Toy's Haven

I used:

Stamp Simply Clear Stamps – sentiment
Sizzix – Tim Holtz’ Artsy Leaves
Versafine Onyx Black die ink

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varios colored scraps
Nuvo white and black drops

Thanks for stopping by! ~Holly

Yes, you have been on my mind. I’ve been absent since April and it feels good to be back in the studio. I still have some major medical issues to face, but creating is my therapy.

Today I’m sharing a thinking of you card. I love these roses, so much. They’re in honor of my late mom. Her middle name was Rose.

I did some messy (on purpose) sponging and the mini scripty background stamp.

I used:

Stamp Simply Clear Stamps -Thinking of you Rose
Stamp Simply Steel Dies – Thinking of you Rose

Stamp Simply – Thinking of you Rose BUNDLE

Stamp Simply Clear Stamps – scripty bkground minis set 1
Carta Bella – 6×6 Welcome Autumn
Versafine Onyx Black die ink
Baker’s Twine – orange/white
Spellbinders scalloped orders

other:
assorted memento inks
Copics
Nuvo drops
Adhesives
Daubers

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Good Morning!

Spring is playing games with us. We had yet another snow Sunday. Not too happy about that, but at least I know the warmer days are coming. It snows in the wee hours of the morning and is generally gone by noon.

If you know me, you know that I love patriotic cards. This week we’re sharing a new Patriotic set from Stamp Simply.

I focused on the majestic American Eagle. I love the quote, too (Oliver Wendell Holmes). Buy the bundle and get the dies to cut the Eagle and decorated star.

I used:

Stamp Simply Clear Stamps – The American Eagle
Stamp Simply Steel Dies – The American Eagle
American Eagle Bundle
Echo Park 6×6 – Let Freedom Ring
Memento Tuxedo Black dye ink
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other:
mini star brads
Copic markers

Check out all the patriotic set!

Thanks for stopping by! ~Holly

It’s spring all over! We had snow and 80 degree weather in the same week.

This week I’m sharing a card for the guys. Still one of my hardest type card, but I managed. I must admit, the first version I made was a big flop. I was in panic mode, but managed to pull it off.

I’m in love with this color combination. Also one of my favorite verses. I was thinking this could be used for male or female and several different reasons. I have a person in mind for this who is struggling with his faith. Could also be a sympathy card.

I used:

SSCS – God will take care of you
SSSD – God will take care of you
God will take care of you BUNDLE
Spellbinders Nestabilities standard circles
VersaFine Clair Ink Pad – Nocturne
Craft Consortium – Brick Textures

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Gingerbread cardstock
Rust cardstock
Distress inks
Blending tools
Assorted adhesives

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A super simple card with just some distressing and a few die cuts and it’s done. You can even cover mistakes if you need to!

Thanks for stopping by! ~Holly

So, I took a couple weeks off from creating to do some actual WORK. Not even fun stuff. I did manage to get my desk cleared off so I could make a card.

This week it’s all for the Ladies. I think I am slave to my love of pastel (springy) colors. I need to challenge myself to step outside that box.

I don’t have a specific saying for the inside, as I thought it could work for several occasions.

I’m running out of the Craft Consortium Bloom & Wild paper. A definite favorite!

I used:

Stamp Simply Clear Stamps – Beatitudes 1
Stamp Simply Clear Stamps – Floral Clusters Spring Pansies
Stamp Simply Steel Dies – Floral Cluster and Sprigs
Craft Consortium – Bloom & Wild
VersaFine Clair Full Size Ink Pad – Nocturne
Divine Twine Baker’s Twine – 240 Yard Spool – Pink

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Copic markers
Stickles (Diamond)
Nuvo drops

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Thanks for stopping by! ~ Holly

Well Spring has sprung! Not so much in the weather department, but I feel it in the air!

I know this post might confuse those who know me. No, we are not having another granddaughter! It just so happens that baby cards are so fun to make. So, I went for it!

So fun to make with a sweet Welcome baby stamps and dies. It just so happens that the background was inspired. I am super low on baby themed papers, so I broke out my Tim Holtz’ Flourish stencil and created my own.

I used:

Stamp Simply Clear Stamps – Welcome Baby
Stamp Simply Steel Dies – Welcome Baby Basics
Welcome Baby Bundle–
Tim Holtz – Flourish Stencil
Spellbinders Nest. Small Circles
May Arts Vintage Sampler / Ribbon
Versafine Onyx black

Other:
Pink cardstock
Nuvo drops
Memento Angel Pink dye ink
Blending tool

Hurry and get your Easter Stamps/Dies! Check out the gorgeous ribbon/lace, too!

