Retro Rubber Challenge - Tic Tac Toe

 Hello everyone!

I am here with Retro Rubber Challenge blog and we have a new challenge, which is to make a card with fruit related staamps or paper. Be sure to stop over on the Retro Rubber Challenge blog to get more inspiration, the design team has some wonderful creations!

The rules to play along with Retro Rubber Challenge is very simple, make sure the stamp you use on your project is at least one year or older. For more details on the rules, you can find them over on Retro Rubber Challenge blog.

Here is my take on the tic tac toe, I did Stencil, your choice (add shimmer to your card), and embossing.

My card is a bright and cheerful butterfly card featuring the Gina K. Designs Delicate Butterflies 3D Embossing Folder (not available at this time). This embossing folder includes a coordinating stencil, making it so easy to add beautiful colors to each butterfly. I used soft blue and pink inks to ink blend the wings, creating a delicate, airy look.

To add dimension, I die cut the butterfly bodies from black cardstock and adhered them over the embossed butterflies. A touch of Clear Wink of Stella gives the wings a beautiful shimmer that catches the light perfectly.

To finish the card, I added the elegant “Hello Friend” sentiment from the Gina K. Designs Elegant Thoughts stamp set which was released in January 2025. The clean white background allows the colorful butterflies to take center stage, making this a perfect card to brighten someone’s day.

Are you ready to play along? Be sure to stop over on the Retro Rubber Challenge blog to get some more inspiration! Thank you for stopping by, you have untilAugust 7th to join the fun!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope this project inspires you to create something beautiful with your embossing folders and stencils.

Gina K. Designs July 2026 NEW Release - Floral Wreath

Gina K. Designs July 2026 Release is NOW available and can be found HERE.

Hello everyone!

I am here featuring Gina K. Designs newly released Tranquil Tulips Stamp Set, I created a clean and colorful birthday design with a little extra dimension.  Be sure to check out ALL the new products release this month.  You can also find lots of inspiration over at Gina K. Designs & Stamp TV Friends Facebook page.  All supplies I used are listed below.

Here are my cards for inspiration:

For my Thinking of You card, I paired the Floral Wreath with Master Layouts 1 and 21. I kept the background soft with subtle texture, allowing the floral wreath and sentiment to take center stage.

For my Thank You card, I combined the Floral Wreath with Master Layout 2 and the Ornate Framedie. The layered purple background adds a bold contrast while beautifully highlighting the delicate floral design.

I love how versatile this stamp set is—you can easily customize it with different colors, layouts, and sentiments to create cards for any occasion.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope these projects inspire you to create something beautiful with the new Floral Wreath stamp set. Happy crafting!

Newton's Nook Designs - NEW Release Hula Hoop Newton!

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I am here with Newton's Nook Designs featuring the mini release featuring the adorable Hula Hoop Newton stamp and die sets.  Isn’t it the cutest? These playful kitties are ready to celebrate with balloons, hula hoops, and lots of birthday fun!  The technique I have done here is mirror stamping.  The set only has one Newton facing the right.

For my card, I started by stamping the images and coloring them with alcohol markers. After coloring, I used the coordinating dies to cut out the images, making them easy to pop onto the card front.

To create the layout, I used the Card Front Frames & Tags Die Set, which adds the perfect stitched frame and really draws your eye to the cheerful scene. For the background, I chose patterned papers from the Birthday Time Paper Pack. The festive balloon print complements the images perfectly and adds lots of bright, happy color without overpowering the focal images.

I finished the card by arranging the sweet hula hooping kitties over the patterned background and adding the fun sentiments, “HOOP there it is!” and “Have a hoopy birthday!” They add the perfect playful touch to this birthday design!

I hope this card brings a smile to your face and inspires you to create something fun with this adorable mini release. Thanks so much for stopping by, and happy crafting!

Products Used:

Newton’s Nook Designs Hula Hoop Newton Stamp Set
Hula Hoop Newton Coordinating Dies
Frames & Tags Die Set
Birthday Time Paper Pack

Have a wonderful day, and I’ll see you next time with more crafty inspiration!  Please stop over at the Newton's Nook Design blog and instagram for more inspiration.

