CLAWsome Shaker Window Card with Trinity Stamps

Hi friends, I am so excited to share this interactive shaker card using the latest Trinity Stamps release. I started by die cutting all of my pieces for the claw machine using the A2 Window Box Card die set and the Gashapon Machine dies. I cut everything from white cardstock along with a mix of shimmery and metallic papers to give the machine that fun arcade feel. I also used one of the large square dies to cut a window directly into my card base so the claw machine could act as a see through shaker feature. Before assembling, I built up the structure of the machine and added acetate behind the window openings so I could turn it into a shaker panel.

Next, I stamped and colored a few of the stuffies using alcohol marker friendly ink and colored them with OLO markers before die cutting them out with the coordinating dies. I carefully adhered the stuffies inside the shaker area, making sure to layer them in a way that hid the backs of the die cuts from both the front and inside of the card. Once everything was in place, I added my shaker mix with confetti and shaker beads, then sealed up the panel. On the inside, I added one more little bunny so it looks like he is peeking into the machine, and stamped the sentiment to finish it off. This card is such a fun mix of dimension and movement and makes the perfect playful birthday design.

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Quilted Thank You Card with Scrapbook.com

For today's card, I started by creating a textured background using the Background Builders 2 stamp set, alternating Pompous and Crown Me inks on white cardstock to get a weaved, patterned look. I trimmed the panel to 4 x 5.25" and ran it through the Quilted Stars 3D embossing folder for added dimension. To bring everything together, I used a blending brush with Pompous ink around the edges to create a soft purple vignette, then splattered leftover ink from my glassboard along with white Starry Colors pigment watercolor for a bit of shimmer. Once the panel was dry, I adhered it to a black A2 panel and then onto a top folding card base.

For the focal point, I die cut a stitched oval from white cardstock and created a layered butterfly using the Heirloom Butterflies die set. I cut the body from black cardstock, the largest wings from vellum, and the smaller wings from ink blended white cardstock using the same purple inks and splatter for consistency. I layered all the pieces together, then added a “thanks” sentiment from the Essential Sentiments die set, with the white letters adhered to a black shadow. I attached the butterfly above the sentiment using thin foam adhesive and popped the entire oval up onto the card front. To finish the design, I added black gloss and satin pearl pops of color around the oval for a polished and dimensional look.

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Practically Perfect Storybook Scene Card with The Sassy Club

For today's card, I started with a piece of powder green cardstock that leans more toward a soft mint, and built my entire background using stencils and ink blending. I created the water at the bottom using Tumbled Glass Distress Ink, then layered in a water stencil to add ripple texture. Above that, I blended Mowed Lawn for rolling hills and finished the sky with Salvaged Patina, focusing the color more around the edges for a soft glow. I added vines using a scene building stencil, blending Evergreen Bough Distress Ink for the base and Evergreen Bough Distress Oxide for the leaves so there was a subtle difference in tone and depth. Once everything was blended, I die cut the panel with a stitched ripple backdrop to trim it down to an A2 size.

Next, I built up the scene with die cuts and stamped images. I added a ground border from kraft cardstock, blending Vintage Photo around the edges for a little depth before adhering it to the bottom of the panel. I layered additional vine die cuts from a dark slate cardstock over the stenciled vines, cutting them apart and tucking in extra leaves to make everything feel full and dimensional. I stamped my characters using Onyx Black ink, colored them with alcohol markers, then restamped with Nocturne Versafine Clair ink for bold outlines before fussy cutting and adding white gel pen highlights. I popped them up with thin foam adhesive so they stand out against the background, then added a stamped sentiment banner across the top. To finish the card, I added small touches of snowflake glitter pops of color to the leaves for a bit of sparkle that brings the whole magical scene together.

