Graduation is here ......

Graduation Card 

I love, love, love this card.   I sold out of them last year & was able to find the retired "Lighter Than Air DSP" so I'm able to make more for this year!!! This is one of my favorite Graduation Cards.. Dr. Suess is my friend!!!

                            

SUPPLIES & DIRECTIONS

Fresh Freesia Card Stock - I# 155613
Cut 8 ½ x5 ½ - scored 4 ¼

Front of Card
Basic White Cardstock - #159276

Cut 3 7/8 x 5 

Lighter Than Air DSP - Retired - I# 162747

Cut 4 7/8 x 3 3/4

                                     Basic White Cardstock - #159276                                        

Hot Air Balloon Dies - # 162754

(I used dimensionals on everything except the balloon bucket) 

Mini Dimensionals - I#144108

    Hot Air Balloon Stamp Set - # 162748     

       Fresh Freesia Ink Pad - I# 155611     

Inside of Card  

 Basic White Cardstock - #159276    

Cut 3 7/8 x 5  

Lighter Than Air DSP - Retired - I# 162747

Cut 3 1/2 x 4 5/8

Basic White Cardstock - #159276 

(Printed with Dr. Suess Saying)

Cut out using: 

Scalloped Contours Dies - I# 155560

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CENTER STEP FUN FOLD CARD - Perennial Lavender DSP - Mother's Day Card

 I absolutely love how this card turned out.  It's really not that hard but I on the other hand struggled with so many things!!!  Measurements, paper coordination, I was just OFF.. In the video I am a total squirrel. So, if you can bear with the video, it will show you how to do the card and the measurements - maybe just mute me *lol*.   I've listed below the steps to make this amazing fun fold. 

 SUPPLIES & Directions 

Highland Heather Cardstock – I# 146986
Cut cardstock 5 ½ x 8 ½. Place the 5 ½ side of card base into the trimmer with the left edge at the 1 ¼ inch mark.  Move trimmer blade down to the 1-inch mark (don’t cut). Then cut from the 1-inch mark down to the 5 ¼ mark. Then slide card base to the 4 ¼ inch mark & repeat the above step (cut from the 1-inch mark down to the 5 ¼ mark).

Turn card base horizontal with the smaller end to the left. Put the edge on the 1-inch mark and score all the way across. Move to the 2-inch mark score from the outer edge to the cut mark – do on both sides. Repeat at the 5 ¼ inch mark.

Move cardstock to the 4 ¼ inch mark & score from the inside cut mark to the cut mark on the other side.
 
Fold
The small border is the front of the card.  Fold it up (mountain) then next score mark fold down(valley) then up again. Using your bone folder, crisp up your folds. 
 
 Cut Perennial Lavender DSP – I# 162593 - 3 x 1 inch - you will need 2 strips this size. Make sure to watch the way the pattern runs when cutting, so you get it the way you want.
 
I cut the same pattern of Perennial Lavender DSP – I# 162593 ¾ x 5 ¼ for the bottom border. Again, make sure to watch the way the pattern runs when cutting.

Middle Section of Front Card
 
I used Crumb Cake Cardstock- I# 120953 and cut a piece 2 ¾ x 3.

Then I chose a different pattern of the Perennial Lavender DSP – I# 162593 and 
cut it 2 1/2 x 2 3/4. I adhered the lavender to the crumb cake but before I adhered to the card base, I wrapped Linen Thread – I# 104199 around twice - glued it down in the back, then adhered it to the card base.  Made a bow using Linen Thread – I# 104199 and adhered it with a Mini Glue Dot - I# 103683.  I embellished with Purple Fine Shimmer Gems – I# 162611. 

 INSIDE CARD

I picked another pattern from the Perennial Lavender DSP – I# 162593 and cut it

 2 3/4 x 3.  Then cut out a piece of Crumb Cake Cardstock- I# 120953 using the Thoughtful Expressions Dies – I# 162821. I used a Blending Brush – I# 153611 and blended lightly over the top of cardstock with Highland Heather Ink– I# 147103. Then I used a Sponge Dauber - I# 133773 and daubered around the edges darker using the Highland Heather Ink – I# 147103.  Stamped the sentiment "Happy Mother's Day" from the "Perennial Postage Stamp Set - I# 162598 using the Highland Heather Ink– I# 147103. I added a few gems from Purple Fine Shimmer Gems – I# 162611 to complete that portion of the card.  

BOTTOM INSIDE CARD 

I used the same pattern of Perennial Lavender DSP – I# 162593 as I did above. 

 I cut it to 5 1/4 x 4. Then cut Crumb Cake Cardstock- I# 120953 to 5 x 3 3/4. I used a Blending Brush – I# 153611 and blended lightly over the top of cardstock with Highland Heather Ink– I# 147103. I used a Sponge Dauber - I# 133773 and daubered around the edges darker using the Highland Heather Ink – I# 147103.  I adhered it down and then added a couple of our Brushed Brass Butterflies - I# 158136 to complete the card. 

This card really was fun to make.. I just couldn't get my squirrels together *lol*. 

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Recipe Wednesday - Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowl

 Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowl

I made this for dinner last night.  It was simply amazing!!  I'm starting to think I have a thing for Mexican Food *lol*...  Give it a try you won't be disappointed!! 

NOTE: NEXT TIME I WILL ADD FRESH PICO TO ADD TO THE AMAZING FLAVOR!! 

 

 

Get ready to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal with this flavorful chicken fajita burrito bowl. Packed with protein and veggies, it's a perfect dish for a quick and healthy dinner.

