Category Archives: Birthday

Inked & Tiled: Celebrate

Of all the June stamp camp cards, this one probably made me smile the most. (Or did I say that about another one?) Inspired by the stunning Inked Botanicals Designer Series Paper (on sale through June 30), I used Lost … Continue reading

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Timeless Arrangements: Triplet

To be honest, I am a little intimidated by the Timeless Arrangements bundle. I have seen stunning projects using it, but … I am hanging back, trying to figure out where I will go with it. The card on page … Continue reading

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Circle Sayings: Shells

When I saw a Circle Sayings card by Charlet Mallett, a member of the Stampin’ Up! Artisan Team, I knew I had to try my hand at something similar for camp this month. I’m not saying that these shells exist … Continue reading

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Darling Details: Happy Birthday

When I made this card, I pretty much immediately created something similar for camp this month. And here it is, sporting a hobnail-glass dots background, happy and darling! Have you ever wondered why using a foam mat under your work … Continue reading

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Cheerful Daisies: Brightest Birthday

Is there anything more darling than this frame? It’s darling, but not too sweet, even though it brings to mind some of my favorite accessories when I was (much) younger. I’m still emotionally vulnerable around scallops and eyelets and stitching. … Continue reading

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Circle Sayings: Celebrate

It’s a fact: I send most of the birthday cards I make to women. And yet, there are guys I know who deserve a birthday card, too! (I’m on the verge of needing a whole slew of them.) It’s just … Continue reading

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Seasonal Branches: Sending an Abundance of …

When there is a new bundle that offers elements spanning the seasons, I’m usually all in! Seasonal Branches has not disappointed me, although I did have to adjust my design for this May camp card because my first attempt was … Continue reading

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Fresh as a Daisy

I’ve told stampers at camp this week that the Cheerful Daisies bundle was not on my first (or even second) wish list for the 2023-2024 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog. I’ll admit I’ve gotten more cautious about those go-ahead-just-add-it-it’s-only-money impulse buys. … Continue reading

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Sweet Citrus: A Big Squeeze

This is the last card from April’s All-Occasions Stamp-a-Stack. This set wasn’t originally on my January-April 2023 Mini Catalog wish list, but when I saw it would be in the new annual catalog, I put it on an order. Am … Continue reading

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On the Farm: A Good Day

With its cheerful pastoral scene, this card is perfect for a kiddo or a lover of all things country! This sheep having a snack on a hill of green grass makes me smile. There is a sentiment stamped inside this … Continue reading

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