Fa La La La Latte “Letterpress”

Happy Saturday!!  It's the 25th so of course I'm sharing a caffeinated Christmas card!  I made this one with a Hero Arts letterpress plate that was gifted to me.  I don't have a letterpress or betterpress or whatever so I just ran it through my die cut machine.  I do think it might have worked better with a rubber shim and I will try that next time.  I like how it looks all colored and detailed though.  The sentiment didn't show up on its own so I traced it with a white gel pen which I think makes it really stand out.

Just a few challenges:

• Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge - #52 Anything Christmas Caffeinated Goes
• DLArt Linky Party
• A Perfect Time To Craft - #4 Anything Goes
• Classic Design Challenge - #02-2026 Anything Goes

Thanks so much for looking and happy caffeinated Christmas crafting.  Laters!!

Slimline Christmas Tree

It's my last card for the night.  I think.  You never know with me.  This was my first time playing with this die and it's so fabulous.  I kind of want to use it to make a canvas at some point.

Just a few challenges:

• BYSHC Spring Into Christmas Linky Party
• DLArt Linky Party
• A Perfect Time To Craft - #4 Anything Goes
• Classic Design Challenge - #02-2026 Anything Goes
• Crafting Happiness - #209 Anything Goes
• Unicorn Challenge - #119 Use Dies
• Word Art Wednesday - #748 Anything Goes 3/5
• Stamplorations - Anything Goes 2/7
• Pammie's Inky Pinky Challenge - #2615 Anything Goes 3/3
• DLArt Thankful Thursday - #391 Anything Goes 3/3
• As You Like It - Simple or Fussy 3/3 (FUSSY!  I struggle with simple and I'm a more embellishments the merrier type!)
• Shopping Our Stash - #571 SPARKLE

Thanks so much for looking and happy Christmas crafting!  Laters!!

Christmas Pooh Circles

I'm still plugging away at it.  Kind of thinking I might want to turn all the circles into ornaments but I'm not sure yet,

Just a few challenges:

• BYSHC Spring Into Christmas Linky Party
• DLArt Linky Party
• A Perfect Time To Craft - #4 Anything Goes
• Crafting Happiness - #209 Anything Goes
• Classic Design Challenge - #02-2026 Anything Goes
• Word Art Wednesday - #748 Anything Goes 2/5
• Crafty Catz - #711 Anything Goes 3/5

Thanks so much for looking and happy Christmas crafting!  Laters!!

Be Naughty!!

I'm still Christmas crafting!  I do love making Christmas cards.  I've had an especially hard few days and I feel like this has made me feel a teeny tiny bit better!

Just a few challenges:

• BYSHC Spring Into Christmas Linky Party
• BYSHC Sketch Challenge #67
• DLArt Linky Party
• Crafting Happiness - #209 Anything Goes
• A Perfect Time To Craft - #4 Anything Goes
• Classic Design Challenge - #02-2026 Anything Goes
• Crafty Catz - #711 Anything Goes 2/5

Thanks so much for looking and happy Christmas crafting!  Laters!!

Warm Hugs, Happy Holidays

My favorite kind of Christmas card is a caffeinated one!  I used bits and bobbles from my piles and crates and bags to make this card.  Projects like this always make me wish I'd bought more of a specific paper pad that is of course now discontinued.  Anyways, I haven't been stamping tonight, I'll do that next.

Just a few challenges:

• BYSHC Spring Into Christmas Linky Party
• Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge - #52 Anything Christmas Caffeinated Goes
• DLArt Linky Party
• A Perfect Time To Craft - #4 Anything Goes
• Crafting Happiness - #209 Anything Goes
• Classic Design Challenge - #02-2026 Anything Goes
• Girlz Creative Crafts - #67 Food//Drink 1/5
• Pammie's Inky Pinky Challenge - #2615 Anything Goes 2/3
• DLArt Thankful Thursday - #391 Anything Goes 2/3

Thanks so much for looking and happy caffeinated Christmas crafting!  Laters!!

