All American Girl

 Just look at this All American Girl by Pajama Crafter Stamps! She’s ready to celebrate the 4th of July, with the flag draped over her shoulders like a cape. Her hair bows tame those curly locks and perfectly match both her outfit and glasses. She’s simply American perfection!

Of course, this little beauty needed to have a background of fireworks for the evening's celebration.  In order to create this background, I first used the Fireworks Hot Foil Plates by Lawn Fawn with blue, silver and red foil.  Next, I used the Lawn Fawn Grassy Stencil to lay in the grass using Twisted Citron and Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide Ink.  The sky was ink blended with Tumbled Glass, Blueprint Sketch and Chipped Sapphire Distress Oxide Ink.  

I heat embossed the sentiment that is included in the stamp set with black embossing powder.  I just think this background is just outstanding!

I colored this All-American Girl with Copic markers in the following colors:

• E000, E00, E11, E21 - skin
• B21, B41, B91 - shorts
• Y04, Y06, Y08 - t-shirts
• B00, B24, B26 - flag
• R05, R24, R46 - flag
• Y21, Y24, Y25 -hair

To add a little extra excitement to the center of the fireworks, I added some Starlight Confetti Embellishments by Trinity Stamps.  They are a very think holographic star that absolutely looks like the hot foiled fireworks. 

This stamp set has a number of different sentiments, so I chose another one for the inside of this card.

She was just so fun to color!  I am sure I will be using her in other cards!

Thank you so much for stopping by and I truly hope you are enjoying your summer!

Sandy

Sun and Ice Cream Fun!

 Hello!  Break out the shades and cool off with a frozen treat!  I love, love, love the way this card turned out! It makes me smile just like that big ol' sun.  I created this card with some new and some older dies from Trinity Stamps.  

The gigantic sun and sentiment from is the Sunshine Die Set  but the real treat on this card are the summer treats at the bottom.

These little guys are just the best - they are cut using the new Tiny Frozen Treats Die Set.  To add some realism to them, I added a little Glossy Accents Dimensional Glaze.  

This is a really fun and quick card to make.  I didn't add a sentinment to the inside, that way I can use it for a number of different occasions.  Wouldn't it be a fun summer party invitation?

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Thanks for stopping by and I hope your summer is filled with sunshine!

Sandy

Exciting Pajama Crafter News!

Hello, crafty friends! I have been bursting to share this exciting news: I am officially joining the Pajama Crafter Stamps Design Team through the rest of the year! I am so thrilled to create alongside the talented designers on the team and the wonderful Joy Wilson. Pajama Crafter Stamps has the sweetest, most adorable designs, and I cannot wait to dream up colorful, creative projects featuring two of my favorite things: Copic coloring and ink blending. Get ready—there is a whole lot of crafty fun coming your way!

In the meantime, I am delighted to introduce this sweet little Flower Child! She was such a joy to color, and I had the best time bringing her to life. Doesn’t she look absolutely magical against that bright, cheerful background?

Copic Colors:

• B91, B93, B95, B97 - overalls
• RV52, RV55, RV17 - headband & tank top
• Y35, YR14 - orange
• V12, V15 - purple
• Y06, Y08, Y19 - yellow
• Y21, E35, E99, E57 - hair
• E000, E00, E11 - skin
• YG13, YG05 - green

I am very picky about the paper I use for Copic coloring and I am toally in love with Pajama Crafter Stamps Marshmallow Cardstock.  This paper works so well with the alcohol inks - it blends beautifully and there is no bleeding.  Just a dream I tell you!  Just a dream!

Pajama Crafter Stamps Products:

• Flower Child Stamps
• Marshmallow Cardstock 8.5" x 11.0", 24 sheets 

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Thank you so much for stopping by and stay tuned for more cuteness!!!!

Sandy

You Cake Me Happy

Hello friends!  Today I have one the coolest card that I made with a few of the dies from the Trinity Stamps release.  Who wouldn't buy this cake mix? I mean it says it's "perfect every time".

