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July 21, 2026

Just Us Girls #832

Hello, friends! Last night, I was browsing through a few card challenges and was immediately intrigued by the  Just Us Girls Challenge.  As soon as I saw the Mood Board, I was inspired to create a fun card featuring popsicles.  




Supplies:
Paper: All from my stash
Stamp: Itty Bitty Basics (MFT)
Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)
Other: Stitched Basic Edges (MFT), Popsicles cut with Cricut Maker


Thanks for taking a peek,

July 20, 2026

The Paper Players #795

Hello, friends! I’m stopping by very quickly to share a card for this week’s  The Paper Players  Challenge.   Unfortunately, I don’t have any beach-themed stamps, so I used my Cricut Maker to cut beach images and create a calm, relaxing beach scene.  I hope you enjoy it!  





Supplies:
Paper: All from stash
Stamp: Sweet 16 (MFT)
Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)
Other: Images cut with the Cricut Maker)

Thanks for taking a peek,

July 17, 2026

Color Hues #137

Hello, friends!  Just stopping by to share a card for this week’s Color Hues Challenge.  I absolutely love this color combo - black and red!  The possibilities are endless.  I had so many ideas of what to create, but I finally decided to showcase a guitar using these bold, striking colors.  




Supplies:
Paper:  All from my stash
Stamp: Simply Said (Waffle Flower), Mini Guitar and Flower (Spellbinders)
Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)
Other: Music Notes and Flourish cut with the Cricut Maker

Thanks for stopping by,

June 21, 2026

Color Hues #135

Hello, friends!  Martha here, stopping by to share a card I created for this week's Color Hues Challenge.  This week's color combination is yellow and black.  I had so much fun creating this cheerful birthday card featuring a vintage typewriter and pretty floral accents. 




Supplies: 
Paper:  All from my stash
Accessories: Typewriter and Font (Cricut Maker), Stitched Blooms (MFT)


Thanks for taking a peek,

June 8, 2026

Inspired By #391

Happy Monday, friends! I'm popping in today to share a card I created for this week's Inspired by Challenge  - I was inspired by the beautiful colors.


 
Supplies:
Paper: All From My Stash
Stamp: Itty Bitty Birthday (MFT)
Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)
Accessories: Essential Fishtail Sentiments Strips (MFT), Just Picked Dies (Concord & 9th), Lattice with Circles (Cricut Maker)


Thanks for taking a peek,

June 5, 2026

Color Hues #134

Hello, friends!  I'm popping in to share a simple card that I made for this week's Color Hues Challenge.
Bonnie gave us the colors Pink and Turquoise to play with, and here's what I created.  




Supplies:
Paper: Bazzill
Stamp: Sweet Lattice Sentiments (Waffle Flower Crafts)
Ink: Hot Chocolate (MFT)
Accessories: Images cut with the Cricut Maker

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

May 31, 2026

Freshly Made Sketches #738

Hello, friends! Popping in with a quick share of a card that I made for this week's 
Freshly Made Sketches - Cecile created a very unique sketch!




I had this vision in my head of a doggie flying high with balloons, and I think I captured just that.    

Supplies:
Paper:  All from my stash
Stamp: Itty Bitty Basics (MFT)
Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)
Accessories: Images cut with the Cricut Maker


Thanks for taking a peek,

May 19, 2026

Color Hues #133

Happy Tuesday, friends!  I have a birthday card to share with you.  Color Hues Challenge has a very pretty color combo - lime green and violet.





I have a lot of birthdays coming up.  This one will be going out in the mail next week!

Supplies:
Paper: All from my stash
Stamp: Sweet 26 (MFT)
Ink: Black Licorice (MFT) 
Accessories: Images cut with the Cricut Maker

Thanks for stopping by,

May 4, 2026

Color Hues #132

Hello, friends!  Popping in with a card for this week's The Color Hues Challenge.  I love this color combo!





I purchased a new sentiment stamp from Waffle Flower called Inside Sentiments Book Lover.  I've enjoyed reading some great books, so this stamp set was a must-have for my collection.  This card is for a co-worker who is also a book lover.

Supplies:
Paper:  All from my stash
Stamp: Inside Sentiments Book Lover (Waffle Flower)
Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)
Accessories: Die from MFT but can't remember the name, all images cut with the Cricut Maker


Have a great week!

