Sunday, February 15, 2026

A Simple Easter Wish

Today's card is a simple Happy Easter card that was made with several challenges in mind. First, over at Retro Rubber, they have a fun Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge (#rrcb265). The elements I chose were across the middle row - Kraft Paper, Your Choice, and Embossing (mine is a folder).  You always have to use a stamp that's older than a year, and both of my Stampin' Up! sets are.

And then over at Can You Handle The Pressure, you always have to use an embossing folder, but this time the optional twist is "die cutting." I used a Stampin' Up! Embossing Folder on the Kraft Paper and the eggs were die cut.

Then I thought about the NBUS Challenge #83 where you have to use a product that you've never used before. Mine in the main stamp set, Abstract Impressions. Although it's an older set, I've not used it until today! 

And that also qualifies me for The Neglected Stuff Challenge. In fact, both of my stamp sets are neglected. The flowers I've never used and really forgot I had. And the eggs are something that I love but don't pull out too often. I think that all those little dies actually intimidate me.

And lastly I'm entering over at Beautiful Blossoms Challenge where your main focus must be flowers. 

Wow, five challenges. I don't think I've ever done this many before. But I really appreciate all the challenges out there and the way they encourage our creativity to blossom!

Here's my complete supply list

  • Stampin' Up! Abstract Impressions (2018)
  • SU! Arrange A Wreath Stamps & Dies (2021)
  • Speckletone True White Card Stock
  • SU! Shaded Spruce Card Stock
  • My die-cut eggs.
    Michaels Kraft Card Stock
  • SU! Lemon Lolly Ink
  • Memento Cantaloupe Ink
  • Memento Cottage Ivy Ink
  • Memento Rose Red Ink
  • Memento Lilac Posies Ink
  • Memento Tangelo Ink
  • SU! Embossing Folder
  • Copic E19

Again, many thanks to everyone who puts these great challenges together! Thanks so much for stopping by my little blog and have a wonderful day! :)

10 comments:

  1. Oh Barb, what a fun & happy card! Look at you getting a jump on Easter cards! lol Great job! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Can You Handle the Pressure & Neglected Stuff challenges! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

    Darlene
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
    Can You Handle the Pressure Co-Owner
    Neglected Stuff Co-Owner

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  2. The first Easter card I've seen this year in Blogland and what a beauty it is, Barb! Love the embossing and the classic daffs with the colored eggs! Thank you for inspiring everyone to use their NBUS! Hugs, Darnell

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    1. Thanks so much, Darnell! Time flies so quickly Easter will be here before we know it!

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  3. Very cute, Barb - I always loved this floral set - so easy to dress up! Looks fab! Thanks so much for playing at Retro Rubber!

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  4. What an adorable Easter card Barb! I love it, the folder works so well with your funky florals. Thanks for joining us this time at RR. Claire DT x

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  5. eine zauberhafte Osterkarte
    liebe Grüße
    Rosi

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    1. Thank you Rosi! I appreciate you stopping by! 😊

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