I have a process video up on the Trinity Stamps YouTube Channel if you would like to see how easy it is to make this adorable card.  Here's the link:

The supplies I used to make this card are:

• Crafty Pantry Box Die
• Funfetti Alphabetti
• Tiny Whisk and Wish
• Crafty Pantry Branding Basics Stamp Set
• Simply Sentimental: Hugs

This is such a fun and unusual card and so easy to make.  I have made a few cards with this die set and will be posting them in the next couple of weeks.

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Thanks for stopping by.

Sandy

Spooky Sprinkles Crafty Pantry Box

 

Get ready to scare up a bowlful of spooky fun with this playful new card made using the Trinity Stamps Crafty Pantry Box Die Set! This treat-filled box promises no tricks—just giggles, grins, and a whole lot of Halloween sweetness. And judging by that happy little pumpkin-themed bowl, everyone is ready to dig into the fun!

Trinity Stamps Products:

• Crafty Pantry Box Die Set
• Pantry Box Branding Basics Stamp Set
• Simply Sentimental: Sprinkles Coordinating Die Set
• Halloween Sentiments Die Set
• Simply Sentimental: Halloween Stamp Set
• Pumpkin Candy Basket Die Set (candy corn)
• Starfield Letterpress
• Sheets & Giggle Stamp & Die Set (discontinued)
• Halloween Cup Dress Up Die Set (discontinued)

For the inside sentiment on this card, I used the Simply Sentimental: Halloween Stamp Set and combined a few stamps to come up with this fun saying.

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Thank you for stopping by and I hope this card has sparked an idea for you to create a card of your own.

Sandy

Let's Be Playmates!

 

Hey there my card making friends ... Let's Be Playmates!  I made this colorful circle shaped card with a few of Trinity Stamps new goodies from their latest release.  

The base of this card is cut with the Circle Shaped Card Die Set.  I cut another piece of cardstock in a coordinating sized circle shape using a die from the Clean Cut Layers - Circles Set A Die Cut Set.

I used the new Watermelon Circle Add On 6 x 6 Stencil with Twisted Citron and Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide Ink.  

I used the new Tiny Cooler Die Set to cut this adorable cooler out.  To add a little bit of realism to the little cooler, I used two different shades of red cardstock and dusted the edges of the white base with a little Lost Shadow Distress Oxide Ink.

For the little ants on the front of the card and the inside sentiments, I used the new Cooler Sentiments Coordinating Stamp Set. The lettering on the front of the card is black cardstock cut with the Graham Cracker Alphabet Die Set.  Make sure you apply a Rip and Stick Adhesive Sheet on the cardstock before you cut out those skinny letters. Another useful tool is the Pick Up Stick Tool - it is really helpful for placement of little die cut pieces.  

I added a few little Red Sparkle Hearts to step it up a little.

Don't you think this would be an adorable summer invitation?  It is pretty quick to make for sure!

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Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have an amazing day!

Sandy

Just Add Sprinkles and a Candle

Hello Friends!  Today I have a card that I created the new Trinity Stamps Just Add Glitter Stamp Set and  Coordinating Die Set.  I'm think that I might have added too many sprinkles but then again, can you really have too many sprinkles?  I think not.

For the background on this card, I used the Puffy Cloud Layers Stencil with Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide Ink on a piece of white cardstock cut to 5.25" x 4.0". 

I cut the fence from white woodgrain cardstock using the Picket Fence Cut Out Die. This die isn't long enough to go all the way across the bottom of the card, but you can easily line it up to die cut twice. It will need to be 4.0" long.  The little piece of grass was cut from green cardstock using the Outdoors Borders and Scene Builders Slimline Set.  Once I had that grass line cut, I trimmed it to 4.0" x .75" and glued at the bottom of the fence.  

I used the Just Add Sprinkles Stamp Set and Coordinating Dies to cut out my little friend and the cupcakes. 

