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

Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge #344: So Sentimental

Good morning!

We are definitely in the hot part of summer, wowsers!  I know I always say it, it's really the humidity that gets you, and I'm do everything I can to keep my flowers alive (love all my potted plants to cheer me up!)  I was thinking of my flowers when I made my card for this weeks Hand Stamped Sentiments sketch challenge, you know you can't kill paper flowers.

I used Bumblebee cardstock for the cardbase and then added Early Espresso card stock as the mat for the two prints of Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper.  I wrapped a piece of Terracotta Tile 1/2" Scalloped Linen Ribbon around the cardfront where the paper meets.

For the main stamped image, I used the So Sentimental stamp set to stamp the thanks greeting in Terracotta Tile ink on Whisper White cardstock.  I used the Ornate Style stamp set to stamp the small flower image all over using Mint Macaron ink (stamped off once so it was a little lighter).  I used the Stitched Shapes Dies to cut the greeting out and matted it with an Early Espresso scalloped circle that was cut with the Layering Circles Dies.  I used the Ornate Layers Dies to cut a little accent piece out of Old Olive cardstock (I had to used my Paper Snips and fussy cut around the die cut piece as it doesn't cut the border, just the design).  The greeting piece was attached to the cardfront with dimensionals.

I love the bright, summery colors on this card and these flowers are perfect for summer!  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team is sharing using this card sketch for inspiration play along, we would love to see what you create.

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

Product List

So Sentimental Cling Stamp Set (English) [151691]	Ornate Style Cling Stamp Set [152572]	Ornate Layers Dies [152726]	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323]	Layering Circles Dies [151770]
Terracotta Tile 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Scalloped Linen Ribbon [149705]	Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper [152488]	Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock [153077]	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730]
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana

30 Day Gratitude Challenge: Day 7 Meets Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge

Good morning!  It’s time for today’s gratitude card and I decided to combine this with the Paper Craft Crew challenge blog and create and bright and cheery card which counters the wet, dark weather we’re having.  We have a fun work adventure this afternoon that family is invited to so we’re looking forward to some fun!

I started with Tip Top Taupe cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Whisper White cardstock at the top and a piece of Cucumber Crush DSP from the 2015-2017 In Colors Designer Series Paper Stack for the bottom (I really like the prints in this years color family DSP stacks) and wrapped a piece of Watermelon Wonder Lace Trim along the seam.  The greeting is from the Tin of Cards stamp set and was stamped using Cucumber Crush ink on Whisper White cardstock and matted with Basic Black cardstock. 

 

For the fun element on the side I took a piece of Tip Top Taupe cardstock and cut it out using the Big

Shot and the largest Deco Labels Framelit (just used one side).  The peach image is from the Silhouettes & Script Hostess set and inked the stamp with my Stampin’ Write markers before stamping and cut it out with Paper Snips before attaching it with dimensionals (I actually used dimensionals on both the peach and the greeting piece for extra depth).

This card is so bright you can’t help but smile and the peach image is such a fun twist (I had to get this stamp set once I saw this image, so fun!!)

 

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today’s project:

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Have a great day!

Diana

Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Blog Card Sketch Challenge: Really Good Greetings

 Good morning!  After a whirlwind weekend full of Disney, fun, and running, I ended the trip on a redeye home last night and have just landed (boy I really need a vacation to recover from these vacations, but it’s back to work we go!)  It’s the second Monday of the month so over on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspirationblog it’s time for a card sketch.  I know I’ve said it before how much I enjoy card sketches as it allows you to change up your card layouts and really help stretch you creationally.  I really liked this month’s layout as it shows the On Film Framelits and love the photo look on cards right now.

I started with Smoky Slate for the cardbase and then added a piece of Pistachio Pudding cardstock that was embossed with the Big Shot and Beautifuly Baroque  Embossing Folder.  For the “picture frame” I used one of the extra pieces from the Hello Life Simply Created Kit (but you could also create one using DSP and the On Film Framelits).  For the “picture” I stamped the greeting from the Really Good Greetings stamp set (using Stampin’ Write Markers) and then used the Dotty Angles stamp set using Silver Encore Ink.  Next I wrapped a piece of Pistachio Pudding Thick Baker’s Twine around the “picture frame” and tied a bow.  The final touch was to add a little bling by punching out a butterfly using the Itty Bitty Butterfly Punch and then embossing it with the Big Shot and Fancy Fans Embossing Folder.  I used a blendabilities marker to color some rhinestones to attach for the body of the butterfly

 

 

 

The mix of soft color and bold black, which hints of silver are really fun and I was really surprised at how much I liked this card after I finished it.  The other design team members are sharing some great cards so please go check them out and then come play along and share what you create!

 

 

 

 

 

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

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Have a great day!

Diana

Paper Player's Tic-Tac Toe Challenge: Many Merry Stars

 Good morning!  I'm having a lot of fun this week now that I can strickly focus on getting ready for Christmas and all the projects I want to get done. Plus the decorations and lights are going up which always makes me happy (I love running early in the morning when it's still dark and being able to enjoy the peace and quiet and Christmas lights).  Today I'm sharing a fun card I made for this weeks Paper Player's Tic-Tac-Toe challenge. These challenges are fun since you pick the direction of your card so there are lots of submissions for inspiration.  I decided to use Star, Die Cut, and Glitter (with a little White and Embossing also thrown in there.

