Pretty Pink Posh-June Release!

There is a fun and SUMMERific NEW release over at Pretty Pink Posh! It definitely makes me feel I want to be at the beach! Check out all the new goodies over at Pretty Pink Posh! 🙂

Follow over on the Pretty Pink Posh blog, as I’ll have some more posts there, sharing a bit more about making a couple of these cards. :)Be sure to check out and follow me on Instagram for a giveaway soon!!

There are several fun new shaker bits too! 😊

This first card uses the fun new Sand Bucket Shaker! This includes the new Beach Town Clay Confetti.

Isn’t this new Seashell Background stencil so fun?!! eeeep! 😊

Of course, I had to add googley eyes. This last little guy at the bottom looks like he is smiling, doesn’t he?

This little surfboard is from the Beach Fun set. This whole set is too cute! Be sure to check it out. If you like to color, it is definitely up your alley!

The sentiment is from the new Sentiment Strips: Summer Stamp Set. The simplicity of these sentiments make them easy to use on all your cards.

And last but not least, I wanted to have a card that is all coral and reef delights! This set is the new Stitched Coral Dies.

Again, these sentiments are from the new Sentiment Strips: Summer Stamp Set.

Oh and the background is created with the new Chevon Pierced Plate Die. A little bit of the ocean! 🙂

Hoping you enjoy all these new goodies from Pretty Pink Posh as much as I did! You can find the entire new June Release HERE.

Here are some direct links to Pretty Pink Posh: (You can click on the links to go directly to the Pretty Pink Posh store and check out the details 😉)

The whole release, in one click: June 2025 Release
Sand Bucket Shaker
Beach Town Clay Confetti
Beach Fun
Sentiment Strips: Summer Stamp Set
Stitched Coral Dies
Chevon Pierced Plate Die

Thank you for popping on in to check out the new fun!

Again, you can find the full release HERE over at Pretty Pink Posh!

If you’re on Instagram, be sure to follow me over there–I will have share my Pretty Pink Posh cards there too–with a giveaway soon! 😉

Jill 🙂

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Pretty Pink Posh-New Release!

There is a fun and adorable new release over at Pretty Pink Posh! As always, I had such fun creating with this sweet release from Pretty Pink Posh! 🙂

Follow over on the Pretty Pink Posh blog, as I’ll have some more posts there, sharing a bit more about making a couple of these cards. 🙂 And be sure to check out and follow me on Instagram for a giveaway soon!!

As always, there are some super cute and fun shaker pieces from Pretty Pink Posh, so be sure to take a peek at those too. 😊

Hoping you enjoy all these new goodies from Pretty Pink Posh as much as I did to creating with them!

Here are some direct links to Pretty Pink Posh: (You can click on the links to go directly to the Pretty Pink Posh store and check out the details 😉)

The whole release in one click: May 2025 Release
Shaker pieces

Thank you for popping on in to check out the new fun! Be sure to check out the full release HERE over at Pretty Pink Posh!

If you’re on Instagram, be sure to follow me over there–I will have share my Pretty Pink Posh cards there too–with a giveaway soon! 😉

Jill 🙂

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Waffle Flower: June 2024 NEW Release!

There is New Release over at Waffle Flower: FLOWER FRAMES! Today, we are sharing the June Release! You can find all the new products >>HERE<<!!

Be sure to hop over to the Waffle Flower website and check out all the newly released products! I am sharing them all here today, but will be sharing them on Instagram HERE and will have a Giveaway post there soon too! Be sure to be a follower to have a chance to win!

Oh and there are NEW SIZES of Grip Mats! You can find them all HERE!

Let’s get to the projects, shall we! 🙂

This first one uses Layered Flower Duo Die-n-stencil and it is oh so delightful!

Also incorporating the Oversized Postage Combo

This one uses the Oversized Take Care Print Die and the Layered Flower Duo Die-n-stencil. Along with the new Inside/Outside Scalloped Elongated Oval Die.

These next two use the Daisy Background Stencil and the Oversized Get Well Print Die

Again, the Daisy Background Stencil –I thought this would be fun to sneak the Oversized Take Care Print Die in… in person, it doesn’t actually show up better than in the pics 😁

Again, the Inside/Outside Scalloped Elongated Oval Die.

Happy Waves Panel Die

This next one uses the new Inside/Outside Scalloped Circle Die. I am a fan of these new sets for sure!

