Friday, July 10, 2026

Always Wish For More Treats! A Doggy Birthday Card!

Always Wish For More Treats! A Doggy 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! The weather has been a bit rainy which we love! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did!

This card was inspired by the Unity Show and Tell Facebook Group Sketch Challenge for this month. I had so much fun with the new stamps I ordered from Unity stamps and combined with this sketch, I just had a blast and made a few of these cards! The card below I used the Pawty Law no. 1 Stamp set and a paper pack! Links to all the challenges I am joining are near the end of this post! Check them out and join in the fun!

Here is the card:

Products I used:

  • Unity Stamps Pawty Law No. 1 Stamp Set
  • Unity Stamps Monster Mayhem 6x6 Paper Pack 
  • Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
  • LaLa Land Stitched Arched Dies
  • Tim Holtz Distress Campfire Ink Cube
  • 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 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):

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Blog Challenge: 4 Legged Friends

Love to Craft Challenge Blog: #93 Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes - Weeks #760-761

We hope you will join us!

 

“All the world is a birthday cake, so take a piece, but not too much.” —George Harrison

 

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

Bee Happy! A Beekeeper Cat!

Bee Happy! A Beekeeper Cat!

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 all the fun critter themed challenges going on this week along with a few other challenges! Links to all the challenges she is joining are near the end of this post! Check them out and join in the fun! This Newton's Nook Stamp set is just too cute! It was super fun for her to make this card! We love bees and try to plant lots of flowers around out house and garden to attract them! 

Here is the Card:

Holly used:

  • Newton's Nook BeeKeeper Newton Stamp and Die Set
  • Simon Says Stamp Hexagon Element Die
  • Simon Says Stamp Black Ink Stamp Pad
  • Stampin' Up! Hexagon Embossing Folder
  • Oval Die
  • Various colored Markers, cardstock, 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):

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Blog Challenge: 4 Legged Friends

Love to Craft Challenge Blog: #93 Anything Goes

Critter Crazy Challenges: #112 anything goes w featured critter(s)

Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes - Weeks #760-761

We hope you will join us!

 

"There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship." — Thomas Aquinas

 

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 Hap-Bee Birthday Card!

A Hap-Bee 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 all the fun critter themed challenges going on this week along with a few other challenges! Links to all the challenges she is joining are near the end of this post! Check them out and join in the fun! This Newton's Nook Stamp set is just too cute! It was super fun for her to make this card! We love bees and try to plant lots of flowers around out house and garden to attract them! 

Here is the Card:

Holly used:

  • Newton's Nook BeeKeeper Newton Stamp and Die Set
  • Simon Says Stamp Hexagon Element Die
  • Simon Says Stamp Black Ink Stamp Pad
  • Various colored Markers, cardstock, patterned 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):

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Blog Challenge: 4 Legged Friends

Love to Craft Challenge Blog: #93 Anything Goes

Critter Crazy Challenges: #112 anything goes w featured critter(s)

Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes - Weeks #760-761

We hope you will join us!

 

"Friendship is the golden thread that ties the heart of all the world." — John Evelyn

 

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

Older, Wiser, & Still Kickin' Birthday Card!

Older, Wiser, & Still Kickin' 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! The weather has been a bit rainy which we love! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did!

This card was inspired by the Unity Show and Tell Facebook Group Sketch Challenge for this month. I had so much fun with the new stamps I ordered from Unity stamps and combined with this sketch, I just had a blast and made a few of these cards! The card below I used the Still Kickin' Stamp set and a couple of paper packs! Links to all the challenges I am joining are near the end of this post! Check them out and join in the fun!

Here is the card:

Products I used:

  • Unity Stamps Still Kickin' Stamp Set
  • Unity Stamps Monster Mayhem 6x6 Paper Pack
  • Unity Stamps Raindrop Serenade 6x6 Paper Pack 
  • Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
  • LaLa Land Stitched Arched Dies
  • Stitched Banner Die
  • Tim Holtz Twisted Citron Distress Oxide
  • 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 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):

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Blog Challenge: 4 Legged Friends

Love to Craft Challenge Blog: #93 Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes - Weeks #760-761

We hope you will join us!

 

“You are only young once, but you can stay immature indefinitely.” —Ogden Nash

 

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

Thursday, July 9, 2026

A Cute Little Goat & Flowers Card!

