Monday, May 18, 2026

Meowy Christmas! A Kitten Christmas Card!

Meowy Christmas! A Kitten Christmas Card!

Hello everyone! We are loving this spring weather here in Idaho! We are in full force planting our raised beds and garden, doing warm weather projects and of course sneaking in some crafting where we can! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did!

This card was inspired by the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge #736 Sketch! I wanted to create a fun little Christmas Card using the cats as the "circles". Then I added a little strip of red glitter cardstock and a velum oval to allow the cats to pop out on the card. I then stamped the sentiment! I loved the result! Such a fun little Christmas card for anyone who loves cats! I also added a few extra cats on the inside! haha! Links to all the challenges I am joining and the sketch are near the end of this post! Hope you will join in! 

Here is the card:

Products I used:

  • Newton's Nook Christmas Time Cats Stamp and Die Set
  • Newton's Nook Christmas Party Paper Pad
  • Altenew Green Fields Enamel Dots
  • Oval Die
  • Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
  • Various colored cardstock from personal crafting stash
  • Various colored pencils and fine-line markers

Here are some more photos to show some close-up details of this card:









Here is the Freshly Made Sketch:

......and that's it! 

Happy crafting to you all! We hope you feel inspired to create something and try something new! 

 

I am joining the following challenge(s):

Freshly Made Sketches: Sketch #736 - A Sketch by Verena

Simon Says Wednesday Blog Challenge: Use Craft Dies

Word art Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes - Weeks #752-753

Critter Crazy Challenge Blog: #110 Anything Goes w/Featured Critter(s)

We hope you will join us!

 

"May you never be too grown up to search the skies on Christmas Eve." —Unknown

 

As always you can check out Our social Media pages and YouTube channel for more projects and ideas! Links on our blog home page under our bio!

 

See you on the next post!  

Sabra

Sabra & Holly
The Crafting Duo

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You Make Rainy Days Brighter: A Thinking of You Card!

You Make Rainy Days Brighter: A Thinking of You Card!

Hello everyone! We are loving this spring weather here in Idaho! We are in full force planting our raised beds and garden, doing warm weather projects and of course sneaking in some crafting where we can! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did!

This card was created for Newton's Nook Inky Paws Challenge for this month! I loved this sketch and had so many fun ideas come to mind, it was hard to limit it to just four! Links to the challenges I am entering and the sketch are near the end of this post! For this card, the same as the other card, I used Newton's Nook Umbrella Pals Stamp set and a couple of their paper packs to create a fun rainy but bright spring themed card! I also decided to flip the sketch! I loved the result!

Here is the card:

Products I used:

  • Newton's Nook Umbrella Pals Stamp and Die set
  • Newton's Nook Springtime 6x6 Paper Pack
  • Newton's Nook Birthday Party 6x6 Paper Pack
  • Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
  • Various colored cardstock from personal crafting stash
  • Various colored pencils and fine-line markers

Here are some more photos to show some close-up details of this card:





Here is the Inky Paws Sketch:


......and that's it! 

Happy crafting to you all! We hope you feel inspired to create something and try something new! 

 

I am joining the following challenge(s):

Newton's Nook Inky Paws Challenge: Challenge #252 - Sketch

Simon Says Wednesday Blog Challenge: Use Craft Dies

We hope you will join us!

 

"You won't find a rainbow without a little spring rain." — Unknow

 

As always you can check out Our social Media pages and YouTube channel for more projects and ideas! Links on our blog home page under our bio!

 

See you on the next post!  

Sabra

Sabra & Holly
The Crafting Duo

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Friday, May 15, 2026

Blue Skies Ahead: A Thinking of You Card!

Blue Skies Ahead: A Thinking of You Card!

Hello everyone! We are loving this spring weather here in Idaho! We are in full force planting our raised beds and garden, doing warm weather projects and of course sneaking in some crafting where we can! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did!

This card was created for Newton's Nook Inky Paws Challenge for this month! I loved this sketch and had so many fun ideas come to mind, it was hard to limit it to just four! Links to the challenges I am entering and the sketch are near the end of this post! For this card I used Newton's Nook Umbrella Pals Stamp set and a couple of their paper packs to create a fun rainy but bright spring themed card! I loved the result!

Here is the card:

Products I used:

  • Newton's Nook Umbrella Pals
  • Newton's Nook Springtime 6x6 Paper
  • Newton's Nook Birthday Party 6x6 Paper
  • Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
  • Various colored cardstock from personal crafting stash
  • Various colored pencils and fine-line markers

Here are some more photos to show some close-up details of this card:







Here is the Inky Paws Sketch:


......and that's it! 

Happy crafting to you all! We hope you feel inspired to create something and try something new! 