This one uses more of the Layered Flower Duo Die-n-stencil and the Oversized Postage Combo

This next one uses both the Oversized Postage Combo and the new Butterfly Background Stencil. Sweet isn’t it?

Such a fun release full of SUMMER!

Check out all the different Postage Collage Sizes HERE!

Waffle Flower new products: (click links below for direct shopping ease! 😊)

And the very popular Postage Collage!

Links to new (and some previously released) Waffle Flower June 2024 Flower Frames products:

This is a great Waffle Flower release to celebrate summer!

Head over to Waffle Flower HERE to see all the products I used today from the Waffle Flower June 2024 Flower Frames products ! And be certain to check out all the new Waffle Flower! 😊

Take care–Jill 🙂

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Waffle Flower: May 2024 NEW Release!

There is New Release over at Waffle Flower: BEACH DAYS! Today, we are sharing the May Release! You can find all the new products >>HERE<<!!

First up, we have one of the two new Postage Collage Sets! This one is called: Postage Collage Beach Days Stencil + Postage Collage Beach Days Stamp Set. This also uses the new cutting plate called: Happy Waves Panel Die. I also used the Postage Collage Blocks Stencil to fill in some of the background on this one and my 4th of July card.

This is definitely one of my favorite cards from this release 🙂 It makes me think I’m on the beach sending postacards! 🙂

So fun! 🙂

This next card cracks me up! Hello little fry thief! This little bird thief is from the Happy Seagull Die set. The sentiment is from the new Inquisitive Seagulls Stamp Set.

The bottom sand is created with the new Wavy Borders Die which I can see using often to just create that perfect rolling finished edge for many a things! 🙂

I also love the new Beach Umbrella Die n Stencil! This one is super easy to use and make allllll the beach umbrellas with. And the new Oversized Beach Word Die works swimmingly with the new subsentiments this month!

And again the new Happy Waves Panel Die is FABULOUS! So easy to create some subtle texture.

I really wish I was in one of these cards about now! 🙂

Next up, I used the Beach Umbrella Die n Stencil along with the new Sea Foam Stencil. I created the sand with the new Wavy Borders Die. I also used the new Pocket Slots Die to hold the gift card–big fan of this finished slot!

The Hello is from the new Beach Days Greetings Stamp Set. How fun to create your sentiment in the sand!

One of my new favorites I can see using OFTEN is the Beach Tote Die! Super fun and full customizable! Also, perfect for giftcards! Eeeeep! 🙂 It also uses the new Beach Tote Sentiments Stamp Set to create the towel and includes the sentiments!

And then there are these funny new Inquisitive Seagulls dies and again the Inquisitive Seagulls Stamp Set.

The beach collection icons are from the Seashells Die set.

The second new addtion to the Postage Collage Collection is this Postage Collage 4th of July Stencil + 4th of July Stencil Stamp.

This background is created with the previously released Sparkles Panel Die.

And this last card full of celebratory funny fun (wow! that’s a mouth full! 😂) Combining both the Postage Collage 4th of July Stencil and the Postage Collage Beach Days Stencil.

The background of this one is the much loved and used Dashed Rhombus Panel Die. The sentiment is from the new Birthday Wishes Stamp Set + the Birthday Wishes Coordinating Die Set.

The Postage Collage sets are always super fun and I like to mix those in. There are different Postage Collage Sizes HERE!

The Postage Collage sets are always super fun and I like to mix those in. There are different Postage Collage Sizes HERE!

Waffle Flower new products: (click links below for direct shopping ease! 😊)

Always a perk to have more to go with the previously released Postage Collage!

Links to new (and some previously released) Waffle Flower May 2024 Beach Days products:

April, FYI: Especially for all the flowers!

This is a great Waffle Flower release to get summer ready!

Head over to Waffle Flower HERE to see all the products I used today from the May Beach Days Release! And be certain to check out all the new Waffle Flower! 😊

Take care–Jill 🙂

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Waffle Flower: April 2024 NEW Release!

There is New Release over at Waffle Flower! Today, we are sharing the April Release! You can find all the new products >>HERE<<!!

Let’s kick it off with a super colorful number that is very easy to use–this stencil is set up so it’s kind of like stencil by number! Layers are labeled and directions are given… couldn’t be easier! It’s called Wild Flowers Stencil.

