Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Meerkat On the Look Out For... An Adorable Birthday Card!

Meerkat On the Look Out For... An Adorable Birthday Card!

Hello everyone! We have been a little quiet lately, been busy getting our garden and yard ready for summer. We have gotten a little crafting in here and there and are finally able to get the pictures posted. 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!

My mom received this adorable Meerkat Stamp Set for a surprise gift from my dad! She couldn't wait to use it! To create the design of the card she was inspired by the Mojo Monday 231 Sketch! She loved how this card turned out and is planning on making another card (...or many) using this adorable stamp set! Keep a look out for more.. Links to all the challenges and the sketch are near the end of this post! Have a great day and we hope you will join in the fun!

Here is the Card:

Holly used:

  • Gerda Steiner Designs Meerkats on the Lookout Stamp Set
  • Simon Says Stamp Black Ink Stamp Pad
  • Stampin' Up! Early Expresso Ink Cube
  • Tim Holtz Walnut Stain Distress Ink Cube
  • Paper Insider Design Paper (from Kit)
  • Yellow Embossing Powder (unknown)
  • Stampin' Up Paper Pumpkin Stamp Set (for the Sun)
  • 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:






Here is the sketch and the link (click on the picture):



......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 118 - Something Old, Something New (Brand new Meerkat Stamp set & an old Stamp Set for sun)

Simon Says Stamp Monday Blog Challenge: 4 Legged Friends

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Blog Challenge: Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday Challenge Blog: Anything Goes - Weeks #750-751

We hope you will join us!

 

"Just remember, once you're over the hill you begin to pick up speed." — Charles Schultz

 

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 Peeking Elephant Thinking of You Card!

A Peeking Elephant Thinking of You Card!

Hello everyone! We have been a little quiet lately, been busy getting our garden and yard ready for summer. We have gotten a little crafting in here and there and are finally able to get the pictures posted. 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!

My mom was inspired by a Freshly Made Sketch for this card! She loves the Whimsy Stamps that have animals peeking out and this Elephant Stamp set was no exception! She is joining a few challenges, the links to the challenges and the sketch are near the end of this post check it all out! Join in the fun!

Here is the Card:

Holly used:

  • Whimsy Stamps Elephantastic Stamp and Die Set
  • Simon Says Stamp Black Ink Stamp Pad
  • Tim Holtz Twisted Citron Distress oxide
  • Tim Holtz Faded Blue Jeans Distress Ink
  • Rainbow Splash Swiss Dots Embossing Folder
  • 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:







Here is the sketch and the Link (click on the picture):
.....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 118 - Something Old, Something New (An old embossing folder and a new stamp and die set)

Simon Says Stamp Monday Blog Challenge: 4 Legged Friends

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Blog Challenge: Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday Challenge Blog: Anything Goes - Weeks #750-751

We hope you will join us!

 

"I walk around like everything is fine, but deep down, inside my shoe, my sock is sliding off." — 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!  

Holly

Holly & Sabra
The Crafting Duo

Classic Mickey OSW Card Set: Magical Day!

Classic Mickey OSW Card Set: Magical Day!

Hello everyone! We have been a little quiet lately, been busy getting our garden and yard ready for summer. We have gotten a little crafting in here and there and are excited to share what we have been working on! 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!

This card was made doing a OSW (One Sheet Wonder) design. I loved how this set of cards turned out, with two cuts of paper I have 4 fun & fabulous cards!! Plus who doesn't love a good Mickey Mouse card? I am joining a few fun challenges with this card, the links are near the end of this blog post! Hope you will check them out and join in the fun! I also have a picture and links to all four cards near the end of this post as well! Check them all out!  

Here is the card:

Products I used:

  • Echo Park Mouse And Me: Captain Mouse Stamp Set
  • Echo Park Mouse & Me Paper Pack
  • Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
  • Ranger Ink Clear Embossing Powder
  • Tim Holtz Fossilized Amber Distress Ink Cube
  • Round and Nesting Circle Dies
  • Altenew Red Cosmos and Pocket Full of Sunshine Enamel Dots
  • Various colored cardstock from personal crafting stash

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






Here is the set of all four cards and Links to the other cards:

Classic Mickey OSW Card Set: All Smiles
Classic Mickey OSW Card Set: You Make Me Smile (1)
Classic Mickey OSW Card Set: You Make Me Smile (2)



......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 Blog: Challenge 118 - Something Old, Something New (using a new paper collection & Classic Mickey Mouse stamp set for old)

Simon Says Stamp Monday Blog Challenge: 4 Legged Friends

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Blog Challenge: Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday Challenge Blog: Anything Goes - Weeks #750-751

We hope you will join us!

 

"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." -Walt Disney

 

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

Classic Mickey OSW Card Set: You Make Me Smile (2)!

Classic Mickey OSW Card Set: You Make Me Smile (2)!

Hello everyone! We have been a little quiet lately, been busy getting our garden and yard ready for summer. We have gotten a little crafting in here and there and are excited to share what we have been working on! 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!