I colored them with Copic markers in the following colors:

• E50, E21, E23, E25, E29
• R11, R20
• RV21, RV04
• B0000, B000
• V04, V06, V17
• Y02, Y08, Y19

For the sentiment on the outside of my card, I used the new Simply Sentimental: Sprinkles Stamp Set and Coordinating Die set.  For the inside sentiment, I used the sentiment that came with the stamps set.

To finish up my card, I popped up my little friend and his cupcakes on some foam dots to give my card a little dimension.  Then I added some little sprinkles to the sky. Yes, I did go a little overboard on the sprinkles, but I think is looks really cute!

This was such a fun card to make and fairly quick because there wasn't a whole lot of coloring to do.

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Thank you for stopping by and I hope your day is sprinkled with magic.

Sandy

Cosmic Crunch

Greetings earthlings!  I just can't seem to get enough of this new Crafty Pantry Die Set by Trinity Stamps.  

Last year, Trinity Stamps released a full outer space–themed collection, and I enjoyed it so much that I still return to it. I also love mixing pieces from different releases—it builds your stash and sparks new ideas.

This would be an absolute blast to give to someone who loves all things outer space!

The supplies that I used for this card are:

• Starfield Letterpress
• Crafty Pantry Box Die Set
• Pantry Box Branding Basics Stamp Set
• Tiny Bowl Buddy Die Set
• Funfetti Alphabetti
• Crater Layers Layering Stencil
• Tiny Astronaut
• Astronomical Gnomes (inside sentiment)

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Thank you so much for stopping by.  I hope you have been inspired to craft your own Cosmic Crisps!

Sandy

Hey Cutie Circle Card

 

Look at how cute this cutie is!  This is a new orange die that works perfectly with the Circle Shaped Card Die Set by Trinity Stamps.  I added the "cutie" and sentiments from the Hey, Cuties Stamp Set and coordinating die set.  To step this card up, I added the little orange to a wobbler!

The orange slice background on the front of this card was cut using the Orange You Glad Circle Card Add On Die Set.  To help create a little extra dimension, I used three different colors of orange cardstock and dusted the edges of the slice pieces with a little Cracked Pumpkin Distress Oxide Ink.  

I selected the Copic colors to color my little cutie, based on the shades of the orange cardstock.  

I heat embossed the sentiment on the front of the card and used the coordinating dies to cut it out.  The sentiment on the inside of the card is stamped directly on the cardstock.  

Don't forget to add a little sparkle to the front of the card with a few Gold Sparkle Spots.

This is a very quick card to make, and the orange background could be used for may occasions.  I was thinking it would be great for a brunch invitation.  

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Thank you for stopping by!

Sandy

Champion In The Making

 

Every now and then I come across a patterned paper of die set that I just have to have.  This card has both of those.  The paper is called Vintage Carnival and it is by Crafter Companion.  I love the vintage look that is throughout the entire collection.  The die sets are from Simon Says Stamps and they are Prize Ribbon and Festive Bunting.  

Of course, it is one thing to have great paper and some cool dies, but I needed to tie the two together with a stamp set.  I felt like this had a nostalgic baseball feel, so I decided to us the adorable stamp set by Pajama Crafter Stamps called Champion In The Making.  I think this little fella makes just the perfect focal point and the Fan Finger and Baseball Mitt balance out the whole card.  Everything about this stamp set is perfect from the baseball images to the sentiments.  I used two of the sentiments for the front of the card and one for the inside.  

I used Copic markers to color my little friend and his accessories in the following colors:

• W00, BG70, BG72 - blue gray
• W00, W1, W3 - gray
• E50, E34, E35 - hair
• E50, E51, E53 - skin

I am just thrilled with the way this card turned out.  Don't you think he is just so handsome?

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you have been inspired to color a little champion yourself.

