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10/31/26 Weekly Favorite at Splitcoast Stampers!

Hi friends! Well, another Friday has rolled around and it’s the end of October already! Our new challenge is live this morning over at Cut It Up Challenges, and I’m delighted to share my inspiration project for #368 – Thankful, Grateful, Blessed. We want to see your project depicting feeling(s) of being thankful, grateful and/or blessed. That should be a pretty easy theme for everybody. I used the beautiful Cyndy G SVG Dolores Card SVG Cut File which I cut in Encore textured cardstock from 12×12 Cardstock Shop. I’ve had this huge package of cardstock for several years and truth be known, I’ve been hoarding it. Oh, did I say that ‘H’ word?! Bahahaha! So anyway, I decided to get it out and actually use it; I’ve made three CIU inspiration projects with it and there are more to come! ;)

Using my Cricut Explore Air 2 and the Cyndy G SVG Dolores Card SVG Cut File, I cut the pieces from 12×12 Cardstock Shop Encore Textured Cardstock in Snowy White, Vanilla Ice Cream, Honolulu Blue, Maple Syrup, Jet Black, Sea Glass and Rosy Red, along with a couple pieces cut from Classic Crest Solar White from CutCardStock. The sentiments are from Stampin’ Up! Paisleys & Posies stamp set, stamped in Versafine Onyx Black ink. I added several Brutus Monroe Violet Shift Flat Back Crystals, applied with my Trinity Pick Up Stick.

Here’s a shot of the inside with another sentiment from the same SU stamp set. Love, love, love how this turned out! And I have plans to make another one in different colors for another team!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/challenge-325.html
2. https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/10/anything-goes-weeks-776-777.html

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

Products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: 12×12 Cardstock Shop Encore Textured Cardstock- Snowy White, Vanilla Ice Cream, Honolulu Blue, Maple Syrup, Jet Black, Sea Glass and Rosy Red; Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock
STAMPS: Stampin’ Up! Paisleys & Posies Stamp Set
INK: Versafine Onyx Black Ink
DIES/PUNCHES: Cyndy G SVG Dolores Card SVG Cut File
ACCESSORIES: Cricut Explore Air 2, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, MISTI Stamp Tool, Brutus Monroe Violet Shift Flat Back Crystals, Trinity Pick Up Stick

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing this project and will link up with us this time! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

Get Well Wishes

10/28/26 Top 3 at Word Art Wednesday!

Hey everybody! I hope you’re having a great week and thankfully the weather has cooled off some! Our new challenge is live this morning over at Cut It Up Challenges and I’m stoked to share my DT inspiration project for #367 – Pretty In Pink! I really had fun with this one – I used lots of pretty pink patterned paper and gold foil cardstock along with the Stacked Tea Cups Card SVG cut file from My Scrap Chick to create this get well card.

Using my Cricut Explore Air 2 and the My Scrap Chick Stacked Teacups SVG cut file, I cut all the pieces from CutCardStock Pop Tone Bubble Gum Pink, Lessebo Coffee Bean, Ginger Snap, and Bright Gold Foil cardstock, along with several prints from the We R Memory Keepers Crush 6×6 paper pad. I used Lawn Fawn white hemp twine for the tea bag string which I attached to the tag with the Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher.

I stamped a sentiment from the Taylored Expressions TEA-riffic stamp set on the bottom cup in Versafine Onyx Black ink. Also cut an envelope (in the same cut file) from the pink cardstock and embellished it with an additional print from the Crush paper pad. I used Scrapbook Adhesives Crafty Power Tape on the flap with the liner left intact.

