Hello, friends!
Ericka here, bringing you a serene and peaceful winter card to close out the year. There’s something magical about winter landscapes, and today I’m sharing a design inspired by snowy days and quiet woods, featuring the beautiful Winter Butterflies sentiment along with some smaller, whimsical stamps.
Once the background dried, I stamped the Winter Butterflies sentiment, Snowflake, and Holly Snowflake Swirl using Versafine Clair Twilight ink, then clear embossed them for added depth and shine.
To bring the scene to life, I stamped the Spruce Tree in Versafine Clair Rain Forest and the Buck and Doe in Pinecone ink. These natural tones add an earthy touch, balancing the soft shimmer of the background.
For that extra touch of winter magic, I used a white gel pen to add “snow” to the stamped images and sentiment, creating the look of little snowdrifts piling on tree branches and the forest floor. It’s a simple detail that makes the scene feel so much more alive. To complete the card, I added a hint of elegance with some gold stitching—a subtle shimmer that ties everything together and gives the design a polished, festive feel.
Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you’re enjoying these final few days of 2024, soaking up all the wintery wonder and warmth of the season. Here’s to a creative and joyful year ahead!
Happy crafting,
Ericka ❄️✨
Hello friends! Ericka here, and I’m back with some crafty inspiration to get you in the holiday spirit. Today, I’m sharing a mixed media Christmas card featuring a gorgeous background made with my gel press and alcohol inks, paired with the elegant Christmas Tree Fancy Swirl stamp. If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to add vibrant, one-of-a-kind touches to your holiday cards, this technique is for you!
This project reminded me of how much joy there is in creating something unique for the holidays. With so many more cards to make, I’m grateful for moments like this where I can sit down, experiment with techniques, and share a little creativity with the world.
I hope this inspires you to pull out your crafting supplies and try something new this season. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with love, gratitude, and maybe a little time to craft.
Happy holidays and happy crafting!
Hello, friends!
Ericka here, and today I’ve got a playful, coffee-themed holiday card that brings a touch of holiday mischief to the season! Inspired by one of my favorite Christmas characters, I used the Grinches Drink Up sentiment along with the Grinches Hand and Coffee 1 set for a unique and fun design.
To bring this card to life, I stamped the sentiment in Green Oasis Versafine Clair ink and added some sparkle with clear embossing powder. I then stamped the images, giving them a festive watercolor treatment for that holiday warmth. To top it off, I added a flurry of snowflakes for that extra Christmas feel.
And there you have it—a whimsical coffee-themed Christmas card with a bit of Grinchy charm!
Thanks for stopping by, and happy crafting!
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 Crackerbox Stamps - Grinches Drink Up Shop at: CS |
 Crackerbox Stamps - Snowflakes set of 3 Shop at: CS |
 Crackerbox Stamps - Grinch Hand and Ornament Shop at: CS |
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Hello friends! Ericka here, and today I have a fun and quick project to share with you – a Masculine Birthday card featuring those lovable minions we all adore. Let's dive into the details of how I created this delightful card!
To start, I chose two of my favorite minions for this project – Kevin Golfing and Bob Golfing. These characters add a playful touch to the card, perfect for bringing a smile to anyone’s face. I stamped both Kevin and Bob onto my cardstock using a black ink that wouldn’t smudge when I added color later on. I used colored pencils to carefully color in Kevin and Bob, giving them vibrant outfits and expressive faces.
For the sentiment, I used the Happy Birthday Open stamp. This particular sentiment is fantastic because it allows for a lot of creativity – you can color it any way you want! I matched the colors of the sentiment to those in the minions’ outfits for a cohesive look. To give the sentiment an extra special touch, I added some glossy accents. This gave it a bit of shine and dimension, making it stand out even more.
I hope you enjoyed this quick project and feel inspired to create your own minion-themed cards. Crafting is all about having fun and bringing joy to others, and I believe this card does just that. Happy crafting, and I can’t wait to see what you create!
Until next time, Ericka
Hello friends! Ericka here, and today I’m excited to share a quick and festive 4th of July card I crafted using some amazing stamps and Magicals from Lindy's Gang. Let's dive into the process and the fun I had creating this patriotic card!
For this card, I combined the vibrant colors of Lindy's Gang Magicals with the adorable 4th of July Kids stamps, along with the bold God Bless America and Happy 4th Big sentiments. The result? A card that's bursting with patriotic pride and perfect for celebrating Independence Day!
Creating the Watercolor Background: I started by applying Lindy's Gang Magicals in Autumn Maple Crimson and Tibetan Poppy Teal to create a stunning watercolor background. These magical powders add a beautiful shimmer and vibrant color that instantly make the card pop. After letting the background dry completely, I was ready to add the next layers of detail.
Heat Embossing the Images: Once the background was dry, I stamped the 4th of July Kids images onto the card. Using white embossing powder, I heat embossed these images, giving them a crisp and clean appearance that contrasts beautifully against the colorful backdrop. The white embossing adds a touch of elegance and ensures the images stand out.
Adding Sentiments: Next, I incorporated the bold God Bless America and Happy 4th Big sentiments. These sentiments are perfect for a 4th of July card, adding a strong and celebratory message. I chose to emboss these in white as well to maintain a cohesive look.
Drawing the Frame and Adding Stars: To complete the card, I hand drew a simple frame around the edges. This helps to pull everything together and adds a finished look. For an extra touch of patriotism, I added a couple of hand-drawn stars. These little details make the card feel complete and add to the overall festive theme.