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Floral Bookbinding 5x7 Cards with Scrapbook.com

Hi friends, I am sharing my take on this month’s SheetLoad of Cards using Scrapbook.com Exclusives. This design is a 5x7 bookbinding card, which is definitely outside my usual routine, but it was so fun to try something new. I started by creating the bookbinding base, reinforcing the score lines, and adhering that side panel together with strong double sided adhesive. From there, I followed the April sketch for my layout, using papers from the Heirloom 6x8 paper pad and mixing patterns to create a soft floral look. I also embossed the skinny side panel with the Quilted Daisies 3D embossing folder, lightly dampening the paper first and then adding a touch of golden solar paste to highlight the texture.

For the focal point, I used the Treasured Garden dies to create an ornate frame instead of the circle from the sketch, then layered in die cut leaves and a flower made from scraps to replace the scallop detail. I stamped and die cut my sentiment from the From the Heart set, layering it for a bit more stability before adhering it to the ornate die cut. To finish the cards, I added Heartfelt Blooms rub ons across both the background and focal panel, which gave each card a slightly different look while still keeping everything cohesive. I popped the center panel up with thin foam adhesive and finished with mint pops of color for a soft shine. This design made a full set of ten cards, and I love how each one feels coordinated but still unique.

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Pac-Man Inspired Arcade Machine Fandom Card with Trinity Stamps

I am so excited to be hopping along with the Trinity Stamps design team for the April release. For today’s card, I created a mini slimline, Pac-Man inspired, arcade machine using the Arcade Machine Builder die set along with the 8-Bit Birthday stamps and alphabet. I leaned into a classic retro vibe with lots of bright yellow cardstock, adding extra depth by blending Squeezed Lemonade and Fossilized Amber Distress Inks to give it that bold, glowing arcade feel. For the screen and details, I used gray cardstock with Hickory Smoke and Black Soot inks to create contrast and dimension, then layered all the die cut pieces together to build my machine from the ground up.

To customize it even more, I colored the small details like the buttons and joystick using alcohol markers and added red accents to match that nostalgic arcade look. I created a custom game title by layering die cut letters and adding pops of blue and red along the edges for that retro shadow effect. Once everything was assembled, I attached the machine to a mini slimline card base that I shaped with a partial die cut so it matched the top of the arcade. I finished the card by adding stamped images and sentiments to the screen and inside, making it perfect for a birthday with a fun level up theme. This card was such a fun mix of die cutting, ink blending, and a little bit of creative problem solving.

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Square Halloween "Boo" Card with Scrapbook.com

Hi friends, I am sharing a fun Halloween inspired square card using Scrapbook.com Exclusives today. I created a colorful inky background by blending Distress Oxides in carved pumpkin, picked raspberry, wilted violet, and twisted citron across white mixed media cardstock. I kept blending back and forth until I liked the mix, then added water splatter for that oxidized texture.

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Magical Book Box Card with a Floating Scene - The Sassy Club

Today’s card is a fun dimensional project using The Sassy Club and a magical book inspired design. I started by stamping the images from the Kingship Sword stamp set using Onyx Black ink, then colored them with Ohuhu Honolulu B alcohol markers. Once everything was colored, I placed the panel back into my MISTI and restamped the images with Nocturne Versafine Clair ink to get a crisp, bold outline. I used my Scan N Cut to cut out all of the images so they were ready to build my scene.

Next I created the base of the card using thin chipboard and die cut the book box card shape. I assembled the box and added an inside panel using Madero Beach cardstock to mimic the look of book pages. On that panel, I stamped the sentiments “slay on your birthday” and “tis the day of thy birth” using Sand Dune Versafine Clair ink, stamping multiple times with my MISTI to deepen the color. I added splatter using Starry Colors pigment watercolor to give it a magical feel. I also added a piece of acetate to the inside opening so I could attach some of the images and create a floating effect across the scene.

To finish the card, I decorated the outside of the book by die cutting a shield from antique gold cardstock and trimming it down to just the outline before adhering it to the front. I added extra details from the same die and used the Hocus Book add on die set to create a gold spine. I also created a latch detail on the front that hides a magnet, with a second magnet placed inside the book so it stays closed. Inside the card, I arranged the characters and elements so it looks like items are floating into a magical bag, using the acetate to support them. The finished card feels like a tiny storybook scene with movement, dimension, and a bit of magic.

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