Two More Easter Digis

Here are two more Easter freebies that, between the two of them, are perfect for anyone on your list. One is a cross and another a bunny. 

They're both mounted super simple here, just one piece of card stock for a frame, then they're put on a card base.

Free free to download one or both!

As always:

1. Snag it to your desktop or photos.
2. Put it in a Word or Pages Document.
3. Resize it to the size card you want to make.
4. Print it out, either at home or at a copy center. 

I hope you enjoy the freebie! Thanks for stopping by my blog today and have a wonderful day!

Whimsical Floral Bunny Card

Needing quite a few cards for Easter this year, I really relied a lot on digital images to help me make cards more quickly. One of my favorites this year is this digital floral bunny with a matching Easter greeting. He was also my wallpaper on my phone this month too.

This card is made with pink, green and coral card stock. An embossing folder was used to give the coral some texture. It's an A2 size card which fits perfectly in a nice green envelope.

Here's the free digi. As always:

1. Snag it to your desktop or photos.
2. Put it in a Word or Pages Document.
3. Resize it to the size card you want to make.
4. Print it out, either at home or at a copy center. 

I hope you enjoy the freebie! Thanks for stopping by my blog today and have a wonderful day!

The Perfect Crochet Baby Blanket

Next month there's a baby shower at our church and I was so happy to finally get to crochet a baby blanket. I received two, one when each of my kids were born. I still have both of them, even 25 plus years later. I cherish them because they were handmade by a relative. All the little outfits and toys that I got at my showers are all gone, but the handmade blankets remain in the cedar chest in my closet.

I'm not sure that this blanket will have quite the same effect on the girl I'm giving this to, but it was really fun to finally make one of my own. When all my friends were having babies, I didn't crochet, so this is an exciting first for me.

However, it was a little more difficult to find just the right pattern. First of all, I'm not too good at back and forth crocheting without having something to count because I lose count and my edges get uneven. I love making corner-to-corner designs because it's so easy to keep track of the stitches. But for a baby, I was worried about the holes being too big and that the baby's fingers would get caught. 

I thought these were perfect colors for a
neutral-ish boy blanket. At 267 yards each,
four skeins was perfect.

I tried several patterns and finally hit the jackpot with this one. You can find the pattern HERE on Maisie and Ruth's YouTube Channel. It's also available in the print pattern, but for me it's priceless being able to follow along with a video tutorial.

The only thing I had difficulty with was the number of stitches in the foundation row. I ended up with an extra stitch, but was able to tuck that to the side.

I also have to mention how much I liked this baby yarn. Most yarn is kind of fuzzy, but the one I chose for this project, Bernat Bundle Up, is so soft and smooth. The colors I used were Marshmallow, Dove, Violet Gray and Beluga for the border. I got mine from Joann and it was on sale, so the whole thing cost right around $25.00.

The subtle textures in this blanket is something that I love too. So if you're looking for easy-to-keep-track-of stitching give this one a try.

Finally, here's the baby blanket in its box and ready to be wrapped. I love using the old Stampin' Up! set called "Hand Knit" to make a tag. Inside the tag I cut the washing instructions directly from the label and glued them down.

Hopefully this blanket will have many years of being loved, just like my old ones are.

Another Timeless Tulips Card

Earlier this month I made a card using the Timeless Tulips set from Stampin' Up! Since I always stamp too many flowers and leaves, I had a pile laying on my craft desk. I couldn't just throw them out so I made this card.

What I really love about this one isn't so much the card, but the colorful slimline envelope that it's going in. Envelopes are something that I always seem to need, so I picked up this pack from Amazon and I'm really happy with them. And at $10.00 for 50, it's a great deal. It's a little bright, but that's perfect for spring, or anytime we want to brighten up someone's mailbox. 

The inks I used were Stampin' Up! Pineapple Punch and Parakeet Party. The sentiment is an unknown one that came as part of a birthday greetings set that I picked up at a yard sale. That sentiment is stamped in Olive Grove from Memento.

Thanks so much for stopping by today, and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessed Easter Card

Here's another freebie that is perfect for an Easter card. I made mine by simply printing out the image at FedEx, trimming it, mounting it on dark green card stock and then on a pink card base. It's finished off with green twine and a few rhinestones. It's being delivered today to a nursing home!

Here's the free digi. As always:

1. Snag it to your desktop or photos.
2. Put it in a Word or Pages Document.
3. Resize it to the size card you want to make.
4. Print it out, either at home or at a copy center. 

I hope you enjoy the freebie! Thanks for stopping by my blog today and have a wonderful day!

Another Word Art Wednesday Guest Design

Well Once again I’m honored to be a guest designer over at Word Art Wednesday. This second challenge in March has a Bible verse as always, but I chose to forgo that this time in order to use a stamp that I had by their sponsor Trinity Stamps.

My stamp, says "You are not alone, not ever. I am always here for you." It's an older, discontinued stamp by Trinity, but after visiting their website, I noticed that they have several others similar to this one. They're single stamps that have really encouraging words on them. They're 3" x 4" in size and run about $7.99. Such a good deal!

I colored mine with Copic Markers and added some paper and embellishments to get the above card. I tried to keep it looking like Easter, but this is one that could be sent any time of year.

Here's my complete supply list:

• Trinity Stamps "Not Alone"
• Memento Sweet Plum Ink
• White Card Stock
• Copics RV52, RV55, GB11 and YG17
• Stampin' Up! Coastal Cabana Card Stock
• Plum Card Stock (Michaels)
• Ribbon Gifted to Me (Unknown Company)
• Dimensional Stickers

This card is a 5" x 7" card, but I have used this design on a smaller A2 size card too. However don't forget about the scripture they have over at Word Art Wednesday as well. I've included a copy of it below. I really love how this one looks and hope to make a design with it in the future.

Thanks so much to Karen and everyone over at Word Art Wednesday for allowing me to be your guest designer this March!

Baby Boy Freebies

There's a young lady in our church with an upcoming baby shower that both my mom and I were invited to attend. We both needed cards, so I went digital on them. That way I could create two very different cards. One could be for a baby boy or girl, and the other is more traditionally for a boy.

Both are super simple to make. I've just trimmed then matted them. One has a bow but the other fit snugly into a clear envelope and I didn't want to mess it up with any ties.

Here are the free digis. As always:

1. Snag it to your desktop or photos.
2. Put it in a Word or Pages Document.
3. Resize it to the size card you want to make.
4. Print it out, either at home or at a copy center. 

I hope you enjoy the freebie! Thanks for stopping by my blog today and have a wonderful day!

Bunny Trio

Here are three super easy to make Easter cards. For each of these I just printed out the images, trimmed them down and mounted them on card stock. The twine and rhinestones add additional accents. And I left one plain-perfect for that guy who doesn't like a lot of fluff.

On two of them you'll see crosses. I love bunnies, chicks and eggs, but frequently put crosses on the cards as well. It's a subtle reminder of the true meaning of Easter.

Here are the free digis. As always:

1. Snag it to your desktop or photos.
2. Put it in a Word or Pages Document.
3. Resize it to the size card you want to make.
4. Print it out, either at home or at a copy center. 

I hope you enjoy these freebies! Thanks for stopping by my blog today and have a wonderful day!

Three Challenges-1 Card

Well, first of all, this card almost didn't make it this far. I was so close to throwing it in the trash because it just didn't look like I had hoped. I began using Sketch #628 over at Freshly Made Sketches. I was trying so hard to choose a patterned paper that could be the springboard to the whole card, which is the small piece in the center of the wreath. Looking back now, that paper seems too small and when I tried to pull the other colors out of it, they seemed too bold.

The next thing I did was to use a NBUS item, which was the decorative die, so that qualified me to enter it over at the NBUS Challenge #60. I got it as a freebie with an order from scrapbook.com. Which is really cool since the retail price is $15.00 now. They really have some good freebies there. Anyway, the die is really designed for Christmas, but I thought I could pull it off as a spring piece since the leaves (especially the holly) aren't too pronounced.

After doing that, I realized that I'd need a big sentiment so it wouldn't get lost with all the detail, and I thought it would be a perfect entry for the new Word Power #3 Challenge.

I think it was finally the word HELLO that made me keep the card. It does have a fun look and I do think someone who isn't as critical as me will love it. 

Here's my complete supply list for this one:

• 110# White Card Stock
• Papertrey Lovely Lady Card Stock
• Stampin' Up! Elegant Eggplant Card Stock
• SU! Poppy Parade Card Stock
• Wreath Die from Scrapbook.com
• Unknown Patterned Paper (from my stash)
• Rhinestones from Michaels
• Swirl Embossing Folder

This card reminds me of a t-shirt that my hubby has. It reads: I never lose. I either win or learn. -Nelson Mandela. So having said that, I think that this card is kind of both. I'm grateful to have made a card that's kind of cute, but I do think I've learned a little here too. 

Thanks for stopping by today, and never stop creating, even when you're ready to toss things in the trash!

Retro Rubber Challenge 226 - Spring Flowers

It certainly does feel like spring. Even here in Florida it's warm one day and cool the next. But flowers always get us into the springtime mood. And that's just what Retro Rubber's Challenge 226 (#rrcb226) is all about this round. 

Nothing seems to say spring like tulips.  When we lived in Pennsylvania it was always such a special time of year.  I miss seeing them pop up.

I started this card with Stampin' Up!'s Timeless Tulips. This set came out in early 2020, and it's still one of my faves. 

The rest of the supplies that I used for this card are:

• SU! Granny Apple Green Card Stock
  
• SU! Garden Green Card Stock & Ink
• Paige Evans Patterned Paper
• SU! Parakeet Party Ink
• SU! Pineapple Punch Ink

Wherever you are, I hope you're enjoying some warmer weather and some spring flowers. And be sure to check out Retro Rubber's challenge this time and play along! 

Thanks for stopping today!

Colorful Happy Easter Phone Wallpaper

Who doesn't love a sweet simple rabbit with colorful flowers this time of year!? Here's one with a coordinating "Happy Easter" sentiment to go along with it. The size is perfect for wallpaper for your phone.

He would make a really cute card, craft project or journal piece as well. Feel free to download him for your own personal use!

If you want to print him out, as always:

1. Snag it to your desktop or photos.
2. Put it in a Word or Pages Document.
3. Resize it to the size card you want to make.
4. Print it out, either at home or at a copy center. 

I hope you enjoy the freebie! Thanks for stopping by my blog today and have a wonderful day!

Psalm 118:24 Rejoicing in the Day

This image is sized for a 5 x 7 in print form.

Do some days seem just so mundane? They certainly do for me. Some days I just want to get through it and hope for a better tomorrow. And the funny thing is, there’s nothing wrong with this day. I’m just  taking it for granted and not even realizing the beauty that it holds.

This verse encourages me to come up a little higher and truly rejoice in each day. Even the mundane ones!

Here's the free digi. As always:

1. Snag it to your desktop or photos.
2. Put it in a Word or Page Document.
3. Resize it to the size card you want to make.
4. Print it out, either at home or at a copy center.

I hope you enjoy the freebie! Thanks for stopping by my blog today and have a wonderful day!

65 Years Birthday Card

A friend at church requested a birthday card for a dear friend of hers who will be turning 65 this year. When I need a card for a birthday with a specific number on it, I usually go to Stampin' Up!'s "Number of Years" stamp set. I love it for several reasons. First of all, the rustic nature of the numbers is so warm. I also have the coordinating dies. So if I want a more bold look, I just use the die rather than the stamp and die. So versatile! I also like the sweet sentiment that goes along with it: "the number of years the world has been a better place because you're in it." What a wonderful sentiment to send to someone.

My complete supply list is:

• SU! Number of Years Stamp Set and Dies
• Pink Paislee Paper from Paige Evans (front and reverse)
• SU! Balmy Blue Card Stock
• SU! Melon Mamba Card Stock
• SU! Blueberry Bushel Ink
• Spellbinders Circle and Scallop Dies
• Dollar Tree Dots

Using pretty patterned paper is one of my favorite things to do. It's such an easy way to make a cute card with not a lot of effort. But I still think that this one will be much appreciated by both my friend and hers!\

Thanks so much for stopping by my little blog, and have a wonderful day!

Word Art Wednesday Guest Designing!

Well I'm so excited to once again be the guest designer over at Word Art Wednesday! I really love their site and their commitment to share God's love. It's a joy to be part of their lineup this month.

The scripture this week is from Habakkuk 3:19 that says "The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places." How wonderful that He gives us the strength to walk in the places that He has for us to go. That gives me so much comfort today. Life is rarely easy, but knowing God is there makes it a bit easier.

My card started with this scripture. I had it printed at FedEx on their standard paper. Then I cut the paper at 5.5" tall and trimmed the sides. Then I stamped and colored my floral image leaving a little room for the pink edge and black and white background to show. Here's my complete supply list:

• Word Art Wednesday Scripture
• Stampin' Up! Petal Palette Stamp Set
• SU! Basic Grey Ink
• Copics RV14, R81 and G82
• BoBunny Tuxedos & Tiaras Patterned Paper
• Michaels Pink Card Stock

Well that's it for this card. I'm so thankful that you stopped by today, and I'm so grateful for Word Art Wednesday letting me be their guest designer for the month of March! Be sure to get their word art either down below here or on their website too. It's a beautiful scripture that will be a blessing to anyone who reads it! We'll see you next time over there too!

Phone Wallpaper Freebie For Easter

Here's the first in what I hope will be many more freebies for your phone. It's free for your personal use! Just download the photo and save to your camera roll and add it as you would any other photo. 

This digital image can also be downloaded and printed as well. You can use it for a greeting card, craft or journal too!

Enjoy, and have a blessed Easter!

Stampin' Up!'s Planted Paradise for NBUS Challenge #60

Guess what came in the mail today! A small but mighty Stampin' Up! order! Yay! This automatically qualifies me for the NBUS Challenge this month. The funny thing is, I made this card for not only NBUS but a Clean & Simple Challenge too. The problem is, this card is not Clean & Simple. The plant turned out much bigger than expected. Tomorrow I may try to use this same set and aspire to create a C&S card, but for now NBUS it is!

