Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge #683: Happy Place

Good morning,

I'm back and sharing another fun, summer themed card using this weeks Paper Craft Crew sketch challenge, simple stamping.  I love when cards come together quickly and usually when that's my goal I start with Designer Series Paper,  It really does the heavy lifting and elevates a project all by itself.  Today's card uses the Beach Boardwalk Designer Series paper and the background was completely done for me just needed to cut it down.

The cardbase is Crumb Cake cardstock and I matted the DSP with Basic Black cardstock.

The greeting is from the Happy Place stamp set and I love the detail in this card but to keep it simple I just stamped the "happy" in Basic Black ink on Crumb Cake and fussy cut it out before attaching with dimensionals.

The "birthday" was stamped in Melon Mambo ink on Basic White.  To finish off the card I used some flat pearls from the 2025-2027 In Colors Flat Pearls set because a little bling is always good.

I simply love this card and it's perfect for those summer birthdays.  Can you believe I've had this stamp set since it was first released and this is the first time inking it up, will definitely be playing with it again soon!

Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing and I would love for you to play along with us and share what you create.

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Product List

Happy Place Cling Stamp Set (English) [165966]	Beach Boardwalk 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [166820]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]
2025–2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls [165192]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #660: Endless Love

Good morning,

Of course valentine's are still on my mind and was playing with the Love Notes Mix and Match Designer Series paper for some other cards so decided to use it for this weeks Paper Craft Crew sketch challenge as well.  This DSP pack makes cards and tags a breeze.

I started with Flirty Flamingo cardstock for the cardbase and added a piece of Real Red cardstock for the cardfront that was embossed with the Hearts of Love 3D embossing folder.

Next I added a strip of the DSP that was matted with Basic White cardstock and wrapped a piece of Gold Striped 3/8" Mesh Ribbon around and tied a knot.

The DSP has printed tags so the piece with the three hearts is one of those so I just cut it out and matted with Basic White cardstock.  The greeting is from the Endless Love stamp set and was stamped in Real Red ink directly on the paper before attaching to the card with dimensionals.

Love the simplicity and fun of this card.  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing, we would love for you to play along and share what you create using this sketch.

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Product List

Endless Love Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167055]	Love Notes 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Mix & Match Designer Series Paper [166985]	Hearts Of Love 3 D Embossing Folder [167071]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141416]
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482]	Gold Striped 3/8" (1 Cm) Mesh Ribbon [165599]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana

30 Day Gratitude Challenge 2025: Day 26 BONUS Project

Good afternoon,

It's a busy day with travel and last minute details for Thanksgiving, but I made an extra card and decided to share it as a bonus today.   Because I know everyone is busy today I thought this quick and easy card was a must share.

I used Crumb Cake cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of DSP from the Gathering Together Designer Series Paper as the cardfront.  On this piece I heat embossed the greeting using the Amber Autumn stamp set and the Wow Metallics Embossing Powder.

Next I took another piece of the DSP and cut it the same size as the cardfront and fussy cut around the leaves so they looked like they were falling.  I used dimensionals to pop this layer up on the card and finished it off with some Old Olive Linen Thread from the Early Espresso & Old Olive Linen Thread Pack.

This is such a simple, but elegant looking card it's perfect for fall greetings.

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Product List

Amber Autumn Cling Stamp Set (English) [165883]	Gathering Together 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [165969]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [165678]
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]	Early Espresso & Old Olive Linen Thread Pack [165986]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana

30 Day Gratitude Challenge 2025: Day 24

Good morning,

Hope you had an enjoyable weekend, can't believe Thanksgiving week has arrived.  With all the holiday preparations this weeks I knew I needed a quick and easy card for today's gratitude challenge and knew the Thanking You stamp set would be perfect.  This is a great set to pair with some designer series paper to really let it shine.

I started with Basic Beige cardstock for the cardbase and then added Basic Black cardstock as a mat for the Kintsugi Speciality Designer Series Paper (this paper with the pops of gold is just stunning!) 

I heat embossed the greeting using the WoW Metallics Embossing Powder and the gold powder this time.

This card is just perfection!

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Product List

Thanking You Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [163718]	Kintsugi Inspirations 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [165159]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]	Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder [165678]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [164511]

Enjoy,

Diana

30 Day Gratitude Challenge 2025: Day 20

Good morning,

So as we know, some days we have plenty of time to play and craft and make beautiful things, and other days we just need something quick but still want it to impress.  If that's the case for you, today's card is perfect!

I used Cloud Cover cardstock for the cardbase and then matted a piece of Florals In Bloom Designer Series Paper with Secret Sea Cardstock.  This DSP is stunning and you can make completely different looking card by changing up the DSP piece use and cardstock colors.

The greeting is from the Layered Thoughts stamp set and was stamped in Secret Sea and Shy Shamrock ink on Basic White cardstock and then matted it with Petunia Pop Cardstock.  Now I stamped this piece straight and then attaching it to the cardfront at the angle I wanted simply trimmed off the excess.

And that's it, no embellishments, just color and big bold graphic words and I love it!

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Product List

Layered Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [165346]	Florals In Bloom 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper & Sticker Sheet (English) [166643]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Cloud Cover 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165621]	Secret Sea 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165624]
Petunia Pop 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [163801]

Enjoy,

Diana

30 Day Gratitude Challenge 2025: Day 19 (Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #648)

Good morning,

I really can't believe how quickly this month is flying...Thanksgiving is almost here.  With so many things on your to do list having a simple card to meet your needs is perfect, and it's this weeks Paper Craft Crew weekly challenge.

For this card I started with Cloud Cover cardstock for the cardbase and added a piece of DSP from the Boho Vibes Designer Series Paper Pack as the cardfront.  Next I took another piece of this DSP and matted it with Mossy Meadow cardstock before popping this piece up with dimensionals.

The greeting is from the Many Messages stamp set and was stamped in Cajun Craze ink on Basic White cardstock before cutting it out with the corresponding dies.

I added a piece of Secret Sea 3/8" Faux Linen Ribbon behind the greeting and attached it with dimensionals to the cardfront.

Honestly, this card really only took about 5 minutes to make once I had the supplies picked out, but I really love how it turned out.  This DSP has color combinations that I never would have picked out but they really do work well together.

Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing and we would love for you to play along with us and share what you create.

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Product List

Many Messages Bundle [156272]	Boho Vibes 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [165144]	Cloud Cover 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165621]	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]
Secret Sea 3/8" (1 Cm) Faux Linen Ribbon [165273]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana