{Flutter} by Atomicbutterfly

The Greetery {Hey Honey, It's Summer!} Release Day

2026-05-29T05:00:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! It's release day for the darling new Hey Honey, It's Summer Collection from The Greetery! As soon as I saw this sweet Hey Honeycomb Crab Die, I knew I wanted to make a Nantucket/Cape Cod feeling card! Betsy's cute tunnel card yesterday just about did me in with all of it's amazingness, so the Nantucket card just couldn't wait! ha ha!

To begin, I cut all of the pieces for the main portion of the crab and got to work assembling it with liquid glue and foam squares. I used the new Hey Honeycomb Summer Sentiments paired with the Hey Honeycomb Basics Die along with the new Honeycomb Heat Wave mix that is being released today as well. I glued all of this together and then attached it to the crab.

Once the crab was done, it was easier for me to grab cardstock and dies to see what I liked best! I chose to do the stenciling and embossing using the Making Waves Stencil and Making Waves Embossing Folder on one of the capsule shapes that is cut using the Capsule Basics Die. I also used this same die set to cut the larger Pure Poppy portion. the gold/blue frame is embossed using the Sweetest Frames Capsule Stamp Set and then cut using the coordinating Sweetest Frames Capsule Edition Die.

I layered the embossed frame on the red portion along with the cute star border included in the Capsule Star Studded Border Die. It is cut from Antique Gold cardstock from Cardstock Warehouse and is such a beautiful color and weight.

The base is cut using the largest die included in the Star Studded collection (linked above).

Here you can see the cute crab and his honeycomb tummy. I mentioned earlier this particular color honeycomb ball is included in the Heat Wave mix that will be released today as well. Everything will be available for purchase at 10 AM EDT! Thanks for fluttering by!

The Greetery {Hey Honey, It's Summer!}

2026-05-28T05:00:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! I'm thrilled to be here with a fun mini release from The Greetery called Hey Honey, It's Summer! Memorial Day is over, which means it's the unofficial start of summer and that means summer cards and projects! I'm happy to begin the season with such a fun set of products to work with; each one is a joy and I can't wait to use them all season long! Make sure to head to The Greetery Blog for a listing of all the new products with details for each one! Also, make sure to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs, for a chance to win one of two product bundles! Each bundle will include:

Hey Honeycomb Crab, Seahorse, & Fish dies
Hey Honeycomb Summer Sentiments stamp set
Honeycomb Ball Heat Wave & Tricolor Tropics mixes
Making Waves stencil, embossing folder, and die

My first card for today features the Hey Honeycomb Seahorse Die paired with the new Making Waves Die, Embossing Folder, and Stencil. To begin this card, I took a larger piece of watercolor paper and secured it to a cardboard backer with washi tape. I spritzed it with water and then added the blue watercolor paint over the top. Once I liked the color and saturation level, I quickly dried it with my heat tool, but you could definitely let it air dry if you'd like.

Once the panel was dry, I cut it using the Making Waves Die and the largest capsule shaped die included in the Capsule Basics Die. Once that was done, I embossed it with the coordinating folder. I chose to use the more detailed stencil to add a bit of teal ink to give it more interest. I realize this is more of a "backward" way of stenciling, etc. but with the watercolor panel, I didn't want to detract from that. That being said, when it was all said and done, I ended up covering most of it up, so on my next card, I did the same thing, but left it more open so you could see it better! haha!

I used the Capsule Fixed Border Large Die for the frame and then cut it using the Pretty Picado Die. I used watercolor paper for this as well so it would have the same pretty texture as the waves. I love watercolor paper and the inexpensive variety you can buy usually has the best texture! I did add a hint of the same teal ink over portions of the frame and then adhered it over the top of the waves. I love the Mediterranean feeling it gives the card! I layered it onto a teal card base and then got to work on the seahorse.

Here you can see the seahorse with it's tummy all inflated with the tricolor tropics honeycomb ball. I cut the base of the seahorse from Sweet Blush cardstock and then added the details with Melon Berry cardstock. Both the body and the details have ink shading as well with touches of glitter!

I used the Garden Tub Filler Die to create the underwater foliage! I just love the contrast between the blues, greens, and coral colors! I added Stickles to the greenery for a more luminescent look!

I used the Hey Honeycomb Basics cut from Melon Berry cardstock with white embossing powder using the new Hey Honeycomb Summer Sentiments Stamp Set. I love all of the cute seasonal sentiments that are included in the set, along with the essentials to let the recipient know to "peel open and stick".

As promised, you can see the beautiful Making Waves suite of products a little bit better on this card AND I made the card with the honeycomb already incorporated so you can see another variety in the tricolor tropics assortment. I created this panel exactly like I did for the first card, but this time I added green, which is included in the paint set I linked earlier.

This is a 5 by 7 card so you can see how large the beautiful waves are, BUT you could definitelyl cut the top portion of the waves and use it on A2 cards as well. There is a perfect break in the design that would allow you to do this very easily. I love this pearlescent paint for underwater/sea themed cards and with the addition of the Stickles, it looks so pretty in the light.

The fish was cut from Harvest Gold cardstock, including the fins, but I added heavy handed ink to give it dimension. The honeycomb ball is secured with the adhesive tab that it comes equipped with, and some additional liquid glue for an added measure of security.

I kept this card quite simple so you could really see the waves, but I did add two sentiment from the Laid Back Basics Stamp Set which I just love!

Everything will be available for purchase tomorrow at 10 am EDT. You can find the entire new collection HERE; links will be live tomorrow! Don't forget to head to other designers' blogs to see the cute projects they've made and leave a comment to be eligible to win one of two bundles! Thanks for fluttering by!

Caly Person

Dana Kirby

Dawn McVey

Kelly Lunceford {you are here}

Papertrey Ink May Release Countdown Day 4

2026-05-25T05:00:00.000-06:00

Welcome to day 4 of the Papertrey Ink May release countdown! My first card for today features the new Big Blooms: Elegant Rose Die. I'm also using the new Frame Worthy Die along with the new This is Big Sentiments: Welcome Stamp/Die set.

My daughter just used my last wedding card the other day, so that means I need to build up my stash again. I chose to use the "Welcome to Your Happily Ever After" sentiment along with these beautiful roses. This card only uses the smaller roses, but my next card uses the nice big bloom, hence the name Big Blooms....ha ha!

To begin, I cut the pieces I would need for the three roses, the leaves, and the accent flowers. These are from the Into the Blooms: Pressed Flowers set that I can't seem to put down. I colored them with dye ink and blender brushes and then adhered the roses using foam squares for maximum dimension. I created the frame using the new Frame Worthy Die; I cut the frame portion three times from Sweet Blush cardstock and the base from white. I added some Aqua ink and ink splatter to the center and then glued the frame down.

I foiled a panel of Hibiscus Burst cardstock using the beautiful Merry Motifs Hot Foil Plate and then put the frame in the middle and surrounded it with the flowers and foliage. The sentiment is stamped in black and then the accent portion is heat embossed in gold and attached using foam squares. A good dusting of glitter and a few sequins finish off this design!

Here you can see the large rose in comparison to the small roses. This size is nice for a bold focal point!

I decided to use another accent sentiment that could work for a wedding or any type of "new beginning".

I looked up images of real roses to get the idea for this rose; yellow with the coral edges.

These roses are really easy to put together, which I love!

My final project for today, and for the release, uses the new In Stitches Starry Sky dies. As soon as I saw these new stitching dies, I had so many ideas in mind. It was hard for me just to stick to one, but rest assured, I will be pulling them out shortly to get to work on these other projects! My project for today is a pair of ribbon fairy/princess wands for two sweet girls in the neighborhood!

The stars are cut from one of the most traditional 5-point stars included in the set; there are some other sizes and star shapes along with different clouds as well. I cut them from Lavender Moon and Sweet Blush Felt; twice for each star and then stitched using DMC floss. I left a hole at the bottom of each star so the dowel could be added along with the polyfiber fill.

These are 1/4 inch dowels and are the perfect size for the scale of the stars....and for little hands to grasp. I added ribbon with long tails for added whimsy and charm!

I added a jingle bell to each want and this lavender wand also got a crown charm from my stash.