Here's my supply list:

• SU! Crushed Curry Card Stock
• SU! Old Olive Card Stock & Ink
• Speckletone True White Card Stock
• SU! Planted Paradise Stamp Set
  
• SU! Granny Apple Green Ink
• Memento Northern Pine Ink
• Copics Y13, Y38 & R24
• Papertrey Ink Sentiment

I just love this set from the January 2024 Mini Catalog. I enjoy using stamps that I don't have to color much. I must be different from others in this area, because I love fussy cutting, but not coloring so much. This set is perfect for that. It's always fun to get a package of some new stamps in the mail, and fun to participate over at NBUS too! Thanks Darnell for another fun challenge! 

Spring Freebie: Simple Hello Card

Here's a sweet and simple freebie that's perfect for saying hello to someone this spring.  I printed my picture out to be 4" x 5.5 after trimming the bottom off. I then mounted it on gray paper, then mounted that on a 5" x 7" gray card base that I layered with a coordinating piece of green patterned paper. Three clear rhinestones make it a little more elegant.

You can make this your own. Resize it up or down and use whatever supplies you have on hand. Someone would love hearing from you this spring!

Here's the free digi below. As always:

1. Snag it to your desktop or photos.
2. Put it in a Word or Page Document.
3. Resize it to the size card you want to make.
4. Print it out, either at home or at a copy center. 

I hope you enjoy the freebie! Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Slimline Easter Card

This scrap of patterned paper was a leftover from another project that was on my desk. It's from Paige Evans, and I just love her bright and cheery style. So rather than throw it back in the box, I made a slimline Easter card out of it.

I used it, plus Stampin' Up!'s Large Letters Dies (another one of my favorites) and SU! Pumpkin Pie and Pineapple Punch card stock. The dies are from an off-brand company called Mroowvibes. I got them from eBay a while back. The enamel dots are from Doodlebug Designs. I bought them from Mark Martin over at Mark's Fantastical Sales group on Facebook.

The only thing I wished I had done differently was to make the word "Happy" in orange as well. It would have stood out more. But sometimes until you step back and look at something, you don't realize how it really looks.

Anyway, I'm pleased with this design. Anytime I use my SU! Large Letters Dies I feel like the card really pops. They were a lot of money when I bought them, but I'm so glad I made that investment. They're one supply that I'll have until the very end!

Thanks so much for stopping (or dare I say hopping) by my blog! Have a blessed day!

3 Quick Easter Cuties

I'm well on the way to my goal of making 60 Easter cards this year,  and the truth is, I do need a little help from some digital freebies. Here are 3 that I'm throwing in the mix. They fit well on an A2 card front, and with just a little help from some card stock layering, twine and self-adhesive dots, they're cute and ready to go!

Here are the 3 free digis.  As always:

1. Snag it to your desktop or photos.
2. Put it in a Word or Page Document.
3. Resize it to the size card you want to make.
4. Print it out, either at home or at a copy center. 

I hope you enjoy the freebie! Thanks for stopping by my blog today and have a wonderful day!

Easter Blessings

Here are four cute and quick cards made from Stampin' Up!'s Faith and Hope stamp set. It's a real oldie from 2006, but it's one I always enjoy each year to make a few Easter cards.

The background paper is from Paige Evans. I love her bright and cheery designs so much.

The brads are from my stash, and I love using them on these cards because they'll be hand-delivered so I don't have to worry about extra postage.

Well that's all for today. Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day!

Christmas (or Not) BINGO Challenge

Here it is, March already! 

Easter is almost here and it's time for another Christmas (or Not) BINGO Challenge. This time I chose column "B" and included the elements: Frame, Shaker and Clean & Simple.

Shaker cards aren't something I'm too good at making, so this was a really a challenge for me. Truthfully, this card took a lot longer than I thought it would, but I like the look and it's fun to have an interactive card to give to someone.

I also stepped way out of my comfort zone by using teal ink and cardstock rather than a traditional green.

My complete supply list is:

• White Card Stock
• Stampin' Up! Bermuda Bay Ink
• Stampin' Up! Bermuda Bay Card Stock
• Stampin' Up! Bloom & Grow Stamp Set
• Reverse Confetti Sentiment
• Darice Embossing Folder
• Acetate Sheet
• Iridescent Confetti

We would absolutely love it if you stopped by over at Christmas (or Not) BINGO Challenge and played along with us. There are many choices on this card, but keep in mind that you have to choose one column and go up and down that column only. FREE spaces are always helpful too! We can't wait to see what you create!