Monday, March 16, 2026

Easter Basket - Hello, Spring

Rather than an Easter Basket, I made a Spring bouquet for my basket.  I love daffodils, and although there are other flowers in this Easter set.  My daffodils are up this year, but it is snowing here in Indiana.  

Here are the instructions for my card:

Stamp Set:  Easter Basket

Cardstock:  Shy Shamrock, Balmy Blue, Lemon Lolly, Peach Pie, 12” x 12” Whispers of Texture DSP, 12” x 12” Easter Joy DSP

Ink:  Shy Shamrock

Other: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Easter Basket Dies, Everyday Arches Dies, ¼” Balmy Blue Gingham Ribbon, Three Banner Punch, Easter Assortment, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals

 

1.     The base of the card is Shy Shamrock cardstock cut at 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” and scored at 4-1/4” in the middle.

2.    The second layer is the Easter Joy DSP (plaid) and cut at 4” x 5-1/4”/ Wrap the ¼” Balmy Blue Gingham Ribbon around the Easter Joy DSP and adhere to the back using a strong adhesive.  Tie a bow on the right side, leaving the ribbon on the roll before trimming it off so it’s not wasted.

3.    Die cut a Balmy Blue arch from the Everyday Arches Dies (fourth from the largest).

4.    Die-cut a White basket from the Whispers of Textures DSP with the Easter Basket Dies.  Before adhering to the arch, die-cut your flowers.

5.    Die cut 5 leaves and stems from Shy Shamrock cardstock from the Easter Basket Dies and adhere to the basket with adhesive.

6.    Die cut 5 daffodils using Lemon Lolly and Peach Pie cardstock and adhere to the stems with adhesive.

7.    Adhere your spring basket bouquet of flowers to the Balmy Blue arch.  Add Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back of the arch and adhere to the front of the card.

8.    Ink up the sentiment “Hello, spring” with Shy Shamrock ink and punch out with the Three Banner Punch.  Adhere the Basic White banner to the basket.

9.    Adhere 3 Easter Assortment dots to the card.


 




 

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Thursday, March 5, 2026


This is a Pop Out Swing Card that I made, and it is a popular style card right now.  I've seen several of them made with different stamps.  This one was an original from Julis Salva and it looks hard but once you make one, it is much easier.  I used the Pop-Up Petals stamp set bundle and colored them in.  These are the products I used:

Pop Up Petals - Thanks

Stamp Set:  Pop Up Petals

Cardstock:  Petal Pink, Basic White, Flirty Flamingo, Hobby Haven DSP

Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento, Petal Pink, Flirty Flamingo

Stampin’ Blends:  Flirty Flamingo, Old Olive, Darling Duckling

Other:  Stampin Cut & Emboss Machine, Pop Up Petals Dies, Textured NotesDies (on Last Chance List), Petal Pink Braided Trim, Pearls of Beauty, Bone Folder, Petal Pink Braided Trim, Pearls of Beauty, Mini Glue Dot, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Boardwalk Fun - Spinner

 

My grandtwins turn 11 this month, and they love things that spin so when I saw a card that Tracy McDonnell from the Paper Craft Studio made with this set, I knew it would be perfect for them.  So, I made three of them, two for my grandtwins and one for me.  I watched her video and took notes.  The colors are Secret Seat, Petunia Pop, Coastal Cabana and Lemon Lolly.  It actually spins!  You can purchase the spinners from Amazon.  

Friday, February 13, 2026

Valentine Kisses - Shaker Card

This shaker card was inspired by Erica Cerwin, but I changed the ribbon and colored it with a Real Red Blend instead of keeping the Bubble Bath original color.  I also layered the sentiment.  I hadn't made a shaker card for a while, but with the cute little bear turning into a cupid, I couldn't resist.  Also, the Loose Valentine Assortment was perfect for the shaker.

Stamp Set:  Valentine Kisses

Cardstock:  Real Red, Basic White, Crumb Cake, Window Sheet, 12” x 12” Made with Love DSP

Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento, Real Red

Stampin’ Blends:  Crumb Cake, Petal Pink, Real Red

Other:  Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Valentines Kisses Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Loose Valentine Assortment, Foam Adhesive Strips, Stampin’ Dimensionals, 1/8” Faux Linen Bubble Bath Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, Wink of Stella

 

1.     The base of the card is 4-1/4” x 11” Real Red cardstock and scored in half at 5-1/2” in the middle.

2.    The second layer is the Made with Love DSP cut at 4” x 5-1/4” and adhered to the card front.

3.    Cut a 2-1/2” circle in the center of the top of a 3” x 4” Basic White cardstock.  Adhere a 3” x 3” Window Sheet to the back.

4.    Stamp the sentiment in Real Red ink on ¾” x 1-1/2” Basic White cardstock and layer onto Real Red cardstock.  Adhere to the bottom left front corner of the Basic White cardstock.

5.    Using a Foam Adhesive Strip, create a border around the open circle on the window sheet side.  Pour in some of the Loose Valentine Assortments.  Peel off the backing and adhere another 3” x 4” Basic White cardstock to the circle.

6.    Ink up the 1/8” Faux Linen Bubble Bath Ribbon with Real Red Stampin’ Blend and let dry, and then adhere to the top left corner with a Mini Glue Dot.

7.    Adhere the shake to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

8.    Stamp the bear stamp in Memento Black ink on Crumb Cake cardstock.  Use the Light Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blend to add some shadows to the bear.  Color the ears with Petal Pink Blend.

9.    Stamp the wings in Memento Black ink on Basic White Cardstock.

10.   Cut both pieces out with matching Valentine Kisses dies.

11.   Adhere the wings to the back of the bear and use Wink of Stella on them and then add to the shaker card with Dimensionals.





 

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Easter Basket - Hello, Spring

Rather than an Easter Basket, I made a Spring bouquet for my basket.  I love daffodils, and although there are other flowers in this Easter ...