I made a tag for each wand using the new Handmade With Love Stamp/Die set and the smallest die included in the Love to Layer: Whimsy Die. These were so fun to make! Thanks for fluttering by!

Project Inspiration {Always Remember}

2026-05-24T05:00:00.000-06:00

With Memorial Day tomorrow, I wanted to make something fitting and appropriate for the day! I will be showing you how I created this card for this weekend's Project Inspiration feature for Papertrey Ink.

This card came together in 7 steps, but six fit on the grid much better! ha ha! I will share the 7th step in the post!

I brought in some older favorites paired with a few new things to bring this card to life!

step 1: Blend Spring Rain ink around the edges of an A2 panel of Spring Rain cardstock.

Step 2: Glue the Cover Plate: Ornate diecut to the panel using liquid glue.

Step 3: Cut two Oval Frames from white cardstock and glue them together. Attach them to the background using foam squares.

Step 4: Cut the pieces for the poppies from white cardstock. Add the color using dye ink and blender brushes. Glue them together with foam squares and liquid glue and then attach them to the frame.

Step 5: cut the foliage and accent flowers and color them the same as the poppies. Arrange them on the frame using liquid glue and foam squares.

Step 6: Heat emboss the sentiment using gold powder. Cut it out and then attach it inside the frame using foam squares. Add a trio of gold drops using liquid glue.

Step 7: Apply glitter to the flowers and foliage using a two-way glue pen.

I always like to use foam squares with these large flowers to give them realistic dimension.

I toyed around with heat embossing the sentiment on Pure Poppy cardstock which could be a bold alternative.

I have been loving adding light blue and pink to my patriotic cards!

Thanks for fluttering by!

Papertrey Ink May Release Countdown Day 2

2026-05-24T04:59:00.000-06:00

Hello and welcome, friends! It's the 3rd day of the Papertrey Ink May release countdown! I'm back with more patriotic inspiration using the darling new Sweet Americana Die/Stencil set. I chose to use the cute popsicle dies to create this fun and whimsical 4th of July card!

To begin, I cut the scalloped frame using the Fantastic Front: Scalloped Frame Die from white cardstock and adhere it to an A2 panel of Pure Poppy cardstock. I also used one of the star dies that is included in the new set to create the fun star border. It cuts twelve stars at one time so it was easy to get these cut quickly. I used my gem picker and liquid glue to make quick work and I just love how it turned out!

Next, I cut the striped frame using the In Frames: Rectangle Die and again from white and glued them together for a sturdy piece. I added it to the scalloped frame using foam squares. Once that was done, I used the middle-size mat included in the new Love to Layer: Whimsy Die and cut it from Sweet Blush cardstock. I placed it in the middle of the frame for a landing spot for the popsicle.

I cut the popsicle stick three times from Fine Linen cardstock and glued them together. I added some Vintage Photo ink around the edges. The base of the popsicle is cut from white and then the top is cut from Pure Poppy and the bottom is cut from Blueberry Sky. I have a bad habit with not planning out my sentiment ahead of time, but in this case, the white portion was the perfect spot for this sentiment, which is from the Celebrate Freedom Stamp Set. I didn't plan this ahead of time so I added it after the card was assembled, which I would NOT recommend. Stamp it before the popsicle is added to the card... ha ha!

The stars at the top of the popsicle are meant to be for the pie, but they look so cute at the top of this popsicle, so I went with it! I'm currently obsessed with the Into the Blooms: Pressed Flowers Die so I added some flowers from that set as well!

I forgot to mention earlier, but I did spritz the popsicle with shimmer spray before I added it to the card and then I added glitter to the flowers, leaves, and popsicle.

My next card features the new Reflections: Psalm 46 Stamp/Die set and the new So Radiant Stencil Collection. I was in the mood for something warm and sunshine-y so I opted for Canyon Clay, Harvest Gold, and Lemon Tart cardstock.

To begin, I foiled a panel of Canyon Clay cardstock using the Filigree Frame Hot Foil Plate with champagne foil. I trimmed it down and added some Canyon Clay ink around the edges and then mounted it onto a top-folding A2 card base using foam squares.

I cut the largest mat included in the new Love to Layer: Whimsy Die and added the sunrays using the So Radiant Stencil Collection with Harvest Gold ink. The sentiment is heat embossed in gold and then cut using the Reflections: Psalm 46 Outline Die.

I had a few flowers and leaves leftover from my quilt card yesterday along with a lone bee, so I added them to this card for a simply look. I also added a trio of sparkling clear sequins for sparkle and shine!

Thanks for fluttering by!

Papertrey Ink May Release Countdown Day 2

2026-05-23T05:00:00.000-06:00

Welcome back for day 2 of the Papertrey Ink May release countdown! I have some fun, summery cards to share with you today using products you're sure to fall in love with! My first card for today uses the new Build-a-Bear Die set and I've paired it with the new Land That I Love Sentiments that were showcased yesterday.

I don't know if I've ever mentioned it before, but all of my boys have the same initials with RL being the first and last. Of course, the famous American designer Ralph Lauren also boasts these initials on many of his designs, so my kids have worn quite a bit of Ralph Lauren during their growing up years, including the Ralph Lauren Bear or Polo Bear, whichever you prefer!

I decided to head in that direction for this card, but the bear ended up being a girl bear in the end because the bow is just too cute! ha ha!

To begin, I cut all of the main pieces for the bear from Fine Linen cardstock and then added some Vintage Photo distress ink around the edges with a blender brush. I also darkened the foot pads and ears to completely change the color using the same ink. The sweater is cut from Dark Indigo cardstock and then the flag is cut from white, Pure Poppy, and Enchanted Evening. I popped it up using foam squares for a bit of dimension.

Rather than cutting the whites of the eyes with the included dies, I simply added white with a white paint pen. The stars and bows are also included in the die set and I cut them from Pure Poppy to bring in a bit more red! The background was created by cutting an A2 panel of Bitty Big: Blueberry Sky Color Collection pattern paper. I glued it to a top-folding A2 card base using liquid glue and then layered the Reflections: John 1 Die frame over the top.

My second card for today uses the new Quilt-It: Baby Die. There is also a coordinating stamp set to stamp the patterns on the quilt pieces, but I opted to use pattern paper for my card today. I found some old papers from My Mind's Eye that are the right scale and look "quilt-y". I cut them using the Quilt-It: Baby Die and then adhered them to a white star base from the same die set. I let that dry and got to work on the background.

I love this Reflections: John 1 Die and I felt it would be perfect to frame the quilt star. I used the same pattern papers as the quilt pieces to place behind the frame. I used foam squares to pop the frame and then glued the other pieces in place.

I took my color cues for the flowers from the pattern paper. I cut the flowers and leaves using the Into the Blooms: Wild Wood Die from white cardstock and then colored them with Pure Poppy, Harvest Gold, Ocean Tides, Spring Moss, Simply Chartreuse, and Ripe Avocado ink. I added them around the frame using liquid glue and foam squares.

I had originally started this card to be for a baby boy, but I felt it really needed some flowers, so I switched gears and added the summer sentiment using the new This is Big Sentiments: Welcome Stamp/Die set. I really love how this card turned out, even though I desperately need baby boy cards! ha ha! Thanks for fluttering by!

Papertrey Ink May Release Countdown Day 1

2026-05-22T05:00:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! I hope you're all surviving "Maycember"! ha ha! With three kids in three different schools this year, things have been BUSY! Lots of fun things to celebrate and attend, but sometimes it gets a bit overwhelming, am I right?

It's always a good time when I'm here to share projects made for a countdown and here we are for day 1 of the Papertrey Ink May release countdown! My first card for today uses the new So Radiant Stencil Collection paired with the new Amazing Grace Background Stamp. There is also an Amazing Grace Press Plate, but I don't have the Letter Press system, so I just opted to use the stamp today.

This card also uses the new Love to Layer: Whimsy Die...I chose to use the largest in the set to cut out the heat embossed Amazing Grace background. I heat embossed it on Raspberry Fizz cardstock using gold powder and then mounted it onto the stenciled panel. The stencil set has three stencils; you can use two together to have two different colored "rays" or you can use the stencil with all of the "rays" and just use one color. I opted to use the two stencils for two different colors of yellow.

