Saturday, September 13, 2025

STAMPtember - Day Thirteen - Be The Best You!

I can't believe I'm almost half way through STAMPtember.  It's so much work but SO much fun!!!




Just a few challenges:


Thanks so much for looking and happy stamping!  Laters!!!

I Need To Talk About Some Things.

I’m not the sit down and shut up type.  I’m not the quiet one.  I’m not sorry if I piss you off with my opinion, also known as my truth.


Truth is a hard thing for a lot of people.  They can’t see it, can’t actually fucking see it.  They hear something from someone and they run with it.  And when they’re told otherwise, they’re so fucking blind to the fact(s) that:

a) they were lied to 

b) they were stupid to believe the lies 

c) the truth might not align with what they think/feel/want.


The ridiculous behavior of the radical left over the last 72 hours has been absolutely insane.  It’s been draining and disgusting and THIS--Not people joining together in prayer, not flying an American flag, not voting for the president who GOT THE CRIMINALS OUT OF THE COUNTRY AND RESCUED TRAFFICKED CHILDREN!!!!!!


THIS behavior makes me sad for the state of the country.


This behavior makes me ashamed of this country.


I’m so pleased to see people who said horrible things—some of them to children—being fired for their despicable words.  Actions have consequences and they need to learn that first hand.


There are a few amazing things about this country that MY president is protecting.  Freedom of speech is one of them.  But here’s the thing about freedom of speech.  It means that yes. You CAN say something.  But that doesn’t mean that (once more for the cheap seats) your actions won’t have consequences.


These companies and school boards and city councils have rights too.  They have the right to fire someone who does something reprehensible.  That’s freedom for ya.


Outside of someone like Bin Laden, celebrating anyone’s death might be the worst thing another human being can do.  Actually those scum bags aren’t human beings they’re piles of excrement.  How does someone like that look in the mirror?  Look at their kids??


You don’t have to like Charlie Kirk.  You don’t have to agree with him.  What you DO have to do is be horrified at the manner in which he was murdered.  People are afraid to call it that but that’s what it was. He was murdered.


I have been unfollowing and unfriending people like mad.  I have zero tolerance for heinous behavior.  I’ve unfollowed people in the crafting community that I’ve followed for years.  I cannot support such horrendous behavior.  I can't wrap my head around adults acting in this way.  


One woman on IG actually used Charlie’s death to whine about illegals being deported.  Honey, you’re a huge pile of shit.  One has nothing to do with the other, except that Charlie was a legal citizen who worked and contributed to society.  He didn’t cross the border illegally while collecting every freebie he could get.


You know, I wasn’t going to name names, but I will name one.  Beth Kingston, whose IG is @thekingstonhome I used to really like her, but she was whining because dead democrats are worth more than a dead conservative.  She was whining because she had to “unfollow” women for supporting Charlie Kirk.  She shared pages of women “to follow”, and I only clicked on one profile, just to see, and saw a photo of George Floyd that really told me all I needed to know about that woman and the rest of them.  Why is it that the “party of tolerance” has absolutely no tolerance for anyone who doesn’t buy into their psychopathy??


This senseless murder has brought out the absolute worse in "humanity" but I've seen the most of it from women.  I cannot fathom this behavior.  How do these words even come into your heads?!?!?


ASSHOLES you need to sit down, shut up, and really think about what you're doing.  What you're putting out into the world.  What you're teaching your children.

And you need to realize that you are not Taylor Swift.  Your followers aren't going to jump off a cliff for you.  Eventually you will be left with nothing but fellow scumbags like yourself, and you'll have to live with the fact that it was your own doing.

Of course even then, you'll probably still play the victim and make excuses.

Monday, September 1, 2025

STAMPtember - Day One - Coffee and Books

HAPPY STAMPTEMBER!!!!

I started planning my projects for this month in June.  I knew that I wanted to kick off the month with a card using stamps from one of my favorite companies (Unity) and use my favorite color (PURPLE) and just start creating and see what happened.



I like the idea of the coffee background being the wallpaper.  I wouldn't mind a wall in one room like that.  She's got her coffee, her books, her loungewear that's supposed to look like Barefoot Dreams, I love it.  It was super fun to make.

A TON of challenges of kick off the month:


Thanks so much for looking and happy stamping!  Laters!!

**ANYTHING GOES** New Challenge with Morgan's Art World!!

Happy Monday everyone!  It's the first of the month, and that means it's time for a new challenge at Morgan's Art World!  This month I'm working with Vampire Lady and as always our challenges are

ANYTHING GOES!!

