Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Christmas in July 2026 Projects


It's about time that I got these projects uploaded for you!  Wow...it's been a busy week, and I should be heading to bed since it's already well after midnight, but here I am still working on things.  :(  This past Thursday, I kicked off the month with some Christmas in July projects.  As you will notice - a lot of the products that I used are not current.  That's because I don't have any current stamps or dies for the holidays.  Even though there are few Christmas things in the July Online Exclusives, I'm holding out for the Sep-Dec catalog.  Plus, this gave me a chance to go back to some old favorites that I'm sure some of you still have too!  Shop your stash and see what you can use!

As crafters, Christmas/Holidays is generally the most popular event that we create for.  We make cards, tags, boxes, bags, scrapbook pages, mini albums, folios, planners, gift card holders, ornaments, banners, framed art...just to name a few.  I took just three things from that list and came up with some ideas.

Don't forget that my BOGO Sale is still going on... You can find all of the details and information on THIS blog post.  BOGO Sale ends on July 15, 2026.  If you have any questions at all, please email me and ask! 

Just a reminder that I am generally Live on-line every Thursday at 8:00pm ET.  I stream to BOTH YouTube and Facebook simultaneously, but I recommend viewing on YouTube.   

If you are not able to catch me live, you can watch over on YouTube.  If the picture does not appear below, you can click HERE to get to it.


I started off with some TAGS.  I love making tags because they're so useful.  Tie them on a plain handled gift bag, tie them on a package, tie them on a little treat, add them to a plain lunch bag to doll it up, add them to a scrapbook or journal.  Lots of ways to incorporate tags into your gift giving.

I've been wanting to create these "rustic trees" for a very long time, and this turned out to be a perfect project for using scraps of paper!  All you need are THREE squares, but in half diagonally, to build your trees.  To save you the trouble - I used 1 1/2", 2", and 2 1/2" squares for all of these ornaments.  I didn't even cut the squares completely straight, because it doesn't matter.

Arrange your triangles to and fro, starting at the bottom and layering up to the smaller pieces.  Add a scrap of brown for the tree stump.  

It was fun to use some of the new Mini Christmas Buttons and Adhesive-Backed Blooms as the "ornaments".   I love non-traditional colors for my holiday projects!  There is plenty of room to write on the back of these tags.


Paper Measurements:
  • Peaceful Pine/Highland Heather/Strawberry Slush (Tag BASE):  4 1/2"ish cut with Scalloped Blooms die
  • Crumb Cake/Fresh Freesia/Luxe White (Tag layer):  3 3/4"ish cut with Scalloped Blooms die
  • Various designer series papers to cut into your squares, then triangles to build trees.  Use SCRAPS!
  • Pecan Pie/Crumb Cake:  tiny scrap for tree trunks
  • Basic White:  again...scraps to stamp greetings
Individual pictures -

Traditional colors - Peaceful Pine with Red button ornaments.  The Crumb Cake layer was already embossed with the retired Pinewood Planks folder.  I pulled that from my scraps pile and cut the scallop.

White tree with Freesia Blooms for ornaments.

Made this one off-camera.  Strawberry Slush base with Pretty in Pink and Bubble Bath designer series papers for the tree.

Punch a hole in the top and add various ribbons.

Stamps:  Good Greetings (retired)
Ink:  Real Red, Highland Heather
Paper:  Peaceful Pine, Crumb Cake, Fern Flora DSP, 2026-2028 In Color Gingham DSP, Highland Heather, Fresh Freesia, Luxe White Specialty DSP, Strawberry Slush, Everyday Essentials Mix & Match DSP, Basic White
Other:  Scalloped Blooms dies, Christmas Buttons, Blooms, Peaceful Pine ribbon, Linen Thread, Fresh Freesia Seam Binding, Bubble Bath ribbon, White Baker's Twine

My second project is a gift card holder using the old Bigz dies that I have - Stocking and Stocking Accents.  There is a new stocking bundle in the July Online Exclusives, but it's not really my style.  These dies that I have are quite a bit bigger, but you get the idea!  

I layered 2 1/2 stocking die-cuts to make this gift card holder.  The top most layer is embossed with the Forever Plaid folder.  I had to back that with another stocking to make it sturdy enough.

