**FANDOM FRIDAY IG HOP** April 2026 - VIDEO GAMES

Happy Fandom Friday everyone!  This month our theme is VIDEO GAMES!!!  I really wanted to use my video games stamp sets, but of course I couldn't find what I wanted so I decided to be all Earth Day a few days early and use this piece of wrapping paper.  I adhered the scraps to cardstock with adhesive sheets and fussy cut them out.  The sentiment is from an old Diamond Press set.  And yes I know it's also a Christmas card but you know I love Christmas all day every day.

Just a few challenges:

• BYSHC Spring Into Christmas Linky Party
• DLArt Linky Party
• Crafting Happiness - #209 Anything Goes
• A Perfect Time To Craft - #4 Anything Goes
• Classic Design Challenge - #02-2026 Anything Goes

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

Card Clubhouse IG Card Hop - Anything SPRING

Hi everyone!  It's the latest Card Clubhouse hop over on Instagram and this week we're sharing SPRING cards!  I used an embossing folder from Crafters Companion to create this card.

Just a few challenges:

• DLArt Linky Party
• A Perfect Time To Craft - #3 Anything Goes
• Classic Design Challenge - #03-2026 Anything Goes
• The Crafter's Cafe -#328 Anything Goes
• Craft Rocket - #134 No Designer Paper
• I Spy With My Little Eye - #35/36 Spring Flowers and/or Showers 1/10
• Elliebelle's Garden Party #13 - Anything From the Garden Goes 2/5
• Love to Scrap - #178 Anything Goes 5/8

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

**CASE ANOTHER CARD FROM THIS HOP** My Favorite IG Hop

Greetings crafty friends, this week on “My Favorite Hop” we are CASEing a favorite card from this hop from another designer. We love to support each other and this was the perfect way to give a friend a spotlight. We will be sharing our version of their card and a screen shot of their card so you can see how we were inspired.

I was extremely excited about this theme because I am so inspired so much of the time by other card makers. I wanted to choose a card to CASE that was unlike something I had made before.

This is the card I made.

This is the card I CASEd.

I searched through so many amazing cards before I finally chose this fabulous card from @thecraftacularcreator I loved how it was an atypical shape or size (I made mine close to a slimline card) and all the pink! Thank you Vicki for the fabulous inspiration!!!

We create fun and inspiring projects, and hop along every Sunday at 12 noon EST, so if you would like to join us and share a craft featuring your “favorite”, please contact @sarae.furr_thecraftyfarmchick .

Just a few challenges:

DLArt Linky Party

A Perfect Time To Craft - #3 Anything Goes

Classic Design Challenge - #02-2026 Anything Goes

The Crafter's Cafe - #327 For The Girls

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes 2/5

Ally's Angels - #103 Anything Goes 2/5

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

**MAGICAL SYMBOLS** Fantasy Inspired IG Hop

Hi everyone! Welcome to the Fantasy Inspired Instagram Hop! Here, you will find cards inspired by various fantasy based themes! This is a monthly hop on the 1st Sunday at 10 AM CST – please message @bkeeleycrafts for more info if you’d like to join.

This month’s theme is Magical Symbols!

I have all these Celtic border dies, bought because they give me Charmed vibes. I love how cutting them out is foiled cardstock and gluing them on a patterned paper made this card come together just like that.

Just a few challenges:

DLArt Linky Party

A Perfect Time To Craft - #3 Anything Goes

Classic Design Challenge - #02-2026 Anything Goes

The Crafter's Cafe - #327 Anything Goes

Thanks so much for looking and happy hopping!  Laters!

CRUSHING CHRISTMAS IG CARD HOP - Frosted Florals

Hello everyone and welcome to the October edition of the Crushing Christmas Cards Hop, hosted by @bdk_creations! This month’s theme is Frosted Florals!

The participants of this hop, and myself, want to inspire YOU to create your Christmas cards early, so if you would like to play along you can use #crushingchristmascards2025. While Christmas is a ways away, it’s always good to be prepared and get started early!

If you would like to join our hop, please message @bdk_creations

I used a new paper pad from Michael’s that I am OBSESSED with. I went completely old school because I left a bag at home and had to craft without die cuts or stamps!! I cut the circles for the flowers by tracing toys onto patterned paper and added white paint pens and gel pens to get the frosted look.