**FANDOM FRIDAY IG HOP** April 2026 - VIDEO GAMES

Happy Fandom Friday everyone!  This month our theme is VIDEO GAMES!!!  I really wanted to use my video games stamp sets, but of course I couldn't find what I wanted so I decided to be all Earth Day a few days early and use this piece of wrapping paper.  I adhered the scraps to cardstock with adhesive sheets and fussy cut them out.  The sentiment is from an old Diamond Press set.  And yes I know it's also a Christmas card but you know I love Christmas all day every day.

Just a few challenges:

• BYSHC Spring Into Christmas Linky Party
• DLArt Linky Party
• Crafting Happiness - #209 Anything Goes
• A Perfect Time To Craft - #4 Anything Goes
• Classic Design Challenge - #02-2026 Anything Goes

Thanks so much for looking and happy crafting.  Laters!!

Believe Bells

You know how I always make plans and then it all falls apart?  So I made plans and then it all fell apart.  I should be used to it by now.  I thought I would make at least one card every day for the BYSHC Spring Into Christmas linky party and then life was like, fuck that.

Just a few challenges:

• BYSHC Spring Into Christmas Linky Party
• DLArt Linky Party
• A Perfect Time To Craft - #4 Anything Goes
• Crafting Happiness - #209 Anything Goes
• Classic Design Challenge - #02-2026 Anything Goes
• Unicorn Challenge - #119 Use Dies
• DLArt Thankful Thursday - #391 Anything Goes 1/3
• As You Like It - Simple or Fussy 1/3 (Fussy of course!  Bling it on!!)
• Word Art Wednesday - #748 Anything Goes 1/5
• Stamplorations - Anything Goes 1/7
• Shopping Our Stash - #571 SPARKLE

Thanks so much for looking and happy Christmas crafting.  Laters!!

**ANYTHING GOES** New Challenge with Morgan's Art World!

Happy Wednesday everyone!  It's the first of the month, and that means it's time for a new challenge at Morgan's Art World!  As always our challenges are

ANYTHING GOES!!

Before I get to my card, some sad news.  Our artist and founder Morgan passed away on March 20th.  It was her wish that the challenges continue and we will honor that.

I'm working with Easter 14 this month.

Just a few challenges:

DLArt Linky Party

A Perfect Time To Craft - #4 Anything Goes

Classic Design Challenge - #02-2026 Anything Goes

Digi Chooseday - #4 Anything Goes 1/4

Beautiful Blossoms - #38 Anything Flowers Goes 1/6

Be sure to visit the challenge blog and see what everyone else has created!  Thanks so much for looking and happy crafting.  Laters!! 

31 Days of Crafting - Day Thirty-One - Cinderella Castle Birthday

I cannot believe this month is over!  Whew, what a workout!  I'll have a wrap up post in a few days (I hope.  You know how these things go.)

Several challenges to end the month:

• DLArt Linky Party
• A Perfect Time To Craft - #3 Anything Goes
• Classic Design Challenge - #03-2026 Anything Goes
• The Crafter's Cafe -#328 Anything Goes
• Lil Patch o' Crafty Friends - #274 Anything Goes 1/3
• Creative Fingers - #319 Anything Goes 1/3
• Crafty Gals Corner - #275 Anything Goes 2/3
• Allsorts - #846 Anything Goes 2/5
• Crafty Catz - #710 Anything Goes 2/5
• Word Art Wednesday - #745 Anything Goes 5/5
• Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes 5/5
• Love to Scrap - #178 Anything Goes 8/8
• Love to Craft - #91 Anything Goes 8/8
• Mix It Up - #82 Anything Goes 8/8

Thanks so much fo looking and happy crafting!  Laters!!

31 Days of Crafting - Day Twenty-Six - Scratch Off Birthday Sign

This was a special sign commission for a thirtieth birthday.  It was soooooo fun to make!

I used removable Glue Dots to attach the tickets, and only put them where there wasn't part of the game or barcode!

