Saturday, July 4, 2026

Happy 250th America!!!

 Hello and Happy 4th of July!  One last card to mark this wonderful day!!!

Supplies:
Distress Oxide - Lumberjack Plaid, Uncharted Mariner
Echo Park - Magical Sky stencil
Distress Twinkle Texture paste
Tim Holtz - Paint by Numbers - stamps
Distress Embossing Glaze - Uncharted Mariner, Lumberjack Plaid
Ranger - Bridal Tinsel embossing pwd
VersaMark ink
Tim Holtz - Celebrations dies 
gems

Thanks for stopping by today.  Happy 250th birthday America!!
Cindy

CHEERS!!

 Hello and Happy 4th of July!!!  Cheers everyone!!


Supplies:
Carta Bella - The 4th of July - 6x6 patterned papers
silver foil cardstock
Pretty Pink Posh - Scallop circle die
Lawn Fawn - Scripty Cheers die
Tim Holtz - Alphanumeric Varsity dies -USA
Tim Holtz - Vault Edges die
Unity Stamp Co - KOM 5/21 - coconut drink image
Distress Watercolor Pencils
Ranger - star dust Stickles

Thanks for hanging out with me today.  Cheers to 250 years!
Cindy

Popsicles!!!

 Hello there!  Happy 4th of July!  I've got a mixed media card done in 4th of July style.


Supplies:
Cricut cart - Simply Charmed - popsicles @ 3 1/2"
red, white, and blue glitter cardstock
Distress Oxide - Tumbled glass
Distress Archival - Barn Door, Mermaid Lagoon, Prize Ribbon
Unity Stamp Co - SMAK -sheet music and stars stamping in background
Tim Holtz - Zig zag background stamp
Tim Holtz - Note Quote - sentiment stamp
Ranger - white embossing pwd
Therm O Web - 3d foam tape

Thanks for checking out my card today.  Happy 4th of July!!
Cindy


Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Merry Little Christmas - July

 Hello!  It's the start of a new challenge over on the Merry Little Christmas blog.  Our theme is always Anything Goes Christmas.  




Supplies:
The Paper Studio - Yuletide Cheer - patterned papers
Unity Stamp Co - Advent calendar stamps - various years
Impression Obsession - Noel die
Unity Stamp Co - Postage Stamp dies
Waffle Flower - postage collage dies (smaller postage stamps)
Distress Watercolor Pencils
Star Dust Stickles

Thank you for stopping by today.  Come play along with us at Merry Little Christmas!
Cindy

BYSHC -July Sketch#71 /Card 1

 Hello there!  I'm sharing my first card for Sketch #71. This sketch runs the entire month of July. You can see full details and how to enter this challenge on the blog Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers.  Sketch #71:

I'm playing with some papers that I got last Christmas season and haven't had the chance to bust open yet.  A very different vibe for this one-- for me at least, LOL.  But I like it.  I'm also playing with the snowflake rosette die that I got last year, too.  Love how it came out.  


Supplies:
Recollections - Silent Night - patterned papers
gun metal foil cardstock
charcoal shimmer cardstock
Tim Holtz/Simon Says Stamp - Snowflake Rosette Diecember 2025
Tim Holtz/Simon Says Stamp - Stamptember 2025- Sentiment stamps/dies
VersaMark + Ranger black embossing pwd
red line tape/glue gun
Pretty Pink Posh - Scalloped Stitched Square dies               


Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us!
Cindy

CON Bingo Challenge - July

 Hello!  It's the start of a new challenge over on the Christmas or Not Bingo Challenge blog.  You can enter any card theme (not just Christmas) as long as you play along with the BINGO card.  One column going up/down.  You only have to use 3 of the elements.  


I've used column B - Christmas, red, plaid and digi image

 

Supplies:
A Day for Daisies - Christmas Pixie One
Distress Watercolor Pencils
Recollections - Holly Jolly patterned paper
Tim Holtz - Holiday Words script die
Tim Holtz - Lumberjack stamp set
Distress Oxide - Pine Needles
Cricut cart - Baby Steps - star shape @ 3 1/2"
The Paper Studio - Holly embossing folder
Glossy Accents - on candy cane for shine

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us at CON Bingo.