Who doesn’t love a bold, big flower? This one is called Oversized Daisy Die and Stencil.

This new set called Painted Flowers Background die along with the stencil creates a stunner for sure! So easy to do too! Oh and the new Mother’s Day Word Die!

This lovely below uses the new Painted Flowers Layering Die— along with the new Mother’s Day Word Die.

This next card uses the new Pop Up Panel Tulips Die and it screams spring to me! Love this one! So fun to make!

This is a great set to grab and use in a plethora of simple ways! It’s called the Wild Flower Silhouettes Stamp set.

The Postage Collage sets are always super fun and I like to mix those in. There are different Postage Collage Sizes HERE! This is the new Postage Collage Wild Flower Stencil set.

Waffle Flower new products: (click links below for direct shopping ease! 😊)

Always a perk to have more to go with the previously released Postage Collage!

Links to new (and some previously released) Waffle Flower April 2024 products:

This is a great Waffle Flower release to keep you ready and waiting for warmer weather ahead!

The Waffle Flower Shader Brushes :

Shader Brush 0+ – 15/pk
Shader Brush 1+ – 5/pk
Shader Brush 1+ – Double Ended – 5/pk

Head over to Waffle Flower HERE to see all the products I used today from the April Release! And be certain to check out the Waffle Flower site! The Team is always stellar with their projects!

Take care–Jill 🙂

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Waffle Flower: March 2024 NEW Release!

There is New Release over at Waffle Flower! Today, we are sharing the MARCH Release! You can find all the new products >>HERE<<!!

Also, before I forget: Waffle Flower Spring Sale (3/5-3/15)

This sale (HERE) contains products like Postage Collage and Intertwined Bears. Shop early for the best selections! No code required – all prices marked as shown. Can be combined with Last Chance items. Not eligible for returns/exchanges.

Waffle Flower new products: (click links below for direct shopping ease! 😊)

Sweet Strawberry Bundle! (save on the bundle HERE!)

This one uses the uber cute Sweet Plates Die and the Multiple Strawberries Die-n-Stencil!

Next up we get into the backgrounds too–which are instant favorites!

Sweet Plaid Panel Die
Sweet Plaid Texture Die
(Note: They work together for extra awesomeness!)

Sweet Lattice Panel Die

This card reminds me of Strawberry Shortcake–hello 1980’s! 🙂

Here I combined the Strawberries Background Stencil with the previously released Postage Collage! And why not go blue on the strawberries? Mixing it up for fun–the beauty of cardmaking!

I also used the previously released You and Me die set! (And STAMPS are available too: You & Me Stamps!!)

Again, I used the previously release Hello Spring Word Die with another of the Berry Sweet Gingham Paper Pad!

Such sweet fun! And now, I can’t wait to eat real strawberries again! 🙂 Not complaining–because it is amazing we can shop for them in the off season, but those local summer ones are the best!

The Postage Collage sets are always super fun and I like to mix those in. There are different Postage Collage Sizes HERE!

Links to new (and some previously released) Waffle Flower March 2024 products:

This is a great Waffle Flower release to keep you busy!

The Waffle Flower Shader Brushes :

Shader Brush 0+ – 15/pk
Shader Brush 1+ – 5/pk
Shader Brush 1+ – Double Ended – 5/pk

Head over to Waffle Flower HERE to see all the products I used today from the March Release! And be certain to check out the Waffle Flower site! The Team is always amazing with their projects!

Take care–Jill 🙂

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Spring Florals Release from Taylored Expressions

Today at Taylored Expressions, there is a new release for Spring Florals!! This release includes probably one of my all time favorites for Create-In-Quads–Just sayin’! 🙂

Let’s jump right into that Quad, shall we? This one is called Ever in Bloom and it is lovely and has a lot of extras to add on to perk it up even further!

For these backgrounds, I used Stitched Rectangle Stacklets, Petite Scallop Rectangle Stacklets, Frame in Frame 2, Pierced Circles Cutting Plate and Rays Pierce & Cut Plate.

I used two widths of Easy Strips on the card above to give a landing place to my sentiment, using the majority of this floral panel this way. I used the following inks: Strawberry Milkshake, Raspberry Sorbet, Dijon, Honey, Spearmint, Mint Julep and Poblano Pepper.