A Cute Little Goat & Flowers 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! The weather has been a bit rainy which we love! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did!

This card was inspired by the Unity Show and Tell Facebook Group Sketch Challenge for the month of June. I had so much fun with the new stamps I ordered from Unity stamps and combined with this sketch, I just had a blast and made a few of these cards! The card below I used the Goat to Be Stamp set and a couple of paper packs! Links to all the challenges I am joining are near the end of this post! Check them out and join in the fun!

Here is the card:

Products I used:

  • Unity Stamps Goat to Be Stamp Set
  • Unity Stamps Daisy Daydreams 6x6 Paper Pack
  • Unity Stamps Raindrop Serenade 6x6 Paper Pack
  • Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
  • LaLa Land Stitched Arched Dies
  • Altenew Pocket Full of Sunshine Enamel Dots
  • Various colored cardstock 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 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):

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Blog Challenge: 4 Legged Friends

Love to Craft Challenge Blog: #93 Anything Goes

Critter Crazy Challenges: #112 anything goes w featured critter(s)

Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes - Weeks #760-761

We hope you will join us!

 

"Reality continues to ruin my life." — Bill Watterson

 

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 Make Life Sweet! A Cute Little Birthday Card!

You Make Life Sweet! A Cute Little 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! The weather has been a bit rainy which we love! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did!

This card was inspired by the Unity Show and Tell Facebook Group Sketch Challenge for the month of June. I had so much fun with the new stamps I ordered from Unity stamps and combined with this sketch, I just had a blast and made a few of these cards! The card below I used the Pawty Law no. 1 Stamp set and a paper pack! Links to all the challenges I am joining are near the end of this post! Check them out and join in the fun!

Here is the card:

Products I used:

  • Unity Stamps Pawty Law no. 1 Stamp Set
  • Unity Stamps Daisy Daydreams 6x6 Paper Pack
  • Unity Stamps Monster Mayhem 6x6 Paper Pack
  • Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
  • LaLa Land Stitched Arched Dies
  • Tim Holtz Picked Raspberry Distress Ink
  • Spellbinders Berry Color Essentials Gems
  • Various colored cardstock 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 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):

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Blog Challenge: 4 Legged Friends

Love to Craft Challenge Blog: #93 Anything Goes

Critter Crazy Challenges: #112 anything goes w featured critter(s)

Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes - Weeks #760-761

We hope you will join us!

 

“You know you’re getting old when you get that one candle on the cake. It’s like, ‘See if you can blow this out.'” —Jerry Seinfeld

 

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

A Wild Tiger Birthday Collapsible Column Card!

A Wild Tiger Birthday Collapsible Column 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 super excited to make this fun fold birthday card featuring a partying tiger! She is joining a few fun challenges with this card - links are near the end of this post! Check them out and join in! We received some super fun animal themed paper from someone and it added the perfect touch to this fun fold card and Tiger!

Here is the Card:

Holly used:

  • Simon Says Stamp Wild Birthday Stamp and Die Set
  • Simon Says Stamp Black Ink Stamp Pad
  • Various colored Markers, cardstock, patterned 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):

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Blog Challenge: 4 Legged Friends

Love to Craft Challenge Blog: #93 Anything Goes

Critter Crazy Challenges: #112 anything goes w featured critter(s)

Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes - Weeks #760-761

We hope you will join us!

 

“There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.” —Thomas Aquinas

 

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 8, 2026

Holy Moley Make A Wish! A Cute Birthday Card!

 Holy Moley Make A Wish! A Cute 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!

This card was inspired by a few fun challenges and a Freshly Made Sketches Sketch. 

Here is the card:

Products I used:

  • Gerda Steiner Little Things Stamp Set
  • Gerda Steiner Holy Moley Stamp Set (sentiment)
  • Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
  • Stitched Circle Die
  • Unity Stamps Monster Love 6x6 Paper Pack
  • Various colored cardstock 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:





Freshly Made Sketches Sketch #693:



......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):

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Blog Challenge: 4 Legged Friends

Love to Craft Challenge Blog: #93 Anything Goes

Critter Crazy Challenges: #112 anything goes w featured critter(s)

Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes - Weeks #760-761

We hope you will join us!


“Don’t just count your years, make your years count.” —George Meredith

 

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