Monday, April 6, 2026

Ciao Adventure - Crafty Crew Kit Exclusive by Crafty Stamp Co.


 Hello there!  Today, I have this fun card with the lovely Meadow from Crafty Stamp Co.  This young lady that is out on an adventure and is a stamp set from the new Crafty Crew Kit.  This stamp set is called Ciao Adventure.  The pre-order window is open from April 1-15.  Shipping is scheduled for May 5th. 

For the background on this card, I used one of the adorable patterned papers included in the kit on a piece of blue cardstock that coordinates with the paper.  Since this is a travel themed card, I shopped my stash and found a camera die cut to add to the background and tie it all together.

Meadow and her travel accessories have been colored with Copic markers in the following colors: 

  • E30, E21, E33 - skin
  • T5, T7. 100 - hair
  • YG00, YG23, YG17, G07 - greens
  • C00, C2, C5, C7 - tires
  • RV42, R14, R17, R29 - reds
  • B21, B23, B45 - blues

Once she is colored, I popped her up on foam dots to add dimension to the card.

The sentiment is from the stamp set.  I used a piece of scrap paper from the paper collection to trim it out.  

I just love this stamp set - Meadow on her scooter just puts a smile on my face.  I hope she makes you smile also!

Thank you for stopping by today.  I am linking a YouTube process video if you would like to follow along.

Sandy



Sunday, April 5, 2026

Baby Gashapon Card

 

Hello!!!  I have been so excited to share some cards with the Trinity Stamps new release!!!  This is one of the cards that I created with the new Gashapon Machine Die Set along with the new Stuffies Stamp Set and Coordinating dies.  I decided to create a "baby themed" card with soft colors.  

While the Gashapon Machine Die fits perfectly on the new A-2 Window Box Die, it also works great as a shaker card.  The little shaker bits on the inside of this card are the Candy Cottage Confetti Mix.

I used the Stuffies Stamp Set along with the coordinating dies.  I colored them with Copic markers in the following colors:

  • Y11, Y13, Y15, Y38 - Duck
  • E50, E51, E53 - Puppy
  • C0, C2, C4 - Lamb
  • E41, E42, E43 - Bunny
  • RV11, RV31, RV91 - Pig
  • G00, BG32, RV91 - Dino
  • E30, E33, E35, E37 - Bear

I used the Simply Sentimental:Baby Die Set for the "Baby" at the top of the machined and the Simply Sentimental: Baby Stamp Set for the "Hello Baby" on the prize door and for the sentiment on the inside of the card.


This card just puts a smile on my face, and I am sure that whoever receives it will just love it also!

Thank you for stopping by today!

Sandy



Saturday, April 4, 2026

May Crafty Crew Unboxing



 
Hello!  Today I have a card that I created with one of the new stamp sets by Crafty Stamp Co.  This set called, Ciao Adventure, is only available in the May Crafty Crew Kit.  The pre-order window is from April 1-15.  Shipping is scheduled for May 5th.

This kit is travel themed and I love everything about it.  It has two really cute stamp sets, Ciao Adventure and Toad Travel.  The patterned paper is totally next level - all the prints are AMAZING!  There is also a really fun stencil, and it all comes in a great zipper tote.  Monthly subscribers also get a special embellishment.

I had so much fun coloring Meadow with black hair.  I have always been intimidated by black hair, but I am thrilled with the way it turned out.  


I am linking my unboxing video below.  Make sure you check out all the fun things included with it.  

Until next time!

Sandy




Friday, April 3, 2026

Make A Moth: Betty & Lorelai by Emily Moore Designs

 

Hi friends! Today I have a card that I made with a couple of the Make A Moth Die Sets by Emily More Designs.  These moths are definitely speaking to my soul because I keep thinking about different ways to use them on a card. 


I have used two different die sets to make the moths on the front of this card.  I used Make A Moth Set: Betty for the four “earthy” moths and the Make A Mot Set: Lorelai for the bright moth in the center of the card.  I made four Betty and 1 Lorelai.

 I applied double sided 4”x6” adhesive sheets to the back of the different colors of cardstock that I am using for my moth friends.  This is my favorite way to adhere all these little pieces together.  It is not only easier, but it is neater especially when you are working on foil.  To help me get a more precise placement, I also use a little liquid glue, which puts a barrier between the adhesive and the cardstock below, giving me a little wiggle room to place the piece exactly where I want it. 


 I have used a 3D embossing folder from my stash to emboss a piece of dark gray cardstock.  I used the rectangle die from the Card Sentiment Dies to cut out my background. This is one of my favorite dies, because it not only has really nice stitching detail on the outside edge, it cuts the paper at 5.25” x 4.0” which leave room for a border.  I almost always have a border on all my cards, I think it is a clean finish that draws all the colors together.


With my background cut out, I glued my bright pink moth in the center of it and then placed my four other moths around her.  I am not worried about their wings and antenna hanging off the edge because I will be trimming them off anyway.


Once I have trimmed my moths, I will glue that piece to a pink piece of cardstock cut to 5.5” x 4.25”


For the sentiment on this card, I used the All The Happy Things Stamp Set to stamp out “so proud of you” and “you did great”.  I used the banner die from the Card Sentiment Dies set to cut them out. Then I glued them to the front of my card.

To finish up this card, I attached it to a card base.  To make the card base, I cut a piece of white cardstock to 5.5” x 8.5”.  I scored it at 4.25” and folded it in half. I also cut a piece of white cardstock to 5.25” x 4.0” to glue on the inside back panel.  I do this to give a little weight to the back of my card since the front has so many layers to it. 

I think that is such a pretty card and could be used for a number of different occasions depending on the sentiment you choose. 

Thank you for spending a little time with me and I hope you have been inspired to make a card guaranteed to put a smile on someone’s face.

Sandy