Just a few challenges:

• DLArt Linky Party
• A Perfect Time To Craft - #3 Anything Goes
• Classic Design Challenge - #03-2026 Anything Goes
• The Crafter's Cafe -#328 Anything Goes
• Pearly Sparkles - #105 Anything But A Card
• Word Art Wednesday - #745 Anything Goes 2/5
• Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes 2/5
• Mix It Up - #82 Anything Goes 7/8
• Love to Scrap - #178 Anything Goes 7/8
• Love to Craft - #91 Anything Goes 7/8
• Crafts Galore - Anything Goes 3/3
• Paper Funday - #74 Anything Goes 6/6

Thanks so much for looking and happy crafting!  Laters!!

31 Days of Crafting - Day Twenty-Five - Christmas Coffee Sketch

Merry Christmas in March!  It's the 25th and that means I'm sharing a caffeinated Christmas themed card for the challenge over at Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge!  The theme is always anything caffeinated Christmas and I made a sketch card this month using the current sketch from BYSHC on Facebook.

Just a few challenges:

• DLArt Linky Party
• A Perfect Time To Craft - #3 Anything Goes
• Classic Design Challenge - #03-2026 Anything Goes
• The Crafter's Cafe -#328 Anything Goes
• Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge - #51 Anything Christmas Goes
• Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers - Sketch #67
• Word Art Wednesday - #745 Anything Goes 1/5
• First Cup Challenge - #12 Anything Coffee Goes 1/5
• Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes 1/5
• Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog - #67 Anything Christmas Goes 2/8
• Love to Craft - #91 Anything Goes 6/8
• Mix It Up - #82 Anything Goes 6/8
• Love to Scrap - #178 Anything Goes 6/8

Thanks so much for looking and happy crafting!  Laters!!

31 Days of Crafting - Day Nineteen - Peppa Birthday Card

Happy Thursday all!  Today I'm sharing a Peppa Pig birthday card I made for my niece. This coordinates with the banner I shared earlier in the month.  I love projects for kids they're so fun.

The card was big so I made the envelope too and added a few stickers.

I used a page torn out from an activity book for the main image on the card.  The cloud paper is the same background I used on the banners and then I added the happy birthday die cut layered with glitter papers.  Soooo cute and my niece loved it!

Just a few challenges:

• DLArt Linky Party
• A Perfect Time To Craft - #3 Anything Goes
• Classic Design Challenge - #03-2026 Anything Goes
• The Crafter's Cafe -#328 Anything Goes
• Love to Craft - #91 Anything Goes 5/8

Thanks so much for looking and happy crafting!  Laters!!

Card Clubhouse IG Card Hop - Anything SPRING

Hi everyone!  It's the latest Card Clubhouse hop over on Instagram and this week we're sharing SPRING cards!  I used an embossing folder from Crafters Companion to create this card.

Just a few challenges:

• DLArt Linky Party
• A Perfect Time To Craft - #3 Anything Goes
• Classic Design Challenge - #03-2026 Anything Goes
• The Crafter's Cafe -#328 Anything Goes
• Craft Rocket - #134 No Designer Paper
• I Spy With My Little Eye - #35/36 Spring Flowers and/or Showers 1/10
• Elliebelle's Garden Party #13 - Anything From the Garden Goes 2/5
• Love to Scrap - #178 Anything Goes 5/8

Thanks so much for looking and happy hopping!!  Laters!!!

31 Days of Crafting - Day Seventeen - Green Girl Celebrate

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!  I wanted to make an all green card with NO shamrocks, no mention of luck, no pots of gold.  I succeeded!  

Just a few challenges:

• DLArt Linky Party
• A Perfect Time To Craft - #3 Anything Goes
• Classic Design Challenge - #03-2026 Anything Goes
• The Crafter's Cafe -#328 Anything Goes
• Crafty Gals Corner - #275 Make It Green 1/3

Thanks so much for looking and happy crafting!  Laters!!

31 Days of Crafting - Day Sixteen - Bloomin' Hello

Happy Monday!  I've got a simple but pretty card to share with you today.  I really love this card because I created it from an ad I got in the mail.  I not only love recycling, but I love turning "junk" into art.  I mean, that flower is gorgeous, right?