March 24, 2026

Sunday Stamps #382

Good morning, friends!  My card design for today was inspired by Sunday Stamps challenge.  This is a new-to-me challenge!    





Instead of an oval for the middle, I went with an arch - I hope that's okay!  Thank you so much for stopping by.

Supplies:
Paper:  All from my stash
Stamp: Birthday Greetings (MFT)
Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)
Accessories: Candles (Cricut)


Have a great day!

March 20, 2026

Color Hues #129

Good morning, Happy Friday! I am playing along with this new color combo from Color Hues Challenge - Purple and Marigold!




Supplies:
Paper:  All from my stash
Stamp: It's Your Birthday (SSS)
Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)
Accessories: An old flower punch (SU!), Umbrella (Cricut), Gold Washi Tape (Hobby Lobby)


Thanks for dropping by,
March 16, 2026

JAI781 ... Bee Birthday Card

Happy Monday, friends!  I'm playing over at  Just Add Ink Challenge.  Just Add Wings is the theme.  





I couldn't resist not making a bee card.  This is my last card going to the Creative Kindness 
Foundation through scrapbook.com.  I hope it'll bring a smile to someone in need.

Supplies:
Paper: All from my stash
Stamp: It's Your Birthday (SSS)
Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)
Accessories: All cut with the Cricut Maker


Thanks for taking a peek,

March 10, 2026

PP776 ... Rainbow Wave Birthday Card

Good morning, friends!  Today I'm playing along in the The Paper Players challenge! This week's theme is Colors of the Rainbow.  So many possibilities!





I had a lot of ideas in my head, but I ended up going with a fun rainbow.  I'm donating this card to the Creative Kindness Foundation, through scrapbook.com.

Supplies:
Paper:  All from my stash
Accessories: All cut with the Cricut machine, rhinestones (Amazon)


Thanks for stopping by,

March 2, 2026

Gold Birthday Card

Hello, friends!  I'm back again with another card for this week's The Color Hues Challenge and Just Add Ink Challenge. 







I happened to have the hexagon dies on my desk since last week, so I decided to create another card with them, but of course, a totally different look.  For the die, I used the leaves from Just Picked Dies from Concord & 9th stamps.  

Supplies:
Paper: All from my stash
Stamps: Black Licorice (MFT)
Accessories: Nested Hexagon (scrapbook.com), Just Picked Dies (Concord & 9th), Sweet Lattice Sentiment Matching Die (Waffle Flower), Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug)


Thanks for taking a peek,

February 18, 2026

#TCH127 ... Hexagon Birthday Card

Good morning, friends!  I'm back again with another birthday card for this week's The Color Hues Challenge - they have a very unique color combo, so of course, I had to make a card!




I bought some nested hexagon dies about a year ago, and I'm barely using them now.  Like I said before, I really need to use what I already have in my stash and stop buying more crafty stuff! Haha!  This card will go to The Creative Kindness Foundation, through scrapbook.com.  I always love to make cards, help spread some joy to those who need it most.

Supplies:
Paper: All from my stash
Stamp: Hero Floral Tulips (Hero Arts)
Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)
Accessories: Nested Hexagon Dies (scrapbook.com), Pearls (Amazon)


Thanks for popping in today,

February 4, 2026

#TCH126 ... Pretty in Pink


Good morning, Happy Wednesday! Today, I'm playing along with this week's Color Hues Challenge
 - Red and Pink are the colors!  





My initial thought was to create a card with balloons, but at the last minute, I went with a girly card.  

Supplies:
Paper: Bazzill
Stamp: It's Your Birthday (SSS)
Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)
Accessories: Nesting Postage Dies (Hero Arts), Images cut with the Cricut Maker

Thanks for stopping by,

January 31, 2026

FMS721 ... Happy Birthday

Happy Saturday, friends!  I have a quick card to share for this week's Freshly Made Sketches - a fun sketch by Jen M.!




I took out some old paper and a circular die that I didn't even know I had!  LOL!  I really need to organize my crafts.  

Supplies:
Paper: Wisteria Wonder (SU!)
Accessories: Decorative Tile Set Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug), Entwined Circules (Elizabeth Craft Designs), Just Picked Dies (Concord & 9th), Sentiment cut with the Cricut Maker


Thanks for taking a peek,