KEEP HOPPING ALONG!
@bdk_creations
@tammy_massey70
@lone_mountain_cardsandcrafts
@stamparuecreations
@cardsnbrew
@kanddmurnain
@nauntie
@shacks_papercrafts
@jerralynrose
@createwithkas
@happie97
@touchofmagik
@carsan_cards21
@missmissamakes
@crafticarri
@nayscraftyspot
@dezalusky

Just a few challenges:

• DLArt Linky Party
• BYSHC Falling into the Holidays 2025 Linky Party
• DLArt Thankful Thursday #381 - Anything Goes 1/3
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Thanks so much for stopping by and happy hopping!  Laters!!

**AUTUMN/SCHOOL/BOOKS** White on White IG Card Hop!!

I really loved the idea of the pop of color with the pumpkins.  I think it's extra special how you notice the pumpin she's sitting on at first, but then the squirrel's pumpkin catches your eye too.

Just a few challenges:

• Mix It Up - #79 Anything Goes 5/8 

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

More Patterned Paper IG Hop - Rainbows Everywhere

Just a few challenges:

• Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Retro Sketch #169

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

**SENDING SUNSHINE** IG Card Hop

I don't have a lot of time but wanted to share my latest card for the Sending Sunshine IG Card Hop!

Just a few challenges:

 

• Let's Craft and Create - #217 Anything Goes 2/3

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

**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:

• DLArt Linky Party
• A Perfect Time To Craft - Anything Goes

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

**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:

DLArt Linky Party

A Perfect Time To Craft - Anything Goes

Classic Design Challenge - #02-2025 Anything Goes

The Crafter's Cafe - #316 Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday - #690 Anything Goes 2/5

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

**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!!

**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:

• DLArt Linky Party
• A Perfect Time To Craft - Anything Goes
• Classic Design Challenge - #02-2025 Anything Goes
• The Crafter's Cafe - #316 Anything Goes
• My Time To Craft - 1-2-3 1/3 (1 background paper, 2 circles, 3 strips of paper/3 sizes of stones)
• Try a Sketch on Tuesday - Sketch #665 1/4
• Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes 5/5

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

**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:

• DLArt Linky Party
• A Perfect Time To Craft - Anything Goes
• Classic Design Challenge - #02-2025 Anything Goes
• The Crafter's Cafe - #316 Anything Goes
• Dream Valley - #331 More Than One Fold 1/3
• Crafty Calendar - More Than One Fold 1/3
• Crafty Catz - #688 Anything Goes 4/5
• Word Art Wednesday - #689 Anything Goes 4/5
• Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes 4/5
• As You Like It - Feminine or Masculine 3/3 (feminine!)

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

**FALL FRIENDS IG CARD HOP** Week Two - Autumn Leaves and Mushrooms, Please!

Welcome to our Fall Friends Card Hop, hosted by @createwithkas.  We're sharing 11 weeks of fall inspired projects with weekly themes,  You can craft along with us and use the hashtag #fallfriendscardhop2024🍁. Our theme this week is Autumn Leaves and Mushrooms, Please!!

My card is actually pretty simple and self-explanatory.  I took the easy way out and used a mushroom and leaf printed paper, adding my own stamped and die cut leaves, pumpkins and the sentiment, which I really love.

Just a few challenges:

• DL Art Linky Party
• Creative Inspirations - Anything Goes
• Classic Design Challenge - #9 Anything Goes
• Cut It Up - #312 What's In Your Garden? 1/3
• A Cut Above - Anything With A Die Cut Goes 2/3
• Crafty Catz Weekly - #678 Anything Goes 3/5
• Polkadoodles - #36 Anything Goes 4/4

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

**FALL FRIENDS IG CARD HOP** Week One - Latte Love

Welcome to Week One of the Fall Friends Card Hop, hosted by @createwithkas.  We're sharing 11 weeks of fall projects with weekly themes and if you would like to join us, please DM Kelly @createwithkas.  This week's theme is A Latte Fall Fun!!

Even though I don't drink lattes, I love all things coffee!  I had to make two cards because I couldn't decide what to make.  I used my brand new Pumpkin Spice Vibes stamp and die set from Simon Says Stamp and I've got a feeling I'm going to be using this a lot!

I love them both, I don't think I could pick a favorite!!

Sketch for this card - Hand Stamped Sentiments #446

Sketch for this card - Sweet Sketch Wednesday #286

Just a few challenges:

• DLArt Linky Party
• Polkadoodles - #36 Anything Goes 1/4
• Word Art Wednesday - #665 Anything Goes 2/5

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**SHARING SUMMER IG CARD HOP** Week Four - Sun, Sand and Sea Mixed Media

Welcome to the Sharing Summer Card Hop Challenge 4!  Hosted by @thatcraftygolden, we're thrilled to unveil this month's theme: Sun, Sand and Sea Mixed Media.