I loooooooooove vampires, so of course I picked this image.



Just a few challenges:

  • DLArt Linky Party
  • A Perfect Time To Craft - #9 Anything Goes
  • The Crafter's Cafe - #322 Anything Goes
  • Classic Design Challenge - #08-2025 Anything Goes
  • As You Like It - Layered or Flat 1/3 (I LOVE layered cards they add so much dimension)
  • Creatalicious - #292 Anything Goes 1/3
  • Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #260 Anything Goes 1/3
  • Polkadoodles - #10 Anything Goes 1/4
  • Digi Chooseday - #9 Anything Goes 1/4
  • Simon Says Stamp Monday - Stamp It! 1/5
  • Love To Scrap Challenge - #175 Anything Goes 1/8
  • Mix It Up - #79 Anything Goes 1/8
  • Love To Craft Challenge - #88 Anything Goes 1/8
  • Ally's Angels - #97 Anything Goes 3/5
  • Be sure to visit the challenge blog and see what everyone else has created!  Thanks so much for looking and happy crafting.  Laters!! 


    Monday, August 25, 2025

    Seasons Greetings Latte

    Merry Christmas in August. I made a card today that I wanted to make.  Schedule be damned!  I needed this and I'm happy I did it!



    Just a few challenges:


    Thanks so much for looking and happy Christmas caffeinated crafting!  Laters!!

    Friday, August 15, 2025

    Monday, August 11, 2025

    GOT COFFEE?? - Creative Makers Post with Kat Scrappiness!

    Hi everyone!  Today I'm sharing my latest Creative Makers project with Kat Scrappiness!  I had soooo much fun playing with the Coffee Quokka stamp and die sets.



    I love how bright all the patterns in the Coffee Quokka paper pad are.  The colors really pop in the picture.

    Just a few challenges:

  • DLArt Linky Party
  • The Crafter's Cafe - #322 Anything Goes
  • Classic Design Challenge - #07-2025 Anything Goes
  • Girlz Creative Fun - #12 Anything Goes with Patterned Paper
  • C.R.A.F.T. - #761 Anything Goes 1/2
  • Creative Inspirations - #29 Anything Goes 1/2
  • Creative Fingers - #306 Anything Goes 1/3
  • Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - #602 Anything Goes 1/3
  • Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #259 Anything Goes 1/3
  • Creatalicious - #291 Anything Goes 1/3
  • Crafts Galore Encore - #138 Anything Goes 1/3
  • A Cut Above - Anything Goes with a Die Cut 1/3
  • Cut It Up - #336 Anything Goes With a Die Cut 1/3
  • Digi Chooseday - #8 Anything Goes 1/4
  • Gem of a Challenge - #9 Anything Goes 1/4
  • Polkadoodles - #9 Anything Goes 1/4
  • Word Art Wednesday - #711 Anything Goes 1/5
  • Ally's Angels - #96 Anything Goes 1/5
  • Paper Funday - #79 Anything Goes 1/6
  • Love To Craft - #86 Anything Goes 1/8
  • Mix It Up - #78 Anything Goes 1/8
  • Love To Scrap - #174 Anything Goes 1/8

  • Be sure to visit Kat Scrappiness and check out all the amazing products for sale.  Thanks so much for looking and happy shopping!  Laters!! 

    Tuesday, July 1, 2025

    **ANYTHING GOES** New Challenge with Morgan's Art World!!

    Happy Tuesday everyone!  It's the first of the month, and that means it's time for a new challenge at Morgan's Art World!  This month I'm working with Fairy Children 6, and as always our challenges are

    ANYTHING GOES!!

    How sweet are these little sisters??


    Just a few challenges:

  • DLArt Linky Party
  • A Perfect Time To Craft - Anything Goes
  • Be sure to visit the challenge blog and see what everyone else has created!  Thanks so much for looking and happy crafting.  Laters!! 



    Monday, June 30, 2025

    To The Moon And Back - Creative Makers Post with Kat Scrappiness!!!

    Hi everyone!  Today I'm sharing my latest Creative Makers project with Kat Scrappiness!  This celestial themed card was super fun to make and I love how it turned out.  


    Here's a full list of the products I used:

    I realize you can only see the background die impressions from certain angles but I liked the little extra dimension it added.

    Just a few challenges:


    Be sure to visit Kat Scrappiness and check out all the amazing products for sale.  Thanks so much for looking and happy shopping!  Laters!!

