Rainbow Paper & A Cow Card

Hello everyone! Happy Spring!

My mom, a crafting busy bee that has been crafting away, decided to make this Bright colorful fun Cow card!

Here is the Card:

Holly used most of the items from her personal crafting stash. The stamp set is Cutest stamp set from Stampin' Up!

Here are some more photos to show some close-up details and the products Holly used to create this card:

......and that's it! 

Happy crafting to you all! We hope you feel inspired to create something and if you can, craft with your family and/or friends and make some fun memories together!

 

My mom is joining the following challenge(s):

Simon Says Stamp Wednsday Challenge: Anything goes feat. Gina K. Designs

We hope you will join us!

 

“The first step in crafting the life you want is to get rid of everything you don’t.” — Joshua Becker

 

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 & Sabra

The Crafting Duo

From the Stars to the Moon Watercolor Painting

From the Stars to the Moon Watercolor Painting in Black, Blue & Gold

Hello everyone!   It's Watercolor Wednsday !

As many of you know, it has been a crazy year, but one of my new year resolutions was to watercolor more! So I am trying to post a watercolor painting and video (if I made one) every Wednsday I can! I loved this painting! The gold with the blues and the half moon... it really transports you to the moon! 

I also did a video which is below! You can also view the video and others on our YouTube Channel! 

Here is the painting:

I used:

• Watercolor paints - Various Colors
• Dr. Phil Martin's Bleed Proof White
• 140 lb. Watercolor Paper
• Watercolor bushes- various sizes and types
• Sea Salt

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

Here is the video:

......and that's it! 

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

 

I am joining the following challenge(s):

Simon Says Stamp Wednsday Challenge: Anything goes feat. Gina K. Designs

We hope you will join us!

 

"Don't tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon." —Paul Brandt

 

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 & Holly
The Crafting Duo

Sorry I was Prickly: A Whimsy Cactus Card

Hello everyone! April is here and so is spring! Life is busy but good! We hope you enjoy your spring!

My mom and I have found a fun new card sketch challenge. It is Kendra's Card Challenge you can find the link here or at the end of the post. It has been fun & challenging making these cards. 

This is my card. This card is one of 18 cards using only six 6x6 papers!!! This last sketch, number 18 and is for the month of April. All the links to all the individual cards and group card are posted below! Check them all out! 

Here is the Card:

I loved coloring and playing around with this adorable cactus stamp set! Fun fact my name actually means prickly cactus in Hebrew! These cards were so much fun to make and have a fun personal spin too!

Products I used:

• Whimsy Stamps Prickly Friends Stamp and Coordinating Die set
• Whimsy Stamps Festive Desert 6x6 Designer Paper Pack
• Simon Says Stamp Black Ink Pad
• Stampin' Up! Mini Cactus Dies
• Green Glitter Washi Tape
• Waffle Flower Up & Running Candy Dots
• Various Colored Cardstock and designer paper from Personal Crafting Stash
• Various Colored Pencils and Fine Line Markers 

Here are some more photos to show some close-up details and the products I used to create this card:

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

Card one link: Courage to Stand Alone: A Whimsy Cactus Card

Card two link: Blooming Cactus Looking Sharp: A Whimsy Cactus Card

Card three link: A Rare Find: A Flowering Cactus Card

Card four link: Grab Life by the Thorns: A Flowering Cactus Card

Card five link: Stick With It: A Whimsy Cactus Card

Card six link: Dear Friend: A Whimsy Cactus Card

Card seven link: A Friendly Blooming Cactus themed Card

Card eight link: Sharp Lookin' Sheriff: A Whimsy Cactus Card

Card nine link: No Prob-llama: A Whimsy Llama Card

Card ten link: Desert Flowers are Beautiful: A Blooming Cactus Card

Card eleven link: Alpaca My Bags: A Whimsy Traveling Llama Card

Card twelve link: Free Hugs! A Whimsy Cactus Card

Card thirteen link: A Prickly Hello! A Sweet & Simple Cactus Card

Card fourteen link: Have a Llama Fun! A Birthday Card

Card fifteen link: Fan-cactus: A Whimsy Cactus Card

Card sixteen link: A Wooly-Cool Llama Card

Card seventeen link: I'll Never Desert You: A Whimsy Cactus Card

Card eighteen link: You are Here!

All 18 Cards Link: #KKC18

......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 challenges:

Kendra's Card Challenge #KCC18 (Dates the challenge is running:  April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025)

We hope you will join us!

 

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” —Wayne Gretzky

 

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 & Holly
The Crafting Duo

I'll Never Desert You: A Whimsy Cactus Card

Hello everyone! April is here and so is spring! Life is busy but good! We hope you enjoy your spring!

My mom and I have found a fun new card sketch challenge. It is Kendra's Card Challenge you can find the link here or at the end of the post. It has been fun & challenging making these cards. 

This is my card. This card is one of 18 cards using only six 6x6 papers!!! This sketch number 17 and is for the month of April. All the links to all the individual cards and group card are posted below! Check them all out! 