I've been trying to get myself back into watercoloring and mixed media and all that.  It's been awhile since  I just let loose and a lot of my supplies (like my sand paste 😡😢) are olllllld.  But I had a small amount of handmade watercolors from Etsy, so I used those and sea salt to create this background.  

Just a few challenges:

• DL Art Linky Party
• A Perfect Time To Craft - #8 Anything Goes
• Classic Design Challenge - #8 Anything Goes
• Creative Inspirations - Summer Fun 1/3
• We Love Stamping - Anything Stamping Goes 1/3
• Word Art Wednesday - #661 Anything Goes 4/5
• Four Seasons - SUMMER 3/3
• Polkadoodles - #32 Anything Goes 4/4
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If this theme has sparked your creativity, we invite you to dive into the summer fun!  Share your creations using #sharingsummer24 and be sure to tag @thatcraftygolden so we can admire your work!

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

**CREATE IT 3 WAYS IG CARD HOP** August - Congratulations

Hi everyone!  I’m participating in an Instagram hop today called Create It 3 Ways!  Hosted by the lovely @amritapettus, this fun hop will take place the third Saturday of every month!  Super fun.  The theme for June is Congratulations!  I wanted to use a congratulations die, but I figured this Diamond Press congrats die was close enough.  I decided to double down and also use the same paper pad and ephemera and stickers, from the Bo Bunny Brighton (hello, Bridgerton!) line.

I am SO NOT a stickers person but they kinda work, don't they?

I really love how this one turned out.

Just a few challenges for this card:

• Love Those Pretty Papers - Anything with Patterned Paper Goes 1/3

Pretty sure this is my favorite of the three.  Something about the vintage paper and the pearls and the butterflies, I just love it.

A few challenges for this one:

• Mirtillamente - #34 Anything Goes 4/5

Last one.  IDK the paper is so busy but I feel like it's missing something?

And a few challenges for this one:

• Make My Monday - #232 Something Metallic 1/3

Be sure to visit the rest of the hop!!  Thanks so much for looking and happy hopping!  Laters!! 

**SUMMER SOIREE IG CARD HOP** Week 9 Road Trip/Summer Celebrations!!

Welcome to our Summer Soiree Cardmaking Hop, hosted by @createwithkas.  For week 9, we're showcasing either Road Trips or Summer Celebrations!  If this inspires you, please use the hashtag #summersoireecardmakinghop2024 in your posts so we can see your creations!

I have several stamps of a camper, but I couldn't find any of them, so I decided to make an ice cream truck card, because who doesn't love ice cream?  I know I celebrate a good ice cream bar everytime I have one 😂. And since the ice cream truck drives around on a ROAD, it fits the theme, right?  Right? 

Just a few challenges:

• DL Art Linky Party
• A Perfect Time To Craft - #8 Anything Goes
• Classic Design Challenge - #8 Anything Goes
• Four Seasons - SUMMER 1/3
• Polkadoodles - #32 Anything Goes 2/4
• Word Art Wednesday - #661 Anything Goes 2/5
• Pixie Snippets Playground - #487 Use Snippets 1/1

Visit my IG page to hop through everyone's fabulous creations!  Thanks so much for looking and happy hopping.  Laters!!

**STASHBUSTERS IG CARD HOP** Week 17 - Card Four

Welcome to the Stashbusters 2024 Paper Crafting Hop hosted by Armen @armenscraftroom and @hilarygreek.  Stashbusters post 3-6 creative paper projects every other Tuesday.  Our goal is to use the items we already own to create between 81-162 projects in 2024.

This week our theme is Pirates or Ocean themed cards!  I don't have anything pirate (which is surprising considering how much my niece loves pirates) so I went with ocean, all the way.  I love all things oceana.

This is my favorite of all the cards I made.  It was soooo much fun.  These Crafters Companion die and folder sets are amazing.

Just a few challenges:

• DL Art Linky Party
• A Perfect Time To Craft - #8 Anything Goes
• Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends - #235 Anything Goes 2/3

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

**STASHBUSTERS IG CARD HOP** Week 17 - Card Three

Welcome to the Stashbusters 2024 Paper Crafting Hop hosted by Armen @armenscraftroom and @hilarygreek.  Stashbusters post 3-6 creative paper projects every other Tuesday.  Our goal is to use the items we already own to create between 81-162 projects in 2024.

This week our theme is Pirates or Ocean themed cards!  I don't have anything pirate (which is surprising considering how much my niece loves pirates) so I went with ocean, all the way.  I love all things oceana.

I think this card is so cute for a kid, but anyone could use some encouragement and appreciation!

Just a few challenges:

• DL Art Linky Party
• A Perfect Time To Craft - #8 Anything Goes

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