I left the stencil over the top on the first step and added some darker yellow ink splatter and then removed the stencil.

The card I'm sharing for the Project Inspiration feature this weekend uses the poppies, so I thought I would try them in pink! I love how they turned out. I cut them using the Into the Blooms: Poppies Die and the Into the Blooms: Pressed Flowers Die from white cardstock and then colored them with dye ink and blender brushes. I arranged them over the background using foam squares and liquid glue and then added some glitter!

I'm always a sucker for patriotic themed products and even more so this year, with the 250th birthday coming up! This is the new Freedom in Bloom stamp set paired with the new Cover Plate: Gathering Florals Die.

I also used the fabulous new Land That I Love Sentiments heat embossed in gold.

I added some flowers from the same Into the Blooms: Pressed Flowers and from Into the Blooms: Wild Wood.

Join me tomorrow for day 2! Thanks for fluttering by!

Pinkfresh Studio {Missing Our Talks}

2026-05-19T05:00:00.000-06:00

Hello and welcome, friends! I'm popping in today to share a couple of cards using some fun newish products from Pinkfresh Studio! I was 100 percent inspired by some mini slimline cards that Yana Smakula made back in April. I watched her video, placed my order, and waited patiently until my order arrived. One of the reasons why I fell in love with her cards is because of the washi tape accents. I have rolls and rolls of gorgeous washi tape leftover from my days on the Pinkfresh Studio design team and this is such a fun way to use it!

I don't have the variety of tape that she used, so I just went through my stash to find one that I liked and then I pulled ink to match the flowers. This was the inspiration for how I colored my buildings.

To begin, I stamped the buildings in black using the Darling District Stamp Set onto white cardstock. Both buildings are on one stamp, so it makes it easy to make the two very easily. The Darling District Stencil Collection also colors both buildings at once so it's so easy and time saving!

Once the stamping and stenciling was done, I used the coordinating Darling District Die to cut both buildings. I cut them again and glued the two together for a sturdy piece. I really just followed Yana's tutorial to a T....ha ha! I chose the same sentiment that she did as well because it fits so nicely on the card, but there are quite a few other sentiments and the die includes the coordinating dies for each sentiment, except the little shop names.

I arranged the washi flowers around the buildings and secured them with foam squares. It's been awhile since I used Shimmer Spray, so I gave each panel a spritz or two for sparkle and shine and then added some gems using liquid glue and then mounted the panels onto white mini slimline card bases using foam squares.

I love how these came out and it was just the perfect personal creative project I needed before I dive into design team projects! Thanks for fluttering by!

The Greetery {Fête and Fiesta Collection} Release Day + Anniversary SALE!

2026-05-14T05:00:00.000-06:00

Hello and welcome, friends! Exciting things are happening today as you can see! The Fête and Fiesta Collection from The Greetery will be available today beginning at 10 AM EDT! You can find all of the information regarding the anniversary sale below the graphic! You can find the entire collection HERE, but links will not go live until 10 AM EDT. *****PLEASE NOTE: THE DISCOUNT WILL NOT APPLY FOR ORDERS PLACED BEFORE THE NEW COLLECTION GOES LIVE AT 10 AM EDT! *****

Sale details:

Sale starts at 10am EDT on Thursday, May 14
Sale ENDS at 11:59pm EDT on Friday, May 15 (so TWO days only)
Storewide, based on order total - 15% off orders under $150 or 20% off orders of $150 or more (USD).
Can not combine orders to reach the higher discount threshold.
Rewards can not be combined with the sale

My cute nephew is getting married in July and my daughter and I have been invited to his fiancé‘s bridal shower later this month. The invitation is so cute; citrus-themed with orange, soft pink, and fuchsia! This new collection is just perfect to coordinate with the theme AND I curated her gift to match the theme as well, incorporating some of my favorites along with things from her registry!

To begin this card, I cut the base and the outer die cut portion using the Capsule Basics Die from Summer Sunrise cardstock. I then used the new Pretty Picado Die to cut the beautiful pattern. I rubbed a white pigment inkpad over the top to give it a soft look. I layered it onto the scalloped piece using foam squares.

Next, I cut the middle piece using the same capsule basics and then used the Pretty Picado Cutaway Sentiments Die to cut the HAPPY word. Once that was done, I used the Pretty Picado Embossing Folder to add the design. From there, I knew where to stamp the "FOR YOU" portion of the sentiment; you can see there is a place where there isn't any embossing. You can place this either at the top or bottom of your card depending on which configuration of a sentiment you are using.

Next, I cut a FRAME of Sweet Blush cardstock and used the same embossing folder and then glued it over the top of the Summer Sunrise panel using liquid glue. I added the sentiment portion using foam squares. I decided to add a few clusters of Hawthorn flowers to the top and bottom for additional feminine charm! A bit of glitter and a few sequins finish off this card! I love how it looks so intricate, but it really didn't take much time at all, which feels weird for me! ha ha! With that in mind, I feel like I might want to make her a coordinating set of notecards to add to her gift using these same supplies!

Thanks for fluttering by!

P.S. REMEMBER the sale won't start until the new collection goes live at 10 AM EDT!

The Greetery {Fête and Fiesta Collection} Day 2

2026-05-13T05:00:00.000-06:00

Welcome back for day 2 of full reveals for the Fête and Fiesta Collection from The Greetery! I had so much fun working on all of the projects I'll be sharing today! Don't forget to head to The Greetery Blog for the official "meet and greet"! Make sure to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs, for a chance to win 1 of 2 complete Fête and Fiesta Collections!

My first card for today features the new For the Ages suite of products paired with some of my favorites from the Pretty Picado suite that was showcased yesterday! I'm calling this my "Encanto" card! ha ha! A few butterflies would have made it perfect!

To create the candles, I cut the base from Rasperry Fizz cardstock using the For the Ages Die. Once that was done, I embossed them using the For the Ages Embossing Folder. I just stuck them in one at a time for accuracy. There is a coordinating stencil, but I chose to add the color to the raised dots by using a gold metallic marker. I cut the outline using the For the Ages Detail Die from white cardstock. I glued them over the top of each "candle" and then used the same gold marker to add the color. These look exactly like the big number candles you can buy at the store, and I love it!

I added the candle flames using glue and then set them aside. This card features the beautiful and festive new Capsule Star Studded Borders Die. This is what I used for the teal base layer. I will also be sharing more of this die set later on in this post. For the sentiment, I chose to use the Pretty Picado Cut-Away Sentiments die. This is the perfect choice to really give the banner that true papel picado look that I love! I stamped the "birthday" portion of the sentiment in black using the Pretty Picado Sentiment Stamp Set. I also added some of the cute floral designs using coordinating ink on the banner.

I tucked a few floral clusters here and there that were created using the Winter Medley Die. This card is for my sweet daughter who will be celebrating her 23rd birthday in July!

Switching gears a little bit to share a graduation card using the new Capsule Party Scene Die. I wanted to use school colors, so it's not as festive as my first card, but I do love a good "school colors" grad card! As promised, this card also uses more of the dies included in the new Star Studded Borders! To begin, I foiled a panel of Pinefeather cardstock using the Capsule Borders 1 Hot Foil with champagne foil. I cut it using the Capsule Basics Die and mounted it on the black panel that is cut using the star studded borders. I feel like I have been making quite a few shaped cards ever since the capsule collection was released last year and it's going to be nice to have a few more options to switch things up a bit!

For the party scene, I cut a piece of gold cardstock using the medium sized "pinked" edge star-studded border. Once that was done, I cut the balloon portion using the Capsule Party Scene Die from gold cardstock in the center of that first piece. Please note: this die just cuts the scene; there are no edge cuts or a border of any kind.

I used the star border to glue over the top of the balloon portion for an added festive measure! I also used a few of the streamers and "celebrate" banner included in the Market Place Celebration Street Die that was showcased yesterday. I glued them to the edges with liquid glue.

The sentiments are both from the new Capsule Basics Celebration Borders Stamp Set. I nestled them so they could be seen around the balloons and balloon strings. I added a few sequins and gems for sparkle and shine. The Party Scene Die would be perfect for shaker cards as well!