The inside panel was cut from Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock and stamped with a sentiment (from the Keep It Simple Back To Basics Get Well Sentiments stamp set) in Versafine Onyx Black ink. So stinkin’ cute! This is sure to make anybody feeling under the weather feel better!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html
2. https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-challenge-anything-goes.html
3. https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-welcomes-pink-and-main-today.html
4. https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/10/anything-goes-774-775.html

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

Products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Pop Tone Bubble Gum Pink, Lessebo Coffee Bean, Ginger Snap, and Bright Gold Foil cardstock; Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock, We R Memory Keepers Crush 6×6 paper pad
STAMPS: Taylored Expressions TEA-riffic stamp set, Keep It Simple Back To Basics Get Well Sentiments stamp set
INK: Versafine Onyx Black ink
DIES/PUNCHES: My Scrap Chick Stacked Tea Cups SVG cut file
ACCESSORIES: Cricut Explore Air 2, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, MISTI Stamp Tool, Lawn Fawn White Hemp Twine, Tim Holtz Idea-ology Tiny Attacher, Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares and Crafty Power Tape

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing this project and will link up with us this time! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

Hello Sunshine

10/16/26 Top 3 at Alphabet Challenge Blog!

Hey everybody, happy Friday! Dang, the weeks just seem to roll by faster and faster, don’t they?! Our new challenge is live this morning over at Cut It Up Challenges and I’m thrilled to share my DT inspiration project for #366 – More Than One Die Cut! I created a shaped thank you card which includes cloud and sun die cuts, and could be sent to a little kid or a big kid, lol! I used the Hello Sunshine A2 Shaped Card SVG cut file from My Scrap Chick, and I just love how it turned out!

Using my Cricut Explore Air 2 and the My Scrap Chick Hello Sunshine A2 Shaped Card SVG cut file, I cut all the pieces from CutCardStock Basis 12×12 Navy, Lessebo Sunflower Yellow, Pop Tone Black Licorice, Basis Pink, and Pink Tutu. Also used Keep It Simple Back To Basics Lemon 12×12 and Royal 12×12 Collection Packs, and Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock. I used the Print then Cut function on the Cricut for the front sentiment, and added several light blue gemstones. This completed the card front.

I also used the Print Then Cut function for the inside sentiment. This was such an easy project and I really enjoyed putting it together. Shaped cards are the best!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/10/l-is-for-little-people-kids-card.html
2. https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/10/october-challenge.html
3. https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/ltccb-94-and-ltccb-93-winner-and-top.html
4. https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/ltscb-181-anything-goes-ltscb-180.html
5. https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/miucb-85-anything-goes-optional.html
6. https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/09/anything-goes-weeks-772-773.html

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

Products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Basis 12×12 Navy, Lessebo Sunflower Yellow, Pop Tone Black Licorice, Basis Pink, and Pink Tutu; Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock; Keep It Simple Back To Basics Lemon 12×12 Collection Pack and Royal 12×12 Collection Pack
DIES/PUNCHES: My Scrap Chick Hello Sunshine A2 Shaped Card SVG cut file
ACCESSORIES: Cricut Explore Air 2, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, Scrapbook Adhesives Thin 3D Foam Squares Black Mix, light blue gemstones

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing this project and will link up with us this time! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

Flying by with a Halloween HI (two-fer)

10/01/26 Top 3 at Cardz 4 Galz!

Hey everybody! I hope you’re having a good week and have something fun planned this weekend! Our new challenge is live this morning over at Cut It Up Challenges and I’m delighted to share my inspiration project for #365 – Orange & Black! I created a circular easel card which turned into a ‘two-fer’ using the SVG Cuts Vintage Witch SVG cut file. One card is made with the regular cut file design and the other is made with the negative space pieces left on the mat which I held in place with Press ‘N Seal. Why not get two super cute cards out of the deal, right?!