Thank you for joining me today! I can't wait to see what patriotic projects you all come up with. Until next time, keep crafting and have a Happy 4th of July!
Hello and welcome to our blog! We are participating in the 2024 Spring Summer Coffer Lover Hop. What does that mean for you? There is lots of inspiration and prizes, and we also have a new stamp release.
Plus, all our Coffee, Tea, & Cocoa Rubber Stamps are 20% OFF!
Hello friends! Ericka here and I hope you have had a chance to check out the new Photopolymer stamps that were just released! There are so many great cards waiting to be made with them and today I am playing with the Birthday 2 set because you can never have too many birthday cards ready. I started by spraying my background with Lindy's Gang Starburst Sprays in Afternoon Delight Denim and Hottie Patottie Hot Pink. While the background was drying, I stamped the cake with Tea Dye Distress Ink and used some colored pencils to color it in. I fussy cut the cake out and then on my dried background gold heat embossed the sparkler for my cake. I white heat embossed the fun sentiment and then used a clear heat emboss to stamp some more sparklers around my card. I finished my card with a hand drawn border. Thank you for stopping by and I hope you have a chance to check out these great new stamps!
Hello friends! Ericka here and today and I am creating a fun St. Patrick's Day card using the Leprechaun Sheamus and the Lucky Charms sentiment.
I stamped the image and sentiment in Versfine Clair Nocturn ink and clear embossed it. I then water colored the image with Lindy's Gang Magicals to give him a magical shimmer. After my card base dried, I used my sewing machine to attach it to some pattern paper and my card base. A fun card perfect for the upcoming holiday. Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you have a wonderful week!
Hello friends! Ericka here, and today, I have a little bathroom humor in a card.
I stamped the Bathtub and Bathtub Life Saying stamps (comes in a set) on a white card base using Versafine Clair Nocturne ink and clear embossed it. I colored up the image with some Sharpies and used some blue ink to lightly blend ink around the edges. I added a hand drawn border to finish my card. I love these humorous stamps for quick cards to make friends smile. Check out some more fun ones here.
Hello friends! Ericka here, and today I have a fun, snarky card for the married people in your life.
I love the fun Marriage Is Like sentiment, and for my card today, I paired it with the Cards Suit Hand. I used some Lindy's Magical sprays on my background, and once it was dry, white heat embossed the Marriage Is Like sentiment. On a separate piece of paper, I stamped the Cards Suit Hand with Versafine Clair Nocturne ink and clear embossed it. I fussy cut the cards out and attached them to my background with foam tape. Thank you for stopping by, and if you love a little snark, be sure to check out these fun sentiments!
Hello friends! Ericka here and today I have a mixed media card I made using my gel press along with the Built From Fire sentiment. I love this encouraging sentiment and it goes with a variety of images but today I paired it with the Apple Blossom stamp and colored it up with my watercolor markers.
I have a huge stash of gel press prints and thought this orange one would go well with the sentiment. I stamped and clear heat embossed it and then added some leftover washi tape from a past project. I stamped the Apple Blossom on Bristol Smooth paper and clear embossed it and watercolored it with my brush makers, I fussy cut the image out and glued it to my background to complete my card. Thank you for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful week!
Happy New Year, friends! Ericka here and today I have a watercolor embossed Valentine's Day card.
I created a watercolor background using Lindy's Magical Shakers on watercolor paper. After my background was dry, I used the Swirly Hearts stamp and embossed it with the Lindy's Cowabunga Copper and added a second coat of That's Marvelous Chunky embossing powder on the large heart. I stamped the Happy Valentine's sentiment and white embossed it. I finished my card by drawing a white border to frame my watercolor background. Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you have a wonderful week!
Hello friends! Ericka here and I hope you had a wonderful Christmas celebration. I'm still on holiday break and so technically its still the holiday season right? Today I have a quick card I made with some winter stamps. I love the scripty font of the Enjoy the Warmth sentiment and clear heat embossed it. I then stamped the Snowlady Neiva along with the Holly Snowflake Swirl and some additional Snowflakes. I used some clear sparkle embossing powder for all the images to give them a look of sparkly snow. I colored up my snowlady with some markers and then added some Lindy's Gang Magical spray. Thank you for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
Hello friends! Ericka here and I hope this holiday season finds you well. It is a busy time of the year and, at least for me, sometimes I get stuck in hustle and bustle of things and forget to find the joy in the season.
So today, I took some time and made a peaceful scene using Distress Oxide inks in Uncharted Mariner and Salvaged Patina. I then stamped the Spruce Tree Small and Spruce Tree Tall in Versafine Clair Rainforest ink. I then stamped the Small Buck and Doe set in Versafine Clair Nocturn ink. I wanted to remind myself and other to find "joy" in all the things this season and I love the script font of the Joy Written sentiment. I finished my card with some heat embossing and added a little White Twinkle embossing to give my hills a little shine. Thank you for stopping by and I hope you find joy and peace this Christmas season.
Hello, crafty friends! Ericka here, and I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Today I am starting on some Christmas tags for the holiday. And as always, with every holiday, you need a little humor to get you through.
I love the Fun and Games sentiment and thought it would go well with the Side Reindeer who might have been getting into trouble with some Christmas Lights. I started with a gel press print I made with the Holly Branch and then cut a smaller tag to go in front. I stamped my Reindeer and Lights, colored them with colored pencils, and cut them out. I love this fun reindeer; he goes well with just about any sentiment. I stamped, and white heat embossed the sentiment to finish my snarky tag. Thank you for stopping by, and don't forget to shop the sale going on now!
