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)

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 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.  

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 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!

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.

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.

If you would like to purchase any of the items listed above, please use this link.  I make a small commission at no cost to you and helps me create content for this blog along with my YouTube channel.  

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.  

I Woof You!

How cute is this little guy with a bone almost as big as he is.  To make this card, I used the Decorative Sentiments Die Set from Emily Moore Designs.  I just love this set, not only is it perfect for cutting out sentiments, it also has some really great shapes that help you to build a card.  

The patterned paper that I used is one of my favorites because is so colorful.  This collection is from Crafty Stamp Co. and was only available in the March 2026 Crafty Crew Kit.   

My little buddy on this card is a stamp set called Puppy Mail from Gerda Steiner Designs.  I colored him with Copic Markers in the following Colors:

• YR21, YR23, YR24, 
• R14, R7

For the inside of the card, I used a sentiment that comes with the stamp set.  Simple and sweet!

This would be a great card for just a hello or maybe a Birthday!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great day!

Sandy

#321Craft Roulette - Emily Moore Designs

Hello friends! I just received the new release by Emily Moore Designs last week and I thought that I would play with some of the new goodies for this week's Craft Roulette Live challenge.  There are so many fun things in this release I was able to use a lot of it for this card.

The parameters:

• Project: Gate Fold Card
• Colors: Monet
• Element: Natural
• Random: Crinkle Inkle

Creating the gate fold card was easy and I used some wood grained patterned paper to hit that natural element.  The Monet colors I used are Shaded Lilac, Peacock Feathers and Saltwater Taffy - I used these colors to do the Crinkle Inkle on the center circle.  Super simple.

The Emily Moore Design products I used are:

• Decorative Circle Dies (new)
• Button Dies (new)
• From The Crafty Corner Stamp Set (new)
• Gentle Reminders Stamp Set (new)
• Hi, Hey, Hello Word Dies - Big and Bold
• Decorative Sentiment Dies

On the front of the card, I used the hearts from the Crafty Corner Stamp set, with different colored inks to capture a few more Monet colors.  The circle in the center of this card is created with the largest of the circle dies from the new Decorative Circles Die Set.  It's a little large, but I wanted to make sure that my word cut from the Hi, Hey Hello Word Die Set would fit on in in addition to a paper button.  I decided to layer the two different sizes of hearts from the new Button Dies set rather than have them in two different places. I tied them together with a little pearl rayon thread.

For the sentiment on the inside of the card, I used a stamp from the new Gentle Reminders Stamp set on a piece of cardstock cut with the Decorative Sentiments Die Set.

The back of this card brought a smile to my face.  I used the new From The Crafty Corner Stamp Set.  I always worry that the cards I create might wind up in the trash and that thought practically makes me hyperventilate.  

This was such a fun and quick card to make and I am sure that I will be using this design in the future.

If you would like to purchase any of the items listed above, please use this link.  I make a small commission at no cost to you and helps me create content for this blog along with my YouTube channel.  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 I have sparked some ideas for you to create a card of your own.

Sandy

Just Keep Swimming Circle Shaped Card

 Hello and Happy Almost Summer!  Since we have Memorial Day behind us, and the first day of Summer is only 20 days away, I wanted to make this fun little gnome card to remind us to "just keep swimming".  

All the products used in this card are by Trinity Stamps.  I love using their Circle Card Die Set because it is a different shape rather than the A-2 size, and it fits perfectly in an A-2 envelope.  Win! Win!

I have a YouTube video up if you like to follow along in the process.  I will link it down below.

The Trinity Stamps supplies for this card are:

• Circle Card Die Cut Set
• Sunshine Die Set
• Gnomies Under The Sea Stamp Set
• Electric Parade Confetti
• Summer Gnome Fun Stamp Set

I did a little masking for the inside of this card rather than use the Gnomies Under the Sea Coordinating Die Set because I wanted my little shaker pieces to move about freely.  Once I had the image masked where I went back in to color, I used Distress Oxide Inks, in Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean and Prize Ribbon to ink blend on top.