Cindy----

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Happy Father's Day!

 Hello there!  I'm sharing the card that I made for my day for Father's Day this year.  We used to rent a lake place when I was a kid.  I have very fond memories of sitting on the dock fishing.  So good!



Supplies:

Carta Bella - Gone Fishing - patterned papers
Unity Stamp Co - Hook. Line & Sunshine stamp kit
Distress Watercolor Pencils
Tim Holtz - Alphanumeric Varsity dies "DAD"
Tim Holtz - Stitched Squares dies
Martha Stewart - Photo corner punch

Thanks for stopping by today!  Happy Father's Day to all the dads!! 

Cindy---

Friday, June 19, 2026

It's a BOY!

 Hello there!  Another new blessing for the family.  My niece recently had a little boy!  




Supplies:

Unity Stamp Co - Postage stamp die
Create a Critter - Dino @ 2 3/4", tree @ 3 1/4"
Scraps of patterned papers
Impression Obsession - It's a Boy die set

Tim Holtz - Gift Card Package die
American Crafts - My Baby - pattern papers

Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a wonderful day!

Cindy---

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

SSS - Fan-tastic Monthly IG Card Hop - June




Hello there!  It's time for our monthly IG Hop featuring Simon Says Stamp products.  To hop along from the beginning start Start here



Supplies:
SSS - Terrace Floral embossing folder & dies
Impression Obsession - Mr & Mrs dies
Tim Holtz - Stacked Tiles, Hearts die
glitter vellum
black shimmer cardstock
white gel pen
Star Dust Stickles
Therm O Web -3D foam tape 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come hop along with us over on Instagram!!

Cindy-- 

Monday, June 15, 2026

New baby girl

 Hello there!  One of my many niece's had a baby girl recently.  So, I had some fun making this baby card to stick in with her gift.  




Supplies:

Echo Park - Love is In the Air stencil
Distress Texture Paste Twinkle
Distress Oxide - Lost Shadow, Spun Sugar
Unity Stamp Co - Teddy, With Love stamp kit
Distress Watercolor Pencils
Grey shimmer cardstock
Therm O Web - 3D foam tape

Tim Holtz - Gift card Package die
The Paper Studio - Coquette patterned papers (6x6)
Creative Expressions - Congratulations die
Vellum

Thanks for stopping by today.  Have a great day!
Cindy---

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Congrats!!

 Hello there!  My son graduated HS recently.  I made this card for him.  I added tassels but realized he in fact earned one more.  I didn't know until the afternoon before graduation when he picked up his stuff at graduation practice.  So, that one didn't make it onto the card since it was already complete by then.  I love the way it turned out!!!

The card closed

Inside - Stamp is from Unity Stamp Co

And it stands, too.

Supplies:
Twine
Therm O Web -3D foam tape
Brad to hold tassel
Tim Holtz - Alphanumeric Tiny Type Upper
Tim Holtz - Alphanumeric Varsity
Unity Stamp Co - Sentiments for Graduates

Thanks for stopping by today!  Have a good one!
Cindy--

Friday, June 12, 2026

BYSHC -June Sketch#70 /Card 2

 Hello there!  I'm sharing my second card for Sketch #70. This sketch runs the entire month of June. You can see full details and how to enter this challenge on the blog Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers.  Sketch #70:

                        



Supplies:
Echo Park - I love Winter - patterned papers
Spellbinders - Santa's Festive Circle Crew - dies
Unity Stamp Co - Scallop & stitched rectangle die
Pretty Pink Posh - Stitched banner die
Tim Holtz - Sketch Greenery - stamp
Frosted Lace Stitckles
black shimmer cardstock

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us!
Cindy

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Unity Stamp Co Sketch challenge for June

 Hello there!  I'm playing along with the Unity Stamp Co sketch challenge this month.  This can be found in the Facebook group called Unity Show & Tell.  



