Marlena is Faithfully Crafting
Monday, June 1, 2026
Pottery Brown and Blues
Sunday, May 31, 2026
May WoodBlock Wednesday
Stampin Up 2003 Wooden Stamps & Just for Fun 1996-227 Grid Wooden stamp, My Favorite Things Square frame dies
I'm excited I get to use these wooden stamps for Amy's Woodblock Wednesday Challenge!
They were all in a bundle (there were many more in that pile too) that were being sold at a thrift store.
I couldn't resist!
Smaller stamps are Stampin Up and the larger grid was titled Just for Fun (1996-2007).
The grid stamp really helped me line up the smaller ones!
Thank you for your sweet visit~
Saturday, May 23, 2026
DT INk Prompt For the Guys
The Ton Stamps Golf Course Layering Stamps/Golf Therapy Stamps and dies, Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Sentiment Strip
Our new challenge at INk is FOR THE GUYS!
I splurged with birthday money and invested on these gorgeous stamp sets from The Ton.
The golf course layering stamps are really fun to play with and I was able to get a card done for hubby! I didn't need the dies this time around (in case I messed up on the layering of ground, ocean and sky borders)..but I got them just in case!
I can't wait to make more (now that I've had a little practice). The results are truly realistic looking.
Please join us with your masculine take this time around~
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Miles Away Bday Card
Picket Fence Studios Nice Seeing You, The Ton Stamps Floral World Sentiments, Copics
I created this for my aunt's final bday in this world.
She turned 74 and died shortly thereafter.
It's been a painful loss, but I'm determined to rejoice in her memory; she is no longer suffering in this world.
It's a balance I believe we have to learn to move in, and with the Lord's grace, I do!
I put a lot of colors (Copic added) in here to try to convey all the beautiful peeps that love her and would miss her terribly.
Though she was in hospice when I sent this, I didn't want to add to sorrow, but keep it upbeat with multiple colors and sentiments, and floating images.
I'm a big fan of visual movement.
Challenges:
Simon Says (Wednesday): Make it Colorful
Saturday, May 9, 2026
DT INk Visual Prompt Floral Palette
The Ton Stamps Rose Tags Stencils/Postage Sunflowers and Hydrangeas Layering Stencils/Bright Pansies Clusters stencil/ Timeless Icons Sentiments, Spellbinders Etched Palette die, Tim Holtz Layering Stencil Plaid, Papertrey Ink Geode Layers dies
It's time for a new challenge at INkspirational!
Check out this photo...I took it literally and was excited to bring out This Palette die I haven't used in awhile (or ever).
It's HUGE...so I brought out all my floral stencils from The Ton and die cut everything but Hydrangeas (fussy cut) for that organic look.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Shelved Mother's Day Edition
I had already thought about a book themed Mother's Day card for mom, but this Inspired By photo led me to colors!
Thank you for your sweet visit~