Sandy

Pass The Geria-TRIX Cereal Please

Hi guys! I am having way too much fun with the new Crafty Pantry Box die set by Trinity Stamps. This little set is packed with creative possibilities, and I have already made three different cards with it. I’ll be sharing the other two soon, so stay tuned! And while I would love to claim full credit for the “Geria-TRIX” brand on the box, that bit of brilliance came from my youngest son. He is definitely my muse—always ready with a funny idea when I need one.

I was inspired to make this card by the sentiment on the Pantry Box Branding Basics Stamp Set.  To complete the theme of this box, I used some specialty cardstock which is actually very thin burlap.  I also included a little "fiber guy" using the die from the Fro-Yo Friends Die Set that makes the face on the cherry.  

The supplies that I used for this card are:

• Retro Diamond Pattern Layered Stencil
• Crafty Pantry Box Die Sets
• Pantry Box Branding Basics Stamp Set
• Fro-Yo Friends Die Set
• Tiny Bowl Buddy Die Set
• Simply Sentimental: Happy Stamp Set
• Simply Sentimental: Birthday Stamp Set

If you purchase through the links above, I may earn a small commission from Trinity Stamps at no additional cost to you. Thank you—your support helps me continue creating content for this blog.

Thank you so much for stopping by.  I hope you have been inspired to make a Crafty Pantry Box of your own!

Sandy

Just Add Sprinkles - Baker Bear

Hello and Happy Release Day!  Today I have a card on the hop that is featuring a few of the new products from the current Trinity Stamps Release.  

I fell in love with these little bears thought it would be fun to put the little bear on a wobbler to tie in the "sprinkles" theme.

For the background on this card, I used the new Sprinkles Letterpress plate with purple glimmer foil on a lilac-colored cardstock.  Once it was foiled, I cut it down to 5.25" x 4.0" and glued a piece of light brown woodgrain cardstock cut to .75" x 5.25" to the bottom.  Before I glued the woodgrain piece to the bottom of the card, I dusted up the edges of the lilac cardstock with a little Villainous Potion Distress Oxide Ink and dusted the woodgrain cardstock with Vintage Photo Oxide Ink. Next, I glued it piece of white cardstock that I cut with the Dainty Scallops Rectangles (A2) Die Set.  I glued those two pieces to a piece of pink cardstock cut to 5.5" x 4.25". 

My little friend and cupcake were stamped and cut from the new Just Add Sprinkles Stamp Set and Coordinating Die Set.

I used the following Copic markers to color them in:

• E50, E21, E23, E25, E29
• R11, R20
• RV21, RV04
• B0000, B000
• V04, V06, V17
• Y02, Y08, Y19

For the sentiment on the outside of my card, I used the new Simply Sentimental: Sprinkles Stamp Set and Coordinating Die set.  For the inside sentiment, I used the sentiment that came with the stamps set.

To put this card together, I popped up the cupcake on foam dots and added a wobbler to the back of my little bear.  The stamp set also has some tiny sprinkles to color in and die cut, so I added a few to the floor around my friend and his cupcake.  Such a messy little fellow!

This is such a sweet little set and while I had it out on my worksurface, I made another card that I will share at a future date!

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Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope your day is sprinkled with magic!

Sandy

Fro-Yo Friends Shaker Card

Hello and happy June!  Today I have a card that I created with some of the new goodies from Trinity Stamps.  This is such a fun release!  For the first card that I made with this release, I used the Fro-Yo Friend Die Set and the coordinating Sentiments Fro-Yo Die Set and Greetings Fro-Yo Cards

The first thing I thought of when I saw the die to cut out the dessert cup cover was that it would make a great shaker card.  

