Repetition in Design: Trio of Tropical Birds

Hello! Today I am sharing another card created with the Small Die of the Month kit from Spellbinders – “Tropical Friends.” I previously shared a card created with the kit HERE. On this card, I am embracing the design principle of repetition. Note: the sign-up window for new club subscriptions closes on the 27th.

Repetition in Design: Trio of Tropical Birds

Repetition in Design: Trio of Tropical Birds


Queen and Company | Summer Lovin’ Kit

Hello! Today, I am sharing summer-themed shaker cards created with the Queen & Company Summer’ Lovin kit. This is my first-time using Queen & Company products and doing so has been a delight! The kit includes a sentiment stamp set, dies to create five focal items (I used four of the five), patterned and solid paper, enamel dots, foam for the shaker pieces, and toppings.

Queen and Company | Summer Lovin' Kit

In addition to the Summer’ Lovin kit, I used Foundation die sets – 3, 14, 19 – to create the paper layers and to cut my sentiments. Each of the sets include a variety of dies to up your cardmaking game.

You can watch this video on their YouTube channel to see how to assemble the pieces. The video was created for a National Scrapbook Day Summer online class that used a card kit created exclusively for the event. Nevertheless, the instructions are pertinent to the kit I used.

Flip Flops: Summer’ Lovin kit, Foundation 19 (scallop edge, sentiment banner), Foundation 3 (mat for flip flops), Epoxy Dots included in the kit, Epoxy Flowers

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Grill: Summer’ Lovin kit, Foundation 19 (dark red and gingham check mats), Foundation 3 (sentiment banner), Tiny Trio Epoxy Bundle

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Bike: Summer’ Lovin kit, Foundation 3 (circle to cut sentiment, floral mat), Foundation 14 (navy frame border), Foundation 19 (grass), Epoxy Flowers

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Hot Air Balloon: Summer’ Lovin kit, Foundation 14 (patterned paper banner), Foundation 3 (sentiment banner), Epoxy Dots included in the kit, Epoxy Stars Bundle

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As well as the aforementioned YouTube channel, Queen & Company has a Facebook page and an active (private) Facebook Fan Group for inspiration.

Spellbinders | Tropical Friends

Hello! Inspired by the colors and the beauty of the tropics, I have crafted a friendship card with the Small Die of the Month kit from Spellbinders called “Tropical Friends.” This set includes some super cute tropical birds! Note: the sign-up window for new club subscriptions opens on the 6th of each month and closes on the 27th.

Spellbinders | Tropical Friends

Spellbinders | Tropical Friends

Spellbinders | Tropical Friends

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Summer Vibes Handmade Card Roundup

Hello! As the days lengthen and the grow warmer here in the Pacific Northwest, it’s time for sandy toes, starlit camping adventures, and patriotic celebrations under fireworks! Join me on a journey through a curated collection of summer-themed cards from my blog archive for seasonal inspiration. From colored stamped images, clean and simple designs, and layers of die cuts, these summer-themed cards encompass a spectrum of styles.

Throughout this post, I’ll be using cards from my blog archive as examples. Click on the card image to be taken to the original post.

Scenes of camping under the stars and road trips through the mountains evoke a sense of adventure that is associated with the carefree spirit of summer. Capture the nostalgia of summertime memories or the anticipation of an exciting journeys ahead on a summer-themed card.

Summer Vibes Handmade Card Roundup

Summer Vibes Handmade Card Roundup

Beach scenes evoke a sense of relaxation. Sandy shores, rolling waves, and colorful beach umbrellas capture the essence of carefree days.

Summer Vibes Handmade Card Roundup

Summer Vibes Handmade Card Roundup

Summer Vibes Handmade Card Roundup

Sailboats on the open sea inspire dreams of discovery.

Summer Vibes Handmade Card Roundup

Dive into a tropical paradise with a colorful school of fish paired with a punny sentiment.

Summer Vibes Handmade Card Roundup

A welcoming front door and porch, decorated for the Fourth of July and depicting a dog dozing on a chair, captures the tranquility of summer.

Summer Vibes Handmade Card Roundup

Featuring die-cut letters and adorned with a bright-colored bike, this simple yet striking design captures the feel of sunny days and carefree adventures.

Summer Vibes Handmade Card Roundup

Summer-themed cards are perfect for a multitude of occasions, from birthdays to thank-yous, and everything in between. I hope this roundup sparks your imagination to create your own summer-themed cards.

Impression Obsession | Flower Cart Hello

Hello! Today, I am sharing a CAS friendship card featuring several Impression Obsession die sets. The focal point of the design is a quaint flower cart full of colorful flowers. Brighten someone’s day with a little unexpected joy!

Impression Obsession | Floral Cart Hello

    • Dry-emboss Sea Glass cardstock with the Burlap embossing folder. Add to an A2-size base.
    • Cut frame from Snowdrift cardstock with largest die in the Frame in Frame 2 set. (The scalloped frame enhances the charm of the flower cart.) Back frame with Chamomile cardstock.
    • Cut sentiment with the Speech Bubbles set. (I really like the size of these letters.) Add sentiment to background panel. Add assembly to card base.
    • Cut cart and flowers from a variety of cardstock colors. Assemble and add to card with foam adhesive.

Impression Obsession | Floral Cart Hello