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

Joyful Skating Mice for a Winter Card!

Joyful Skating Mice for a Winter Card!

Hello everyone! It's very hot outside so we are so glad to be crafting on some Christmas cards, dreaming of cooler weather! Happy Christmas in July! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did!

This card was inspired by all of the fun Christmas in July Crafty Challenges going on! I love Lawn Fawn's mice stamp sets and I do love the Mice on Ice stamp set, so I had to make one more card using it! I used the BYSH Cardmakers #71 Sketch Challenge as the card layout along with Christmas paper scraps from our stash! I really loved how this card turned out! Links to all the challenges are near the end of this post!

Here is the card:

Products I used:

• Lawn Fawn Mice on Ice Stamp and Die Set
• Brutus Monroe Chromatic Reserve Holostock 6x6 Variety Pack
• Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
• Various colored cardstock, papers, and embellishments 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):

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers: Christmas in July 2026 Linky Party

Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog: Challenge 121 - Christmas in July

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers: Sketch Challenge #71

We hope you will join us!

 

“The manner of giving is worth more than the gift.” — Pierre Corneille

 

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 Bigfoot Santa Fun Fold Card! Who Was it we Were Looking for Again?

A Bigfoot Santa Fun Fold Card! Who Was it we Were Looking for Again?

Hello everyone! It's very hot outside so we are so glad to be crafting on some Christmas cards, dreaming of cooler weather! Happy Christmas in July! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did!

My mom was inspired by The This Calls for Confetti Mood Board Challenge! It's on Facebook and it is awesome - it goes all month! She was also inspired by all of the super fun Christmas in July Crafty Challenges  - BYSH Christmas in July Linky Party and Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog! Links to all of the 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:

• This Calls for Confetti Big Foot 2 Die
• This Calls for Confetti Love Bigfoot Stamp Set (sentiment & Heart dies)
• Echo Park Plaid and Tartan Paper Collections
• Trinity Stamps Festivi-Cheese Stamp Set (for Santa Hat)
• Various Tree Dies
• Various colored cardstock, Ink pads, Markers and embellishments from personal crafting stash

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

This Calls for Confetti Mood Board:

......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):

This Calls for Confetti: July 2026 Mood board

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers: Christmas in July 2026 Linky Party

Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog: Challenge 121 - Christmas in July

We hope you will join us!

 

“Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, In the bleak mid-winter Long ago.” — Christina Rossetti, “In the Bleak Midwinter”

 

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 Winter Wonderland Christmas Card!

A Winter Wonderland Christmas Card!

Hello everyone! It's very hot outside so we are so glad to be crafting on some Christmas cards, dreaming of cooler weather! Happy Christmas in July! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did!

This card was inspired by all of the fun Christmas in July Crafty Challenges going on! Links to all the challenges I am joining with this card are near the end of this challenge. 

To make this card I used various blue distress inks and water. I spread some ink out on my watercolor tray. I used water and mixed the ink and then made little splotches of paint for the background. I then used the Tim Holtz STAMPtember 2025 Release. I stamped the images and the sentiment on the dried ink/paint splotches. I loved how the card turned out! 

Here is the card:

Products I used:

• Tim Holtz STAMPtember 2025 Release Stamp Set
  
• Tim Holtz Prize Ribbon, Mermaid Lagoon and Faded Blue Jean Distress Ink
• Simon Says Stamp Nocturne Black VersaFine Clair Ink Pad
• 140 lb watercolor paper 
• 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):

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers: Christmas in July 2026 Linky Party

Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog: Challenge 121 - Christmas in July

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Make Your Own Background

We hope you will join us!

 

“Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting.” — Thomas S. Monson

 

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

May Your Christmas Season Sparkle Card!

May Your Christmas Season Sparkle Card!

Hello everyone! It's very hot outside so we are so glad to be crafting on some Christmas cards, dreaming of cooler weather! Happy Christmas in July! Thank you for stopping by, we are so glad you did!

My mom was inspired by all of the super fun Christmas in July Crafty Challenges! Links to all of the 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:

• Scalloped Nesting Tag Die
• Snowflake Dies
• Stampin' Up! Snowflake Wishes (sentiment)
• Simon Says Stamp Artichoke Ink Cube
• Snowflake embossing folder 
• Various 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):

Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers: Christmas in July 2026 Linky Party

Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog: Challenge 121 - Christmas in July

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Add Some Text

We hope you will join us!

 

“Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, In the bleak mid-winter Long ago.” — Christina Rossetti, In the Bleak Midwinter

 

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

Snazzy Baseball Cards: An All Star!

Snazzy Baseball Cards: An All Star!

Hello everyone! We are loving this spring weather here in Idaho! We are in full force 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!

Batter up! Holly decided to do a super cute baseball card set, perfect for birthdays, father's day, or just for a big baseball fan... like Holly is! Holly is joining Kendra's Card Challenge #22 you can find the link at the end of the post. This card is one of 15 cards using only six 6x6 papers!!! This sketch number 7 and is for the month of May! All the links to all the individual cards and group card set of all 15 cards are posted below! Check them all out, Sport! 