Stamp Simply

Thanks for stopping by! ~ Holly

Hope you’re having a fab Wednesday! The days are racing by and I am not complaining! It just means Spring is going to be here soon! Yeah, we lost an hour Sunday morning, but just think of it as losing an hour of winter! It’s been a particularly rough winter all over the globe.

Between stocking up on Birthday cards and a few more Easter cards, I am slipping a little patriotic lovely. Useful for many holidays.

For this I used:

Stamp Simply Clear Stamps – Red,White,Blue flag
Stamp Simply Steel Dies – Red,White,Blue flag die
Red/white/blue Bundle –
Stamp Simply Clear Stamps – Old Glory

Stamp Simply Steel Dies – Old Glory (stars)
Old Glory Bundle

Echo Park – Let Freedom Ring (I mistook using an older pad/retired, but this pad has similar patterns)
.75″ Venise Lace Lucia Lace
VersaFine Clair Full Size Ink Pad – Nocturne
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other:
Star brads
Copic markers

HURRY! IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO ADD TO YOUR EASTER SETS!

Thanks for stopping by! ~HOLLY

Hello Friends! I’m busily making this year’s supply of birthday cards, but took a time out for this Father’s Day card. Sadly, Neither my husband nor myself have father’s alive. I do have two sons with kids and of course I try to sneak one in for the hubby. Not easy when he checks my studio every afternoon!

This tartan plaid piece with the red/green reminds me of shirts my granddaddy wore. I used enamel dots to mimic the snaps on his shirt.

Stamp Simply Clear Stamps – A Man of Knowledge
Stamp Simply Clear Stamps – A Godly Man
Stamp Simply Steel Dies – A Godly Man
Bundle
Stamp Simply Steel Dies – Fishtail Sentiment Banners
Stamp Simply Steel Dies – Farmhouse Pierced Nesting Hearts–
Craft Consortium – Tartan
Versafine Onyx Black
Enamel Dots–

other:
Memento Rhubarb Stalk dye ink
Green, Black and Cherry cardstock
Asst. adhesives

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This super simple card is quick and easy with this universal sketch. I left the inside blank for a personal message.

It’s not too late to grab some beautiful Easter supplies @ Stamp Simply!

Thanks for stopping by! ~ Holly

It’s March 1st. Can you believe that? In a couple weeks, we’ll be changing our time and spring will surely follow. I can’t wait for chill sunny mornings and warm afternoons. I’ve seen enough snow to last a couple seasons!

I’m still working on Easter cards. I have a few more I need to make. I surely give out more Easter cards than Christmas cards.

Even though I’m more often thought of being a more is more girl, I so love making simple cards, too. Nothing fancy here. I went for springy, scriptural theme.

John 3:16 is the perfect Easter sentiment.

I used:

Stamp Simply Clear Stamps – He Lives
Stamp Simply Clear Stamps – Salvation
Echo Park 6 x 6 – My Favorite Easter
Spellbinders Nestabilities – Small Circles
Striped ribbon – May Arts Plaid pink
Kaisercraft – flower
Versafine Clair pigment ink–

other:
Spellbinders Nestabilities – Small Scalloped Circle

Thanks for stopping by! ~ Holly

I’m flabbergasted. It’s almost the end of February! I think as we get older the years just fly by.

This week I’m sharing a Mother’s Day card. Loved making the card, but I have no mother or even mother in law. One of my son’s will want, though!

Super easy here. I felt like going blue with this one. Just a few strips of paper coordinating with the blue background. Papers are Echo Park My Favorite Spring. Add a nice bow. I chose this scripture as it is all love. That’s what Mother’s Day is all about!

I added a Happy Mother’s Day banner to the center. The sentiment could easily be changed if the receiver want to reuse it. I actually like that!

I used:

Stamp Simply Clear Stamps – Love

Stamp Simply Clear Stamps – Typewritten Year Round Greeting
Stamp Simply Steel Dies – Fishtail Sentiment Dies
Spellbinders Nestabilities – pierced rectangles
Echo Park – My Favorite Spring
Bakers Twine –
Ribbon – May Arts 5/8″ solid plaid
Enamel Dots
Versafine Onyx Black dye ink –

other:
word window punch
random button
3m dimensionals

And don’t forget! Easter is coming up quick! Stamp Simply has some of the very best Easter related sets! Go shop!

Thanks for stopping by!! ~Holly