Using my Cricut Explore Air 2 and the SVG Cuts Vintage Witch SVG cut file, I cut the focal image pieces from Pop Tone Orange Fizz and Pop Tone Black Licorice cardstock. I peeled the orange layer off the mat and held the negative space pieces in place with Press ‘N Seal to use for the second card. Next, I cut the card base from CutCardStock Cougar 100# Smooth White cardstock along with layering panels from prints in the American Crafts Halloween 6×6 paper pad, all using the KIS Cuts: Nested Stitched Scallop Circles. I grabbed my Stampin’ Up! 3/4″ circle punch and punched three circles from Celebration Warehouse Non-Shedding Orange Glitter cardstock to place behind the star apertures. I added a few clear gemstones to the background which completed the upper portion.

I felt like the bottom portion was a little too busy so I cut an additional scalloped circle from CutCardStock Glama Natural Translucent Clear Vellum which toned it down a good bit. I stamped the sentiment from the Prickley Pear Stamps Bats stamp set, trimmed it and layered it on Pop Tone Black Licorice and the Orange Glitter cardstock. I popped it up on Scrapbook Adhesives Crafty Foam Tape to use as the stopper. Card #1 is complete, now on to card #2!

I cut a second card base from CutCardStock Cougar 100# Smooth White cardstock along with layering panels from prints in the Echo Park Spooky Collection Kit. I cut the plain background from the cut file a second time from the black cardstock, applied wet glue to the back of all the negative pieces on the Press ‘N Seal and adhered them in place. Once again, I punched three circles from Celebration Warehouse Non-Shedding Orange Glitter cardstock to place behind the star apertures, and added a few clear gemstones to the background which completed the upper portion.

As before, I stamped the sentiment from the Prickley Pear Stamps Bats stamp set, trimmed it and layered it on Pop Tone Orange Fizz and the Black Glitter cardstock. I popped it up on Scrapbook Adhesives Crafty Foam Tape to use as the stopper. These turned out so stinkin’ cute and they were so easy!

Sharing this pair of cards in the following challenges:
1. https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/09/september-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html
2. https://cardz4galz.blogspot.com/2026/09/285-fantasy-faairies-goblins-dragons-etc.html
3. https://craftygalscornerchallenges.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-280-anything-goes-woptional.html
4. https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/ltccb-94-and-ltccb-93-winner-and-top.html

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

Products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Cougar Smooth 100# White, Pop Tone Black Licorice and Pop Tone Orange Fizz cardstock, and Glama Natural Translucent Clear Vellum; Celebration Warehouse Non-Shedding Orange Glitter and Non-Shedding Black Glitter cardstock; American Crafts Halloween 6×6 paper pad, Echo Park Spooky Collection Kit
STAMPS: Prickley Pear Stamps Bats stamp set
INK: Versafine Onyx Black ink
DIES/PUNCHES: SVG Cuts Vintage Witch SVG cut file; KIS Cuts: Nested Stitched Scallop Circles; Stampin’ Up! 3/4″ circle punch
ACCESSORIES: Cricut Explore Air 2, Spellbinders 12×12 Scoring Board, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue; Scrapbook Adhesives E-Z Runner Permanent Strips, Adhesive Dots Micro, and Crafty Foam Tape; Mini MISTI, Big Shot, clear gemstones

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing this project and will link up with us this time! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

You’re #1

Hey everybody – happy first Friday in September! I hope you have something fun planned for this long Labor Day weekend! Our new challenge is live this morning over at Cut It Up Challenges and I’m delighted to share my DT inspiration project for #364 – In Shape! We want to see your shaped card, so I played with my Cricut and the Simply Crafty SVGs Fan Finger SVG cut file, and made a card that could be used for a variety of occasions. This fan finger SVG cut file is from 2022 and I’m not sure why it has taken me so long to use it! Such an easy card to assemble and I like how it turned out!

Using my Cricut Explore Air 2 and the Simply Crafty SVGs Fan Finger SVG cut file, I cut the pieces from CutCardStock Basis White and Flamingo cardstock along with a print in the Keep It Simple Crafty Girls Flip Sides Pack.

