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Monday, February 2, 2026

ANNIVERSARY CARD

This is Concord & 9th die set turned out very pretty. It's called Triple-Step Blooming Heart die. I die cut it and then filled in all the colored card stock pieces. It took some time but it was fun to do!

Sunday, February 1, 2026

FRUIT!!

This is a non-crafty post. Any of you out there still playing Wordle every day? In December, I had a shock when I got the word on the first try! I had been to the grocery store and bought fruit so that how I started my game that lucky day! Crazy, right? HAPPY FEBRUARY!

Saturday, January 31, 2026

HOT FOIL

I have been foiling lately - this is a little different type of foiling by Gina K Designs. You run the acetate design through your hot foil machine. Then remove the thin clear layer, put down the foil and run it through again. I really like this because you can apply it to any card stock etc. I've had these in my stash for a while and never used them - I was impressed with the results!

Friday, January 30, 2026

ENCOURAGEMENT

I was inspired to make a couple of cards when I visited the Taylored Expressions Studio. I already had all the supplies so it was easy to put them together. I foiled the bible verse from the Clipboard Calendar - In the Word 2. They are individual cards that you can foil or not. I layered it with shiny gold card stock. The background is called Just Vine and is stamped with Versa Fine on Blue Corn card stock. I colored the leaf with a Copic marker.

While I had everything out, I made a second card! I thought I could use these cards for encouragement for someone who is going through a rough time or illness.

Thursday, January 29, 2026

EMPRESS MINI

Since I've been using the Empress Mini I have been so impressed with how I can easily use up every inch of card stock. The magnetic plate is a game changer - no more taping down every little die. It really is awesome and it makes cutting out those small pieces faster & easier!

Here's my new little Empress Mini! When I'm crafting I use it all the time. It sits on my main desk area. I ordered the black swivel stand from Etsy. It's very handy because it gives you easy access when the plates come through the back of the machine. I also love the little built in shelf for my plates.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

HAPPY 96th, WOW!

I made this card a while ago, but added the 96 to send to my Mother in law who turned 96 years old in January. I knows she like purple and pink so I thought this was a good choice for her. Everything I used is from Taylored Expressions, except for the glitter numbers.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

VALENTINE TREATS!

The treat box is from Taylored Expressions called Giftables Petite Parcel. I found some pretty patterned paper for the box so it was super simple to assemble. And do you see that wooden block stamp? Yes, I still use them!

I found the patterned papers in my stash so these were quick to put together. I filled them with wrapped chocolates and they are ready to give!

Monday, January 26, 2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Martha! I thought this card was good for Martha because she likes purple and quilting! I used all Taylored Expressions products.

Sunday, January 25, 2026

CELEBRATE WITH ICE CREAM!

My first blog post of the New Year! Mostly I have been organizing my craft supplies but I wanted to also use a few things before putting them away. This Banana Split is a cute little stencil & die set that came in my Taylored Expressions Advent Calendar 2025. The desk gets really cluttered when being creative! The crafter-mess is a real thing!