I have a process video up on my YouTube channel rather than write a lengthy blog.  You can find it here -

You card find all these goodies at the Trinity Stamps Online Store

The products that I used for this card are:

• Fro-Yo Friends Die Set
• Sentiments Fro-Yo Die Set
• Greetings Fro-Yo Cards
• Dainty Scallop Rectangles (A-2 Sized) Die Set
• A-2 Clean Cut Layers Rectangles Set A Die Set
• Mixed Candy Confetti
• Shaker Pops: Metallic Pearl
• Shading Sidekick Blending Brush
• Pick Up Stick Tool
• Rip & Stick 6" x 9" Adhesive Sheets

I do receive a small commission from Trinity Stamps at no cost to you when you purchase from the above links.  I am very thankful and grateful for any purchases that help me to continue to create content for this blog.  

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you have a great summer!

Sandy

Flutterbys and Blooms

Hello!  Today I have a card that I created with the new July Crafty Crew Kit by Crafty Stamp Co.  This is such a sweet little set of "flutterbys" and flowers.  While this kit has some really great patterned paper, I decided to use the included stencil to ink blend my own background.

A new thing in the kit is a Crafty Color Recipe, which lists suggested Copic Marker combinations.  I really like this idea because it is not only helpful for the newer maker, but there are times that I just want to color and I can just follow the color blends.

For the background, I used the Daisy Stencil with Distress Oxide Inks to ink two different pieces of white cardstock.  I then used an oval die to cut an opening so I could swap out the different colors.

The Copic Markers used are:

• E50, E51, E53, R20 - butterfly body
• BG11, BG13, BG15 - aqua wings
• RV00, RV10, RV13 - pink wings
• BV00, BV02 - lavender wings
• Y11, Y15 - yellow wings
• YG17, G21 - stems and leaves
• * the same color combinations were used for the flowers

I have a process video up on my YouTube channel if you would like follow along.  I have the link down below.

This colorful card would be perfect for a number of different occasions.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have an amazing day!

Sandy

Wings and Wishes by Crafty Stamp Co.

 Hello!  Oh, my goodness....look at all the vibrant colors on this card!  I tend to be drawn to very bright colors, so this card definitely shows that!  

I created this card with the new Wings and Wishes Stamp Set that is only available in the July 2026 Crafty Crew Kit by Crafty Stamp Co.  

I used the patterned paper that is included in the kit along with the new Triple Flutterby Dies, which are additional to the kit, but available for purchase outside the ordering window for the kit.

I used Copic Markers to color in my little Meadow in the following colors:

• E000, E00, E11, R20 - skin
• Y11, Y21, Y23 - hair
• BG11, BG13, BG15 - skirt bottom
• RV10, RV00, RV13 - skirt top
• RV21, RV13, RV14 - wing border
• BV00, BV02, BV04 - violet
• Y32, YR31 - orange

I didn't want to clutter the front of the card with a sentiment, so I put it on the inside of the card.  I did use one that is included with the set.

I have a process video up on my YouTube channel and will link it below if you would like to follow along.

I just am in love with the card and all it's beautiful colors! 

Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope your day is magical!

Sandy

You Are Rare and Extraordinary

 Whenever I think of summer the pool or the beach, I think of bright hot colors, which I am naturally drawn to.  This card is no exception.  I used the fun Rare & Extraordinary Stamp Set by Crafty Stamp Co.  Of course, I had this little girl on a wiggler because she is so excited to be out and about.

The background paper for this card is from their Party Power Pack - it is one of my favorites because the colors are so vibrant.

I used COPIC markers in the following colors:

• YG00, YG06, YG07 - Green
• RV21, RV13, RV04 - Pink
• YR21, YR15, YR07 - Orange
• C0, C2, C4, C6 - Gray

I think whoever receives this card will just love all the wiggling action!  

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you have an amazing day!

Sandy

Hello, Dear,

Oh my!  I just don't know if I could love this wise woman any more than I do.  This card was such a joy to make.  Not only is she wise, but I would imagine just a little bit sassy. And just look at that little frog in her tea cup!  It doesn't bother her one bit!

