Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Vacation

 Good Morning! 

This card will be entered into the following Challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday, Add A Heart. 
Simon Says Monday, Spritz and Splatter.
Allsorts, Create Your Own Background or Anything Goes!
NBUS, Never Before Used Schtuff,
Elizabeth Craft Designs Pocket Page Filler 1 dies--Luggage Tags, Keys and Locks.


Time Out, Pick at least 2.


I picked Sparkle, Heart and Twine.




Elizabeth Crafts Designs Pocket Page Filler 1 dies.
Tim Holtz Alterations Embossing Folder.
Recollections Adventure stamp set.
Vicki Boutin Happy Day stamp set.
Gina K Designs French Flair and Simple Numbers stamp sets.
49 & Market Gabi's Post Card From Paris stamp set.
Altenew Fine Frames Cover Plate.
MFT Black and White Striped Designer Paper.





I stamped the number 143 as that means I Love You.
There is a Lighthouse not far from here that flashes 1, 4, 3 times.
Always have loved that!

Inks in;
Tuxedo Black, Fired Brick, Galaxy Gold,
Mowed Lawn, Peeled Paint,
Spiced Marmalade and Walnut Stain.
Gold and Silver Mixative.
Gold Foil Paper.
Gold Twine.
Gold Metallic Paint Splatters.
Foam Squares.



Inside.




I adore those little heart shaped locks!




Thanks for traveling by!

Enjoy~~






No Lion......

 Good Morning! 

This card will be entered into the following Challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday, Add A Heart.
Allsorts, Create Your Own Background or Anything Goes!





Papertrey Ink Jumping For Joy stamp and die sets.
Simon Says Heart Cookies Embossing Folder and die set,
3 of the hearts I layered.
Gina K Designs Sweet stamp set.





Inks in;
Tuxedo Black, Antique Linen,
Rose Red and Walnut Stain.




I backed the Lion's head with one
of those mini metal spinners.  
Boy do they work well!
Evie will have fun with this cute guy!



 Inside.





 I have had this PTI set for forever!
Such a classic!




Thanks so much for stopping by!

Enjoy~~






Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Double D, Vintage/Shabby Chic

 Good Morning! 


A brand new Challenge is up and running over at the Double D Challenge Blog







Here is your Inspiration Tile:


Vintage/Shabby Chic.

This card will be entered into the 


Here is what I created:



 Benecraft Teacup and Floral dies.
Power Poppy Short Stacks and Grab A Cup stamp sets.
Echo Park I Love Crafting Designer Paper--
this print is so pretty!



 Inks in;
Mustard Seed, Peeled Paint, Picked Raspberry and Salty Ocean.
Gold Embossing Powder--I inked up the edges and handles and
added the Gold EP, just like some vintage teacups I have.  
I also added some to the foliage.
Doily.
Gold Foil Paper.
Seam Binding Ribbon, dyed with Picked Raspberry ink.
Button.
Twine.
Foam Sheets.




Inside.




Love the Vintage/Shabby Chic Vibe 
and the pretty colors and pops of gold!




Please come on over to the Double D Blog and join in all of the FUN!




You'll be glad you did as there is always a pretty prize up for grabs!





Here's the prize for this Challenge:


 Tim Holtz Ideology Collage Paper and Washi Tape.



Thanks for stopping by!  


Enjoy~~






Tuesday, February 3, 2026

JOY--Count It All

 Good Morning! 

This card will be entered into the following Challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday, Anything Goes! 
Simon Says Monday, Texture.  
Memory Box, February Florals.




Memory Box Riverbank Large Layered Blossom die.
Gina K Designs Count It All Joy stamp and die sets
and Love At All Times stamp set.
Great Impressions Happy stamp.





Inks in;
Tuxedo Black, Fired Brick, Peacock Feathers,
Pear Pizzazz, Salvaged Patina and Wild Wasabi.
Threads, taken from a piece of cheesecloth.
Ink Splatters.
PFS Jewels, 12 Pack.
Foam Squares.




Inside.




Love that large blossom!



Thanks for strolling by!

Enjoy~~


Love Letters Shaker

 Good Morning! 

This card will be entered into the following Challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday, Anything Goes! 



Casual Fridays 3 In A Row stamp and die sets.
Paper Roses Outlined Alpha dies.
Simon Says Kissing Booth stamp and die sets, hearts.
Gina K Designs You Are My Sunshine stamp set.
Darice Hearts Embossing Folder, inside pink background.




Real Red ink.
Foam Sheets and Strips.
Glitter and Sequins.
Rock Candy Glitter.
Acetate.



Inside.




Love is most definitely in the air!




Thanks for coming by, love it when you do!

Enjoy~~

 

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Love

 Good Morning! 

This card will be entered into the following Challenges:

Allsorts, Create Your Own Background or Anything Goes!
Simon Says Monday, Have A Heart.
Simon Says Wednesday, Anything Goes!  

Color Hues, #TCH126








 Simon Says Print Making Hearts and Love dies.
Gina K Designs Sweet stamp set.





 Fired Brick and Picked Raspberry inks.
Gold Paint Splatters.
Gold Foil Paper.
Vellum.
Mini Gold Sequins.
Rock Candy Glitter.
Foam Squares.




 Inside.




 Love is totally in the air!




Thanks for coming by, love it when you do!

Enjoy~~


Saturday, January 31, 2026

Greetings From Cape Cod

 Good Morning! 

This card will be entered into the following Challenges:

Allsorts, Create Your Own Background or Anything Goes!
Simon Says Monday, Have A Heart.
Simon Says Wednesday, Anything Goes!

I made these cards for 2 different Elementary Schools.
Here is the info for each.
Perhaps you have a bit of time to participate as well!

The goal of this project is to get valentines from every state. 
The students will have a map to help them document where each letter is from.
As they get a valentine, they will put a heart on the map.

Letters can be mailed to:

Crestview Elementary School
Attn: Kindergarten
3407 Middleton Rd.
Columbiana, OH 44408

And

Leyton Elementary School
c/o Ms. Angie's Class
521 Rose Street
Gurley, NE  69141


How FUN!



Waffle Flower Products;
Postage Collage die.
Love, Beach Days, Oversized Beach, Postage Collage stamp sets.
Beach Days stencil.

SSS Kissing Booth stamp set.
Gina K Designs Stately Flowers #12 stamp set.
Creative Chick Cape Cod stamp set.





Inks in;
Tuxedo Black, Antique Linen, Faded Jeans, Fired Brick,
Fossilized Amber, Picked Raspberry, Spiced Marmalade
and Vintage Photo.
Glossy Accents.
Rock Candy Glitter.




Inside.




If you have ever eaten fries (or anything for that matter)
at the beach, you know about those seagulls lol




I love how Massachusettsey and Cape Coddy they are lol

Massachusetts, Where It All Began!




Thanks for driving by!

Enjoy~~