Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Holy Moley OSW Card Set: Enjoy the Little Things!

Holy Moley OSW Card Set: Enjoy the Little Things!

Hello everyone! We are clearly in the dog days of summer...already! It's so hot! Our garden is thriving and we are trying to do the outdoor stuff in the early mornings and then come inside where is nice and cool! We are also in the middle of a craft room remodel! Hoping to have to done soon so we can keep the crafty going strong!! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did

This card was so much fun to create! I used a super fun and simple One Sheet Wonder Design to create this set of cards! I stamped the adorable little mole and colored him on a die cut circle cut out. I stamped the sentiment and put the card together! Super easy and turned out so cute! I am joining a few fun challenges! I hope you will check out the links near the end of this post and join in the fun!

Here is the card:


Products I used:

  • Gerda Steiner Little Things Stamp Set
  • Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
  • Stitched Circle Die
  • Altenew Green Fields Enamel Dots
  • Various colored cardstock & patterned paper from personal crafting stash
  • Various colored fine-line markers and pencils

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





Here are the other cards in the card set:


......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):

Cut it Up Challenge Blog: Challenge #362 ~ Add a Sentiment

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Blog Challenge: Summertime Blues

Word Art Wednesday: Anything goes - #764-765

Critter Crazy Challenge Blog: #113 Anything Goes w featured critter

We hope you will join us!

 

“Some people are so much sunshine to the square inch.” ― Walt Whitman

 

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

You are My Sunflower! A Bright and Fun Card!

You are My Sunflower! A Bright and Fun Card!

Hello everyone! We are clearly in the dog days of summer...already! It's so hot! Our garden is thriving and we are trying to do the outdoor stuff in the early mornings and then come inside where is nice and cool! We are also in the middle of a craft room remodel! Hoping to have to done soon so we can keep the crafty going strong!! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did

My mom was inspired by the Pink and Main's Monthly card challenge: Shiny things!! Since we have been so busy with garden, yard, and remodeling we are so glad she was able to squeeze this card in before their challenge closes today! Hopefully you can check out all of the fun challenges she is joining and join in the fun! Links are at the end of this post!

Here is the Card:

Holly used:

  • Pink and Main Field of Dreams Stamp and Die Set
  • Pink and Main Bright Side Patterned Paper Pack
  • Simon Says Stamp Black Ink Stamp Pad
  • LaLa Land Double Stitched and Nesting Arch Dies
  • Various colored Markers, cardstock, glitter paper and embellishments from personal crafting stash 

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








......and that's it! 

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

 

My mom is joining the following challenge(s):

Pink and Main Monthly Card Challenge: #19 - Shiny Things

Word Art Wednesday: Anything goes - #764-765

We hope you will join us!

 

“As the years pass, I am coming more and more to understand that it is the common, everyday blessings of our common everyday lives for which we should be particularly grateful. They are the things that fill our lives with comfort and our hearts with gladness -- just the pure air to breathe and the strength to breath it; just warmth and shelter and home folks; just plain food that gives us strength; the bright sunshine on a cold day; and a cool breeze when the day is warm.” ― Laura Ingalls Wilder

 

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!  

Holly

Holly & Sabra
The Crafting Duo

Friday, July 31, 2026

Many Floral Thanks! A Sweet Thank You Card!

Many Floral Thanks! A Sweet Thank You Card!

Hello everyone! We are clearly in the dog days of summer...already! It's so hot! Our garden is thriving and we are trying to do the outdoor stuff in the early mornings and then come inside where is nice and cool and do some crafting (after indoor chores are done)! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did

My mom was inspired by the Cut it Up Challenge Blog and the Freshly Made Sketch #746 when she created this beautiful card! Links to all the fun challenges she is joining are at the end of this post! Check them out and join in the fun!

Here is the Card:

Holly used:

  • stitched and Nesting Circle Dies
  • Stitched Banner Dies
  • Nesting Flower Dies
  • Sizzix Flower Embossing Folder
  • Impression Obsession Many Thanks Stamp Set (sentiment)
  • Tim Holtz Peeled Paint Distress Ink
  • Various colored cardstock, paper, and embellishments from personal crafting stash 

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




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! 

 

My mom is joining the following challenge(s):

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes - Weeks #762-763

Cut it Up Challenge Blog: #361 - Emboss It!

We hope you will join us!

 

"If we don't change, we don't grow. If we don't grow, we aren't really living." – Gail Sheehy

 

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!  

Holly

Holly & Sabra
The Crafting Duo

A Whale-y Good Birthday Card!

A Whale-y Good Birthday Card! 

Hello everyone! We are clearly in the dog days of summer...already! It's so hot! Our garden is thriving and we are trying to do the outdoor stuff in the early mornings and then come inside where is nice and cool and do some crafting (after indoor chores are done)! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did

This card was super fun to make, I loved making the whales in the background just swimming around and then using the one up front as the main image! So much fun! I am joining a few fun challenges with this card and hope you will join in the fun! Links are near in the end of this post!

Here is the card:

Products I used:

  • Simon Says Stamp Get Whale Soon Stamp and Die Set
  • Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
  • Altenew Pure White Embossing Powder
  • Tim Holtz Mermaid Lagoon and Uncharted Mariner Distress Ink
  • Tim Holtz Twisted Citron Distress Oxide
  • Stitched and Nesting Circle Dies
  • Echo Park Sea Life 6x6 paper pack
  • 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:





......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):

Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes - Weeks #762-763

Cut it Up Challenge Blog: #361 - Emboss It!

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes

We hope you will join us!


"Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air." — Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

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

Holiday Wishes and Reindeer Kisses! A Fun Christmas Card!

Holiday Wishes and Reindeer Kisses! A Fun Christmas Card!