For the inside panel, I used the Love From Lizi Stitched Rectangle Nested Cutting Dies to cut rectangles from Basis White and Flamingo, and adhered them together. I used the Keep It Simple Back To Basics Birthday Sentiments stamp set to stamp the sentiment in Versafine Onyx Black and Catherine Pooler Polished inks. So what occasion would you send this kind of card for?

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/ltccb-94-and-ltccb-93-winner-and-top.html
2. https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/miucb-85-anything-goes-optional.html
3. https://mynbus.blogspot.com/2026/09/nbus-challenge-90.html (this fan finger SVG cut file from 2022)
4. https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=42986
5. https://unicornchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/09/challenge-124-not-square.html

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

Products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Basis White and Flamingo cardstock, Keep It Simple Crafty Girls Flip Sides Pack
STAMPS: Keep It Simple Back To Basics Birthday Sentiments stamp set
INK: Versafine Onyx Black ink, Catherine Pooler Polished ink
DIES/PUNCHES: Love From Lizi Stitched Rectangle Nested Cutting Dies
ACCESSORIES: Cricut Explore Air 2, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, Mini MISTI, Big Shot

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing this project and will link up with us this time! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

Route 66

08/23/26 Rising Star honor at A Place To Start!

Hi friends, a very happy Friday to you! How is the weather where you are? It’s pretty warm and somewhat humid here, and I have to say I’m ready for Fall! That didn’t take long, did it?! I’ve mentioned many times that I’m not a Summer weather person, lol! Our new challenge is live this morning over at Cut It Up Challenges and I’m delighted to share my DT inspiration project for #363 – Moving Along! We’d love to see your project depicting some sort of transportation, and remember to use wafer dies or an electronic cutting machine. This Route 66 Box Card SVG cut file from SVG Cuts was off-the-chain fun! OMGosh, I can’t even express how much I enjoyed making this! There is so much for the eyes to see!

Using my Cricut Explore Air 2 and the SVG Cuts Route 55 Box Card SVG cut file, I cut pieces from CutCardStock Lessebo Arctic Blue, Lessebo Dawn Maroon, Lessebo Coffee Bean, Lessebo Salt Water Blue, and Pop Tone Black Licorice cardstock and CutCardStock Glama Natural Translucent Clear Vellum, along with Classic Crest Recycled Classic Natural White.

Also used an assortment of patterned papers – Crafter’s Companion Just for Men Urban Collection and Bright Collection 6×6 paper pads, Urban Style 4×8 design pad, and Studio Kitsch Souvenir digital papers printed on HP 32# copy paper. I pulled out RiverCity Rubber Works Postage Stamps rubber stamps to stamp a postmark in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on the postage stamp, and used red gemstones and Keep It Simple Back To Basics Black Enamel Dots for embellishments.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Let’s Set Sail stamp set for the sentiment on the back. I cut the envelope from Simple Stories Wood & Gingham Basics 12×12 paper pad and used Scrapbook Adhesives Crafty Power Tape on the flap with the liner left intact. My hubby turned 66 on his birthday a little while back (yes, I’m a cradle-robber, lol) and this was his birthday card. Needless to say, he loved it!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-202608-anything-goes.html
2. https://secretstamper.com/creative-creases-118-august-7th-through-september-3rd/
3. https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-872-q-is-for-quote.html (“Get your kicks on Route 66”)
4. https://pearlysparkleschallenge.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-122-summer-holidays.html (travel)

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

Products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Lessebo Arctic Blue, Lessebo Dawn Maroon, Lessebo Coffee Bean, Lessebo Salt Water Blue, and Pop Tone Black Licorice cardstock; CutCardStock Glama Natural Translucent Clear Vellum, Classic Crest Recycled Classic Natural White; Crafter’s Companion Just for Men Urban Collection and Bright Collection 6×6 paper pads, Urban Style 4×8 design pad, Simple Stories Wood & Gingham Basics 12×12 paper pad, Studio Kitsch Souvenir digital papers, HP 32# copy paper
STAMPS: RiverCity Rubber Works Postage Stamps rubber stamps, Stampin’ Up! Let’s Set Sail stamp set
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black ink
DIES/PUNCHES: SVG Cuts Route 66 Box Card SVG Cut File
ACCESSORIES: Cricut Explore Air 2, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, Mini MISTI, red gemstones, Keep It Simple Back To Basics Black Enamel Dots; Scrapbook Adhesives E-Z Dots Permanent, Thin 3D Foam Squares, and Crafty Power Tape