Retro Rubber Challenge Blog - Birthday Sketch

Hello everyone!

I am here with Retro Rubber Challenge blog and we have a new challenge, which is to make a card with fruit related staamps or paper. Be sure to stop over on the Retro Rubber Challenge blog to get more inspiration, the design team has some wonderful creations!

The rules to play along with Retro Rubber Challenge is very simple, make sure the stamp you use on your project is at least one year or older. For more details on the rules, you can find them over on Retro Rubber Challenge blog.

Here is my take on the sketch.

I’m sharing a fun birthday card featuring the adorable Cat Birthday Party stamp set from Newton’s Nook Designs which was released July 2025! I colored the sweet party-loving kitties with alcohol markers and popped them up on navy blue stitched squares for extra dimension.

For the background, I used the colorful Birthday Time patterned paper, which is full of festive birthday greetings and makes the perfect backdrop for these playful images. I finished the card with a simple “Celebrate!” sentiment, creating a bright and cheerful design that’s perfect for any cat lover’s birthday.

Are you ready to play along? Be sure to stop over on the Retro Rubber Challenge blog to get some more inspiration! Thank you for stopping by, you have until July 24th to join the fun!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this card inspires you to create something fun for your next birthday celebration. Happy crafting! 🎂🎈

Newton's Nook Designs - Cheers to Summer

Hello everyone!

I’m sharing a fun summer-themed card featuring Newton’s Nook Designs Happy Meowr Stamp Set! I wanted this card to have a cool coastal feel, so I paired the adorable image with papers from the Seaside Paper Pad and created a bold geometric background using Card Layout 4.

The different patterned papers come together beautifully, adding lots of interest while keeping the soft blue color palette perfect for summer. I love how the turtle, fish, and dotted patterns complement sweet Newton as he relaxes with a refreshing drink in his fishbowl—definitely living his best summer life!  

For the sentiment, I chose “Cheers to Summer!” from the Newton’s Happy Meowr Stamp Set. I heat embossed the sentiment with white embossing powder and die-cut it from the Basic Frames Die Set.

To finish the card, I added a few sparkling sequins around Newton for a touch of shimmer and tucked in a few seashells from the Happy Meowr Stamp set to complete the beachy vibe.

Thank you for stopping by, please come back again for more inspiration!  

 

 

 

Gina K. Designs - Tranquil Tulips Birthday Wishes Card

Gina K. Designs June 2026 Release is NOW available and can be found HERE.

Hello everyone!

I am here featuring Gina K. Designs newly released Tranquil Tulips Stamp Set, I created a clean and colorful birthday design with a little extra dimension.  Be sure to check out ALL the new products release this month.  You can also find lots of inspiration over at Gina K. Designs & Stamp TV Friends Facebook page.  All supplies I used are listed below.

Here is my card for inspiration:

I began by stamping the tulip arrangement onto white cardstock and coloring everything with alcohol markers, blending shades of pink for the flowers and vibrant greens for the leaves. Once the coloring was complete, I die cut the panel using Master Layouts 2, giving it a beautiful stitched border.

To help the focal panel stand out, I layered it onto the black scalloped frame from Master Layouts 4 before adhering everything to a bright pink card base. The black scalloped layer creates a bold contrast that really makes the tulips pop.

For added depth, I stamped and die cut the two separate tulips included in the stamp set and attached them with foam squares over the main image. This simple step adds wonderful dimension and brings the bouquet to life.

I finished the card by stamping and die cutting the “Birthday Wishes” sentiment from the set and placing it across the bottom of the floral arrangement. A few black pearls scattered around the design provide the perfect finishing touch and tie in beautifully with the black scalloped frame.

This card came together quickly but has lots of interest thanks to the layered dies, dimensional flowers, and vibrant coloring. The Tranquil Tulips Stamp Set is perfect for birthdays, thinking of you cards, Mother’s Day, and so many other occasions.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope this card inspires you to create your own beautiful floral designs with the new Tranquil Tulips release. Happy crafting!🌷

Here is a list of supplies I used on my card, affiliate links used at no cost to you.  Thank you for your support.