 

I am joining the following challenge(s):

Newton's Nook Inky Paws Challenge: Challenge #252 - Sketch

Simon Says Wednesday Blog Challenge: Use Craft Dies

We hope you will join us!

 

"Sweet April showers do spring May flowers." — Thomas Tusser

 

As always you can check out Our social Media pages and YouTube channel for more projects and ideas! Links on our blog home page under our bio!

 

See you on the next post!  

Sabra

Sabra & Holly
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

A Sarcastic Dumpster Fire Card Set: All 15 Cards!

A Sarcastic Dumpster Fire Card Set: All 15 Cards!

Hello everyone! We are loving this spring weather here in Idaho! We are in full force planting our raised beds and garden, doing warm weather projects and of course sneaking in some crafting where we can! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did!

Need a laugh? Life is tough? Crafting for the win!!! I love this dumpster fire set from Spellbinders and just had to make a set of cards for the Kendra's Card Challenge. I am joining Kendra's Card Challenge #22 you can find the link here or at the end of the post. All 15 cards are made using only six 6x6 papers (though this time I just used scraps)!!! This is my entry set for the month of May. Links to all the individual cards and group card set of all 15 cards are posted below! Check them all out! Inspired by other KCC crafters, I also decided to use papers just from our stash of scrap paper, both designer paper scraps and cardstock scrap paper! It was so much fun to use the scraps!! Makes such fun cards!

Here is the set of all 15 cards:

Products I used:

  • Spellbinders Dumpster Fire Stamp and Die Set
  • Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
  • Tim Holtz Distress 8.5 x 11 Black Heavystock
  • Various designer paper from personal scrap paper stash
  • Various colored cardstock and embellishments from personal crafting stash

Here are some more photos to show the set of sketches and the who set of all 15 cards:
Sketches 1-3:

Sketches 4-9:

Sketches 10-15:

Set of all 15 Cards:






and...Here is the Showcase Video with Some Fire Music:

Check out the other cards for the Kendra's Card Challenge:

All 15 Cards Link: You are here!

Check out our previous 2025 Kendra's Card Challenge Entries on our pages list on the right or here: 2025 Kendra's Card Challenge Links and our 2026 Entries here: 2026 Kendra's Card Challenges Links

......and that's it! 

Happy crafting to you all! We hope you feel inspired to create something and try something new! 

 

I am joining the following challenge(s):

Kendra's Card Challenge: KCC #21 (Dates the challenge is running: April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026)

We hope you will join us!

 

“Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.” – Elbert Hubbard

 

As always you can check out Our social Media pages and YouTube channel for more projects and ideas! Links on our blog home page under our bio!

 

See you on the next post!  

Sabra 

Sabra & Holly
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A Sarcastic Dumpster Fire Card Set: Like, Really Warm Thoughts!

A Sarcastic Dumpster Fire Card Set: Like, Really Warm Thoughts!

Hello everyone! We are loving this spring weather here in Idaho! We are in full force planting our raised beds and garden, doing warm weather projects and of course sneaking in some crafting where we can! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did!

Need a laugh? Life is tough? Crafting for the win!!! I love this dumpster fire set from Spellbinders and just had to make a set of cards for the Kendra's Card Challenge. I am joining Kendra's Card Challenge #22 you can find the link here or at the end of the post. All 15 cards are made using only six 6x6 papers (though this time I just used scraps)!!! This sketch number 15 and is for the month of May. Links to all the individual cards and group card set of all 15 cards are posted below! Check them all out! Inspired by other KCC crafters, I also decided to use papers just from our stash of scrap paper, both designer paper scraps and cardstock scrap paper! It was so much fun to use the scraps!! Makes such fun cards!

Here is the card:

Products I used:

  • Spellbinders Dumpster Fire Stamp and Die Set
  • Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
  • Tim Holtz Distress 8.5 x 11 Black Heavystock
  • Various designer paper from personal scrap paper stash
  • Various colored cardstock and embellishments from personal crafting stash

Here are some more photos to show some close-up details of this card:





Check out the other cards for the Kendra's Card Challenge:

Card fifteen link: You are here!

Check out our previous 2025 Kendra's Card Challenge Entries on our pages list on the right or here: 2025 Kendra's Card Challenge Links and our 2026 Entries here: 2026 Kendra's Card Challenges Links

......and that's it! 

Happy crafting to you all! We hope you feel inspired to create something and try something new! 

 

I am joining the following challenge(s):

Kendra's Card Challenge: KCC #21 (Dates the challenge is running: April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026)

We hope you will join us!

 

“Hard work never killed anybody, but why take a chance?” – Edgar Bergen

 

As always you can check out Our social Media pages and YouTube channel for more projects and ideas! Links on our blog home page under our bio!