This card was made doing a OSW (One Sheet Wonder) design. I loved how this set of cards turned out, with two cuts of paper I have 4 fun & fabulous cards!! Plus who doesn't love a good Mickey Mouse card? I am joining a few fun challenges with this card, the links are near the end of this blog post! Hope you will check them out and join in the fun! I also have a picture and links to all four cards near the end of this post as well! Check them all out!  

Here is the card:

Products I used:

  • Echo Park Mouse And Me: Captain Mouse Stamp Set
  • Echo Park Mouse & Me Paper Pack
  • Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
  • Ranger Ink Clear Embossing Powder
  • Tim Holtz Lumberjack Plaid Distress Ink Cube
  • Round and Nesting Circle Dies
  • Altenew Red Cosmos and Pocket Full of Sunshine Enamel Dots
  • Various colored cardstock from personal crafting stash

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






Here is the set of all four cards and Links to the other cards:


Classic Mickey OSW Card Set: All Smiles
Classic Mickey OSW Card Set: You Make Me Smile (1)
Classic Mickey OSW Card Set: Magical Day



......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 Blog: Challenge 118 - Something Old, Something New (using a new paper collection & Classic Mickey Mouse stamp set for old)

Simon Says Stamp Monday Blog Challenge: 4 Legged Friends

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Blog Challenge: Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday Challenge Blog: Anything Goes - Weeks #750-751

We hope you will join us!

 

"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." - Walt Disney

 

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

Classic Mickey OSW Card Set: All Smiles!

Classic Mickey OSW Card Set: All Smiles!

Hello everyone! We have been a little quiet lately, been busy getting our garden and yard ready for summer. We have gotten a little crafting in here and there and are excited to share what we have been working on! 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!

This card was made doing a OSW (One Sheet Wonder) design. I loved how this set of cards turned out, with two cuts of paper I have 4 fun & fabulous cards!! Plus who doesn't love a good Mickey Mouse card? I am joining a few fun challenges with this card, the links are near the end of this blog post! Hope you will check them out and join in the fun! I also have a picture and links to all four cards near the end of this post as well! Check them all out!  

Here is the card:

Products I used:

  • Echo Park Mouse And Me: Captain Mouse Stamp Set
  • Echo Park Mouse & Me Paper Pack
  • Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
  • Ranger Ink Clear Embossing Powder
  • Tim Holtz Fossilized Amber Distress Ink Cube
  • Round and Nesting Circle Dies
  • Altenew Red Cosmos and Pocket Full of Sunshine Enamel Dots
  • Various colored cardstock from personal crafting stash

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





Here is the set of all four cards and Links to the other cards:


Classic Mickey OSW Card Set: You Make Me Smile (1)
Classic Mickey OSW Card Set: You Make Me Smile (2)
Classic Mickey OSW Card Set: Magical Day




......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 Blog: Challenge 118 - Something Old, Something New (using a new paper collection & Classic Mickey Mouse stamp set for old)

Simon Says Stamp Monday Blog Challenge: 4 Legged Friends

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Blog Challenge: Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday Challenge Blog: Anything Goes - Weeks #750-751

We hope you will join us!

 

"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." - Walt Disney

 

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

Classic Mickey OSW Card Set: You Make Me Smile (1)!

Classic Mickey OSW Card Set: You Make Me Smile (1)!

Hello everyone! We have been a little quiet lately, been busy getting our garden and yard ready for summer. We have gotten a little crafting in here and there and are excited to share what we have been working on! 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!

This card was made doing a OSW (One Sheet Wonder) design. I loved how this set of cards turned out, with two cuts of paper I have 4 fun & fabulous cards!! Plus who doesn't love a good Mickey Mouse card? I am joining a few fun challenges with this card, the links are near the end of this blog post! Hope you will check them out and join in the fun! I also have a picture and links to all four cards near the end of this post as well! Check them all out!  

Here is the card:

Products I used:

  • Echo Park Mouse And Me: Captain Mouse Stamp Set
  • Echo Park Mouse & Me Paper Pack
  • Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
  • Ranger Ink Clear Embossing Powder
  • Tim Holtz Lumberjack Plaid Distress Ink Cube
  • Round and Nesting Circle Dies
  • Altenew Red Cosmos and Pocket Full of Sunshine Enamel Dots
  • Various colored cardstock from personal crafting stash

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






Here is the set of all four cards and Links to the other cards:

Classic Mickey OSW Card Set: All Smiles
Classic Mickey OSW Card Set: You Make Me Smile (2)
Classic Mickey OSW Card Set: Magical Day




......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 Blog: Challenge 118 - Something Old, Something New (using a new paper collection & Classic Mickey Mouse stamp set for old)

Simon Says Stamp Monday Blog Challenge: 4 Legged Friends

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Blog Challenge: Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday Challenge Blog: Anything Goes - Weeks #750-751

We hope you will join us!

 

"Imagination has no age." - Walt Disney

 

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