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing this project and will link up with us this time! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

Squeeze the Day

08/05/26 Rising Star honor at A Place To Start!
08/08/26 Weekly Favorite (favorited by two crafters) at Splitcoast Stampers!
08/12/26 Featured Project at Little Red Wagon!

Hi friends! Well, another Friday has rolled around and we’re now into the first week of August. How is that even possible?! Our new challenge is live this morning over at Cut It Up Challenges and I’m thrilled to share my DT inspiration project for #362 – Add A Sentiment. I used the Dreaming Tree Lemonade Shaker SVG cut file and although it took a little more work to assemble, it was an absolute delight to make. I LOVE shaker cards (and shaped cards), so this was definitely a win-win! And I love the fact that this one has die cut pieces mixed in with the shaker bits!

Using my Cricut Explore Air 2 and the Dreaming Tree Lemonade Shaker Card SVG cut file, I cut all the pieces from CutCardStock Basis Dark Red, Lessebo Granite Gray, Granny Smith, Bazzill Peach, Blue Hydrangea, Pop Tone Lemon Drop, Bright Silver Foil, Stardream Metallic Pluto, Rubber Ducky Yellow, and Cougar 100# Smooth White and 80# Smooth White cardstock, as well as a couple patterned papers from the Carta Bella Beach Party Collection Kit. I cut the envelope from a gingham print in the Simple Stories Wood & Gingham Basics 12×12 paper pad.

Here’s a shot of the inside, and admittedly I’m not thrilled with it. I got interrupted and when I came back to my craft table, I absent-mindedly adhered the panel before I stamped the sentiment (from the Hero Arts To Seize or Not To Seize stamp set). *sigh* So I ended up stamping it in Versafine Onyx Black ink on a scrap piece of the peach cardstock and fussy cutting it. All crafters blunder from time to time (bahahaha), right?! All in all, though, it’s really a fun card and I love how it turned out!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/2026/08/challenge-202608-anything-goes.html
2. https://cardsgalorechallenges.blogspot.com/2026/08/august-crafts-galore-encore-challenge.html
3. https://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2026/08/little-red-wagon-challenge-870-card.html
4. https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/07/miucb-84-anything-goes-optional-shape.html
5. https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2026/08/august-challenge-anything-goes.html
6. https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/08/anything-goes-764-765.html

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

Products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Basis Dark Red, Lessebo Granite Gray, Granny Smith, Bazzill Peach, Blue Hydrangea, Pop Tone Lemon Drop, Bright Silver Foil, Stardream Metallic Pluto, Rubber Ducky Yellow, and Cougar 100# Smooth White and 80# Smooth White cardstock; Carta Bella Beach Party Collection Kit, Simple Stories Wood & Gingham Basics 12×12 paper pad
STAMPS: Hero Arts To Seize or Not To Seize stamp set
INK: Versafine Onyx Black ink
DIES/PUNCHES: Dreaming Tree Lemonade Shaker Card SVG cut file
ACCESSORIES: Cricut Explore Air 2, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, Grafix Crystal Clear Craft Plastic, Mini MISTI; Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Strips, Thin 3D Foam Squares and Crafty Power Tape; Keep It Simple Sprinkles (all 2mm Beads)- Yellow Caviar Glass, Matte Sunshine Yellow, Matte Yellow and Clear Caviar Glass

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing this project and will link up with us this time! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

a day all about you

07/25/26 Weekly Favorite (favorited by two crafters) at Splitcoast Stampers!
07/31/26 Top Pick at Festive Friday Challenge!
08/15/26 Top Pick at AAA Birthday!

