Sunday, November 1, 2026

A Christmas Snow Globe Card!

A Christmas Snow Globe Card!

Hello everyone! Life update: We are tired and so glad the holidays are here! Time for things to slow down and enjoy the time with family and friends! We hope you take some time to enjoy the small things this Holiday season! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did

This card was made for a card swap that had a snow globe theme! I loved making this card and combining a few of Tim Holtz's Christmas Die sets to make it! I also used an older BYSH Cardmakers Sketch for the layout of this card. I am joining a few fun challenges with this card and the links to the challenges are near the end of this post! Hope you will check them out and join in the fun!

Here is the card:

Products I used:

  • Tim Holtz Snowglobe #2 Thinlits Die Set
  • Tim Holtz Winter Wishes Thinlits Die Set
  • Tim Holtz Christmas Magic Thinlits Die Set
  • Tim Holtz Distress Ink Cubes - Various
  • Lawn Fawn Hillside Border Dies
  • Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
  • Various colored cardstock, Christmas Designer Paper and embellishments from personal crafting stash

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





The BYSH Cardmakers 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 Monday Blog Challenge: Trees

Pearly Sparkles Challenge: Challenge 125 - Add Some Sparkle and Shine

Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog: MLCCB #71 Anything Christmas Goes

Love to Craft Challenge Blog: LTCCB #95 Anything Goes

We hope you will join us!

 

“The joy of brightening other lives becomes for us the magic of the holidays.” — W.C. Jones

 

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 Merry Christmas Snow Globe Card!

A Merry Christmas Snow Globe Card!

Hello everyone! Life update: We are tired and so glad the holidays are here! Time for things to slow down and enjoy the time with family and friends! We hope you take some time to enjoy the small things this Holiday season! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did

This card was made for a card swap that had a snow globe theme! I loved making this card and combining a few of Tim Holtz's Christmas Die sets to make it! I also used an older BYSH Cardmakers Sketch for the layout of this card. I am joining a few fun challenges with this card and the links to the challenges are near the end of this post! Hope you will check them out and join in the fun!

Here is the card:

Products I used:

  • Tim Holtz Snowglobe #2 Thinlits Die Set
  • Tim Holtz Winter Wishes Thinlits Die Set
  • Tim Holtz Christmas Magic Thinlits Die Set
  • Tim Holtz Distress Ink Cubes - Various
  • Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
  • Various colored cardstock, Christmas Designer Paper and embellishments from personal crafting stash

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






Here is the BYSH Cardmakers 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 Monday Blog Challenge: Trees

Pearly Sparkles Challenge: Challenge 125 - Add Some Sparkle and Shine

Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog: MLCCB #71 Anything Christmas Goes

Love to Craft Challenge Blog: LTCCB #95 Anything Goes

We hope you will join us!

 

“Christmas is forever, not for just one day. For loving, sharing, giving, are not to put away.” — Norman Wesley Brooks

 

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

Cozy Thoughts Headed Your Way! A Little Mouse Fall Card!

Cozy Thoughts Headed Your Way! A Little Mouse Fall Card!

Thank you so much for joining the new Love to Scrap Challenge! We can't wait to share what we created for the new challenge and see what you all create!! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did! If you like our blog & posts we would love for you to give our blog a follow and you can check out any of our socials: Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube with the Links on the righthand sidebar!

Holly here, I am so excited to share my new project for the new Love To Scrap challenge: LTSCB #182 Anything Goes. Love To Scrap is a scrapping challenge blog that is for all types of scrapped projects - cards, scrapbook layouts, ATCs, mixed media, art/junk journals, etc! We can't wait to see what you create, so let's get crafty!

I used Unity Stamps adorable new stamp set Mice & Cozy! These mice are super cute and I knew I had to make a card (or many) with it! 

Here is the Card:

I used:

  • Unity Stamps Mice & Cozy Stamp Set
  • Simon Says Stamp black ink Stamp pad
  • Stitched Circle Die
  • Stampin' Up! Gather Together Die Set - Leaves
  • Various colored Markers, cardstock, designer paper, and embellishments from personal crafting stash 

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




I am also joining: Love to Craft Challenge Blog: LTCCB #95 Anything Goes

.....and that's it! 

