Paper: Petal Pink, Basic Black, Poppy Parade, Flower & Field DP (retired in March)
Accessories: Scalloped Lace Trim, Sweetheart Punch (retired!)

What are you making this week? 

Birthdays!

Happy Monday to you!
Today I have two birthday cards because this week we have three important birthdays in our {extended} family that needed cards! Fortunately none of the birthday girls live in the same house, so making two possible card options that "match" was totally okay! 

For these, I used the latest Freshly Made Sketch and a whole assortment of different supplies! For one thing, I used the 'snowbank' die from the In The Woods framelits, which are about to retire. I used this pretty floral print that was part of the Sale-a-Bration freebies in January and February. I used a birthday greeting from my almost-retired Gorgeous Posies stamp set and I put that on the two punches from the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch! 

Supplies:

Stamps: Gorgeous Posies (retiring)
Ink: Just Jade, Flirty Flamingo
Paper: Basic White, Just Jade, Flirty Flamingo,  Flower & Field DP (retired)
Accessories: Lovely Labels Pick a Punch, In The Woods Framelits (retiring), Dimensionals

and a couple close-ups...

Retiring In Colors Set!

Today I have a full set of cards! I used the sketch from Fusion Card Challenge, and finally got to play with some of this beautiful DP from the January - June Mini Catalog! I liked this paper as soon as I saw it, but once I saw other people coloring in the flowers, I had to have it. Except this was the first time I cut into it! I picked this little daisy print because I love daisies. I cut it to match the sketch, then colored in a few flowers on each strip, with each of the 2019-2021 In Colors. I added strips of ribbon, some are retiring, a few are sticking around. Then I used this retiring word set (which is fantastic, btw, and you really do need to own this) for a variety of greetings. 

So, here's the set...

And for some closeups, here's a couple of birthday cards:

a Mother's Day card:

a friend card:

and a thinking of you or thank you kind of card: 

Supplies:

Stamps: Well Said
Ink: Memento Black, Terracotta Tile, Rococo Rose, Purple Posy, Pretty Peacock, Seaside Spray markers
Paper: Terracotta Tile, Rococo Rose, Purple Posy, Pretty Peacock, Seaside Spray card stocks, True Love DP

Accessories: Very Vanilla lace trim, Rococo Rose Scalloped linen trim, Gorgeous Grape sheer ribbon, Flowers for Every Season ribbon, Seaside Spray Metallic Ribbon, Glue Dots

Do you have a favorite of these In Colors? These might be my favorite group since the very first year!

Comfort & Peace

I am in need of a sympathy card and this challenge ended up perfect. The As You See It Challenge was to make a card inspired by spring blossoms, in 10 minutes or less. I am happy with how it turned out and I really think it's perfect for my friend, so it is on it's way now! 
The stamp set, and the Rococo Rose ink and card stock (peeking out from behind the front panel) are both on their way out, and I love both, so that makes me sad too. Don't miss out on your chance to get these lovely items! 

Supplies:

Stamps: Gorgeous Posies
Ink: Blushing Bride, Petal Pink, Rococo Rose, Mint Macaron

Paper: Mint Macaron, Rococo Rose, Whisper White

CASEing the Catalog!

Today's card features another stamp set and die set that are about to be retired. I haven't come close to using ALL the stamps, or dies, but, I do love the contrasting fonts and I have used this stamp and die set a lot! The ribbon is also about to retire, if you're keeping track. The happy color sticks around tho, so you can definitely get some mileage out of this sweet, simple ribbon if you order it now.

I used the SUO Challenge to CASE the catalog! CASE means "copy and share everything" and it is one of the reasons we crafters post our creations. So in my case, I used an idea in the catalog to create my card. I went to page 46 where this stamp set is, but first I landed on page 45, where it also shows the very same stamped word I used, on a card that got my brain thinking! (the Petal Pink card with the three balloons...) I repeated one half of the die cut greeting, and stamped the second half. I also used the leafy die cut for the other side of the card in place of the balloons. I kept the embellishments to a minimum, because this is going to be for my brother. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Well Said

Ink: Shaded Spruce

Paper: Just Jade, Shaded Spruce & Whisper White card stocks

Accessories: Bumblebee 2020-2021 In Color Ribbon, Well Written dies, Dimensionals, Fine Tip Glue Pen, Big Shot

Together!

Happy Monday to you! I hope you had a lovely Easter weekend! Today is the first day of our Spring Break so I sent the kids to the park while I got a little stamping time in! 
Today's card is posted too late to participate, but I did use the Freshly Made Sketch for it! I'm trying to use my soon-to-retire supplies as well as make cards for specific people and events! This week will be full of almost-gone products! (and posts!!) 
On this card, for example, the stamps are going, the embossing folder on the card base, the ribbon, and the cute little resin heart- and this is my first time opening the ribbon or heart! I am so going to miss this cute couple, they are one of my favorite images ever! 

I added some sponging, because that's what I often do with this cute couple, haha, but this time I sponged it in Rich Razzleberry so it wasn't quite so dark. I think that worked out fantastically.

Supplies:

Stamps: Silhouette Scenes
Ink: Blackberry Bliss, Rich Razzleberry
Paper: Blackberry Bliss, Blushing Bride card stocks
Accessories: Blackberry Bliss Striped Ribbon, Resin Hearts, Tin Tile embossing folder, Dimensionals Big Shot

If you're interested in having any of these cute things in your own stamping stash, you'll want to place an order very soon! 