Hi friends, happy Friday! Only one more Friday in this month and then we’re into August! This year is flying by just like the last 20 have, lol! Our new challenge is live this morning over at Cut It Up Challenges and I’m stoked to share my DT inspiration project for #361 – Emboss It! We’re looking for either dry or heat embossing, and I’ve used both on my card – dry for the trim on her dress and heat for the front and inside sentiments.

You may have noticed the special contest running on the CIU blog right now – we’re now only TWO away from 1000 followers! When the 1000 followers milestone is reached, there will be a random drawing from all of the entries in the challenge where 1000 followers was reached and reward the lucky random winner with a box full of crafty goodies! Come on over and follow us – AND get in on the chance to win that box of goodies! ;)

Using my Cricut Explore Air 2 and the Rosey Card SVG cut file from the Dreaming Tree Le Chapeau SVG Bundle, I cut all the pieces from Neenah Classic Linen 100# Solar White cardstock; CutCardStock Basis Natural, Flamingo, Basis Coral, and Pop Tone Hot Fudge cardstock; Darice Ooh La La cardstock, and patterned papers from the Keep It Simple Hello Adventure Flipsides Pack and Back To Basics Jade 12×12 Collection Pack. I used the Tim Holtz Alterations Texture Fades Regal Flourishes for the trim on her dress for the dry embossing.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Birthday Blossoms stamp set for the front and inside sentiments, heat embossing the front sentiment in Brutus Monroe Gilded Embossing Powder on a scrap piece of Keep It Simple Back To Basics Acetate. I used Keep It Simple Back To Basics Ruby Enamel Dots and White Enamel Dots for her hat and necklace which I thought added some great texture.

I cut the inside panel from CutCardStock Basis Natural and embellished it with a leftover piece of the dotted paper used on the front. I typically don’t use white and off-white cardstock together but it was used on the front so I carried it to the inside. I heat embossed another sentiment from the Stampin’ Up! birthday Blossoms stamp set in Brutus Monroe Gilded Embossing Powder using my Milwaukee heat tool. Love, love, love how this card turned out – these SVG cut files are fabulous!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://aaabirthday.blogspot.com/2026/07/game-87-for-girls.html

2. https://festivefridaychallenge.com/festive-friday-card-making-and-paper-crafting-challenge-ff0214/ (Having fun in this new challenge I found a few weeks back! I used linked shapes, friends sentiment, flowers, birds)

3. https://lovetocraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/07/ltccb-93-and-ltccb-92-winner-and-top.html
4. https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.com/2026/07/miucb-84-anything-goes-optional-shape.html

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

Products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: Neenah Classic Linen 100# Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Basis Natural, Flamingo, Basis Coral, and Pop Tone Hot Fudge cardstock; Darice Ooh La La cardstock; Keep It Simple Hello Adventure Flipsides Pack and Back To Basics Jade 12×12 Collection Pack
STAMPS: Stampin’ Up! Birthday Blossoms stamp set
INK: Brutus Monroe Clear Embossing Ink
DIES/PUNCHES: Dreaming Tree Rosey Card from Le Chapeau SVG Bundle
ACCESSORIES: Cricut Explore Air 2, Fiskars 12″ ProCision Rotary Bypass Paper Trimmer, My Sweet Petunia Precision Glue Press, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue, MISTI Stamp Tool, Tim Holtz Alterations Texture Fades Regal Flourishes Embossing Folder; Keep It Simple Adhesive Basics Foam Adhesive & Acetate Sheets, Brutus Monroe Gilded Embossing Powder, Milwaukee Heat Tool, Keep It Simple Back To Basics Ruby Enamel Dots and White Enamel Dots, Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing this project and will link up with us this time! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

A Day At The Beach

07/18/26 Top Rocker at 613 Avenue Create!
09/01/26 Top Pick at Love To Scrap Challenge Blog!