 

See you on the next post!  

Sabra 

Sabra & Holly
The Crafting Duo

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A Sarcastic Dumpster Fire Card Set: ...and Try Again Tomorrow!

A Sarcastic Dumpster Fire Card Set: ...and Try Again Tomorrow!

Hello everyone! We are loving this spring weather here in Idaho! We are in full force planting our raised beds and garden, doing warm weather projects and of course sneaking in some crafting where we can! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did!

Need a laugh? Life is tough? Crafting for the win!!! I love this dumpster fire set from Spellbinders and just had to make a set of cards for the Kendra's Card Challenge. I am joining Kendra's Card Challenge #22 you can find the link here or at the end of the post. All 15 cards are made using only six 6x6 papers (though this time I just used scraps)!!! This sketch number 14 and is for the month of May. Links to all the individual cards and group card set of all 15 cards are posted below! Check them all out! Inspired by other KCC crafters, I also decided to use papers just from our stash of scrap paper, both designer paper scraps and cardstock scrap paper! It was so much fun to use the scraps!! Makes such fun cards!

Here is the card:

Products I used:

  • Spellbinders Dumpster Fire Stamp and Die Set
  • Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
  • Tim Holtz Distress 8.5 x 11 Black Heavystock
  • Various designer paper from personal scrap paper stash
  • Various colored cardstock and embellishments from personal crafting stash

Here are some more photos to show some close-up details of this card:





Check out the other cards for the Kendra's Card Challenge:

Card fourteen link: You are here!

Check out our previous 2025 Kendra's Card Challenge Entries on our pages list on the right or here: 2025 Kendra's Card Challenge Links and our 2026 Entries here: 2026 Kendra's Card Challenges Links

......and that's it! 

Happy crafting to you all! We hope you feel inspired to create something and try something new! 

 

I am joining the following challenge(s):

Kendra's Card Challenge: KCC #21 (Dates the challenge is running: April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026)

We hope you will join us!

 

“Life is a lot like jazz… it’s best when you improvise.” – George Gershwin

 

As always you can check out Our social Media pages and YouTube channel for more projects and ideas! Links on our blog home page under our bio!

 

See you on the next post!  

Sabra 

Sabra & Holly
The Crafting Duo

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A Sarcastic Dumpster Fire Card Set: Everything is Just Fine!

A Sarcastic Dumpster Fire Card Set: Everything is Just Fine!

Hello everyone! We are loving this spring weather here in Idaho! We are in full force planting our raised beds and garden, doing warm weather projects and of course sneaking in some crafting where we can! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did!

Need a laugh? Life is tough? Crafting for the win!!! I love this dumpster fire set from Spellbinders and just had to make a set of cards for the Kendra's Card Challenge. I am joining Kendra's Card Challenge #22 you can find the link here or at the end of the post. All 15 cards are made using only six 6x6 papers (though this time I just used scraps)!!! This sketch number 13 and is for the month of May. Links to all the individual cards and group card set of all 15 cards are posted below! Check them all out! Inspired by other KCC crafters, I also decided to use papers just from our stash of scrap paper, both designer paper scraps and cardstock scrap paper! It was so much fun to use the scraps!! Makes such fun cards!

Here is the card:

Products I used:

  • Spellbinders Dumpster Fire Stamp and Die Set
  • Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
  • Tim Holtz Distress 8.5 x 11 Black Heavystock
  • Various designer paper from personal scrap paper stash
  • Various colored cardstock and embellishments from personal crafting stash

Here are some more photos to show some close-up details of this card:




Check out the other cards for the Kendra's Card Challenge:

Card thirteen link: You are here!

Check out our previous 2025 Kendra's Card Challenge Entries on our pages list on the right or here: 2025 Kendra's Card Challenge Links and our 2026 Entries here: 2026 Kendra's Card Challenges Links

Here is the Double Trouble Recipe:
My card's Recipe to Match:
3 Layers: Cream speckled paper, purple patterned paper, and banners
2 Shapes: Rectangles, banners, and circles/dots
1 image: the dumpster'

......and that's it! 

Happy crafting to you all! We hope you feel inspired to create something and try something new! 

 

I am joining the following challenge(s):

Kendra's Card Challenge: KCC #21 (Dates the challenge is running: April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026)

Double Trouble Challenge: Challenge #216 3-2-1 Recipe "It's a Wheelie Cool Day"

We hope you will join us!

 

“Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans.” – Allen Saunders

 

As always you can check out Our social Media pages and YouTube channel for more projects and ideas! Links on our blog home page under our bio!

 

See you on the next post!  

Sabra 

Sabra & Holly
The Crafting Duo

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