Add the stocking cuff, some holly leaves and more of the Christmas Buttons!  Customize this gift card holder by using the Mini Alphabet die - or whatever right-size alphabet dies that you have!  I can't be the only one that has at least 10 different sets of alphabet and number dies in every size you could ever need.  I have a hard time passing them up because you never know what size or style will be perfect for a project.  I did run a Clear Shimmer brush over all of the letters

Have you noticed that the toe and heel are FLOWERS?  I had just a scrap of Cherry Cobbler DSP and cut those pieces backwards.  Doh!  


The other 1/2 stocking is glued to the back to make the gift card pocket!  Add a ribbon loop so that you can hang this gift card holder in your tree if you want.


Paper Measurements:
  • Cherry Cobbler:  (3) 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", to cut 3 full sets of the stocking base pieces
  • Basic White:  2 1/4" x 4", to die-cut the cuff
  • Mossy Meadow:  scraps to die-cut holly leaves
  • Cherry Cobbler:  scraps to die-cut letters
Stamps:  none
Ink:  none
Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow, Basic White, Cherry Cobbler dsp (retired print)
Other:  Stocking and Accent Bigz dies, Mini Alphabet dies, Christmas Buttons, Clear Shimmer brush, White Glittered Organdy ribbon

My last project is a Christmas card.  Really easy design using an old Tree punch.  Use whatever punch or die that you have - it could be a tree, an ornament, a smallish stocking...whatever you have that will fit.  I did use the new Swirls of Magic embossing folder, from the July Online Exclusives.  It's in the Halloween section, but it's really going to be good for just about any occasion.

Peaceful Pine and the new Gingham papers to the rescue for this one!  I love a monotone card.


Paper Measurements:
  • Peaceful Pine:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
  • Basic White:  4" x 5 1/4", for inside of card
  • In Color Gingham DSP (Peaceful Pine):  3 1/4" x 5 1/2", plus scrap to punch the tree
  • Peaceful Pine:  1" x 5 1/2", embossed with Swirls of Magic embossing folder
  • Peaceful Pine:  2 1/2" Circle
  • Basic White:  2 1/4" circle
  • Basic White:  scrap for greeting
Stamp some speckles on that white circle, just to give it some interest.

The only things popped up are the tree and the greeting.  Finish off with a few In Color Dots

Stamps:  Good Greetings, Itty Bitty Backgrounds
Ink:  Peaceful Pine
Paper:  Peaceful Pine, Basic White, 2026-2028 In Color Gingham Designer Series Paper
Other:  Swirls of Magic embossing folder, 2 1/4" and 2 1/2" Circle punches, Pine tree punch, 2026-2028 In Color Dots

I hope you enjoyed these Christmas ideas, and can find some products in your stash to make some of your own!

This coming Thursday I'll be creating with some of the Black & White patterned papers that we have - from THREE different packs!

Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!

Toni

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Saturday, July 4, 2026

Friends of Unity July 2026 Blog Hop - Color Combination


Welcome to the Friends of Unity Blog Hop for July 2026!  This month's theme is a Color Challenge - Red, White, and Blue!  Fitting since our Blog Hop is on Independence Day.

Our Friends of Unity Blog Hoppers are also hosting a challenge over in the Unity Show & Tell Facebook Group!  There are 4 fabulous prizes up for grabs for 3 lucky winners!! All you have to do is enter a card using our Color Challenge and your Unity Products into the Color Challenge album (<----click the bold link to go to directly to the album) in the Unity Show & Tell FB group.  Upload your photo to the album and you're entered!  The contest is open through July 31st!

I had fun with this Sh*tkickers stamp designed by Angie Blom for Unity Stamp Co!  I went with two greetings, just to keep things even.
 

Paper Measurements:
  • Poppy Parade:  8 1/2" x 7", scored at 3 1/2"
  • Basic White:  3 1/4" x 8 1/4", for inside
  • Basic White:  3 1/8" x 8 1/8"
  • Boho Bandana:  (2) 2 11/16" x 2 15/16"
  • Rustic Wood:  2 11/16" x 2 15/16"
  • Basic White:  scraps to stamp, hand-cut greetings
I heat-embossed the boots with black ink and clear powder, then hand-cut them.  Pop them up on the different papers.


Finished off with a LOT of rhinestones!

Here's a list of everything I used:

Stamps: Sh*tkickers, extended celebration (Unity Stamp Co)
Ink:  Real Red, Blueberry Bushel, Midnight (Catherine Pooler)
Paper:  Poppy Parade, Basic White, Boho Bandana & Rustic Wood paper packs (Unity Stamp Co)
Other:  Clear embossing powder, Basic Rhinestones

You probably got here from Rachel's post.  Your next stop will be to Joyce's post!  Please hop through everyone's blogs when you have some time.