For the inside of the card, I used a sentiment from the Summer Gnome Fun Stamp Set.  I stamped that on a circle shaped white cardstock.

If you decide to create a card like mine, I hope that you enjoy making it as much as I did.

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 for stopping by and I hope you have an amazing summer.

Sandy

Party Piggy

 Do you ever need a quick birthday card and don't want to spend a whole lot of time coloring?  This was a fun card to make because I let patterned paper do all the work.  

The patterned paper and stamp set is from Crafty Stamp Co.  The stamp set is Party Piggies and the patterned paper collection is called Party Power.  It is one of my favorites because the colors are so vivid and bright.  Right up my alley.

This card was based on a sketch, and I just love all the different angles and edges.

Sandy

The Journey Moth

Hello!  Today I have a card that celebrates the start of a journey or the journey itself, and the moth is a symbol of change and new beginnings.  I am occasionally approached for inspiration cards and I think this one is simple and beautiful.

The background on this card is a shimmery silver cardstock that has been embossed using the Altenew Woven Basket 3D Embossing Folder. Once it is embossed, I used the large rectangle die from Emily Moore Designs Card Sentiment Dies. This die cuts your cardstock at 5.25" x 4.0" which is just perfect because I like to leave a small border around all of my card fronts to "frame" them out.

The sentiment is from an old Honey Bee Stamp Set.  I believe it is called Journey.  There is also a Journey Die Set that has a simple shadow and a more decorative shadow, which is the one that I used.

The moth is by Emily Moore Designs.  It is called Make A Moth: Loralei.  I used shimmer card stock for this little guy.  One thing that I like to do when I work with these small and intricated dies, is to use an adhesive sheet on the back of the paper, so that it is easier to place those little pieces.  When I sit down to make this moth, I like to create several at a time so that I can mix and match different colors and piece.  Another thing I also do is combine the different bits and pieces from the other Make A Moth Die Sets.  This is a perfect way to stretch not only your dies, but you creativity.  I can spend a whole afternoon, playing with these sets.  

One of the things I really like to do to tie the whole card together, is use the pieces that are cut from the die that is intended to embellish the moth to actually embellish the rest of the card.  

I am just thrilled with how this card turned out.  I think the colors are just perfect for a moth.  What do you think?

If you would like to receive a 10% discount from the Emily Moore Designs Shop, use this link: https://emilymooredesigns.com/?aff=19 and use Discount Code: SANDY10 at checkout.

I do receive a small commission from Emily Moore Designs at no cost to you.  I am very thankful and grateful for any purchases that help me to continue to create content for this blog.  

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope you are sharing a little love one card at a time.

One Gentle Step

 

Hello!  I made this gentle card letting the stamps, paper and dies do all the work.  I really like the stamps from Unity Stamp Co. because they have so much detail that they make the coloring very easy.  

Supplies:

    Copic Colors:

• BG93, BG96, BG99
• C1, B93, B95
• RV91, RV32, RV11
• C1. C2, W1 - Book Pages
• E31, E23, E57

    Stamps:

• Together In This - Unity Stamps
• Where Butterflies Wait - Unity Stamps

    Paper

•     Whispering Way - 49 and Market

Swiss-ing You A Hap-Brie Birthday

 

Hello friends!  Today I have a card using those punny little chunks of cheese for this birthday card. This card is sure to put a smile on someone's face!

I have a process video up on the Trinity Stamps YouTube channel if you would like to see how I put it all together.

All products can be purchased at Trinity Stamps.

Supplies:

•     Cut The Cake Die Cut Set
•     Cake Layers Stencil
•     Cheesy Background Stencil
•     Extra Cheese Stamp Set
•     Extra Cheese Coordinating Die Set
•     Brie-lliant Sentiments Stamp Set
•     Shredded Cheddar Cheese Clay Embellishments
•     Gold Sparkle Spots
•     Shading Sidekick Blending Brush
•     Blending Buddy
•     Clingy Craftmate Reusable Grip Pad

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.      

Thanks for stopping by!

Sandy