When I was making my arch boxes that I shared yesterday, I mused to myself that I had never actually made a card using the main market place buildings or with the accent of the smaller building. I made THIS card, but it only used the smaller buildings. So, when I saw the sentiments that are included in the new Laid Back Basics Stamp Set, I knew the "Welcome to the Neighborhood" combination would be the winner AND I would be making a market place card! ha ha!

For the pink building, I cut it using the Market Place No. 1 Die. The main building is Pale Peony cardstock and the door and top detailing are cut from Raspberry Fizz cardstock. The window frames are cut from Spring Moss and the banner is cut from Ocean Tides. Rather than add a shop name, it made more sense to omit that detail and just add the "to the neighborhood" heat embossed on Olive Twist cardstock. I also omitted the detail at the top of the building so I could add the welcome portion of the sentiment.

The little building is cut using the and I used the exact same colors as my mini box from yesterday. It complemented the main building so well, I just recreated it!

I stenciled an A2 panel of white cardstock with a cloud stencil and then I added the buildings using foam squares. I didn't add brads to the center of the bike on this one, but I think I like it better with the brads.

I added stickles to the balloons and flowers for sparkle and shine!

Don't forget to visit each of the designers' blogs and leave a comment for a chance to win one of the prizes today! Everything will be available for purchase TOMORROW! Thanks for fluttering by!

Caly Person

Dana Kirby

Dawn McVey

Kelly Lunceford (you are here)

The Greetery {Fête and Fiesta Collection} Day 1

2026-05-12T05:00:00.001-06:00

Hello and welcome! I'm thrilled and honored to be here today sharing projects made with the new collection from The Greetery and helping to celebrate the SEVENTH birthday!!! How could it possibly be the 7th birthday? Time flies when you're creating with beautiful and inspired products! As always, don't forget to head to The Greetery Blog for the official "Meet and Greet" for all of the new products being featured today! Also, The Greetery is giving away SEVEN $100 gift cards to the shop, so make sure to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs for a chance to win one of those!

My first project for today is an A2 Arch Box all decked out with the new Market Place Celebration Street Die and coordinating stamp set! I'm in love with all of the new shop names and can't wait to use more of them! I chose to make the Good Thymes Garden Center and pack it with some herb seed packets to give as a gift!

On the side here, you will see one of the smaller buildings that feature the new Arch Box Mini Die. This die is perfect for the small building from the Market Place Mini Die and of course, for all sorts of other things!

I cut this building from Lilac Grace cardstock using the Market Place No. 3 Die. The side pieces, window frames, and top portion are cut from Spring Moss cardstock and glued using liquid glue. I cut the arch box from the same Lilac cardstock. I always like to cut the window openings as well, so I made sure to do that before assembling.

As I mentioned earlier, the shop name is from the new Market Place Celebration Street Stamp Set and is heat embossed in detail white powder on Olive Twist cardstock and then popped up with pieces of foam tape.

The bunting, flower boxes, flowers, foliage and bike are all from the new Market Place Celebration Street Die....I can't get over the bike! So cute! I cut it from gold cardstock and black and then used mini brads to put it together. The smallest window basket/box is the perfect size to use as a basket on the bike!

The gold under the half circle detail on the windows is cut from the same gold cardstock along with the bows holding the bunting up at the top. I added stickles to the flowers for some extra sparkle and shine!

All of the pieces for the baskets, flowers, leaves are cut from white and then I just colored them with blender brushes and dye ink. The flowers are colored with markers so I could add a variety of colors. This mini building is cut from Ocean Tides cardstock, Pale Peony window shutters, and cream colored window frames. I added a coordinating sentiment using the Simple Spring Mini Sentiment Stamp Set. It's heat embossed with gold powder onto a strip of Pale Peony cardstock and then added with foam squares.

If you know me, there was no way I could just stop with one, so I got to work making the "Sprinkles Bakeshop"! I absolutely adore all of the shop names and can't wait to try doing the same thing I did with my Valentine's Day Boxes; I had fun creating coordinating gifts or things to tuck inside depending on the shop name!

For this shop, I bought a few bottles of cute sprinkles to tuck inside. It would be so cute to add with a cake mix or something like that for any type of celebration!

This box is cut from Hibiscus Burst cardstock with Melon Berry window frames and Aqua Sky (C&9th) shutters. The bunting and shop name are cut from Pale Peony cardstock. The balloon strings are cut from gold cardstock and then the balloons are cut from white and then colored with blender brushes and dye ink. I added stickles to the balloons for festive shine!

I kept this building free of anything that would place is solely in the birthday category, but rather just celebratory!

It would be cute to add a gift card to a local bakery as well! The possibilities are endless with these cute shops!

My next project uses the AMAZING and FABULOUS new Pretty Picado suite of products! I kept telling myself it would take a lifetime to exhaust all of the creative possibilities with all of the beautiful new products! That being said, I did my best to try and showcase each (almost) of the new products.

To begin, I used the beautiful new Pretty Picado Stencil Collection to create a colorful panel. I ended up cutting it so I could use it on two different cards, which I will share next! I used the center portion that was cut using the Capsule Basics Die as the focal point for this card. Please note, there is a spot for you to add the accent sentiment, like I did here with "For You". I stamped it black using the new Pretty Picado Sentiment Stamp Set. I used the Pretty Picado Sentiments Die and then stamped the "HAPPY" with an ombre look. I added it using bits of foam tape for dimension.

I used the Pretty Picado Die to cut the teal layer that the stenciled portion is inside. As I'm typing this, I realize I forgot to pop out one of the tiny holes (woops!). I cut it first using the Capsule Fixed Borders Small and then added the detail with the Pretty Picado Die. I layered it over another capsule shape cut from white to showcase the pretty detail.

The next layer is two of the new Pretty Picado Banners Die and then placed straight edge to straight edge. There are two different banners included in the set and I will be showcasing the other one on my next card.

I cut the coral frame using the Capsule Fixed Borders Large Die and then embossed it with the new Pretty Picado Embossing Folder. I rubbed a white pigment ink pad over the top to add the white to the raised portions.

The base is the same Aqua Sky color I used on the bakeshop and is cut with the Capsule Basics Die (linked above) and then embossed with the Capsule Basics Embossing Folder.

This card uses the outer portion of the stenciled panel with some of the other products I didn't use on the first card. To begin, I stamped a large panel using the new Pretty Picado Background Stamp. You can see it in the center of the card and on the corners.

As I mentioned before, this card also showcases the second banner included in the set. It also uses the flowers that are included in the sentiment set and are cut using the Pretty Picado Blooms Die. This is one die I didn't get a chance to explore as much as I hoped, but I can't wait to experiment with it!

I had so much fun creating all of these projects for day 1! Please join me tomorrow for day 2! Don't forget to leave a comment here, and on each of the designers' blogs, for a chance to win one of the SEVEN gift cards! Thanks for fluttering by!

Caly Person

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Project Inspiration {All Kinds of Wonderful}

2026-05-10T05:00:00.001-06:00

Hello friends! It's my turn for the Project Inspiration feature for Papertrey Ink! I will be sharing step-by-step photos and instructions on how I put this card together!

It combines so many of my favorite things: foiling, glitter, flowers, and a butterfly!

Step 1: Hot foil a panel of Mint Julep cardstock using the Regal Flourish Frame Hot Foil Plate and turquoise foil. Add some Mint Julep ink around the corners.

Step 2: Adhere the foiled panel to a 4 by 5 1/4 inch piece of Tropical Teal cardstock. Mount it to a top-folding A2 card base using foam squares.

Step 3: Cut the middle-sized mat using the Love to Layer: Top Notch Die from white cardstock. Attach it to the background using foam squares.

Step 4: Cut the butterfly pieces using the Build-a-Butterfly Die. Add the stenciling using the coordinating stencil collection and Mint Julep ink.

Step 5: Cut the flowers from white cardstock using the Into the Blooms: Bag of Blossoms Die and the Build-a-Bouquet Die. Add color with dye ink and blender brushes. Attach to the butterfly.

Step 6: add the leaves.

Step 7: Cut the sentiment using the The Sweetest Bunch Die and stamp it in black using the The Sweetest Bunch Stamp Set. Attach it to the top of the card with foam squares.