Ingredients:

1 lb chicken breast, sliced

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 green bell pepper, sliced

1 onion, sliced

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp fajita seasoning

1 cup cooked rice

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup corn kernels

1 avocado, sliced

Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Lime wedges (for serving)

Directions:

1. Cook Chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken slices and sprinkle fajita seasoning. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.

2. Add Veggies: Push chicken to one side of the skillet and add bell peppers and onions. Cook until veggies are tender-crisp.

3. Assemble Bowl: In a bowl, layer cooked rice, black beans, corn, cooked chicken, and veggies.

4. Top with Avocado: Add sliced avocado on top of the bowl.

5. Garnish: Sprinkle fresh cilantro over the bowl.

6. Serve: Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor. Enjoy your delicious and nutritious chicken fajita burrito bowl!

New 2025 -2026 Catalog is live !!!!

 Today is the day!! Today is the day!! The 2025-2026 Annual Catalog is live today!!! So excited for the new colors and all the new stamps, dies & embossing folders!! But that's not all - they also added a couple new kits and some on-line exclusives that aren't in the catalog. So make sure to check out my website below & explore the on-line exclusive and kits tab to see the new items!!!

Here's the link for the downloadable version ...

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Beautiful Gallery DSP - Framed Card

 I saw something on a similar blog using this framed feature and I knew I needed to try it with the Beautiful Gallery DSP.  I love, love, love how this card turned out. 

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SUPPLIES 

CRUMB CAKE CARDSTOCK - I# 120953
Cut 4 1/8 x 11 

Secret Sea Cardstock - I# 165624

Cut using the largest die 

Textured Notes Dies - I# 165555

Beautiful Gallery 6x6 DSP - I# 165196

Cut 2 3/4 x 4 1/4 

Position the paper so you get what picture you 

want to frame on the paper. 

CRUMB CAKE CARDSTOCK - I# 120953

Textured Notes Dies - I# 165555

Use the 3rd and 4th dies and cut at same time 

to make the frame. When you do this the biggest 

die will be what your frame will look like once cut. 

CRUMB CAKE CARDSTOCK - I# 120953

Textured Notes Dies - I# 165555

Use the long narrow die for sentiment

Using Blending brush gently go over with 

Secret Sea Ink - I# 165285

Blending Brush - I#153611

Sentiment

Beautiful Motifs - I# 165918

Secret Sea Ink - I# 165285

Mini Dimensionals - I# 144108

2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls - I# 165192

Linen Thread - I#104199

INSIDE 

Secret Sea Cardstock - I# 165624

Cut using the largest die 

Textured Notes Dies - I# 165555

CRUMB CAKE CARDSTOCK - I# 120953

Cut using the 2nd largest die

Textured Notes Dies - I# 165555

Using Blending brush gently go over with 

Secret Sea Ink - I# 165285

Blending Brush - I#153611

2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls - I# 165192

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Fishing -Thank You - Cards - Let me be your dealer!!!

 I finished this special order of Thank You's for the bass club!!  If you need cards, any cards, reach out to me ... I'd love to be your dealer.... 

$4.50 per card or 3 / $12.00 - I can ship anywhere - will just add postage to your order.  If local we can always meet up for delivery!!!

I used many different products to complete these cards - sometimes you have to go out of the box and punt and that is what I did for DSP Paper on some of these cards and I loved how they turned out..

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Thank You Cards -Let's Go Fishing DSP

 Love how these fun folds turned out. Used the Let's Go Fishing DSP from last year, a bass stamp from an old stamp set, and some doo-dads from the new catalog that will go live May 6th. Below is the list of supplies and a video I made on how to make it. Hope you enjoy it!!

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SUPPLIES

Pebbled Path Cardstock - Retired

Cut 11 x 4 1/4 - Scored @ 2 3/4 & 8 1/4

Very Vanilla Cardstock - I# 166784

Cut 4 x 2 1/2 (Need 2)

Blending Brush - I# 153611

Pebble Path Ink - I# 161648 (Last Chance List)

Let's Go Fishing DSP- Stripes - (Retired)

Cut 3 3/4 x 2 1/4 (Need 2)

Pebbled Path Cardstock - Retired

Cut 4 x 3

Very Vanilla Cardstock - I# 166784

Cut 3 3/4 x 2 3/4

Blending Brush - I# 153611

Pebble Path Ink - I# 161648 ( Last Chance List)

Let's Go Fishing DSP- Net - (Retired)

Cut 3 1/2 x 2 1/2

Very Vanilla Cardstock - I# 166784

Cut 3 1/4 x 2 1/4

Blending Brush - I# 153611

Pebble Path Ink - I# 161648 (Last Chance List)

Hooked on You Seasons & Natures - CTMH

Pebble Path Ink - I# 161648 (Last Chance List)

Bass Fish - Stamped Off

Happy & Hearfelt Stamp Set - I# 158005

Pebble Path Ink - I# 161648 (Last Chance List)

Thank You - Stamped off

2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls - I# 165192

(Available May 6th - New Catalog)

Inside

 

Very Vanilla Cardstock - I# 166784

Cut 5 1/4 x 4

Blending Brush - I# 153611

Pebble Path Ink - I# 161648 (Last Chance List)

Let's Go Fishing DSP- Net - (Retired)

Cut 5 x 3 3/4

 

Very Vanilla Cardstock - I# 166784

Cut 4 1/4 x 3

Blending Brush - I# 153611

Pebble Path Ink - I# 161648 (Last Chance List)

My Small Business Stamp Set - I# 163720

Your Support deserves a Big

Thanks

Painted Pheasant Stamp Set - I# 159846

Pebble Path Ink - I# 161648 (Last Chance List)

Weed - Stamped Off

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