Freshly Made Sketches #658

Long time no see! This is probably the hardest card I have ever created in my life and not because of the theme. It has been well over a year since I have had the joy of creating a card. I can’t begin to explain the huge losses I have endured. In 2023, I would …

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Krafty Chicks All Occasions Challenge

We are back this week with a new challenge at the Krafty Chicks. This week we want to see your All Occasion cards. Sympathy cards might not be exactly what is in mind, but it is an occasion and a card was certainly needed! In all my years of crafting, this might be my first …

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Color Throwdown #720

So excited to be the Featured Stamper over at Color Throwdown! Our colors this week are Sage, Black, Kraft and Copper. What I envisioned and what I came up with are not exactly the same, but I think the end result works. I had envisioned more greenery, but those dies were obviously off on vacation. …

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Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #499

We have a new sketch challenge up at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. The sketch was perfect for creating with the new Cherish Collection by Close To My Heart. Here is the original sketch design for you to play along with- The Cherish Collection includes a variety of floral prints. I went with a more subdued …

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Foiled Wheatfield Dreams

Oh my goodness…..I have fell down a rabbit hole! It took me a long time, but foiling is sure to be my new crafting addiction! I purchased the Wheatfield Dreams kit well over a year ago and was so excited to try foiling. It sat for like a month, and then I bought a laminator …

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3-D Embossed Sympathy Card

Recently, my little community has been hard hit with losses. My sympathy card stash had been depleted and I needed a quick card. It is rare that I copy another designer’s card…but I was so struck by Kristina Werner’s design, that I felt it was perfect! You can view her original design here. I did …

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