Aparrotly There's Three

I have three cards to share that came from a two day crafting spree...YAY!!

First for a nephew that's a Feb baby:

Spellbinders Free Hugs Oscar die, Concord & 9th Burst of Blooms branch die, Picket Fence Studios Tropical Tweets
 

I used the following sketch (thank you Sunday Stamps for direction).

Second one is an encouragement post...and a chance to play with the Lovely Layers Tack dies.

I'm telling you, this set had a lot of thought put into all the details!

 (I'm not a horsey girl but I do have memorable horseriding stories I'll share when I play with this set again). 

I love the Saddle Up sentiments and I used a Christmas GC at a local scrapbook store (thanks to my youngest) to acquire them to match the lovely saddle.

Honey Bee Stamps Lovely Layers Tack and Saddle Up sentiment, Avery Elle Double Stitched Rectangle, Reverse Confetti (out of business) Bubbles Confetti Coverplate

I backed it with a beloved coverplate for Just Us Girl's latest coverplate challenge.

Cutting several different colors gave me all these beautiful bubbles to adorn my three creations.

La-La Land Crafts In the Forest Paper Pad, sentiment die

Finally, I had a sliver of La-La Land Crafts In the Forest Paper Pad (I love several of their paper pads and can't choose a fave, honestly).

I have tried to research where this sentiment die is from (if I'd guess, it might be Stamplorations, but I don't see it online anywhere).

I cut it in Tonic Studios Mirror Cardstock for some shine!

Simon Says (Monday): Sparkle and Shine

Simon Says (Wednesday): Add a Sentiment

Thank you for your sweet visit!

Family Christmas

Stampin' Up Family & Friends, Pretty Pink Posh sentiment strip, Whimsy Stamps Jungle Frames

 

Holiday card for a special family; it literally looks like them about 8 years ago. ;)

My card is framed like the sketch at Inspired By

There's a really cute inspiration photo of snowmen, and honestly, these peeps are ready to build one!

Most of my family lives in Hawaii (almost all).

I know Hawaii is a popular destination spot for many, but guess what the locals like to do?

Fly out to where there's snow!!!

LOL.

I had a blast when both my sisters and their families got to come and play in the snow.

I prayed for snow (even a little would suffice) and the Lord did not disappoint in those visits!

I've kept my grown daughter's smaller gloves and such, just in case we get another winter visit. 

What a blessing to be able to see Hawaii littles (and taller) playing in the snow with wonder and excitement!

I'll try to look at the snow through my Hawaii eyes when I can (but still drive like I know how snow can do!). 

If you know, you know. ;)

Thanks for the sweet visit today~

DT INk Shiny Party Time

Welcome to the New Year friends!!

We at INkspirational are starting 2026 with a new prompt for you.

We are calling for SHINE/SHINY.

I caught the shine in my creation above; the second pic is a better pic overall (in my opinion).

The Ton Stamps Toned Squares, Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil Plate & Die Set It's My Party/Mini Everyday Sentiments 

Please join us with your unique take!

Praying for a special year for all of you; may the Lord show His kindness and mercy in Jesus name.

 

DT INkspirational Designer's Choice Cold

 Honey Bee Stamps Spring Cottage Village, Spellbinders Holiday Sentiments Series 2 Glimmer Foil, My Favorite Things Stamps Oval Word Window, circle dies, Snowflake dies

It's time for a new challenge at INkspirational, and this time it's my choice!

Make it Cold!!!

I added snowflakes and cold blues, white and black.

Let's see yours~

Happy New Year Christmas Paper

Whimsy Stamps Retro Dancers, The Ton Stamps Easy Expressions Holiday, My Favorite Things Square Frames die, Erin Lee Creative Cotton + Candy Cardstock (white chunky glitter paper), The Paper Studio Photo Ornaments paper, Brutus Monroe Slate Cardstock, American Crafts Damask Love Life's a Party (disco ball)

 

I don't have a huge anything for New Year's Day yearly. 

However, I've hosted out of state family here and there.

 I tend to gravitate toward Christmasy New Year's designs when I send out my cards, and I think because I remember when we connected during that special time.

I will always love these disco dancers, and this card can be given to anyone.

Simon Says (Wednesday): Use Dies

Thank you for your sweet visit!

House Tags

The Greetery Market Place (No 1, 2, 3)/Holiday Festoons and stamp paired with Candy Pop Rectangle die (for hanging bow)

I've been busy building house tags for my daughter to share with her clients.

I couldn't bring myself to cut a hole in these carefully detailed tags (designed by The Greetery).

So I die cut Candy Pop Rectangles I had from the same company, and cut them in half (doubling up for sturdiness).

She will be tying them on to some cute gifts she purchased for them.

 

Simon Says (Monday): Wrap it Up

I'm literally wrapping up this project and having so much fun ;).

Thank you for your sweet visit~