Step 8: Add glitter and a trio of sparkling clear sequins.

The foiling reminds me of butterfly wings, so that is why I chose this particular plate.

I hope you have a wonderful day! Thanks for fluttering by!

You Color My World {Shades of Blue}

2026-05-05T05:00:00.001-06:00

It's Teacher Appreciation Week and for day 1, they wanted the kids to dress up in their teacher's favorite color. My son's teacher's favorite color is blue, so I decided to whip up a fun card and tag to go along with a blue-themed gift as well. They had the teachers list some of their favorite things so luckily some of those things came in blue packages.

To begin, I created the shaped card using the Paint Your World Die collection from Spellbinders. It appears to be retired, unfortunately, but I wanted to share my project here anyway and maybe it will spark some ideas with products you already own! I cut the paint palette twice; once from white cardstock and once from Fine Linen to offset it a bit for added detail and depth.

Next, I added some ink to a scrap of white cardstock in a few different shades of blue and then cut it out using the Simon Says Stamp Fancy Teacher Die. I cut the shadow from vellum and then glued it together. I temporarily positioned it where I would place it so I could do the stamping. I chose the "thanks for coloring in my world" sentiment and I love how it fits in the curves of the teacher word so nicely. I used clear foam squares to attach the teacher word and then got to to work on the paint tube and brush.

I cut the main portions of the tube from Spring Rain cardstock and then added some ink around the edges to give it extra color and depth. The metallic bits are cut using silver cardstock and everything is attached with liquid glue. Back when I got these dies, I bought the entire collection, so one of the die sets had the flowers and leaves so I added those to the paint tube as well.

The paint brush is cut from Fine Linen, silver cardstock, and white with ink blending at the tip to mimic paint. I attached everything with foam squares. I wanted to add all of the main larger elements so I would know how much "paint" spots to add. I colored them with different shades of blue and then popped them up with foam squares. A bit of ink splatter finishes it off and then I added it to the shaped base using liquid glue.

I created a quick tag with some of the same elements to attach to the bow on the gift.

I added Stickles to the paint and flowers for some sparkle! Thanks for fluttering by!

You're Not Old, You're Well-Seasoned

2026-05-03T05:00:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! My daughter and I were strolling (or more like scrolling) down memory lane looking at some of my old SugarPea Designs cards. She fell in love with THIS card and wanted me to recreate it for her boyfriend's birthday! Wellllll......sometimes we misplace certain retired stamp sets and can't find them, SOOOOOO.....plan B! She still wanted a BBQ/Steak theme since her boyfriends loves steak. I ended up using another retired set, but she loved how it turned out and she said her boyfriend loved it, too!

To begin, I found the retired Dad Jokes: High Steaks Stamp Set in my retired box (see, sometimes I know what I'm doing...ha ha!] and got to work selecting the images that would work for this birthday card. The Dad Jokes: High Steaks Die is still available and I used that to cut the knife and steak.

I used the Char-cut-erie Board Die to anchor the steak and knife along with some fresh "seasoning" using the Rosemary and Berry Die! I just love how it livens up this design! I stamped the sentiments directly on the board using walnut stain distress oxide ink and then mounted it on a black card base that was foiled using the new Regal Flourish Frame Hot Foil Plate. I made this card before this foil background was available for purchase, so I thought I better wait to show it until it was ready! ha ha!

When this steak set was released, I HAD to get some of the glitter "seasoning" that Betsy had used on her samples, but bnt now I can't remember where I got it; I think the brand is Elements. I just love how it ties the "well-seasoned" theme in so well.

It was fun to create this card for my daughter; her and her boyfriend liked it, so win-win! Now......to go on the hunt for my retired SugarPea sets............

Thanks for fluttering by!

The Greetery {Happy Mother's Day}

2026-05-01T05:00:00.001-06:00

Hello friends! I'm over on The Greetery blog sharing a fun project for Mother’s Day! When the Silly Goose suite of products was introduced in March, I was telling my mom how much fun I was having with the geese and reminiscing about my childhood! I thought it would be fun to make a goose card just for her to give to her on Mother’s Day this year!

To begin, I created the gate because I wanted to make sure I chose the correct size frame/embossing folders, etc. to house the dimensions of the gate. I cut it twice using the Garden Gateway Die from Kraft Gray cardstock. I glued the two pieces together for a nice, sturdy piece and then added a bit of walnut stain distress oxide ink shading for added dimension and depth. The hinges and handle are cut from black cardstock and attached to the gate using liquid glue.

The next step was to get the stenciling done on the background panel. I cut a piece of white cardstock using the Shortbread Shapes: Scalloped Hearts Die and while I had everything at my fingertips, I created the card base using the same die. I like to use my MISTI for stencils so I can butt them up against the straight sides for a perfect matchup with each of the steps. Once the stenciling was done, I got to work on the goose.

I cut her from white cardstock using the Silly Goose Die and then added yellow/orange ink to the feet and beak. I glued them on using liquid glue and attached the wing using a foam square. The hat was colored with shades of blue and coral flowers attached to the ribbon. I fiddled with the hat until I was satisfied with the arrangement and then added a piece of clear tape to the back to secure it in place.

Once that was done, I got to work on the frame. I cut it from white woodgrain cardstock using the same Shortbread Shapes: Scalloped Hearts Die making sure to cut the middle part as well. Once that was done, I used the coordinating Shortbread Shapes: Scalloped Hearts 3D Embossing Folder to add the details. I added some old paper and walnut stain distress oxide ink around the edges and on the inside of the scalloped opening. I layered it onto the stenciled panel using foam squares for dimension. The gate was also attached with foam squares along with Mrs. Goose!

I wanted some additional flower and foliage so I used the Bigger Botanicals: Oregano and Bigger Botanicals: Hawthorn Die to enhance the design. I pulled them apart and used them in the way that looked best with the gate rather than keeping each cluster together. The finishing touch is a sentiment that is cut using the Silly Goose Sentiments Die and then stamped in black using the Silly Goose Sentiments Stamp Set. This was such a fun card to create and I hope my mom likes it! Thanks for fluttering by!

Papertrey Ink April Release Countdown Day 4

2026-04-27T05:00:00.001-06:00

Wow! What a whirlwind it's been; we've made it to the 4th and final day of the Papertrey Ink April release countdown! As I mentioned yesterday, I have quite a bit to share with you again today! Up first is a card using some of my favorites from the new release and then the last 3 cards use a beautiful new sympathy set called Peaceful Meadow. I did use the leaf image from that set for the background on this first card.

To begin, I cut a 4 by 5 1/4 inch panel of white cardstock and then stamped the leaf image on two corner using Spring Rain ink. I didn't move the stamp, but rather just rotated the panel so that it would be the same for each corner. Once that was done, I added the hot foil design using the Filigree Frame Hot Foil Plate and champagne foil to the stamped panel.

I cut the middle-sized mat that's included in the Love to Layer: Top Notch Die from Spring Rain cardstock and attached it to the center of the foiled frame. I also cut the smallest mat from the same set and stamped the sentiment, which is from the Just Sentiments: You're on My Mind Mini Stamp Set in black.

I created the Blueberry Sky banner piece using the Hold That Thought Die. I cut one of the pieces twice and then trimmed it and mounted them underneath the white portion to hide the cut seam.

I can't get enough of the Into the Blooms: Pressed Flowers Die, so I used it for the flowers and foliage.

I sprinkled some glitter on the flowers and leaves for sparkle and shine.

I added some pearls to the four corners of the foiled design and then mounted the entire background on an A2-sized Spring Rain panel. I glued it to a top-folding A2 card base using liquid glue.

For my next three cards, I'll be showing three different ways to use the new Peaceful Meadow Stamp Set. When I first saw it, I wondered if I would really be able to create anything other than the prescribed way of using this set, but much to my pleasant surprise, this set has become a favorite and I really love all of the delicate pieces that can be used in so many different ways!

My goal was to use each of the three included sentiments on each of the three cards. For this first card, I paired the "remembering" sentiment, which is included in the set, with the Strength sentiment that was featured on day 1.