Supplies:
Unity Stamp Co - Ruff. Ruff. Ruff.  -stamp kit
Distress Watercolor Pencils
Distress tool - edges
Kraft cardstock
Unity Stamp Co - Gotta Love Sentiments - sentiment stamp
Carta Bella - Gone Fishing - patterned papers
Ranger Distress Black Opaque texture Paste
Simon Says Stamp - Arches die
Simon Says Stamp - Puppy Love stencil

Thanks for stopping by today!  Have a great day!
Cindy---

Monday, June 1, 2026

BYSHC -June Sketch#70 /Card 1

 Hello there!  I'm sharing my first card for Sketch #70. This sketch runs the entire month of June. You can see full details and how to enter this challenge on the blog Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers.  Sketch #70:                        




Supplies:
Hobby Lobby - Walking in a Winter Wonderland - patterned papers
Pretty Pink Posh - Stitched banner die
Unity Stamp Co - Scalloped & Stitched Rectangle die
Distress Oxide - Festive berries
Scrap Diva Designs - Poinsettia flower die set
Tim Holtz - Festive Gatherings - Pine needles
Tim Holtz - Vault Holiday Classic - peace die
yellow Stickles

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us!
Cindy

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Skin Cancer Awareness IG Hop

 Hello there!  This is my second year participating in the Skin Cancer Awareness IG hop.  This year it's a little different for me since I recently found out that someone close to me has been diagnosed with skin cancer.  It was caught early and is very treatable so that is a blessing!

1 in 5 will develop skin cancer by the age of 70.  



Supplies:

Distress Oxides - Tea Dye, Antique Linen, Vintage Photo, Tumbled Glass
Distress Watercolor Pencils
Archival - Vintage Photo
Tim Holtz - Cracks & Specks - background stamp - to create the sand
Pretty Pink Posh - Stitched Tab dies
Echo Park - Summer Bliss - patterned papers
Colorado Craft Co - Fun in the Sun & Beach Beauty stamp sets
Unity Stamp Co - KOM 5/21 - main sentiment stamp
hot pink glitter cardstock
Star Dust Stickles - on her bag and sunglasses

Thanks for stopping by today.  To begin the IG hop start HERE. There is a Pretty Pink Posh giveaway so be sure and get all the details for your chance to win!  

Cindy--

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

SSS Fan-tastic IG Hop - May

 


Hello there!  It's time for our monthly IG Hop featuring Simon Says Stamp products.  To hop along from the beginning Start here


Supplies:
SSS - Bountiful Blooms - embossing folder & die
SSS - Small Script Trio dies - (love)
SSS - You 2 stamp set - sentiment
Distress Oxide & ink - Saltwater Taffy
Unity Stamp Co - Postage Stamp die
Tim Holtz - Ledger Script stamp
Ranger white embossing pwd + VersaMark
Distress Spritz - Saltwater Taffy  (painted some spots of the flower petals to add sparkle)
Stickles - Star Dust - centers of the flowers

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come hop along with us over on Instagram!!

Cindy-- 

Friday, May 15, 2026

BYSHC -May Sketch#69 /Card 2

 Hello there!  I'm sharing my second card for Sketch #69. This sketch runs the entire month of May. You can see full details and how to enter this challenge on the blog Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers.  Sketch #69:

                        


Supplies:
Not 2 Shabby - Peppermint Latte - patterned papers
All Occasions Cake Cricut cart - candy @ 1 1/4"
Star Dust Stickles
red glitter cardstock
Spellbinders - Merry Mug Creations dies
Spellbinders - Festive Ornaments (drip on the mug)
Tim Holtz - Christmas Cartoons - sentiment stamp

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us!
Cindy

Friday, May 1, 2026

BYSHC -May Sketch#69 /Card 1

 Hello there!  I'm sharing my first card for Sketch #69. This sketch runs the entire month of May. You can see full details and how to enter this challenge on the blog Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers.  Sketch #69:

                      




Supplies:
Impression Obsession - Ho, ho, ho die
The Paper Studio - Rustic Noel - patterned papers
red glitter cardstock
Star Dust Stickles
Spellbinders - Santa's Festive Circle Crew
bling for eyes


Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us!
Cindy

CON Bingo Challenge - May

 Hello!  It's the start of a new challenge over on the Christmas or Not Bingo Challenge blog.  You can enter any card theme (not just Christmas) as long as you play along with the BINGO card.  One column going up/down.  You only have to use 3 of the elements.  



