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!!

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!!

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 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!!

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!!

**MAGICAL SYMBOLS** Fantasy Inspired IG Hop

Hi everyone! Welcome to the Fantasy Inspired Instagram Hop! Here, you will find cards inspired by various fantasy based themes! This is a monthly hop on the 1st Sunday at 10 AM CST – please message @bkeeleycrafts for more info if you’d like to join.

This month’s theme is Magical Symbols!

I have all these Celtic border dies, bought because they give me Charmed vibes. I love how cutting them out is foiled cardstock and gluing them on a patterned paper made this card come together just like that.

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 hopping!  Laters!

WOOHOOOOO!!!! MFT's Challenges are back!!

You may or may not know this, but the first card challenges I ever entered were MFT.  It opened my eyes and here I am.  I have to admit that I put this card together with very little time left before the challenge ended and even fewer supplies handy while I work out where I'm going to put what.  But I'm very happy with it, even if I'm not sure it doesn't really need some sprucing up.

Just a few challenges:

• My Favorite Things Challenge - SC#01
• DLArt February Linky Party
• Word Art Wednesday - #738 Anything Goes 1/5

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

Sketchy Christmas Cocoa

Hey everyone!  It's the 25th so it's time for another caffeinated Christmas card!  You know much I love these kinds of projects and this month I went with a Christmas cocoa card following the current sketch at BYSHC.

Just a few challenges:

• DLArt Linky Party
• Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #46
• BYSHC Falling into the Holidays 2025 Linky Party
• BYSHC Sketch #62
• Word Art Wednesday - #722 Anything Goes 2/5
• DLArt Thankful Thursday #381 - Anything Goes 3/3

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

Green and Pink Christmas

One last (probably) card for the current BYSHC Sketch!

Just a few challenges:

• DLArt Linky Party
• BYSHC Falling into the Holidays 2025 Linky Party
• BYSHC Sketch #62
• Word Art Wednesday - #722 Anything Goes 1/5

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

Holly Jolly Pink Christmas

Since the Falling For The Holidays linky party is going on right now, I’m trying to branch out so I wanted to maybe make a few cards that don't necessarily fit my usual aesthetic.

Just a few challenges:

• DLArt Linky Party
• BYSHC Falling into the Holidays 2025 Linky Party
• BYSHC Sketch #62
• DLArt Thankful Thursday #381 - Anything Goes 2/3

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

CRUSHING CHRISTMAS IG CARD HOP - Frosted Florals

Hello everyone and welcome to the October edition of the Crushing Christmas Cards Hop, hosted by @bdk_creations! This month’s theme is Frosted Florals!

The participants of this hop, and myself, want to inspire YOU to create your Christmas cards early, so if you would like to play along you can use #crushingchristmascards2025. While Christmas is a ways away, it’s always good to be prepared and get started early!

If you would like to join our hop, please message @bdk_creations

I used a new paper pad from Michael’s that I am OBSESSED with. I went completely old school because I left a bag at home and had to craft without die cuts or stamps!! I cut the circles for the flowers by tracing toys onto patterned paper and added white paint pens and gel pens to get the frosted look.

KEEP HOPPING ALONG!
@bdk_creations
@tammy_massey70
@lone_mountain_cardsandcrafts
@stamparuecreations
@cardsnbrew
@kanddmurnain
@nauntie
@shacks_papercrafts
@jerralynrose
@createwithkas
@happie97
@touchofmagik
@carsan_cards21
@missmissamakes
@crafticarri
@nayscraftyspot
@dezalusky

Just a few challenges:

• DLArt Linky Party
• BYSHC Falling into the Holidays 2025 Linky Party
• DLArt Thankful Thursday #381 - Anything Goes 1/3
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Thanks so much for stopping by and happy hopping!  Laters!!

Seasons Greetings Latte

Merry Christmas in August. I made a card today that I wanted to make.  Schedule be damned!  I needed this and I'm happy I did it!

Just a few challenges:

• Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge #44 Anything Christmas Coffee Goes

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

To The Moon And Back - Creative Makers Post with Kat Scrappiness!!!

Hi everyone!  Today I'm sharing my latest Creative Makers project with Kat Scrappiness!  This celestial themed card was super fun to make and I love how it turned out.  

Here's a full list of the products I used:

• A2 Qbert Quilt Background Die
• Fancy Bows Craft Die
• Love You To The Moon and Back Dies
• Glitter Galore 6x6 Paper Pad
• Gold Glitter 6x6 Paper Pad
• Silver Faux Glitter 6x6 Paper Pad

I realize you can only see the background die impressions from certain angles but I liked the little extra dimension it added.

Just a few challenges:

DLArt Linky Party

The Crafter's Cafe - #320 Anything Goes

Classic Design Challenge - #06-2025 Anything Goes

Creative Fingers - #304 Anything Goes 1/3

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #256 Anything Goes 1/3

Creatalicious - #290 Anything Goes 1/3

Gem of a Challenge - #7 Anything Goes 1/4

Polkadoodles - #7 Anything Goes 1/4

Word Art Wednesday - #705 Anything Goes 1/5

Crafty Catz - #697 Anything Goes 1/5

Path of Positivity - #132 Anything Goes 2/7

Be sure to visit Kat Scrappiness and check out all the amazing products for sale.  Thanks so much for looking and happy shopping!  Laters!!

More Patterned Paper IG Hop - Rainbows Everywhere

Just a few challenges:

• Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Retro Sketch #169

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

31 Days of Crafting - Day Twenty-Eight - Congrats on your New Baby!

Another day, another baby shower!  This one is themed and was held during the week to throw the mother off.  (shhhh, don't let on that she knows!) I just love this card sketch from Kendra's Card Challenge!!

Just a few challenges:

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

31 Days of Crafting - Day Twenty-Seven - Feathered Hello

I feel like absolute crap but I wanted to get this card posted before I fall on the floor in a heap!

Just a few challenges:

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

31 Days of Crafting - Day Twenty-Four - Love As Long As You Live

 

Just a few challenges:

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

31 Days of Crafting - Day Twenty-Two - Love and Coffee

Happy Saturday crafters!!!  I don't know why I'm so draggy this weekend. I thought the caffeine-themed card (and all the caffeine I drank) would boost me.  No luck.

Just a few challenges:

• Creative Inspirations - #24 Anything Goes 2/2
• Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday - Anything Goes 3/3
• Love Those Pretty Papers - Anything with Patterned Paper Goes 3/3

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

**SENDING SUNSHINE** IG Card Hop

I don't have a lot of time but wanted to share my latest card for the Sending Sunshine IG Card Hop!

Just a few challenges:

 

• Let's Craft and Create - #217 Anything Goes 2/3

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