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


We hope you will join us! Here is the Link to the Love to Scrap Challenge Blog: Click Here!

 

“I can smell autumn dancing in the breeze. The sweet chill of pumpkin, and crisp sunburnt leaves.” - Ann Drake

 

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 Happy Halloween Treat Bag!

A Happy Halloween Treat Bag!

Thank you so much for joining the new Mix it Up Challenge! We can't wait to share what we created for the new challenge and see what you all create!! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did! If you like our blog & posts we would love for you to give our blog a follow and you can check out any of our socials: Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube with the Links on the righthand sidebar!

Holly here and I am excited to share my new project for the new Mix it Up Challenge Blog: MIUCB #86 Anything Goes + Anything but a Card! The Mix it Up Challenge blog is a technique challenge blog featuring various techniques on mixed media projects, altered art, and paper crafts such as cards, tags, mini albums, ATCs, 3-D projects, scrapbook layouts, art/junk Journaling, etc! We can't wait to see what you create, so let's get crafty!

I used Newton's Nook Trick Or Treat Puppy Stamp Set and a bit of their Halloween paper to make this fun little treat bag 

Here is the treat bag:

Here is the complete list of supplies used:

  • Newton's Nook Trick-or-Treat Puppy Stamp and Die Set
  • Newton's Nook Halloween Meows 6x6 Paper Pack
  • Simon Says Stamp Black Ink Stamp Pad
  • Scrapbook.com Stitched Flag Die
  • Various colored Markers, cardstock and embellishments from personal crafting stash 

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







I am also joining: Love to Craft Challenge Blog: LTCCB #95 Anything Goes

......and that's it! 

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

We hope you will join us! Here is the Link to the Mix it Up Challenge Blog: Click Here!

 

“Listen! The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves, we have had our summer evenings, now for October eves!” - Humbert Wolfe,

 

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 Frosty Snowman Tag!

A Frosty Snowman Tag!

Thank you so much for joining the new Mix it Up Challenge! We can't wait to share what we created for the new challenge and see what you all create!! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did! If you like our blog & posts we would love for you to give our blog a follow and you can check out any of our socials: Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube with the Links on the righthand sidebar!

Sabra here and I am excited to share my new project for the new Mix it Up Challenge Blog: MIUCB #86 Anything Goes + Anything but a card! The Mix it Up Challenge blog is a technique challenge blog featuring various techniques on mixed media projects, altered art, and paper crafts such as cards, tags, mini albums, ATCs, 3-D projects, scrapbook layouts, art/junk Journaling, etc! We can't wait to see what you create, so let's get crafty!

I had so much fun making this tag. I used at lot of Tim Holz Produts including the Mr. Frostie Stamp set and some distress inks, mica sprays and spritz!

Here is the tag:

Here are some of the specific products I used:

  • Tim Holtz Mr. Frostie Stamp and Die Set
  • Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
  • Tim Holtz Winter Frost, Snow Flurries, and Villainous Potion Distress Mica Stains
  • Tim Holtz Wilted Violet, Shaded Lilac, Villainous Potion, Faded Jeans, Broken China and Uncharted Mariner Distress Ink
  • Tim Holtz Uncharted Mariner Spritz
  • Dr. PH Martin's Bleed Proof White
  • Various Ribbons and Embellishments from personal crafting stash

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





I am also joining: the 
Simon Says Stamp Monday Blog Challenge: Trees
Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog: MLCCB #71 Anything Christmas Goes
Love to Craft Challenge Blog: LTCCB #95 Anything Goes
......and that's it! 

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

We hope you will join us! Here is the Link to the Mix it Up Challenge Blog: Click Here!

 

"It is the life of the crystal, the architect of the flake, the fire of the frost, the soul of the sunbeam. This crisp winter air is full of it." – John Burroughs

 

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

Pumpkin Kisses Fall Tag!

