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Bird & Bloom Garland

April 23, 2026

Hi there! I’m back with another project using the Bird & Bloom Garland kit by Crafted by C9. I had the pieces laying on my desk and thought it would be fun to put them on card. I LOVE it turned out. For the sentiment I used the ‘hello’ from the Briar & Blooms die set with matte gold cardstock.

Here is a reel showing how I put this together.

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Really hoping that Concord & 9th might consider making a die set with these birds and blooms one day! I think it would be a hit! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Another Fun Card Box

April 22, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing another box of cards that I put together for a gift. I love making these and being able to use the cards that I have on hand.

Here is a reel showing the box full of cards.

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One thing that was fun to use today was one of my new Crafted by C9 kits. I used the Birds and Blossoms Garland kit. I took one of the blooms and popped it on the belly band. It was so quick and easy that I might just save all the birds and blooms to use on cards and gifts instead of making a garland out of it.

Here are the cards that I included in my box.
This first card features the Floral Birdscape die by Simon Says Stamp.

This card uses the Tangled Tulips Detail die by The Greetery.
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This card features the Square Postage Daffodil stencil by Waffle Flower.
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This was one of my favorites…the Wheelbarrow Wishes by Concord & 9th.

Next up is the Big Happy Patterns by Concord & 9th.

I almost didn’t give this one away…Seaside Bundle by Concord & 9th.

And lastly, another good one, the Greenhouse die by Hero Arts, which was part of the My Monthly Hero kit.
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The personalized stamp is by Bossy Joscie & the card box tutorial is by Jennifer McGuire.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Long Stem Florals

April 21, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring some of the May card kit. My project uses the Long Stem Floral stamp, stencil and die set. I did some colorful emboss resist onto Apricot cardstock.

You can check out the video of this project HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Pinkfresh Studio-Floral Daydream

April 21, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing another card using some of the new April release with Pinkfresh Studio.

To begin I used the Floral Daydream press plate with the Betterpress system & Platinum ink. Then I blended color using the Floral Daydream stencil. I die cut the blended blooms using the Floral Daydream dies. I created a panel out of ivory cardstock and used a circle die to create a window and an older Blanket Stitched Rectangle die for the border. For the sentiment I used the Celebrate in Blooms stamp set.

You can check out the Instagram hop over on the Pinkfresh Studio Instagram feed.
Thanks so much for stopping by!

Pinkfresh Studio “The Daydream Edit” Release Blog Hop

April 20, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m joining Pinkfresh Studio for their April release.

My project features the gorgeous Golden Poppies stencil set and coordinating die. For the sentiment I used the Floral Daydream stamp set.

Here is a video showing how I created this card.

Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away their full April release over on the Pinkfresh blog and YouTube channel.

The will also be giving away TEN $50 gift cards along the hop.
Leave comments along the hop for your chance to win!

We will pull the winners and post them on April 27, 2026, on our GIVEAWAY PAGE.
Please check that page and claim your prize within two weeks.

Wild Rose 2 Ways!

April 9, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing these cards over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Wild Rose Stamp & dies.

You can check out the video of these projects HERE! Thanks so much for stopping by!

5 Ways in 5 Days Series

April 7, 2026

Hi there! Just popping in leave a quick link to the video I have over on the Simon Says Stamp YouTube channel as part of their 5 Ways in 5 Days Series. We each share several ways to use your embossing folders.

You can check out my video HERE.
Make sure to see what the other talented designers made as well.

These classes are available as a FREE resource for makers to enjoy anytime!
Thanks so much for stopping by!

April My Monthly Hero kit: Plant Lady Society

April 2, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m joining an Instagram hop to help promote the fun, new April My Monthly Hero Kit called Plant Lady Society. If you love blooms, plants and chubby kitty cats, then this is right up your alley!

My Monthly Hero April Kit-Fresh Flowers Die Set, Hello Beautiful Stamp & Cut

My first card is the card for the Instagram hop featuring the Fresh Flowers Die Set along with the Hello Beautiful Stamp & Cut for the sentiment. I used a mixture of the cardstocks that come in the kit along with some Concord & 9th colors. I used one of the skinny long stem dies to create the stripes on the vase. I also added some clear enamel dots for embellishment.

This next card features the Greenhouse die set along with the You Grow Girl Stamp & Cut for the sentiment.

Here is a video showing how I created this card.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Offset Inking

March 26, 2026

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Folk Flowers Stencil along with the Impressionistic Flower die. I did a fun, offset inking technique layering colored inks over white pigment ink onto kraft cardstock.