I used the new Regal Flourish Frame (yes, again) on a panel of Lilac Grace cardstock using champagne foil. I trimmed it down and then mounted it onto an A2-sized panel of white cardstock that has been cut using the Nesting Basics: Pierced Rectangles Die.

The die set comes with the option to combine the branches and leaves together one one die OR there's the option to cut the leaves or flowers separately and then add them to the branch image. I decided to omit the branches altogether on this card and just lay the leaves over the top for a delicate look.

I cut the flowers separately from the stems and then glued them together. This is the same thing you could do with the leaves and branches, but as I mentioned earlier, I chose to just use the leaves.

The stamp set comes with six different birds and I chose to use these two to perch in the leaves. I did add some black marker to create eyes, but in retrospect, I'm not sure if I like it!

I probably should have shared this card earlier, but this is more of the prescribed way for using the set. This shows the branches and leaves/flowers and stems put together on their singular die cut. I wanted something springy, so I chose to make leaves that look like blossoms.

This card features the second sentiment included in the set, which is a nice sized "With Sympathy" stamp.

For the background, I used the stencils included in the Elegant Notes Stationery Kit; blue to mimic the sky and green at the bottom to mimic grass.

This will be a perfect CAS sympathy card for mailing!

I went for a rustic look for my next card using just the leaves on the corners again, but this time stamped in green! I love all of the versatility I was able to achieve with this stamp set!

The flowers are from the new Into the Blooms: Pressed Flowers Die and the wood slices are from the Into the Blooms: Wild Wood. I cut the middle portion from Fine Linen cardstock and the outer portion from white and then colored it with Walnut Stain distress oxide ink.

This is the third sentiment included in the set; I love that they each have a coordinating die! It really makes the design options easier!

Everything will be available for purchase tomorrow! Thanks for fluttering by!

Papertrey Ink April Release Countdown Day 3

2026-04-26T05:00:00.001-06:00

I can't believe we're halfway through the Papertrey Ink April release countdown! It's been a whirlwind and I hope you're loving this beautiful new release! I have quite a bit to share with you today using the gorgeous new Into the Blooms: Pressed Flowers Die and I can't seem to stop with the Regal Flourish Hot Foil Plate or the ladybugs and bees; I knew they were going to be fast-favorites!

To begin, I added the foiling to a panel of Vintage Cream cardstock with champagne foil. I love this foil the most because it's gold, but not super yellow! I used the smallest die included in the new Reflections: Exodus 14 Die and anchored it in the middle of the foiled design using foam squares.

I cut all of the flowers and leaves from white cardstock and then colored them with blender brushes. I glued them together with foam squares and liquid glue. I die cut the small and medium-sized ladybugs from black cardstock (legs, body, and spots) and the outer shell from white and then colored it with Pure Poppy and Scarlet Jewel ink. I added some yellow ink to a scrap of cardstock and then die cut the yellow portions for the side of the head. I glued them together and then gave them, and the flowers and leaves, a spritz or two of fossilized amber distress oxide spray.

I arranged the flowers and leaves and then placed the ladybugs. The sentiment, which is from the Just Sentiments: Bloom Mini Stamp Set, is stamped in black onto a mat cut using the Just Tags Die. I added it to the bottom right corner using foam squares and then added some sequins and gems.

If you look closely, you can see that I added the gems over the top of the larger sequins for something different. I seem to get stuck in ruts and so this was a fun alternative to some of my ruttish behavior! ha ha! I added glitter to the leaves and flowers for additional sparkle and shine!

I layered the foiled panel to an A2-sized piece of Pure Poppy cardstock using foam squares and then attached it to a top-folding A2 card base using liquid glue.

My next card features the new Reflections: Exodus 14 Stamp Set, Die, and Outline Die paired with the Pressed Flowers. Of course the foiling and bee had to make an appearance as well!

I heat embossed the scripture verse in gold and then cut it out using the ouline die. The two Spring Moss mats are cut from both sizes included in the Reflections: Exodus 14 Die and are layered together for depth. The flowers and leaves are colored the same as the previous card, along with the bee.

The largest mat fits nicely in the foiling, which I'm so excited about! I can't seem to stop with this combination!

My next card was inspired by a bouquet of real pressed flowers in an antique frame. I chose a few of the flowers included in the set and then a few stems to attach them to. You really can have fun mixing and matching things to suit your needs!

I cut the flowers from white and then colored them with ink and blender brushes. I spritzed everything with fossilized amber distress oxide spray for added detail.

The largest die included in the new Reflections: Exodus 14 is the perfect size and shape to mimic the look of the antique frame the flowers were in. I cut it from Antique Gold cardstock and then added the black oval in the middle using foam squares. It is cut using the middle-sized die included in the Love to Layer: Ovals Die and then I added the flowers using liquid glue and foam squares.

I foiled a large A7 sized panel of Spring Rain cardstock using the new Regal Flourish Frame Hot Foil Plate and champagne foil. I trimmed it down to fit under the FRAME that was cut from woodgrain cardstock. I glued everything together and added it to an A7 sized card base using liquid glue.

I heat embossed the sentiment, which if from the Just Sentiments: Belated Birthday Mini Stamp Set, onto a strip of black cardstock using gold powder.

The new foil plate and flowers are some of my absolute favorites from this release!

I've got another A7 sized card to finish off today's post! I really wanted to create these tiny floral vignettes and this size worked well to execute the design.

The mat on the bottom left side is from the new Love to Layer: Top Notch Die, the other pink one is from the Just Tags Die, and the other two are from the Oval set I linked for the previous card.

I cut the sentiment using the This is Big Sentiments: Strength and then stamped it in black. The companion sentiment is heat embossed with white detail powder.

I layered the different clusters using liquid glue and foam squares. Black ink splatter and sequins finish off this floral design! Join me tomorrow for the 4th and final day of the countdown; I have quite a bit to share tomorrow, too! Thanks for fluttering by!

Project Inspiration {Class of 2026}

2026-04-26T04:30:00.001-06:00

Hello friends! I'm popping in today with a second post to share the card I made for this weekend's Project Inspiration feature for Papertrey Ink! Graduation is definitely on the horizon and will be here before we know it! I have a few cards leftover from last year, but I found out about an exciting graduation happening in a few weeks, so I wanted to make one just for the occasion!

Rather than use school colors, I decided to go full-out feminine and fun for this one and I love how it turned out!

I'll share step-by-step photos and instructions on how I made this card!

Step 1: Foil an A2 panel of True Black cardstock using the Fresh Greens Hot Foil Plate and champagne foil. Trim it down closely around the tips of the foiled leaves. Mount it to a top-folding A2 Vintage Cream card base using foam squares.

Step 2: Cut the frame from Ocean Tides cardstock using the Framed in Success Die and attach it to the base using foam squares.

Step 3: Stamp the sentiment in black using the Framed in Success Stamp Set. Cut the books from white and then add Harvest Gold, Pale Peony, and Ocean Tides ink over the top. Stamp the book titles in pigment gold ink. Attach them to the frame with small strips of foam tape.

Step 4: Cut the flowers and leaves from white using the Into the Blooms: Anemones Die. Color the with ink and blender brushes. Cut the cap using the same die as the books and frame. Attach them to the frame.

Step 5: Cut the banner using the Hold That Thought Die. Heat emboss the sentiment and then glue the glitter numbers using liquid glue. Attach it with foam squares.

Step 6: Add glitter and die cut stars to finish off the design!

I realized later I stamped the book titles upside down, BUT in Sweden and the Netherlands, this is how they are printed, so I'm just going with it! ha ha!

I always love the gold cardstock for the center of the flowers!

Thanks for fluttering by!

Papertrey Ink April Release Countdown Day 2

2026-04-25T05:00:00.001-06:00

Welcome back for day 2 of the Papertrey Ink April Release Countdown! There are some fun things for dads being featured today along with a beautiful new stencil! My first card for today uses the new Dad Die, Build-a-Briefcase Die, and some older favorites to pull this design together!

To begin this card, I got to work on the briefcase; it reminded me of my childhood playing with Barbies and this would have been so cute as an accessory! ha ha! I cut the main case from Honey Nut cardstock with Honey Nut ink blended on the edges. I cut the straps from Dark Chocolate and the hardware from gold cardstock! I assembled the briefcase using foam squares and liquid glue.

