We miss you bird themed pun card

 Hey there.  Make a small stamp or image shine using a circle cut-out from patterned paper.  This is the cutest bird who is sure to bring smiles.  Let him stand out all on his own.

Sentiment:  We flockin' miss you!

Masculine guy card with torn edges

 Hello and welcome.  Today, I am sharing a way to make a masculine guy card with torn edges.  This was also hand stamped to create the border accent.

Sentiment:  Hey Stud.

The sentiment can be changed out to work with other occasions like Father's Day, birthdays and more.  This was made to work for a spouse.

Magnolia flower stamping and watercolor pens

 For a feminine floral card, try using magnolia stamping with watercolor pens.  These flowers are perfect all by themselves on this card.

Sentiment:
You hold a special place in my heart.

This card can be for love, appreciation, thank you, family, friendship or just because.

Dancing mouse birthday card & watercolor

 How about a dancing mouse birthday card?  I gave her watercolor, sprinkles and a party banner to celebrate.

Sentiment:

May your birthday be full of tiny delights!

This one has a feminine look to it for gals, daughters, friendship, sisters and family.

Hey Girl friendship car card ~ Uniquely Unity stamps

 This card is fun, featuring a car and girls on an adventure.  This stamp scene is part of the Uniquely Unity monthly membership stamp set for May 2024 called Wind In Your Hair.

Sentiment:  Hey Girl

This can made for most any occasion just by switching out the sentiment.

Masculine Otter Love Pun Card

 For today, I am sharing a masculine vintage love card made simply with distressed touches.  This project is also for the Unity blog.  I share tips for this below.

Sentiment:
There's no otter for me.
You are my otter half.
I love you so much.

This was made easy with the use of patterned paper.

Motherhood ~ April 2024 Friends Of Unity Blog Hop

 Welcome to the April 2024 Friends of Unity blog hop.  The hop inspiration is "Mother's Day".  I hope that you will join in on the fun.  Simply comment on each blog in the hop.  See the end of this post for your next stop.

Mixed media style sympathy bouquet card

For today, I am sharing a mixed media style sympathy bouquet card.  
This one features stamping, stenciling, ink blending and more.

Sentiment:

I see their love in every little detail of your strength.

What's up Chick? Quick and easy ink blending card.

This is a fun card for friendship.  I made this in a flash with stamping and some ink blending layers.  

Sentiment:  What's up chick?

Combining Woodgrain & Floral ~ Uplifting Card

 For today, I am sharing an uplifting card featuring two Unity Stamp Co. kits that work perfectly together, I think.  This is also up on the Unity blog today.

Sentiment:
The grace with which you handle this journey is nothing short of beautiful.

The woodgrain is the February 2024 background of the month and provides the perfect backdrop for the mug of flowers from Kit of the Month.  The sentiment is beautiful and uplifting for support or thinking of you occasions.

Breast cancer awareness foil card.

 Hello.  Thanks for visiting.  Today, I am sharing a breast cancer awareness card using background foiling and Copic marker coloring.

This one shimmers much better in person.  It is a great way to show that you care in times like these.

Birthday Balloons Watercolor Masculine Greeting Card

 Hello!  For today's project, I made a watercolor balloons birthday card.  This is great for guys or gals and will pass as a masculine card with the dark colors.

Sentiment:  Happy Birthday To You!

This card is mostly flat except for the two little adhesive pearls.  I used deep and rich colors for the balloons and the paper trimmings.

Layered Tea Bag Card for Tea Lovers

 Today for Unity Stamp Company, I made a layered tea bag card for tea lovers with stamped tea bags in a CAS clean and simple design. 

Sentiments:
Drink me
Gimme the tea

Positivitea

I like the fun pun sentiments that this stamp set includes.  This was quick and easy to make.

3-D Butterfly + Background Stamping ~ Encouragement

 Hi friends.  Try out 3D butterfly and background stamping together for easy dimension and interest.  This card incorporates both with a soft and pretty touch.

Sentiment: 
Watching you grow & evolve brings me joy.

Sending encouragement and inspirational words is so meaningful.  This is one example of how to share heartfelt sentiments.

Masculine Dodge Charger Classic Car Card

 For the person who loves classic cars, this card would be perfect.  It features what I think is a Dodge Charge in orange.  The best part is that it wobbles with an interactive element.

Sentiment:

To that guy who always keeps it classy.
They don't make 'em like you anymore!
Old is the new cool.

I like the sentiments as much as the car.  The guys need cards too!

Embossed Circle Accents + Copic Coloring ~ Girl Card

 Hi friends.  Today, I am here sharing a sweet card that is also up on the Unity blog today.  It features embossed circle accents, die-cutting and Copic marker coloring.

Sentiment:

We love you so much.

The circles were included to add to the whimsical look of this stamped scene.

Gold embossing on black card ~ Daughter

Hello again.  Here is another project for Unity Stamp Co. Today is all about gold heat embossing on black cardstock.  This provides a stunning look.

Sentiment:

Thanks for being the very best daughter.

This card requires no coloring.  I love the simple yet dramatic look to it.

Snarky frog grassy scene card

Hi there.  Today for the Unity blog, I am sharing a funny and snarky frog grassy scene card.  I paired two kits that work perfectly together for a great card for a guy or gal.

Sentiment:
I made this card with large font so old farts like you could read it.

For interest, I added a grassy scene and a bit of stenciling for this guy.  This project requires no coloring.

2 Masculine Drink Cards with Shine + Copic Markers

 Hi friends.  Today, I am sharing 2 masculine drink cards with shine and with Copic marker coloring, up on the Unity blog.  These were made similarly with patterned paper.

Sentiments:

Hope your birthday rocks.

Cheers, beers and many more years!!!
Thanks for being the very best DAD.

I kept the design and layout simple with a focus on the drink glasses.

Stamp layering CAS card ~ Sympathy

  For today, I am sharing an easy stamp layering CAS card in a sympathy theme.  I kept this one simple and to the point.

Sentiment:
So sorry for your loss.

For support during these times, this card is a simple yet pretty greeting to show that you care.