    Thursday, May 1, 2025

    **ANYTHING GOES** New Challenge with Morgan's Art World!!

    Happy Thursday All!  It's the first of the month, and that means it's time for a new challenge at Morgan's Art World!  This month I'm working with Fantasy Fae 26, and as always our challenges are

    ANYTHING GOES!!

    You know how much I love fairies!




    Just a few challenges:

  • DLArt Linky Party
  • A Perfect Time To Craft - Anything Goes
  • The Crafter's Cafe - #318 Anything Goes

  • Classic Design Challenge - #02-2025 Anything Goes
  • Passion for Markers - #777 Embellish It! 
  • Love Those Pretty Papers - Anything with Patterned Paper Goes 1/3
  • Cards4Galz - #244 Embellishments 1/3
  • As You Like It - Feminine or Masculine 1/3 (feminine!)
  • Sweet Stampin' - Special Woman 1/3
  • Alphabet Challenge - W is for Wings! 1/3
  • Path of Positivity - #128 Anything Goes 1/7
  • Love To Craft Challenge - #85 Anything Goes 1/8
  • Mix It Up - #76 Anything Goes 1/8
  • Love To Scrap Challenge - #172 Anything Goes 1/8
  • Creative Fingers - #295 Anything Goes 2/3
  • Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge Blog - #591 Anything Goes 2/3
  • Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #248 Anything Goes 2/3
  • Creatalicious - #286 Anything Goes 2/3
  • Gem of a Challenge - #3 Anything Goes 2/4
  • Digi Chooseday - #2 Anything Goes 2/4
  • Polkadoodles - #3 Anything Goes 2/4
  • Word Art Wednesday - #689 Anything Goes 2/5
  • Crafty Catz - #688 Anything Goes 2/5
  • Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes 2/5
  • Paper Funday - #73 Anything Goes 2/6
  • Be sure to visit the challenge blog and see what everyone else has created!  Thanks so much for looking and happy crafting.  Laters!! 




    Friday, March 28, 2025

    31 Days of Crafting - Day Twenty-Eight - Congrats on your New Baby!

    Another day, another baby shower!  This one is themed and was held during the week to throw the mother off.  (shhhh, don't let on that she knows!) I just love this card sketch from Kendra's Card Challenge!!


    Just a few challenges:


    Thanks so much for looking and happy crafting.  Laters!!

    Thursday, March 27, 2025

    31 Days of Crafting - Day Twenty-Seven - Feathered Hello

    I feel like absolute crap but I wanted to get this card posted before I fall on the floor in a heap!




    Just a few challenges:


    Thanks so much for looking and happy crafting!  Laters!!

    Wednesday, March 26, 2025

    31 Days of Crafting - Day Twenty-Six - Bonus Barbie Birthday

    I know Barbie has already had her birthday this month and I've already made her a card, but my niece needed a card for a birthday party and who doesn't love more Barbie projects?!?




    Just a few challenges:


    Thanks so much for looking and happy crafting!  Laters!!

    Saturday, March 22, 2025

    31 Days of Crafting - Day Twenty-Two - Love and Coffee

    Happy Saturday crafters!!!  I don't know why I'm so draggy this weekend. I thought the caffeine-themed card (and all the caffeine I drank) would boost me.  No luck.



    Just a few challenges:


    Thanks so much for looking and happy caffeinated crafting!  Laters!!

    Tuesday, March 18, 2025

    31 Days of Crafting - Day Eighteen - Birthday Love

    My sweet niece wanted to have a heart themed birthday party last year, and this is the banner I created for her.




    Just a few challenges:


    Thanks so much for looking and happy crafting!  Laters!!

    Wednesday, March 12, 2025

    31 Days of Crafting - Day Twelve - The Monsters on the Bus (and the Mice!)

    Morning everyone!  Today I'm sharing a birthday card I made for one of my nieces. They both LOVE buses and the "Wheels on the Bus" song.  They're also huge fans of the Sesame Street book, The Monsters on the Bus. It's a cute read for grownups, too :D  I added in the Disney because we're all huge Disney fans.


    Monday, March 10, 2025

    31 Days of Crafting - Day Ten - Why not Winter??

    I'm one of those people who finds a Santa stamp in August and has to make to card with it. That's what has happened here.  I found leftover elements from previous cards and this was born.