I've used column  'N' - Christmas, Tree, Glitter, Dots/Gems

Supplies:
Distress Oxide - Picked Raspberry
Tim Holtz -Winter Woodlands
Tim Holtz -Trim a Tree, Colorize dies (star)
Distress Mica Spray - Harvest Moon
enamel dots
pearl bling
Ranger white embossing pwd + VersaMark
Distress Snowflakes + Glossy Accents

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us at CON Bingo.

Cindy----

Merry Little Christmas - May

 Hello!  It's the start of a new challenge over on the Merry Little Christmas blog.  Our theme is always Anything Goes Christmas.  




Supplies:
Unity Stamp Co - Scallop & Stitched Sentiments Nesting dies
Pretty Pink Posh - Scallop circle dies
Creative Expressions - 'Tis the Season die
charcoal shimmer cardstock
Recollections - Red & White Christmas - patterned papers
vellum

Thank you for stopping by today.  Come play along with us at Merry Little Christmas!

Cindy

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

SSS Fan-tastic Monthly IG Card Hop - April



Hello there!  It's time for our monthly IG Hop featuring Simon Says Stamp products.  To hop along from the beginning start Start here



How cool is this window die?  The windows really open and you just crease it on the scored line and it can stay opened.  So cute!  And these birdies are so fun!  He's coming to visit her.  So sweet!


Supplies:
SSS - Window Trio dies
SSS - Friendly Birds embossing folder & dies
SSS - You 2 stamp set - sentiment
Crate Paper - Cute Girl 6x6 patterned papers
Frosted Lace Stickles
Glossy Accents - eyes

Thanks for stopping by today.  Come hop along with us over on Instagram!!

Cindy-- 

Friday, April 17, 2026

BYSHC - Spring into Christmas Linky Party /Card 8

 

Hello and welcome to the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Spring into Christmas Linky Party!!!  We have a great group of sponsors giving away wonderful prizes.  This is the last day of the Linky Party!! So, link up any new Christmas cards here on the BYSHC blog for a chance to win some great prizes!    

It's hard to see in the photo of this card, but the sleigh and horses were heat embossed with a black glitter embossing powder from Ranger --so it looks really cool in real life.  



Supplies:
Distress Oxide - Uncharted Mariner, Black Soot
Tim Holtz - Deco Christmas stamps
Ranger -Black Sparkle embossing pwd
VersaMark embossing ink
Ranger - white embossing pwd
Tim Holtz - Christmastime 2 - snowflakes stamp
Distress Snowflakes + Glossy Accents


Thank you for stopping by today.  Get a head start on your holiday cards and link them up for a chance to win some really great prizes from our sponsors.  Thanks for playing along with us!!
Cindy--

Thursday, April 16, 2026

BYSHC - Spring into Christmas Linky Party /Card 7

 Hello and welcome to the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Spring into Christmas Linky Party!!!  We have a great group of sponsors giving away wonderful prizes.  This Linky Party goes until April 17!! So, link up any new Christmas cards here on the BYSHC blog for a chance to win some great prizes!    



Supplies:
Recollections - Peppermint Plaid -patterned paper
Unity Stamp Co - Postage Stamp dies
Unity Stamp Co - Advent calendar stamps - various years
Waffle Flower - Wax Seal dies
Waffle Flower - Postage Collage die
silver foil cardstock
Distress Watercolor Pencils
Tim Holtz - Christmas Cartoons - sentiment stamp
Tim Holtz - Holiday Postmarks stamps
Star Dust Stickles


Thank you for stopping by today.  Get a head start on your holiday cards and link them up for a chance to win some really great prizes from our sponsors.  Thanks for playing along with us!!
Cindy--

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

BYSHC - Spring into Christmas Linky Party /Card 6

 

Hello and welcome to the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Spring into Christmas Linky Party!!!  We have a great group of sponsors giving away wonderful prizes.  This Linky Party goes until April 17!! So, link up any new Christmas cards here on the BYSHC blog for a chance to win some great prizes!    