Up next, I got to to work on the Dad sentiments; this was achieved by using BOTH dies included in the set. There is a solid word die that I used as the shadow, cut from Dark Chocolate. Then I picked some fun colors of cardstock and used the second die included in the set to create the stripes. You could cut it from white and then just color all of the pieces as you choose. I cut another solid word from Ocean Tides and then glued the stripes using liquid glue.

I wanted to play with the briefcase theme and pull in some office supply detailing. The paper clip at the top is cut from gold and is from the Just Notes Die along with the torn notepad piece that says "for my". That sentiment along with the embossed sentiment at the bottom are both from the Just Sentiments: Father's Day Mini Stamp Set.

For the background, I used the largest die included in the Love to Layer: Deckled Edge Die and cut a piece of Vintage Cream cardstock. I added some Dark Chocolate ink around the edges along with some ink splatter. I cut the middle-sized frame using the Border Bling: Skinny Embossed Frame from Vintage Cream also and then glued it to the deckled panel using liquid glue.

Once that was done, I added the briefcase and Dad sentiment using foam squares. I placed it at an angle on an A2-sized panel of Olive Twist cardstock and then glued it to a top-folding A2 card base.

My next card is a quick bonus card that I made using the new All About Dad stamp set paired with the new Brushstrokes Stencil Collection. I love the bold sentiments included in the set; they would be perfect to use for mass-producing cards!

My final card for today showcases the sentiment set that was featured yesterday: This is Big Sentiments: Strength along with some leftover flowers and foliage from that card. I paired them with the beautiful new Birch Grove Stencil Collection.

The mat behind the sentiment is from the new Reflections die set being released, but it won't be featured until tomorrow!

Most of the detailing at the bottom of the stenciled panel got covered up, but I did add some additional foliage using the Stems and Blooms Stencil Collection.

I used the bold Strength stamp yesterday, but wanted to show you the other option included in the set.

Thanks for fluttering by!

P.S. Don't forget to stop by tomorrow for day 3 of the countdown!

Papertrey Ink April Release Countdown Day 1

2026-04-24T05:00:00.001-06:00

Hello and welcome to day 1 of the April release countdown for Papertrey Ink! There are some really fun new products that might be able to fill in some gaps your collection might need! For me, I have really been wanting some larger bees to go with some of the larger flowers and my wish has come true! Not only that, but there is also an adorable new Build-a-Ladybug Die as well! Both new die sets come with three different sizes of bees or ladybugs!

My first card for today features the new This is Big Sentiments: Strength Stamp/Die set and the new new Build-a-Ladybug Die. It also showcases the lovely new Love to Layer: Top Notch Die set and a beautiful new hot foil plate!

To begin, I die cut all of the flowers and foliage using the Into the Blooms: Wild Wood Die and then colored them with dye inks and blender brushes. I also added some fossilized amber distress oxide spray and set them aside to dry.

I used the new hot foil plate with champagne foil onto a panel of Pale Peony cardstock. I added some Hibiscus Burst ink around the edges and trimmed it down just around the edges of the foiled design. I layered that onto a top-folding card base that is cut using the Nesting Basics: Pierced Rectangles Die.

I die cut the middle-sized layer included in the Love to Layer: Top Notch Die from white cardstock and then added it to the Peony layer using foam squares. I added the sentiments; one stamped in black and the companion sentiment is heat embossed in gold.

I arranged the flowers and ladybug using foam squares and liquid glue until I was satisfied with the arrangement. I added glitter to the flowers and foliage for sparkle and shine!

My second card for today features the new Build-a-Bumblebee Die and the new Wildflower Frame Stamp/Die set!

To begin, I die cut the frame using the Wildflower Frame Die and then stamped it with Vintage Photo distress ink. Once that was done, I colored the image using OLO markers and other alcohol markers in my collection. I also added some white acrylic pen details and some brown marker splatter for an aged, vintage look. I cut the frame out one more time and glued the two together for a sturdy piece.

Once that was done, I got to work on the bees; I chose to use the middle and smallest sized bees for my card. There is another large bee and some legs to add to the bees if desired. I cut the body from Dark Chocolate cardstock and then added some True Black ink around the perimeter. The stripes and wings are cut from white cardstock; I added Harvest Gold ink to the stripes and Spring Rain ink lightly to the wings. I had a bit of fun adding some yellow flocking powder to the stripes for a fuzzy, realistic texture. I adhered the wings using small pieces of adhesive foam.

The sentiment is also from the Wildflower Frame stamp set and is cut using the coordinating die. I layered it onto the smallest die included in the new Love to Layer die set.

For the background, I used the Cover Plate: Honeycomb Die and added some vintage photo distress ink splatter lightly over the top. I layered the entire panel onto a top-folding A2 white card base using foam squares. I added a few sequins for sparkle and shine!

Join me tomorrow for day 2 of the countdown! Thanks for fluttering by!

The Greetery {Every Ending is a New Beginning}

2026-04-21T06:00:00.001-06:00

Hello and welcome friends! I'm over on The Greetery Blog today, but I also wanted to share my card here! My project for today is one of those bittersweet cards to make and need. Saying goodbye can be hard, but making a going-away card with thought and intent can ease the pain, somehow. I’ve carefully selected colors and patterns specifically with the recipient in mind, which is always an enjoyable part of the creative process.

To begin, I created the woodgrain frame combo that Betsy has successfully made us all fall in love with! Haha! When I want my design to feel special and elevated, I turn to this idea, especially when it fits the theme and look I’m going for, which in this case, was PERFECT! I used the Shortbread Shapes: Snowflake Die with woodgrain cardstock and then finished it off with the Shortbread Shapes: Snowflake Embossing Folder.

This particular woodgrain cardstock is dark, but I wanted it even darker so I used walnut stain distress oxide ink and a finger dauber to really give it a rich look. I repeated step 1, but on the next layer, I used the Capsule Basics Die to cut the capsule shape from the middle and then embossed it with the Rosemal Reflections Embossing Folder. I sponged the same ink over the top for continuity. I was tempted to try the Tangled Tulips Embossing Folder on this one, but in the end opted not to. I think I might give it a try this spring with the white woodgrain cardstock and see if I like that!

Once the two frames were done, I created the card base from Kraft cardstock and then layered the frames over the top using liquid glue for the bottom frame and foam squares for the top frame. I cut the middle capsule portion using the Capsule Basics Die from cream colored cardstock. I added some blue ink blending and ink splatter to the center to create depth and shadow behind the focal piece. I also added a filigree frame that is cut from Antique Gold and glued it over the top using liquid glue.

Once the base was all ready to go, I got to work on the focal point. I used the Wild Wetlands Die and added ink to all of the various pieces to achieve the look I was going for. I followed the assembly instruction on the back (believe me, these are important for this die ;)). I cut the base layer twice and glued them together for a nice sturdy piece. Once it was all glued and assembled, I tucked it slightly behind the top frame and secured it with foam squares for added dimension.

I found the perfect sentiment for this card in the New Day Sentiments Stamp Set. I heat embossed the one I chose in gold and then cut it out using the coordinating New Day Sentiments Die I added it to the bottom of the frame using foam squares. At this point, I could have called it done, but I was hoping for additional special details, so I cut some gold accents using the Hang It Up Die and secured them with foam squares. A sprinkling of glitter finishes off this design! As sad as it is to see my friend go, I’m happy I can give her a special card to let her know how much I love and appreciate her! Thanks for fluttering by!

Project Inspiration {Sending Love and Hugs}

2026-04-12T06:00:00.002-06:00

Hello and welcome! Things have been a bit quiet over here as we've been celebrating and basking in the joy of Easter! It's good to be back with a card today for this weekend's Project Inspiration feature for Papertrey Ink.

As I was searching through my stand-alone die storage, I ran across this pretty frame that I haven't used in ages, so that was the starting point for today's card, along with some vintage fabric that inspired the colors!

Follow along with me as I explain how this card came together in six easy steps!

Step 1: Cut an A2 panel of white cardstock and add the pierced detail using the Cover Plate: Quilted Die. Attach it to a top-folding A2 card base using liquid glue. Cut the frame from white using the Border Bling: Skinny Embossed Frame. Attach it to the background panel using 1/8 inch ScorTape.