    Just a few challenges:

    Sunday, March 9, 2025

    **FAVORITE FRUIT** My Favorite IG Card Hop!

    Happy Sunday everyone!  It's time another My Favorite Hop on Instagram hosted by @sarae.furr_thecraftyfarmchick.  This week our theme is Favorite Fruit!

    I'm a citrus girl!  I hate berries and melons and lots of other fruits but I am ALL about the citrus.


    Just a few challenges:

    Be sure to hop through all the cards on Instagram!  Thanks so much for looking and happy hopping!  Laters!!

    31 Days of Crafting - Day Nine - 66 And Still Looks 18!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARBIE!  My favorite doll has been around 66 years I can't even believe it.  I have loved her my entire life and this year it has grown tenfold as I've introduced her to my nieces and they love her as much as I do.

    This was NOT the planned layout for this card, but I was crafting with the aforementioned nieces and well, accidents happen so I decided to make a small change and here we are.  I still love it though.

    Just a few challenges:

    Thanks so much for looking and happy crafting!  Laters!!

    Friday, March 7, 2025

    **EASTER BLESSINGS** Friends In Faith IG Card Hop

    Welcome to the Friends in Faith IG card hop hosted by @sarae.furr_thecraftyfarmchick/.  This week we're sharing Easter cards.

    I wanted to do something to really show off this die from Simon Says Stamp, so I paired it with some marbled background paper and a simple stamped sentiment.  Love love love this die!



    Just a few challenges:


    Be sure to visit Instagram and hop through all the cards.  Thanks so much for looking and happy hopping.  Laters!!

    Wednesday, March 5, 2025

    **CARNIVAL** Card For All Seasons IG Hop

    Welcome to the Card For All Seasons IG hop hosted by @createwithkas.  This is Week Five and our theme is CARNIVAL!!!  Soon as I saw the word masks in the idea list for the hop, I knew that I wanted to make something inspired by Fifty Shades of Grey.

    This card was actually created using several layers of glitter and foil cardstock, and that fabulous mask image was actually the cover sheet on a pack of glitter paper.  I love reusing things and it's just working fabulously for this hop.



    Just a few challenges:

    • DLArt Linky Party
    • A Perfect Time To Craft - Anything Goes
    • Classic Design Challenge - #02-2025 Anything Goes
    • The Crafter's Cafe - #316 Anything Goes
    • Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday - Anything Goes 1/3
    • Be sure to head over to Instagram and hop through all the cards. Thanks so much for looking and happy hopping!  Laters!!



      Tuesday, March 4, 2025

      **JUST FOR GIGGLES** IG Card Hop

      Hi everyone!  Welcome to the Just For Giggles IG Hop, hosted by @craftyengineer  and @itsawonderful_craft_life.

      I'm a snarky person by nature, and I just love this stamp from Technique Junkies.  Oh, am I ever going to miss them!!


      I printed the crown BG on two different colors of purple then I couldn't decide which I liked better, so I made both!


      I've had those rhinestones in my stash FOREVER.  Everything is useful this is why I don't get rid of anything!



      Just a few challenges:



      Be sure to hop through all the cards over on Instagram!  Thanks so much for looking and happy hopping!  Laters!

      Monday, March 3, 2025

      **HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARBIE!!** New Challenge with Get Creative Challenges!

      Hi everyone!  It's a new challenge at Get Creative Challenges and our theme is Happy Birthday Barbie!! Make a girly birthday card for your sister, bestie, or any other special woman in your life.

      Just a few challenges:


      Be sure to visit the blog to see what the rest of the DT created.  Thanks so much for looking and happy crafting.  Laters!!!


      Sunday, March 2, 2025

      **MY FAVORITE HOP** Favorite Fun Fold

      Happy Sunday everyone!  It's time another My Favorite Hop on Instagram hosted by @sarae.furr_thecraftyfarmchick.  This week our theme is Favorite Interactive Card!

      My favorite is definitely an easel card.  It had been awhile since I'd made one and this was so fun.  This paper is from Spain and isn't it just GORGEOUS??!  I'm getting serious live action BATB vibes rather than the cartoon and I'm totally here for it!


      This image, though CLEARLY Belle, also gives slight Ever After vibes, right?? The painting?  You see it too, don't you?


      I thought that sentiment was perfect for the prettiest princess.


      The rose in the cloche, I love it.  Super sentimental for me.


      I wanted to show the whole inside of the card where I put a space to write.

      Just a few challenges:

      Be sure to hop through all the cards on Instagram!  Thanks so much for looking and happy hopping!  Laters!!