Just a few challenges:

• DLArt Linky Party
• A Perfect Time To Craft - #3 Anything Goes
• Classic Design Challenge - #03-2026 Anything Goes
• The Crafter's Cafe -#328 Anything Goes
• Elliebelle's Garden Party #13 - Anything From the Garden Goes 1/5
• Love to Craft - #91 Anything Goes 4/8

Thanks so much for looking and happy crafting!  Laters!!

**ANYTHING GOES** New Challenge with the Creative Crafters!!

Happy middle-of-the-month!  It's the fifteenth and that means it's time for a new challenge at Creative Crafters!  As always our challenge is Anything Goes!!!  

We've all been sick in the house and the dreary wet weather isn't helping.  So I made a beach themed card!  I just love Stamping Bella stamps.

Just a few challenges:

DLArt Linky Party

A Perfect Time To Craft - #3 Anything Goes

Classic Design Challenge - #03-2026 Anything Goes

The Crafter's Cafe -#328 Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday - #743 Anything Goes

We Love Stamping - Anything Goes 1/3

Crafts Galore - Anything Goes 2/3

Love to Scrap - #178 Anything Goes 4/8

Mix It Up - #82 Anything Goes 4/8

Be sure to visit the blog, play along with us and check out the other DT's projects as well!  Thanks so much for looking and happy crafting!  Laters!!

31 Days of Crafting - Day Fourteen - Beautiful Hearts

I'm in a big hurry today but remember, you're beautiful, today and always.

(and bonus points to you if you sing "You're Beautiful" by James Blunt in your head whenever you see that sentiment!)

Just a few challenges:

• DLArt Linky Party
• A Perfect Time To Craft - #3 Anything Goes
• Classic Design Challenge - #03-2026 Anything Goes
• The Crafter's Cafe -#328 Anything Goes
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Thanks so much for looking and happy crafting.  Laters!!

31 Days of Crafting - Day Seven - Peppa Pig Birthday Banner

I LOVE making party decorations!  Banners are so much fun and they give the party that extra special touch when they're personalized!

This was for my niece's birthday, she obviously had a Peppa Pig party.  I used stickers for the characters on the banner and this was a super fast way to make it look fabulous. The font I picked for the letters was based on the font used on the Peppa Pig social media accounts to announce the birth of Peppa's sister Evie!

Just a few challenges:

DLArt Linky Party

A Perfect Time To Craft - #3 Anything Goes

Classic Design Challenge - #02-2026 Anything Goes

The Crafter's Cafe -#327 Anything Goes

Thanks so much for looking and happy crafting!  Laters!!

31 Days of Crafting - Day Six - Reasons to Celebrate

I was going through an old box that was a total hodgepodge of shit and in amongst the bills and expired coupons (RIP Bed, Bath and Beyond), I found this colored image.  I honestly don't know where it came from but it looks like Mi Ran's work.  I used to love her stuff!  I finished it off and made this card.

A few challenges for this fun card:

• DLArt Linky Party
• A Perfect Time To Craft - #3 Anything Goes
• Classic Design Challenge - #02-2026 Anything Goes
• The Crafter's Cafe - #327 For The Girls
• Krafty Chicks - #810 Birthday
• Word Art Wednesday - #742 Anything Goes 2/5

Thank you so much for looking and happy crafting.  Laters!!

31 Days of Crafting - Day Five - Light Up Grinch Block

Christmas in February!  This was such a fun project I made recently with my mom and my aunt.  We had a full on Christmas event the day we made these.  We crafted, had dinner and dessert and watched Christmas movies.  The holiday season is always so busy and it's really fun to continue celebrating afterwards.

Here's a picture of all of our blocks.  I'm gonna make another one soon for my boyfriend.

I love sharing all kinds of crafts in the month of March.  I think all art matters!!  (Now I'm hearing One Tree Hill in my head!)

Just a few challenges:

DLArt Linky Party

A Perfect Time To Craft - #3 Anything Goes

Classic Design Challenge - #02-2026 Anything Goes

The Crafter's Cafe - #327 Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday - #742 Anything Goes 1/5

Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog - #67 Anything Christmas Goes 1/8

Love to Scrap - #178 Anything Goes 2/8

Thanks so much for looking and happy Christmas crafting!  Laters!!