Step 2: Cut the frame twice from white cardstock using the Extravagant Floral Frames Die and glue them together. Add some ink blending using dye inks and blender brushes. Attach it to the background panel using foam squares for dimension.

Step 3: Cut the middle-sized oval from the Love to Layer: Ovals Die and attach it using foam squares.

Step 4: Cut all of the flowers and foliage using both the Into the Blooms: Wild Wood Die and the Into the Blooms: Spring Basket Die. Color them with dye inks and blender brushes. Assemble them with liquid glue and foam squares.

Step 5: Add the tiny flowers (included in the Into the Blooms: Wild Wood Die-linked above) to the vines using liquid glue.

Step 6: Add the sentiments; the "sending" portion of the sentiment is cut using the Lots of Hugs Die and stamped in Pure Poppy using the Lot of Hugs Stamp Set. The remaining sentiments are from the This is Big Sentiments: Love Stamp Set. I attached them with foam squares.

I forgot to add the glitter in the last step-by-step photo, but you can see the glitter on the flowers and foliage in this photo.

As you probably already know, I'm a big fan of the florals in the Wild Wood Die set and I've explained how I assemble the tiny flowers before, but if you've missed it, I'll explain again. I used to cut them all from white and then try and add the color to those tiny pieces, but now I color a small section of a scrap piece of white cardstock with a blender brush and then die cut both the flowers and centers (two separate colors, of course). I add a cupped shape to the flowers by using the smaller end of my stylus on a foam mat and then add some adhesive using the fine-tip 2-way glue pen. From there, I use a gem picker to grab the centers and carefully layer them in the center on the pool of liquid glue. I also add them to my projects with the gem picker so I don't have to handle them very much.

Your eyes are not deceiving you; I did add the two extra leaves to the floral cluster for balance and added harmony. If felt too naked without them....haha!

I'm happy with how this card turned out and it will be perfect for all kinds of occasions; thinking of you, sympathy, encouragement, etc.

Thanks for fluttering by!

Easter Tweets & Sweets Tags

2026-04-04T10:46:00.001-06:00

I finally got my computer back so I'm able to post these tags I made earlier this week! I was in need of a few to attach to Easter gifts I've been preparing. The gifts I was putting together included the little baskets I made for the Spring Jardin release, so I wanted to keep the tags cohesive with that feel.

I made four in total, so I cut the base of each egg using the Golden Egg Die from white cardstock and then used dye inks and blender brushes to add the color. I made a yellow, pink, aqua, and purple egg and then added coordinating ink splatter to each one. Once that was done, I cut the gold border using the Golden Egg Filigree Border from bright gold cardstock. I used liquid glue to adhere it to the eggs and set them aside to dry.

I had two flower clusters already made because they were leftovers from the release, so I created two more using the Bigger Botanicals: Jacob's Ladder Die and the Bigger Botanicals: Cress Die. I cut everything from white cardstock and then colored them with dye inks and blender brushes. I added some adhesive pearls to the center of the blue flowers. The two clusters that were already created have some fossilized amber distress oxide spray, so you might notice that as well.

I heat embossed the sentiment onto four strips of coordinating cardstock using the Simple Spring Mini Sentiments Stamp Set and then attached them over the eggs and floral clusters using foam squares.

The base of each tag is one of the dies included in the Golden Egg Die and is cut from my favorite spring pattern paper: Spring Pastels, but unfortunately it is retired. There will come a time when I have used it all and I will be so sad!

I added an eyelet to the top of each tag so the paper wouldn't tear when I added the gold cord.

Before I attached the eggs to the front of the tags, I used the same sentiment stamp set to stamp a "to: from:" sentiment along with another one included in the set for added Easter wishes! I've already delivered the gifts these are attached to and they looked so cute! I wish I would have made more! ha ha! I hope you all have a wonderful Easter celebrating the Atonement and resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ! He Lives! Thanks for fluttering by!

18 Carrot Friendship {Happy Easter}

2026-03-30T05:00:00.005-06:00

I can't believe Easter is on Sunday! It feels like it has arrived so quickly this year! I couldn't let the special day go by without creating a card with this absolutely DARLING stamp set from Pink and Main. This is one of those must-have stamp sets for me and I bought it back in January when it came out and FINALLY took the time to create with it! I adore the sweet bunnies and chicks and I have really missed coloring!

To begin, I used the 18 Carrot Friendship Die to cut all of the pieces out. I cut a few extra eggs so I could use them as fillers if needed. Once that was done, I used the 18 Carrot Friendship Stamp Set to stamp the images in black. I had to run some errands, so I just left them to dry because I absolutely hate when I go to color the images and the black ink smears! Ugh!

When I got home, I colored the images using OLO Markers, along with a few Copic and Prismacolor markers to blend colors. I also have a cheap Caliart set that I used as well. I have found that the key with the cheap sets is to make a color chart (or fill in the one that comes with it) because the caps never show the true color. I only have a few sets of the OLO markers, so the extra colors come in handy to provide shading if need be.

It was so fun and therapeutic to color and I really need to do it more often. My daughter asked me the other day which companies I used to make critter cards for and I told her neither company is currently making stamps, but I really need to create with them more often because they're so cute and I miss coloring!

I added some white pen detailing, glitter, and a touch of gold on the pink egg with polka dots.

I kept things simple and just added the images to one of the beautiful mats that you can create using the Eyelet Layer Frames. I cut it from white and then added some Seafoam Ink and splatter to the center of the mat using a blender brush and paint brush. I set the scene and then committed using foam squares. I layered it up onto a panel of Pale Peony cardstock and a white card base.

I had a few images left over so I added them to the inside along with another sentiment. I am seriously perplexed because by the time I was finished with the majority of the card, my stamp set up and vanishes so I couldn't use one of the included sentiments. I opted to use the Simple Spring Mini Sentiments Stamp Set for the sentiment on the front and this one on the inside.

I had so much fun creating this card and while I normally like to make religious Easter cards, this one was such a joy and a delight! Thanks for fluttering by!

Project Inspiration {He Is Risen}

2026-03-29T05:00:00.001-06:00

It's my turn for this weekend's Project Inspiration feature for Papertrey Ink! I thought I'd sneak in one more Easter card before the big day, but that actually isn't true, because I sat down yesterday to make ANOTHER! haha! Easter and spring are so special and wonderful so it's hard not to keep creating!

This card uses a good mix of old and new stamps and dies, but I love how it turned out!

Follow along with me as I show you how to create this card in six easy steps!

Step 1: Foil a panel of white cardstock using the Framed in Flowers Hot Foil Plate with silver foil. Cut it out using the Rounded Rectangles: Pierced Die. It is the perfect size to cut around the foiling. Add some ink blending to the panel using Lilac Grace, Aqua Mist, Harvest Gold, Pale Peony, and Berry Sorbet ink.

Step 2: Cut the window using the Stained Glass Window Die three times and glue them together. I used woodgrain cardstock for the top layer for added detail. Glue it to the foiled panel using liquid glue.

Step 3: Heat emboss the sentiment in silver using the Just Sentiments: Easter Mini Stamp Set on a strip of vellum and secure it to the back of the panel using clear tape or the adhesive of your choice.

Step 4: Cut the flowers and foliage using the Into the Blooms: Spring Basket Die and the Simply Birds Die from white cardstock. Color them with dye inks and blender brushes. Arrange them around the window and add glitter.

Step 5: Cut the cross three times from Kraft cardstock using the The Bigs Easter Sentiments Die and glue them together. Stamp the cross image on the top one (before you glue them together) using the The Bigs Easter Sentiments Stamp Set and vintage photo distress ink. Tuck it slightly behind the vellum and secure with adhesive.

Step 6: Cut the frame twice from woodgrain cardstock using the Border Bling: Skinny Vees Frame Die and glue them together. Add some Aqua Mist ink and Hawaiian Shores ink splatter over the top. Glue it to a top-folding A2 card base using liquid glue and then add the focal panel over the top using foam squares.

I did add some marker splatter to the lilies and the pink flowers for added detail.

I hope you all have a wonderful Easter! Thanks for fluttering by!