Marlena is Faithfully Crafting
Saturday, April 25, 2026
DT INk Rain
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Color Hues
I recently acquired this wooden stamp from a thrift store!
It's such a cool image and an amazing year, to be honest.
That's the year I met Jesus. :)
My life hasn't been the same (in a good way) since that day.
I grew up around many faiths and religions, but when Jesus met me, THAT WAS IT.
He's the real deal and He's never left me nor forsaken me and I would do it all again, given the opportunity.
Speaking of opportunities (sorry there's never a simple segue from life changing moments and topics)...check out Color Hues.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Celebrate Fuchsia & Navy
Stamplorations Bubbles Stencil, Erin Lee Creative Backpack die, Papertrey Ink Celebrate (Customer Appreciation 2016)
Sliding in quick to share a card I wanted to make for Color Hues Fuchsia and Navy (by the way, I realize I don't know how to spell Fuchsia with confidence; ha!).
Stamplorations just released stencils (YAY!!) and I was blessed to win a GC, so I grabbed the Bubbles!
I set it to the side and blended on the card front Catherine Pooler Flirty Fuchsia (thank you spellcheck :)! ) and Papertrey Enchanted Evening. I topped with a backpack already die cut and navy ribbon sitting on my desk (for why tho)...and it came together.
Now I need to blast over there before the challenge ends...
Monday, April 13, 2026
Happy Birthday Coffee Treats
Saturday, April 11, 2026
DT INk Visual Prompt Sketch
The Ton Stamps Mass Tags dies/Rose Tags Stencils/Easy Expressions, Tim Holtz Layering Stencil Plaid
It's time for a new challenge at INk!
This time it's a Visual Prompt Sketch~
I had the tiniest tags from different colors whilst playing with the Ton Stamps Rose Tags stencils. These were produced in one craft window(yay!).
The minute I saw this sketch...I knew they would be perfect!
I went with a square sized card and I wanted to put out there...if you mail a square envelope, it costs more postage (in the US).
I've learned the hard way *twice* ahem (both times returned).
So I either need to use a regular envie or REMEMBER TO put extra postage on my fancy square envelope (which I LOVE the look of).
Just a friend passing that on.... ;)
Please join us with your unique take on this sketch!
Monday, April 6, 2026
Favorite Hello
The Stamp Market Paw Print die, Whimsy Stamps Irreplaceable Friend, Riley and Company Brick Wall
Here's a sympathy card I created for someone who lost a precious furbaby.
I did a bright sunny monochromatic color (memories are always playful).