Pumpkin Kisses Fall Tag!

Thank you so much for joining the new Love to Scrap Challenge! We can't wait to share what we created for the new challenge and see what you all create!! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did! If you like our blog & posts we would love for you to give our blog a follow and you can check out any of our socials: Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube with the Links on the righthand sidebar!

Sabra here and I am so excited to share my new project for the new Love To Scrap challenge: LTSCB #182 Anything Goes. Love To Scrap is a scrapping challenge blog that is for all types of scrapped projects - cards, scrapbook layouts, ATCs, mixed media, art/junk journals, etc! We can't wait to see what you create, so let's get crafty!

I made this fall tag using various Tim Distress Inks and Mica Stain Sprays along with Unity Stamps Pumpkin hearth stamp set and fall sentiment cut outs! I love this stamp set and just had to make a tag with it! 

Here is the tag:

Some specific products I used:

  • Unity Stamps Pumpkin Hearth Stamp Set
  • Unity Stamps Fall Sentiment Cut outs
  • Tim Holtz Rusty Hing, Gathered Twigs, Vintage Photo, Walnut Lumber Jack Plaid, Spiced Marmalade, and Carved Pumpkin Distress Inks
  • Tim Holtz Jack-o-Lantern, Tart Cranberry, Burning Ember, Flickering Candle and Crooked Broomstick Distress Mica Stains
  • Tim Holtz Fossilized Amber and Walnut Stain Spritz
  • Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
  • Various ribbons and embellishments from personal crafting stash

Here are some more photos to show some close-up details of the tag:




I am also joining the Pearly Sparkles Challenge: Challenge 125 - Add Some Sparkle and Shine and the Love to Craft Challenge Blog: LTCCB #95 Anything Goes

......and that's it! 

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

We hope you will join us! Here is the Link to the Love to Scrap Challenge Blog: Click Here!


"Autumn…the year's last, loveliest smile." — William Cullen Bryant

 

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, October 29, 2026

The Boo Crew Halloween Card!

The Boo Crew Halloween Card!

Hello everyone! Halloween is almost here! Of course we have to celebrate on our blog with some spook-tacular cards!!! Happy Haunting! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did!

This card was inspired by Halloween of course! I am also joining some super fun challenges with this card! Links to all the challenges are near the end of this post! Hope you will check them out and join in the fun! Happy Halloween!!! 

Here is the card:


Products I used:

  • Simon Hurley Boo Crew Die Set
  • Picket Fence Studios Trick-or-Treat/Halloween Word Die Set
  • Newton's Nook Halloween Time 6x6 Paper Pack
  • Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Various
  • Various colored cardstock 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! 

 

I am joining the following challenge(s):

Pearly Sparkles Challenge: Trick-or-Treat

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Blog: Anything Goes featuring Simon Says Stamp Products

We hope you will join us!

 

“‘Tis the night — the night of the grave’s delight.” — Arthur Cleveland Coxe, “Halloween: A Romaunt”

 

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 Boo-tiful Halloween Night Fun-Fold Card!

A Boo-tiful Halloween Night Fun-Fold Card!

Hello everyone! Halloween is almost here! Of course we have to celebrate on our blog with some spook-tacular cards!!! Happy Haunting! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did!

My mom was inspired Halloween! We love Halloween and all the cute little Halloween and Fall stamps we have! She is also joining a few challenges with this card! Links to all the challenges are near the end of this post! Hope you will check them out and join in the fun! Happy Halloween!!! 

Here is the Card:

Holly used:

  • Newton's Nook Newton's Boo-tiful Night Stamp Set
  • Newton's Nook Halloween Meows 6x6 Paper Pad
  • Simon Says Stamp Black Ink Stamp Pad
  • Stitched and Nesting Circle and Banner Dies
  • Various colored Markers, cardstock 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):

Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog: Challenge 124 - Trick or Treat

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Blog: Anything Goes featuring Simon Says Stamp 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