This stamp set is called Hello, Dear.  I used Copic Markers in the following colors:

• E41, E81 - background
• YR01, E95 - tea cup
• T1, T3, T5 - hair
• RV11, R85, RV34 - scarf
• G21, YG63, G94 - jacket & frog
• E50, E51, E11, E23 - skin
• R30, R20 - cheeks

I chose my colors based on the colors of the patterned paper that I used.  I do like the skin color combination - it is a change from the colors that I usually select, but I think it works well for her.

I think that I might use some Glossy Accents for the glasses the next time I paint her, what do you think?

I do have to say that I love to color Unity Stamps.  They have so many fine details, that it is usually a very quick color.

Thanks you for stopping by and I hope you have an amazing day!

Sandy

The World Is A Better Place With You In It

Hello! I’ve been having the best time playing with the new Full Circle Collection by Emily Moore Designs. I just love how this card turned out with the soft colors and sweet sentiment. I used Catherine Pooler inks to create the paper ribbons and had so much fun weaving them together for the background. I also added a little vellum behind the buttons to keep everything soft and pretty. And that sentiment? It’s just so sweet and encouraging — I love it!

I used a piece of vellum as a background for the buttons.  Since vellum can be a bit difficult to adhere to cards without the glue showing, I folded it to the back of the card and then covered my glue dots with the buttons.  

Supplies:

    Dainty Dots Stencil

    Doiles & Daisies Circle Dies

    Button Dies

    Gentle Reminders Stamp Set

    Sparkling Berry Catherine Pooler Ink

    Blue Raspberry Catherine Pooler Ink

    Aquatini Catherine Pooler Ink

All of these items are available in the Emily Moore Designs Shop.

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Also, if you would like to receive a 10% discount on your order, use this discount code: SANDY10

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you remember that the world is a better place with you in it!

Sandy

Wings and Wishes

Hello!  Today I have a card that I created with the new July Crafty Crew Kit by Crafty Stamp Co.  Meadow is back as the cutest fairy in the Wings and Wishes Stamp Set.  The kit includes a really nice patterned paper pack which has soft butterflies and florals on one side and vibrant alcohol ink designs on the other.  

A new thing in the kit is a Crafty Color Recipe, which lists suggested Copic Marker combinations.  I really like this idea because it is not only helpful for the newer maker, but there are times that I just want to color, and I can just follow the color blends.  The recipe card on this kit also has a sketch project on the back with measurements, which I loosely followed for this card.  

The Copic Marker colors that I used were:

• E000, E00, E11 R20 - skin
• Y21, Y26, E53 - hair
• BC10. BG11, BG13 - eyes
• BG10, BG11, BV00, BV02, RV00, Y11 - wings
• RV00, RV10, RV13, NV00, BV02 - dress petals
• YG17, G21 - leaves
• RV00, RV10, RV13 - bow and shoes
• *flowers in her hand are the same color combinations as above

I didn't want to clutter the front of the card with a sentiment, so I put it on the inside of the card.  I used one of the sentiments that are included with the stamps set.

Meadow is always such a fun young lady to color and coloring her this time was no exception.  I think she just looks so pretty against the patterned paper don't you?

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you have an amazing day.

Sandy

Don't Worry Be Hippy Anatomically Adorable

 

Hey there!  It's a new month and Trinity Stamps has a new Anatomically Adorable available.  This one is called Hipster!  Unfortunately, when you get to my age, you start knowing more and more people who have had or need to have a hip replaced.  I thought this would be a fun card to give someone getting ready to get one.  Even the sentiment is perfect for this card.

For this card, I used a stencil to make my flowery background.  I added the little faces to the center of the flowers using the little faces found on the Hipster Stamp Set.  I also used the Emergency Card Essentials Die Set #2.  I love these sets for when I need to make a quick card.

The inside sentiment is stamped using the Healing Wishes Stamp Set.

Now how easy is this card?!?  Super easy.  

I do receive a small commission from Trinity Stamps at no cost to you when you purchase from the above links.  I am very thankful and grateful for any purchases that help me to continue to create content for this blog.