Merry Candy Canes
Hi crafty friends! It’s Dana here today and I am back with a Christmas card that uses the Candy Cane Swag set from Hero Arts. This set includes two candy canes, a beautiful bow and some greenery that can be used as accents. It’s the perfect set to do some “traditional” stamping with, you will love it! I started my card by using the Candy Cane Swag stamp & […] 
Welcome To My Garden
Hi friends! It’s Dana (IG: @dkirbystamps)here today, and I am back with a card that uses the Above Ground set from Papertrey Ink. This set is packed full of sweet images to build a fun garden of your own. There are so many details that can be added, and I love that this set can be used for lots of different occasions too. I started my card by building my garden box […] 
Honey Bees and Blooms
Hi Creative Friends, I am sharing a new card design that features some of my very favorites. First, the new Honeycomb die from Papertrey Ink was the perfect background when it was combined with flowers, especially the ones in the wonderful Into The Blooms: Wild Wood die set. The Wild Wood set is extra special with its beautiful flowers and leaves. It even includes sweet tiny bees. […] 
A Poinsettia Christmas
Hi friends! Hi friends! It’s Dana (IG: @dkirbystamps) here today, and I am sharing a Christmas card that uses the gorgeous Poinsettia Frame die, stencil, and sentiment set from Waffle Flower. These products coordinate to create a beautiful holiday frame that will definitely be a favorite! I started my card by using the Poinsettia Frame dies to die cut my half frame. I ran the die through my die-cutting machine two times […] 
Sending Handmade Hugs
Hi Cardmaking Friends, I am sharing another floral card design, this time using Penny Black’s Sending Blooms stamp and die set. I love flowers, so when I need a creative jump start, I grab a floral stamp, especially from Penny Black stamps. It always gives me a little boost of energy and enthusiasm. I began with a piece of hot-pressed watercolor paper, a stamp positioner, and the […] 
Flourishing Florals
Hi Creative Friends, My card today features the new and beautiful spray of flowers in the Flourishing stamp by Penny Black. As you know, Penny Black excels at gorgeous flowers, and this one is no different. I don’t know the names of many flowers, but these are delicate and sweet, just the same! This card design begins with a piece of hot-pressed watercolor paper, the stamp, and […] 
Fluttering By…
Hi Creative Friends, Today I have another Papertrey Ink card design for you. In their last release, there was a myriad of butterflies to choose from. The Build-A-Butterfly and its matching stencil set really caught my eye! I often don’t have a preconceived notion of what my card design will look like. When this happens, I dive into creating the main subject and hope I’ll have a […] 
Sailing Dreams
Hi Creative Friends, It is officially summer, which means its time for vacation or at least more leisurely days. To help get us in the mood, I chose the new Build-A-Saliboat die set by Papertrey Ink. I love the simplicity and fun elements in this set and I think it is fabulous for a male, young or old. All that is required to make this card was […] 
Violets In Bloom
Hi Creative Friends, I saw a beautiful card with an awesome layout by Elizabeth Price (IG: @seeinginkspots). I have had it in mind for some time now, and finally, I’m going to give it a go. I used a few rectangular die sets by Penny Black and Into The Blooms: Violets for my flowers. I started with a sheet each of Alabaster cardstock by Spellbinders and Neenah […] 
A Man’s Birthday
Hi Crafty Friends, I have a quick and fun project to share with you and it is perfect for the men in your life. If you have handy men around like I do, then the Tool Pouch die set by Papertrey Ink is wonderful die set to have around. There are many tools to choose from or you can include them all and add the tool pouch. […] 