The cardbase is Crumb Cake and then I added layers of Coastal Cabana and Basic Black behind the Whisper White stamped layer.  For the stamped layer I stamped the large polka dot star frame from the Many Merry Stars stamp set first in Coastal Cabana as the frame for my cut out piece and then stamped different size stars in Crumb Cake and Coastal Cabana ink.  For the large star first I stamped a piece of Whisper White cardstock with the Hardwood stamp, then embossed it with the Star Embossing Folder and then cut it out with the Big Shot and Star Collection Framelits before attaching it to the cardfront with dimensionals.  I also added some small stars cut out of Champagne Shimmer Paper using the Itty Bitty Accent Punch Pack for a little bling.

For the greeting I stamped it on Coastal Cabana cardstock with Momento Ink.  Since the greeting was already curved I just used my Paper Snips to trim around it and add flag tails before attaching it with dimensionals.

I love how soft this card turned out, it reminds me of Christmas falling snow and how peaceful it is. Since this stamp set is Photopolymer it really makes perfect alignment a breeze which I love!

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

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Enjoy and have a great day!

Diana

Sketch Frenzy Friday Card Sketch Challenge: Peachy Keen

Good morning and Happy Friday!  I know I said this yesterday but I really am loving this cooler weather, we’ve even had the AC off and the windows open which is fabulous.  We’re looking forward to an exciting weekend, going to try to go river tubing which is a first for us as a family and I haven’t done it since I was a kid so it should be beautiful and relaxing.  Before we get started on all our weekend fun I have my card to share for this weeks Sketch Frenzy Friday sketch challenge.  This was a really fun sketch to play along with and I really let our DSP and colors drive the direction of this card. 

 I started with Hello Honey for the card base and then added a piece of Night of Navy cardstock that was embossed with the Big Shot and the Polka Dot embossing folder.  Next I added a piece of designer series paper from the Flowerpot DSP and I used the Apothecary Accents Framelits to cut out the shape along the bottom of the DSP.  Next I added a piece of Blushing Bride Chevron Ribbon.

 For the stamped image I used the Peach Keen stamp set, stamped it in Hello Honey on Whisper White Cardstock and then cut it out with the Circle Collection Framelits before making a mat with Lost Lagoon Cardstock and the Windows Collection Framelits and then embossed it with the Perfect Polka Dot embossing folder.  The greeting was attached to the cardfront with dimensionals (yes I do that all the time, can’t help myself!).

 

This card is nice and soft with the flowers but then a fun greeting which I really like.  Make sure to check out all the other cards the design team is sharing, I’ve seen a few already and I love them.  Do you’re weekend plans including a little stamping time?  If so we would love for you to come play along with our sketch challenge, it’s lots of fun!

 

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

Big Shot

$99.95

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.50

Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.95

2014-2016 In Color 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$6.95

Circles Collection Framelits Die

$26.95

Stampin' Dimensionals

$3.95

Flower Pot Designer Series Paper

$10.95

Window Frames Collection Framelits Die

$26.95

Apothecary Accents Framelits Die

$24.95

Blushing Bride 3/4" Chevron Ribbon

$8.95

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

2014-2016 In Color 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$6.95

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Have a great weekend!

 

Diana

Fab Friday Card Sketch Challenge: Bring on the Cake

Today's the Day!  I'm officially on my way to the 2014 Stampin' Up! convention in Salt Lake City, and I'm beyond excited!!!  This is a great event every year to get together with wonderful friends and crafters, enjoy time together and learn all about the things we have to look forward to in the upcoming year, I can't wait to take it all in and share it with you.  Before I leave, I wanted to share the card I made for this weeks Fab Friday Card Sketch Challenge.   One of my best friends recently celebrated a milestone birthday so I used this sketch to make a very special card with lots of bling. 

The cardbase is Basic Black and I added a layer of Blackberry Bliss card stock that was embossed with the Big Shot and Fancy Fans Embossing Folder.  Next I added a piece of Gold Fancy Foil Vellum that I backed with Whisper White cardstock so it really popped.  I wrapped a piece of Blackberry Bliss 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon around this layer.

For the greeting I decided to add some heat embossing for the greeting (my friend loves the look of heat embossing).  I used the Bring on the Cake stamp set, stamped in Versamark on Basic Black cardstock and then used Gold Heat Embossing Powder and the Heat Tool to emboss the greeting.  I cut this piece out with the Big Shot and Apothecary Accents Framelits.  I created the mat for the greeting with Gold Foil cardstock and traced the outside edge of the same framelit and cut it out with Paper Snips so it exactly matches the shape.  The greeting, of course, was attached to the cardfront with dimensionals for added pop.

This card has such a royal and elegant feel I think it's perfect to celebrate a birthday event that only comes along once in a life time and I know she'll love this.

Below are easy ordering links for the products used in this card:

Big Shot

$99.95

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.50

Gold Fancy Designer Vellum Foil

$10.95

Apothecary Accents Framelits Die

$24.95

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$6.95

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Heat Tool

$29.95

Black Stampin' Emboss Powder

$4.95

Versamark Pad

$7.50

Fancy Fan Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.95

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I hope you enjoyed today's card and make sure to check back all week for updates from Convention and exciting samples.

Enjoy,

Diana