I also used the following two circle dies to frame my sentiments on Vellum: Open Scallop Circle and Stitched Frame Stacklets 3. I love how these came together. 🙂

I foiled 3 out of 4 of them with Pewter Foil, which you cannot tell in these photos, but in person, it gives that little extra shimmer sham. 🙂

The one just above here, I used the Create-In-Quads Ever In Bloom Sprays Die to cut this out and placed it on the card with foam tape. OH and all the sentiments are from the Hello Lovely stamp set die cut out with the Hello Lovely dies.

This card above, I used the Create-In-Quads Ever in Bloom Frame Die to cut out the center and frame the sentiment. And I backed that with the Rays Pierce & Cut plate–perfect to draw to the center. I love that these fun extra Quad dies exist! You can do just a little bit more with this Quad this way.

I added Drip Drops and stitching to complete my cards. Goodness, this Create-In-Quads Ever in Bloom creates some lovelies! 🙂

Next up, I have this sweet little summertastic card using the new Dragonflies Stamp & Stencil Combo. I also used the Dragonfly Dreams Clear Stamp and the Dragonfly Die. (If you were at Stamp Joy in person in October, check your stash!)

I stamped and die cut out the extra Dragonfly for a little extra detail that is fun to add. I added all the little details to the Dragonflies as well. Also I added all the little Hellos too! 🙂

The Hello die is called Get the Word Out – Hello but there is a new one that is the same, but it’s called Get the Word Out – Thanks released today! I’ll be using that one a lot for sure. 🙂

Here’s the scoop from Taylored Expressions:

Right now through Sunday, April 16th, when you spend $75 or more you will receive Silver Glitter Drops FREE! These round, glittery embellishments are the perfect way to add sparkle and shine to your floral card projects and more! Offer valid while supplies last.

All these products are available now over at Taylored Expressions. See my links below 🙂

Even in Bloom Quad cards:

Dragonfly card:

Find the TE Blog Post HERE with lots of spring inspiration from the TE Creative Team! 😉

Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂

Take care-

Jill

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New “For Her” Release from Taylored Expressions

There is a new “For Her” Release today at Taylored Expressions! This release has lots of goodies for Mother’s Day as well as sweet florals we can use everyday–Love that!

First up, here’s a fun little duo made with the same stencil set. It is called Boots & Blooms and you get two cards 1-2-3! I added a little fuss to mine in the end, but honestly, you can stencil this quick and simple and be done!

I stenciled the boot/watering can with Gumball and Blueberry inks, going back to add a few details with my white gel pen.

For the background on this first one, I used the Pierced Circles Cutting Plate along with the Stitched Rectangle Stacklets and Petite Scallop Rectangle Stacklets. The sentiment is from the New Mix & Match For Her stamp set and the Honeycomb Cluster Die was previously released as well.

The sentiments above all rest on the previously released Modern Sentiment Labels. (I trimmed one of them down using partial die cutting 😉) I stenciled the flowers with Strawberry Milkshake, Lollipop, Peaches n Cream, Candy Corn, Banana Cream Pie, Pineapple, Granny Smith and Peapod.

When I was done stenciling, I added a few sweeps with some Copic Markers to added a little more texture. Very slightly–you can add more detail or add none. Honestly, I would typically add no extra coloring myself, as they turn out lovely with the different layers alone. 🙂

I used the Diagonal Stitched Square Stacklets and the Petite Scallop Square Stacklets on this last one, finishing it off with some stitching and Clear Drip Drops. Oh and the sentiment! This comes from the new Mini Strips – Floral stamp. Love the Simple Strips and Mini Strips! I’m always so happy to see a new one!

Next up, I am beyond excited that there are some new Roll With It Flowers in the TE catalog! I had the first two flowers and I have been eagerly wanting to use them, but never got around to it (story of my life!). But now, there are two more! Roll With It Flowers 3 & 4 (sold seperately). So I got them all out and Rolled with it. 🙂

I really enjoy the TE Wool Felt, so I was excited and ready to use it for these flowers. My two new favorite colors I used here Dark Berry & Peacock–along with Butterscotch, Raspberry Jam and Tangerine! I rolled them pretty tightly, but if you were doing a larger scale project, you can have much larger flowers easy by not rolling them as tight. Gah–so fun!