We Create Blog Hop: The Animal Kingdom

Hello again and happy April to you! I know I am hoping for a lot more crafting time this coming month...!

Today our blog hop is all about the Animal Kingdom! There are a lot of stamp sets with all kinds of critters right now, but I picked a dragonfly! I've had a few dragonfly projects lately, haha, and this time, everything on this card sticks around with the upcoming catalog! 

For my card, I used the sketch from The Paper Players, and the color combo from Hand Stamped Sentiments. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Dragonfly Garden
Ink: Pear Pizazz, Highland Heather
Paper: Highland Heather, So Saffron, Pear Pizazz, Basic White card stock
Accessories: Gorgeous Grape sheer ribbon, Opal Rounds, Dragonflies Punch, Dimensionals

Now click the button below to hop on over to Libby's project! 

Then hop thru the rest of our blogs and kick off your April with some inspiration!

We Create Blog Hop APRIL 2021 Blog Roll
Kimberley Morris 
Tanya Harvey
Libby Fens
Cheryl Curtis
Tricia Butts
Jeanna Kay

And leave us your thoughts- we love to know what you think of our work! 

Soft Colors

Happy Monday! 

I had the best intentions to use my retiring stash and share a whole bunch of projects so you know what you'd be missing out on...but wow....life. So here I finally am, ready to share something new for the third time this whole month! 

I liked the color combination from Global Design Project, and I used the sketch from Freshly Made Sketches, and the TGIF Challenge was to stamp your own DP- which is how I made the top panel! 
And, the retiring products from today's card is the stamp set, and that lovely Seaside Spray shade of blue! I will definitely miss this In Color! 

Supplies:

Stamps: Field of Flowers

Ink: So Saffron & Seaside Spray

Paper: Sahara Sand & Whisper White card stocks
Accessories: Seaside Spray Metallic Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots 

St Patrick's Day!

There really hasn't been any crafting at all this month. Last night it was totally one of THOSE days, so I took some time to digi scrap the most recent photos! Yes, that means every single thing is long retired, including the digital program, but hey. A page is done. And I got to create something! Maybe it will inspire you to do something with your physical supplies! 

Supplies: My Digital Studio
Stamps: So Happy For You (clovers)

Ink: Mellow Moss

Paper: Pistachio Pudding, Just Add Cake DP

Accessories: Brads (Garden Green), Paper Daisies, Sara's Sequins, Daisy Punch, Button Bouquet (Kiwi Kiss)
Font: Engravers MT

Dragonfly Punch

I haven't done much crafting yet this month and I am feeling it! This morning I took a minute to play with my mom's new bundle to make a card I need. This cute stamp set and punch come from the Mini Catalog. I also used a few challenges to make this one- the TGIF Challenge's color combo, the sketch from Freshly Made Sketches, and it fits the SUO Challenge theme of things that fly!
I sponged the yellow on the circle the dragonfly is on, to have a softer shade than the card stock. And I thought these shiny epoxy droplets made a fun touch too.

Supplies
Stamps: Dragonfly Garden
Ink: Just Jade, Daffodil Delight, Gorgeous Grape 
Paper: Just Jade, Basic White card stocks
Accessories: Flowers For Every Season ribbon, Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets, Dragonflies punch, Circle dies, Dimensionals, Big Shot (retired)

This is going in the mail today! What have you been making? If you haven't mailed a card this week, send one out soon! Let someone know you're thinking of them! 

We Create Blog Hop: Cut It Out!

Happy Monday! A new month begins today and that means we've got a new blog hop, ready to inspire you! 

Today, the sun is shining and the forecast is spring weather this week. So I chose to play with a sweet new-to-me stamp set from the Mini Catalog. Our theme today is "Cut It Out", featuring either die cuts or punches and I used both! I also used the sketch from The Paper Players.

Supplies:

Stamps: Garden Wishes, Buffalo Check

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Pear Pizazz, Crushed Curry

Paper: Pear Pizazz, Daffodil Delight, Very Vanilla

Accessories: Linen Thread, Wink of Stella, Lovely Labels Pick a Punch, Dandy Wishes Dies, Dimensionals, Big Shot

Now click the button below to hop on over to Tricia's blog and see what she's made today.

Then hop thru to see everyone else's creations, and let us know what you think! 

Kimberley Morris
Tanya Harvey
Tricia Butts
Jeanna Kay
Cheryl Curtis
Libby Fens

Here's a bit of a close up on that Wink of Stella. It's hard to photograph but adds such pretty, happy sparkle!

Blue Hummingbird

Happy Friday! Only two days left to get your hands on the Sale-A-Bration freebies!! There is a chance this might be my favorite card I've made with the Sale-A-Bration 2021 products...
This card uses the sketch from Fusion Card Challenge. I used ink pads and blender pens to color the bird, leaves and flowers. I intended for bright pops of pink flowers but I loved how it turned out with this subtle color so I left it. You can't see it at all, but the bird is highlighted with Wink of Stella which looks super cool. 

Supplies:
Stamps: A Touch of Ink
Ink: Stazon Black, Pretty Peacock, Just Jade, Bermuda Bay, Flirty Flamingo
Paper: Flirty Flamingo, Whisper White
Accessories: Flowers for All Seasons ribbon, Wink of Stella, Glue Dot