Hi friends, happy Friday! I hope you’ve had a great week and you’re ready to have some fun this weekend! Our new challenge is live this morning over at Cut It Up Challenges and I’m delighted to share my DT inspiration project for #360 – Make Your Own Background. I used the Cyndy G SVG Watermelon Milk Carton SVG cut file, and of course the background looks like a watermelon! It’s a box that can hold all sorts of things from treats to jewelry to money or a gift card! And who doesn’t love eating watermelon at a party… especially a beach party?! This has to be one of the easiest challenge themes of all time because there are so many ways to make your own background. I hope you can join in the fun with us!

Using my Cricut Explore Air 2 and the Cyndy G SVG Watermelon Milk Carton SVG cut file, I cut all the pieces from CutCardStock Kale Green, Granny Smith, Pink Tutu, Pop Tone Black Licorice, and Pop Tone Red Hot cardstock. The assembly was a breeze, and the final step was adding a sentiment sticker from the Carta Bella Beach Party Collection Kit. You can opt to close the top with a clothespin, small paper clip or some other type of closure, but I chose to glue it like a real milk carton.

And here’s one final shot of the lid off the box. How stinkin’ cute is this?!

Sharing in the following challenges:
1. https://avenue613.blogspot.com/2026/07/july-2026-anything-goes-w-optional.html
2. https://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/07/f-is-for-festivities-eg-wedding-birthay.html (beach party)
3. https://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2026/07/ltscb-180-anything-goes-ltscb-179.html
4. https://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2026/07/july-challenge-summer-sunshine.html
5. https://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2026/07/anything-goes-weeks-760-761.html

Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you – I really appreciate your support!

Products used:
CARDSTOCK/PAPER: CutCardStock Kale Green, Granny Smith, Pink Tutu, Pop Tone Black Licorice, and Pop Tone Red Hot cardstock; Carta Bella Beach Party Collection Kit (sentiment sticker)
DIES/PUNCHES: Cyndy G SVG Watermelon Milk Carton SVG cut file
ACCESSORIES: Cricut Explore Air 2, Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue

I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing this watermelon milk carton project and will link up with us this time! We’d love to see you project using either wafer dies or an electronic cutting machine! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)

Scrappy hugs,

Oink… Cluck… Moo

06/30/26 Rising Star honor at A Place To Start!
07/04/26 Weekly Favorite at Splitcoast Stampers!

Hey everybody, happy Friday! I hope you have something fun planned this weekend! Our new challenge is live this morning over at Cut It Up Challenges and I’m thrilled to share my inspiration project for #359 – Critters! This farm-themed sliding shadow box card with the pig, chickens and cow is so stinkin’ cute, I can’t even stand it! I’ve made several of these over the years (also called a theatre card) by hand-cutting the pieces. Well, I’m here to tell you that this SVG cut file is a game changer!

Using my Cricut Explore Air 2 and Lori Whitlock’s Sliding Shadow Box Card SVG cut file, I cut all the pieces from CutCardStock Cougar Smooth 110# 12×12, Cougar Smooth 80# White, Red Pepper 12×12, Pop Tone Black Licorice, Pop Tone Tangy Orange, Basis Dark Orange, Lessebo Coffee Bean, Light Yellow, Rubber Ducky Yellow, Scottish Highlands Green, Lessebo Arctic Blue, Poodle Skirt Pink, Pop Tone Cotton Candy, Pink Tutu, and Basis Orange. I used the print and cut function on my Cricut to print the sentiment on Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock.

I always say that the assembly is the most fun and I thoroughly enjoyed putting this one together. Despite it’s complex look, it’s really pretty simple and it was absolutely delightful watching it come to life. This SVG cut file is in a bundle and now I can’t wait to make the others!