Showing posts with label Crafting Happiness Challenges. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crafting Happiness Challenges. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Life Is Better With Friends Like You

This one feels like a little surprise tucked into your day.

That sweet dino, flowers in hand, looks so hopeful—like it showed up just to make someone smile. Not over-the-top, not complicated… just a simple, thoughtful moment wrapped in soft colors and a tiny bow.

  • 4.25" x 5.50" Blank Folded Card
  • Whimsical Quirky Dinosaur with Flowers  
  • Stitched Sentiment Banners 
  • Stitched Rounded Rectangles
  • Stampin' Up items used:
    • Split Card Textures Dies
    • Card base cardstock light purple, and cardstock Rich Razzleberry
    • Rich Razzleberry  - ink & cardstock for die cut
    • Shade of Purple - cardstock base for folded card
    • Stamp Set -  "By My Side" for sentiment
    • Gold Textured Gems
  • Tiny little mini bows from stash

I love the contrast here too—the bold background paired with such a gentle character. It’s like a quiet reminder that kindness can stand out in the best way.


There is so much JOY in creating. Do you feel that way too? 

For me it's relaxing and calming for my soul.



This card doesn’t try to impress… it chooses to care.

Moral of the story: The simplest gestures are often the ones we remember the longest.

Now I’m curious: When was the last time someone’s small kindness completely made your day?

Janis

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*Note: I have a subscription to Creative Fabrica and use tons of their images for my different crafting needs. You can check them out here.  I love shopping at Creative Fabrica! 

Please be aware that I also use other items from various sources such as Stampin' Up!, Pink & Main, Cardz TV Stamps, Sizzix, Die-namics.... the list goes on. LOL Thank you for visiting my blog. I appreciate your comments and visiting with me to see my latest creations. God Bless You!
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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Relish the Day!

 Hello, my Crafty Friends!

Did you know there is a new Challenge over at my Crafting Happiness Challenges blog! Come share your makes with us! There is a new challenge every Tuesday with an Anything Goes peppered in occasionally. 

Also I have a short video you can watch at the end of this post. 
Hope you'll give it a looksee. If you enjoy the video, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE.  Thanks!

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Today's card was easy to create and so sweet.

There is so much JOY in creating. Do you feel that way too? 

For me it's relaxing and calming for my soul.


Digi Image from Creative Fabrica:
Red Background Cardstock:
  • Sweet Nothings by Amber Labau
Die Cuts:
  • Pink & Main - Mod Stitched Rectangle Dies
  • My Creative Time - Stitched Cloud Dies
Stamped Sentiment:
  • Stampin' Up - Sit Stay Relax 

I'm excited to see what you post for this challenge!

Here's the link: Crafting Happiness Challenges  

Thanks for visiting with me today!
See you tomorrow with another project.

P.S.  Here is a link to where I find all my images to print out. This link goes to the general site, not to a specific item. Go check it out! It's amazing! 
I love this place!   Creative Fabrica (Affiliate link to main page)

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This video that will be posted to my blog each day this week. 
Next week I'll have a new video for you. 
Thank you for watching!!