Hello everyone! Summer has arrived in Idaho! We have finished 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!

My mom was inspired by the pink and Main Challenge, the Double Trouble Recipe Challenge and the Try a Sketch on Tuesday Sketch challenge! She made this adorable Christmas Card! All the challenges Holly is joining are near the end of this post! Check them out and join in the fun! 

Here is the Card:

Holly used:

  • Pink and Main Reindeer Kisses Stamp and Die Set
  • Pink and Main Bright Side Patterned Paper Pack
  • Simon Says Stamp Black Ink Stamp Pad
  • Stitched Circle Die
  • Various colored Markers, cardstock, and embellishments from personal crafting stash 

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





The Double Trouble Recipe:
The TSOT Sketch:




......and that's it! 

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

 

My mom is joining the following challenge(s):

Pink and Main Monthly Card Challenge: #19 - Shiny Things

Double Trouble Recipe Challenge: Challenge #221 - 3-2-1 Recipe "Christmas in July"

Try a Sketch on Tuesday: Sketch Challenge #700

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes

We hope you will join us!

 

“‘In all this world there is nothing so beautiful as a happy child,’ says good old Santa Claus.’” — L. Frank Baum

 

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!  

Holly

Holly & Sabra
The Crafting Duo

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

A Party Dragon for a Spectacular Birthday Card!

A Party Dragon for a Spectacular Birthday Card!

Hello everyone! Summer has arrived in Idaho! We have finished 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!

My mom was inspired by the Kendra's Card Challenges - Color Challenge for the month of July! She was also inspired by the BYSH Cardmakers monthly sketch #71 - though it is for Christmas/winter themed cards she liked it so much she wanted to make this Birthday card using it! All the challenges she is joining with this card are at the end of this blog post! Check them out and join in the fun!

Here is the Card:

Holly used:

  • Spellbinders Sir Spelly Party Time Dragon Die set
  • Pajama Crafters Closer to extinction Stamp Set (Sentiment)
  • Newton's Nook Birthday Party Paper
  • Simon Says Stamp Black Ink Stamp Pad
  • Various colored cardstock and embellishments from personal crafting stash 

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







Here is the Sketch this card was inspired by:

Here is the color challenge:


......and that's it! 

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

 

My mom is joining the following challenge(s):

KCC Color Palette Challenge: July 2026

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes featuring Spellbinders Products

We hope you will join us!

 

"If we don't change, we don't grow. If we don't grow, we aren't really living." – Gail Sheehy

 

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!  

Holly

Holly & Sabra
The Crafting Duo

Monday, July 27, 2026

Kite Flying With Sky High Thanks! A Fun Thank You Card!

Kite Flying With Sky High Thanks! A Fun Thank You Card!

Hello everyone! We are clearly in the dog days of summer...already! It's so hot! Our garden is thriving and we are trying to do the outdoor stuff in the early mornings and then come inside where is nice and cool and do some crafting (after indoor chores are done)! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did!

This card was inspired by the Newton's Nook Inky Paws Color Challenge! I used a super cute stamp stamp and paper from Newton's Nook and a super fun embossing folder from Spellbinders! I loved how it turned out! Links to all the challenges are near the end of this post! I hope you check them out and join in the fun!

Here is the card:

Products I used:

  • Newton's Nook Newton's Kite Stamp and Die Set
  • Newton's Nook Bright Basics 6x6 Paper Pack
  • Newton's Nook Neutrals Basics 6x6 Paper Pack
  • Newton's Nook Sky Scene Builder Die Set
  • Spellbinders Whimsy Skies Embossing Folder
  • Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
  • Tim Holtz Speckled Egg and Broken China Distress Inks
  • Various colored cardstock and embellishments from personal crafting stash
  • Various colored fine-line markers and pencils

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





Here is the Freshly Made Sketch that inspired the layout of this card:



Here is the Inky Paws Color Challenge:


......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):

Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes - Weeks #762-763

Newton's Nook Inky Paws Challenge: #254 - Color Challenge

Cut it Up Challenge Blog: #361 - Emboss It!

We hope you will join us!

 

"Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead." - Louisa May Alcott

 

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

Soaring By! A Fun Thank You Card!

Soaring By! A Fun Thank You Card!

Hello everyone! We are clearly in the dog days of summer...already! It's so hot! Our garden is thriving and we are trying to do the outdoor stuff in the early mornings and then come inside where is nice and cool and do some crafting (after indoor chores are done)! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did!

This card was inspired by the Newton's Nook Inky Paws Color Challenge and the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge! I loved both challenges and decided to combine them! I used a super cute stamp stamp and paper from Newton's Nook and a super fun embossing folder from Spellbinders! I loved how it turned out! Links to all the challenges are near the end of this post! I hope you check them out and join in the fun!

Here is the card:

Products I used:

  • Newton's Nook Newton's Kite Stamp and Die Set
  • Newton's Nook Bright Basics 6x6 Paper Pack
  • Newton's Nook Neutrals Basics 6x6 Paper Pack
  • Newton's Nook Sky Scene Builder Die Set
  • Spellbinders Whimsy Skies Embossing Folder
  • Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
  • Tim Holtz Speckled Egg and Broken China Distress Inks
  • Various colored cardstock and embellishments from personal crafting stash
  • Various colored fine-line markers and pencils

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







Here is the Freshly Made Sketch:



Here is the Inky Paws Color Challenge:


......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 #746 - A Sketch by Jen M

Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes - Weeks #762-763

Newton's Nook Inky Paws Challenge: #254 - Color Challenge

Cut it Up Challenge Blog: #361 - Emboss It!

We hope you will join us!

 

"Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather." - John Ruskin

 

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