Wednesday, November 6, 2024

BPD - Treasure Every Moment


NOTE as of 10/08/24: The Birch Press Design blog has been hacked/corrupted so for a little while you'll only find our creations on IG and FB.

I'm entering this in Paper Players PP714 Give Thanks.



I've listed the products used below. 
  • Birch Press Design Littletown Cabins
  • Birch Press Design Littletown Church
  • Birch Press Design Pinpoint Radial Plate
  • Birch Press Design Kind Hearts
  • Memory Box Cilantro Paper
  • Memory Box Golden Wheat Paper
  • Catherine Pooler Rockin' Red

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

December Birthday/Holiday Coffee Card


I picked up some new holiday paper this past weekend so thought I would make a birthday/Christmas card for the 2024 Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop, mixing the old with the new stash.  Will I use it for a December birthday?  Christmas?  Let's see!



I've listed the products used below.  In some cases, affiliate links are included. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.



  • Lawn Fawn Coffee Cup Gift Card Holder
  • Lawn Fawn Stitched Snowflake Backdrop
  • Lawn Fawn Candy Hearts
  • Lawn Fawn Everyday Sentiment Banners
  • Lawn Fawn Treat Cart
  • Lawn Fawn Treat Card Add-On Coffee
  • Recollections Christmas Vellum 6x6 Paper
  • Recollections Say Freeze 6x6 Paper
  • Versamark
  • Ranger White Detail Fine Embossing Powder

Monday, November 4, 2024

Nordic Bear Christmas Card


I ran across this piece of designer paper as I was neatening up my craft space and thought it would look so cute with the Poppy Stamps Nordic Bundled Bear.  I made this for the ladies who live across the street and thus created coordinating bears.





I've listed the products used below.  In some cases, affiliate links are included. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.

  • Poppy Stamps Nordic Bundled Bear
  • Taylored Expressions Simple Strips Christmas
  • Stamperia Snowflakes Stencil
  • Finnabair Snowflake Paste
  • Crafter's Companion Pearl Ivory and Pink Pearl Shimmering Cardstock 
  • Pebbles Merry Little Christmas 6x6 Paper
  • Versamark
  • Ranger Detail Fine White Embossing Powder

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Crackerbox Stamps - Coffee Reality


I'm up on the Crackerbox Stamps blog with the card I made for the 2024 Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop for which Crackerbox Stamps is a sponsor.  Read more about how to win a $30 gift certificate here.

You can also save 25% off the Coffee, Tea & Cocoa category now through November 8.  No coupon necessary.

I've listed the products used below.  In some cases, affiliate links are included. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.



  • Crackerbox Stamps Helen with Coffee Lg
  • Crackerbox Stamps Coffee Set 1
  • Lawn Fawn Sunray Background Stencil
  • Catherine Pooler Limoncello
  • Copics:  BG15, BG18, BV23, E00, E11, E15, E18, E39, RV00, RV21, RV23, RV25, Y15

SOSS #256 - C for Critters


Come join us for the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers #256 C for Critters Challenge.  I obviously had to have a cat on my card!


  • Simon Says/Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Stamptember 2020
  • MFT On Solid Ground
  • Copics:  B04, E43, E44, G05, N1, R29, Y15

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

ATSM #480 - Diecuts and/or Stencils


I cannot believe the latest Addicted to Stamps and More Challenge is here already!  This time we're asking that you use diecuts and/or stencils on your card.  Easy!


I created a cute fall birthday card using a few leftover leaves and that adorable Lawn Fawn fox in costume.


I've listed the products used below.  In some cases, affiliate links are included. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.




  • Lawn Fawn Fox Costumes Before 'n' Afters
  • Lawn Fawn All the Speech Bubbles
  • Lawn Fawn All the Speech Bubbles Dies
  • Lawn Fawn Simply Grassy Hillsides
  • Lawn Fawn Sunflower Greetings
  • Lawn Fawn Leafy Tree Backdrop Landscape (tree)
  • Lawn Fawn Leafy Tree Backdrop Portrait (leaves)
  • Lawn Fawn Slimline Cloud Stencils
  • Lawn Fawn Summertime Pint-sized Patterns 6x6 Paper
  • Distress Oxide Vintage Photo,  Mustard Seed, Carved Pumpkin, & Crackling Campfire
  • Catherine Pooler Oh Boy!
  • Versafine Clair Nocturne
  • Copics: BG01, BG10, E17, E18, E25, E27, E29, E41, E97, R20, R27

Crackerbox Stamps - Hydrangea Sympathy Card


I'm over on the Crackerbox Stamps blog with a softly watercolored sympathy card.

I've listed the products used below.  In some cases, affiliate links are included. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.


  • Crackerbox Stamps Hydrangea Lg
  • Crackerbox Stamps Heartfelt Sympathy
  • Spellbinders 3D Beveled Diamonds Embossing Folder
  • Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers:  044, 045, 048, 083, 304
  • Versafine Clair Nocturne
  • Peerless Transparent Gold Watercolor Paint

Saturday, October 26, 2024

ATCAS #270 - Halloween



Come join us for the latest Addicted to CAS challenge where the topic is Halloween.   Boo!
  • Lawn Fawn Fangtastic Friends
  • Lawn Fawn Batty for You
  • Penny Black Background Basics Stencils
  • Distress Oxide Mustard Seed
  • Catherine Pooler Suede Shoes
  • Copics: BV17, E57, E59, E79, G17, G19, N2, N4, N6, R20

Friday, October 25, 2024

Crackerbox Stamps - Grumpy Bear


Check out my latest card on the Crackerbox Stamps blog.  I KNEW I'd find a use for that fabulous background someday!

I've listed the products used below.  In some cases, affiliate links are included. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.


  • Crackerbox Stamps Grumpy Bear Bernard
  • Crackerbox Stamps Wish I Was a Bear
  • Honey Bee Deckle Edge Rectangle Dies
  • Visible Image The Forest Stencil
  • Brushos
  • Copics:  E23, E25, E27, E29, E49

CAS on Friday #295 - Use a Corner of Your Card


Are you ready for another CAS on Friday Challenge?  We're asking that you only use a corner of your card.

I used a whimsical AALL & Create Janet Klein reindeer on my card.  So very cute!


I've listed the products used below.  In some cases, affiliate links are included. If you use these links to shop I may earn a small commission at NO cost to you.
  • AALL & Create Reindeer
  • Distress Oxide Salvaged Patina
  • Copics: BG11, BG13, BG18, E33, E35, E37, E49, R24, R27, R39
  • Ranger Glossy Accents