Using Stencils on Cards

I'm using a mini stencil to create some interest on the background of this card. The Weave It Alone mini stencil is from Jenlee Schoolcraft which is one of many available on the website.

After stamping the image onto white cardstock, I stamped it a second time on a post-it note to create a mask. While the ink was drying, I colored the image using chalk pencils. 

With some light blue ink and a paddle brush, I added some color and interest to the background using the stencil. So fun!

Next comes the card! Watch the process YouTube video for a visual of these instructions.

Cutting Measurements:

5 1/2 x 10" scored at 4 1/4 and 8 1/2

3 x 7" scored at 3 1/2"

Patterned Paper 4 x 5 1/4 and 1 1/4 x 5 1/4

(I had to adjust mine a little to fit the image.)

Bird stamp is a really old one from Stampin Up!

Sentiment from 

I used the same stencil to add some color here and there in the card.

So fun!

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Nat'l Bird Day; Hummingbird Card

Today is National Bird Day so I'm making a card. There’s a hop on Instagram if you're interested in seeing more.

We have a couple hummingbird feeders in our backyard and we are obsessed with the beauty of these birds. When I saw this die set at the Expo I knew I had to have it. But, like most things, I didn't use it right away. I am using it for the first time now.

I decided it would look cool using my mixed media papers and just a little bit of cardstock. I think I was right. What do you think?

This is called a wreath card. It starts with a 5 1/4" square that is folded in half and a circle cut out of the middle. Watch the process video to see how to create it.

Isn't it so fun and easy!

TGIF; Thankful Friday #395

Happy Friday and another week to be thankful! Today is January 2nd, 2026. 

I got hit hard with a bug just before Christmas. It worked out since I really needed to slow down. Thankfully I'm fully recovered and ready to have a crafty new year!

This week I'm thankful for the better health but mostly for family time over the holidays. I love that our family is growing and everyone is doing well. We are blessed!

Happy New Year!

Printable Cuttable Creatables Project

Well folks, I have decided to step down from the Printable Cuttable Creatables Design Team so this is the last project for them but definitely not the last time I'll use their cut files. 

In honor of December birthdays, I decided to make a cute card using their cut file Scandinavian Nordic Gnome. I mean who doesn't love a gnome? Plus there are so many great gnome puns!

Once the image is uploaded into Cricut Design Space, make sure the image is highlighted and then ungroup. Printable Cuttable Creatables gives multiple layering options in their cut files but you only need one. 

Since we're using paper, keep the top image and delete the bottom.

Now it's time to adjust the size. Just click on one of the corner dots and drag until it reaches the size you want.

Since I know in advance that I need a backing for the gnome, I duplicated the entire image and then used the combine feature to create a solid back.

Now I'm going to cut this, layer & adhere and get ready to make the card.

The card base is 4.25x7" scored at 5.5. You'll also need a piece of the same cardstock at 4.25x1.5".

Two pieces of coordinating cardstock at 4x1.25 and two pieces of patterned paper at 3.75x1.0".

Watch the YouTube video for the process. Isn't this gnome too cute?

The key to this fun fold card is to make sure the image is taller than the gap in between. Other than that, it's pretty easy to put together!