Supplies:
Unity Stamp Co - Scalloped & Stitched Sentiment Nesting dies
Unity Stamp Co-Postage Stamp dies
Tim Holtz - Festive Overlay stamp set
Distress Oxides - Vintage Photo, Rustic Wilderness, Antique Linen
The Paper Studio - Vintage Christmas - sled patterned paper (background)
My Mind's Eye - Lost and Found Christmas - patterned papers
Therm O Web - 3D foam tape

Thank you for stopping by today.  Get a head start on your holiday cards and link them up for a chance to win some really great prizes from our sponsors.  Thanks for playing along with us!!
Cindy--

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

BYSHC - Spring into Christmas Linky Party / Card 5

Hello and welcome to the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Spring into Christmas Linky Party!!!  We have a great group of sponsors giving away wonderful prizes.  This Linky Party goes until April 17!! So, link up any new Christmas cards here on the BYSHC blog for a chance to win some great prizes!    



Supplies:
Distress Oxide - Stormy Sky, Lost Shadow
Unity Stamp Co - Juniper stamp kit
Unity Stamp Co - Postage stamp dies
Unity Stamp Co - Divine Dwellings - background scripty stamp
Tim Holtz - Set 18 mini stencil (words), set 62 (stars)
Distress Texture Paste Translucent 
Distress Watercolor Pencils + waterbrush
Distress Spritz - Faded Jeans - splatters
Distress Stickles - clear rock candy (berries)


Thank you for stopping by today.  Get a head start on your holiday cards and link them up for a chance to win some really great prizes from our sponsors.  Thanks for playing along with us!!

Cindy-- 

Monday, April 13, 2026

BYSHC -Spring into Christmas Linky party /Card 4

 

Hello and welcome to the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Spring into Christmas Linky Party!!!  We have a great group of sponsors giving away wonderful prizes.  This Linky Party goes until April 17!! So, link up any new Christmas cards here on the BYSHC blog for a chance to win some great prizes!    




Supplies:
Tim Holtz - Wise Men die
Tim Holtz - Stitched Rectangle border die
gold foil cardstock


Thank you for stopping by today.  Get a head start on your holiday cards and link them up for a chance to win some really great prizes from our sponsors.  Thanks for playing along with us!!
Cindy--

Sunday, April 12, 2026

BYSHC - Spring into Christmas Linky Party /Card 3

 

Hello and welcome to the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Spring into Christmas Linky Party!!!  We have a great group of sponsors giving away wonderful prizes.  This Linky Party goes until April 17!! So, link up any new Christmas cards here on the BYSHC blog for a chance to win some great prizes!    




Supplies:
Frantic Stamper - Merry Christmas coverplate die
red shimmer cardstock
Recollections - Holiday Bash - patterned paper scraps
Tim Holtz - Layered Stripes coverplate die - thin border frame
Cotton Candy Stickles


Thank you for stopping by today.  Get a head start on your holiday cards and link them up for a chance to win some really great prizes from our sponsors.  Thanks for playing along with us!!
Cindy--

Saturday, April 11, 2026

BYSHC -April Sketch#68 /Card 2

 Hello there!  I'm sharing my second card for Sketch #68. This sketch runs the entire month of April. You can see full details and how to enter this challenge on the blog Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers.  Sketch #68:

                       




Supplies:
Echo Park - I love Winter patterned paper scraps
Unity Stamp Co - Scalloped & Stitched Nesting Sentiment dies
Tim Holtz - Vault Winter Wishes dies
vellum/silver glitter cardstock
blue craft foam
Therm O Web -3D foam tape
red/white twine
Impression Obsession - Happy Holiday die



Thanks for stopping by today.  Come play along with us!
Cindy