Here is the Card:

Holly used:

• Stampin' Up! Batter Up Stamp Set (from Paper pumpkin)
• Echo Park Home Run Designer Paper Pack
• Pajama Crafter Stamps Let's Play Ball Designer Paper Pack 
• Simon Says Stamp Black Ink Stamp Pad
• Stampin' up Misty Moonlight Ink Cube
• Rainbow Splash Swiss Dots Embossing Folder
• Various colored Pencils, Markers, cardstock, paper, and embellishments from personal crafting stash 

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

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

Card one link: Snazzy Baseball Cards: Eat, Sleep, Baseball...Repeat!

Card two link: Snazzy Baseball Cards: Home Run!
Card three link: Snazzy Baseball Cards: Let's Play Ball!

Card four link: Snazzy Baseball Cards: Lots & Lots of Baseballs!

Card five link: Snazzy Baseball Cards: Another Home Run!
Card six link: Snazzy Baseball Cards: You're the Greatest!

Card seven link: You are here!

Card eight link: Snazzy Baseball Cards: Number One Fan!

Card nine link: Snazzy Baseball Cards: A Baseball Player!

Card ten link: Snazzy Baseball Cards: Game Day Vibes!

Card eleven link: Snazzy Baseball Cards: An All Time Great!

Card twelve link: Snazzy Baseball Cards: Baseball on Repeat!

Card thirteen link: Snazzy Baseball Cards: A Big Baseball Hello!

Card fourteen link: Snazzy Baseball Cards: Good Sportsmanship!

Card fifteen link: Snazzy Baseball Cards: You're The Greatest of All Time!

All 15 Cards Link: Snazzy Baseball Cards: All 15 Epic Baseball Cards!

Check out our previous 2025 Kendra's Card Challenge Entries on our pages list on the right or here: 2025 Kendra's Card Challenge Links and our 2026 Entries here: 2026 Kendra's Card Challenges Links

......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: KCC #21 (Dates the challenge is running: April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026)

We hope you will join us!

"People ask me what I do in the winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby

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

Snowflake Wishes Christmas Card Collection: All 15 Snowflake Cards!

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 is joining Kendra's Card Challenge #22 you can find the link here or at the end of the post. This is all 15 snowflake cards using only six 6x6 papers and is Holly's entry for the month of April. All the links to all the individual cards are posted below! Check them all out! She is also very excited to join the BYSH Spring into Christmas 2026 Linky Party! Mom loves all things blue, purple, glittery and snow/snowflake related, so it only made sense that she created this stunning set of Snowflake themed cards! Perfection for both challenges!

Here is the Card:

Holly used these products to create this card set:

• Newton's Nook Snow flurries 6x6 paper pack
• Stampin' Up! Snowflake Wishes Stamp Set (for the sentiment)
• Stampin' Up! Misty Moonlight and Gorgeous Grape Ink Cubes
• Picket Fence Studio Skies of Snowflakes Cardstock
• Various Sizzix and Stampin' up! Snowflake Dies
• Embossing Folder and Stitched Banner, Circle and rectangle Dies
• Various colored cardstock, paper, and embellishments from personal crafting stash 

Here are some more photos to show some close-up details of all 15 cards and sketch sets:

Sketches 1-3:

Sketches 4-9:

Sketches 10-15:

All 15 Cards:

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

Card one link: Snowflake Wishes Christmas Card Collection: Card One

Card two link: Snowflake Wishes Christmas Card Collection: Card Two
Card three link: Snowflake Wishes Christmas Card Collection: Card Three

Card four link: Snowflake Wishes Christmas Card Collection: Card Four

Card five link: Snowflake Wishes Christmas Card Collection: Card Five
Card six link: Snowflake Wishes Christmas Card Collection: Card Six 

Card seven link: Snowflake Wishes Christmas Card Collection: Card Seven

Card eight link: Snowflake Wishes Christmas Card Collection: Card Eight

Card nine link: Snowflake Wishes Christmas Card Collection: Card Nine

Card ten link: Snowflake Wishes Christmas Card Collection: Card Ten

Card eleven link: Snowflake Wishes Christmas Card Collection: Card Eleven

Card twelve link: Snowflake Wishes Christmas Card Collection: Card Twelve

Card thirteen link: Snowflake Wishes Christmas Card Collection: Card Thirteen

Card fourteen link: Snowflake Wishes Christmas Card Collection: Card Fourteen

Card fifteen link: Snowflake Wishes Christmas Card Collection: Card Fifteen

All 15 Cards Link: You are here!

Check out our previous 2025 Kendra's Card Challenge Entries on our pages list on the right or here: 2025 Kendra's Card Challenge Links and our 2026 Entries here: 2026 Kendra's Card Challenges Links

Here is the Showcase Video of all 15 cards:

......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: KCC #22 (Dates the challenge is running: April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026)

{BYSHC} Spring into Christmas 2026 Linky Party: Dates April 10-17 2026

We hope you will join us!

 

"Winter is not a season, it's a celebration." —Anamika Mishra

 

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