Here is the Card:

I loved coloring and playing around with this adorable cactus stamp set! Fun fact my name actually means prickly cactus in Hebrew! These cards were so much fun to make and have a fun personal spin too!

Products I used:

• Whimsy Stamps Prickly Friends Stamp and Coordinating Die set
• Whimsy Stamps Festive Desert 6x6 Designer Paper Pack
• Simon Says Stamp Black Ink Pad
• Stampin' Up! Mini Cactus Die Set
• Waffle Flower Candy Dots
• Various Colored Cardstock and designer paper from Personal Crafting Stash
• Various Colored Pencils and Fine Line Markers 

Here are some more photos to show some close-up details and the products I used to create this card:

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

Card one link: Courage to Stand Alone: A Whimsy Cactus Card

Card two link: Blooming Cactus Looking Sharp: A Whimsy Cactus Card

Card three link: A Rare Find: A Flowering Cactus Card

Card four link: Grab Life by the Thorns: A Flowering Cactus Card

Card five link: Stick With It: A Whimsy Cactus Card

Card six link: Dear Friend: A Whimsy Cactus Card

Card seven link: A Friendly Blooming Cactus themed Card

Card eight link: Sharp Lookin' Sheriff: A Whimsy Cactus Card

Card nine link: No Prob-llama: A Whimsy Llama Card

Card ten link: Desert Flowers are Beautiful: A Blooming Cactus Card

Card eleven link: Alpaca My Bags: A Whimsy Traveling Llama Card

Card twelve link: Free Hugs! A Whimsy Cactus Card

Card thirteen link: A Prickly Hello! A Sweet & Simple Cactus Card

Card fourteen link: Have a Llama Fun! A Birthday Card

Card fifteen link: Fan-cactus: A Whimsy Cactus Card

Card sixteen link: A Wooly-Cool Llama Card

Card seventeen link: You are Here!

Card eighteen link: Sorry I was Prickly: A Whimsy Cactus Card

All 18 Cards Link: #KKC18

......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 challenges:

Kendra's Card Challenge #KCC18 (Dates the challenge is running:  April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025)

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Whatever the Weather - cactus = desert weather which includes lots of sunshine and sometimes monsoons - depending! 

We hope you will join us!

 

“The future is not something we enter. The future is something we create.” —Leonard I. Sweet

 

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 & Holly
The Crafting Duo

A Wooly-Cool Llama Card

Hello everyone! April is here and so is spring! Life is busy but good! We hope you enjoy your spring!

My mom and I have found a fun new card sketch challenge. It is Kendra's Card Challenge you can find the link here or at the end of the post. It has been fun & challenging making these cards. 

This is my card. This card is one of 18 cards using only six 6x6 papers!!! This sketch number 16 and is for the month of April. All the links to all the individual cards and group card are posted below! Check them all out! 

Here is the Card:

I loved coloring and playing around with this adorable cactus stamp set! Fun fact my name actually means prickly cactus in Hebrew! These cards were so much fun to make and have a fun personal spin too!

Products I used:

• Newton's Nook Loveable Llama Stamp and Coordinating Die set
• Whimsy Stamps Festive Desert 6x6 Designer Paper Pack
• Simon Says Stamp Black Ink Pad
• Stampin' Up! Mini Cactus Die set
• Waffle Flower Up & Running Candy Dots
• Various Colored Cardstock and designer paper from Personal Crafting Stash
• Various Colored Pencils and Fine Line Markers 

Here are some more photos to show some close-up details and the products I used to create this card:

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

Card one link: Courage to Stand Alone: A Whimsy Cactus Card

Card two link: Blooming Cactus Looking Sharp: A Whimsy Cactus Card

Card three link: A Rare Find: A Flowering Cactus Card

Card four link: Grab Life by the Thorns: A Flowering Cactus Card

Card five link: Stick With It: A Whimsy Cactus Card

Card six link: Dear Friend: A Whimsy Cactus Card

Card seven link: A Friendly Blooming Cactus themed Card

Card eight link: Sharp Lookin' Sheriff: A Whimsy Cactus Card

Card nine link: No Prob-llama: A Whimsy Llama Card

Card ten link: Desert Flowers are Beautiful: A Blooming Cactus Card

Card eleven link: Alpaca My Bags: A Whimsy Traveling Llama Card

Card twelve link: Free Hugs! A Whimsy Cactus Card

Card thirteen link: A Prickly Hello! A Sweet & Simple Cactus Card

Card fourteen link: Have a Llama Fun! A Birthday Card

Card fifteen link: Fan-cactus: A Whimsy Cactus Card

Card sixteen link: You are Here! 

Card seventeen link: I'll Never Desert You: A Whimsy Cactus Card

Card eighteen link: Sorry I was Prickly: A Whimsy Cactus Card

All 18 Cards Link: #KKC18

......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 #KCC18 (Dates the challenge is running:  April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025)

We hope you will join us!

 

“Take the time to enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” —Robert Brault

 

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 & Holly
The Crafting Duo