These sweet flowers are adhered to this card base that is stamped in Avocado (!) with the new Hold My Blooms set–how cute are these leaves? I love this whimsy look–so sweet! Don’t forget the Always Ready Fast Grab Tacky Glue and alllllllllllllll the TE Wool Felts if you are ordering these Roll With it Flowers today. Ok, maybe not all of the felts, but several. Ask me how I know! 🙂 (Heather Nichols made me purchase several new felts while I was a Stamp Joy Virtual earlier in March. “Made me”!–ha!) This comes from the new Mini Strips – Floral stamp.

Here’s the scoop from Taylored Expressions:

Right now through Sunday, April 9th, purchase the Boots & Blooms Bundle (Boots & Blooms Layering Stencil set, Boots & Blooms die collection, Mini Strips – Floral stamp, and The Insiders – For Her panels) for the discounted price of $49 (regular retail $55). Purchase of the Boots & Blooms Bundle also gains you access to the Girls Night In Live Event taking place on April 28th 7PM Central Time hosted by Taylor, Madi (Taylor’s daughter), and Linda (Taylor’s Mom)! Offer valid while supplies last.

All these products are available now over at Taylored Expressions. See my links below 🙂

Boots & Blooms cards:

Felt Flower card:

Find the TE Blog Post HERE with lots of fun, fresh and floral inspiration from the TE Creative Team! 😉

Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂

Take care-

Jill

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Fun over on the Ellen Hutson Blog today!

Today, I’m over on the Ellen Hutson blog sharing a card and some super cute little friends! 🙂 Be sure to hop over THERE (<–via this link) and see!

Check out all the cute new products I used from Ellen Hutson!!

Thanks for stopping by–have a great weekend!! Happy April!

Take care–Jill 🙂

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Easter Release from Taylored Expressions

Today we are celebrating all things Spring and Easter with the Easter Release at Taylored Expressions! It feels like the tide is turning soon-ish with the weather (even though as I type this we are under a Winter Storm Warning), so we might as well shift gears in crafting right?

First up, let’s do some gnomie bunny fun, shall we? This is made with the New Bunny Dress Up dies. You also need to use the original Gnome Sweet Gnome set. They are all too cute with the ears and spring goodness!

My favorite is by far, the bunny ears and the chocolate bunny! SO cute!

Lots of cute details to add. It’s sort of like paper dolls–I’ll put this here and that there… 🙂

Gah it’s too cute! I definitely recommend just cutting the whole die set from all the colors. You’ll have a lot of extra pieces, depending on how many gnome bunnies you make. But if you make several, you’ll thank yourself! 🙂

Next up, this cute Stamp & Stencil Be Hoppy combo that is a promo for just a couple days here. Be sure to check all my details below to have the correct info and be sure not to miss it!

My first card here uses just the background stamp and adding all the bunny pom tails on! Too fun! I used Cupcake and Strawberry Milkshake ink with this background stamp

I die cut it out with the Petite Scallop Rectangle Stacklets and added a sentiment from Mini Strips- Easter. I also used the Mini Strips Backer with the Black Licorice cardstock. I had to get out the little white pom poms from my stash because BUNNIES!! Why I think they often need a pom pom tail, I don’t know, but they sure are cute!

I made another Be Hoppy for fun giving them gumdrop tails! (I used Glossy Accents to give them some oomph.)

Confetti Cake and Pineapple to create this background with the bunnies and then all the colors for the tails. Some Bunny Loves You! The sentiment is from Full Circle-Easter. I can’t wait to use this Be Hoppy again for some Easter Cards. 🙂

And my last card today, uses the new All Together-Easter. This is fabulous because you stamp allllllll the things in one swoop and then die cut them all out in one swoop! BIG FAN! It’s great because these little Easter icon are small and this magic makes it doable. Cutting out all the little dies & placing them can be time consuming, but this is just one die! 🙂

I colored all these with Copic Markers. The background is created with the Big Circles Stencil. We can use this for so many cards ahead, right?

I added a little stitching, put these on with foam tape to give them a little pop and hooray– it all turned out too cute!

Here’s the scoop from Taylored Expressions: (NOTE-These go through this Thursday 3/09 only!)

For a limited time, you can get the Serene Scene Bundle (Serene Scene Cutting Plate die, Serene Scene – Landscapes die collection, Serene Scenes – Easter Edition die collection, and Easter egg-stras stamp set) for the discounted price of $65 – regularly retails for $71! This bundle price is only available through Thursday, March 9th, or while supplies last!