Thanks for hopping along with us!  If you comment as Anonymous, please leave your name so we know who leaves some love.  


Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!  

Toni

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Sunday, June 28, 2026

Fun File Folder Folio!


I know this doesn't look like much, because I did not decorate it.  This Tri-Fold Folio made out of File Folders is a fun project!

While I was taking pictures for this blog post, I decided that I'm definitely going to wait until I get the JULY Product of the Month - the Begonia Belle stamp set.  I'll add a floral theme to this amazing File Folder Folio.


Meanwhile, this blog post will share all of the IMPORTANT BITS - the cutting instructions and paper measurements that you'll need to create one of these folios yourself.  Finished folio is 6" x 9"ish tall.  I used TWO file folders (a center tab, and an end tab folder), FOUR 12" x 12" pieces of designer paper, and some cardstock to make this folio.  My guess is that this File Folder Folio will hold at least 25 pictures and/or journaling.  

Reminder about my ongoing BOGO Sale!  You can find all of the details and information on THIS blog post.  BOGO Sale dates are June 15 - July 15, 2026.  If you have any questions at all, please email me and ask!  

Just a reminder that I am generally Live on-line every Thursday at 8:00pm ET.  I stream to BOTH YouTube and Facebook simultaneously, but I recommend viewing on YouTube.   

If you are not able to catch me live, you can watch over on YouTube.  If the picture does not appear below, you can click HERE to get to it.


I'll document the file folder cutting instructions and measurements first, then I will list out the paper measurements for each panel.  I also took pictures of my prototype pieces, since I did not glue them together.  It's like I was thinking ahead or something.  :)

I want to point out - you should cut and score your file folder pieces first, but DO NOT glue them together.  You'll want to add some of the cardstock/designer series paper layers before assembling.  Watch the video for assembly.

Also, save all of your file folder scraps.  You'll need some of them.

1. Center Tab File Folder - first cut this file folder in half at the factory fold.  Using the half that has the center tab on it...  save the bottom half for step 4.
  • Cut at the RIGHT side of the tab, at 8" from the left edge.
  • Flip that piece over, so the tab is the left and score at 6" and 6 1/2".
  • This will end up being the Center Panel of our Tri-Fold Folio.

2.  Top Tab File Folder - again, cut this in half at the factory fold first.  Using the half that has the tab on it: 
  • With the tab at the left side, cut at 7".
  • Score at 6", and 6 1/2".
  • This will end up being the Right Panel of our folio.

3.  Using the other half of the File Folder from Step 2:
  • Cut it to be 9" tall.
  • Cut it 5 1/2" wide.  
  • This will end up being our Left Panel/Front Cover.  

4.  Using the other half of the file folder from Step 1:
  • Cut TWO pieces that are 5 1/2" x 8 3/4", from each end.
  • Score at 1/2" from the factory fold end.
  • These will be Top and Bottom Flips that we'll add to the Center panel.

5.  Make a Gusseted Pocket using one of the file folder scraps:
  • Cut a piece 3 1/4" x 6 1/2".
  • Score at 1/2" on three sides as shown.  
  • Trim corners out, and mitre the flaps.
  • This pocket will be added to the inside of the Right panel.

6.  Make a Double Flip using another file folder scrap.
  • Cut a piece 4 3/8" x 9.
  • Score at 4 3/8", and 4 5/8".
  • This flip will get glued inside the left-side spine.

7.  These sketches show how I cut all of my designer series papers, from four 12" x 12" sheets.


Now I'll give you the paper measurements for each panel.

Front Cover/Outside Left Panel:
  • Petal Pink: 5" x 8 3/4"
  • DSP:  4 3/4" x 8 1/2"

Inside Left Panel:
  • DSP:  5" x 8 3/4"
  • DSP:  1 3/8" x 8 3/4" (on the tiny pocket)
Outside Right Panel:
  • Hydrangea Hue:  5 3/4" x 8 3/4"
  • DSP:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2"

Inside Right Panel and Pocket:
  • DSP:  5 3/4" x 8 3/4"
  • Petal Pink:  2 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  • DSP:  2 1/4" x 5"

Center Panel Top & Bottom Flips:
  • Hydrangea Hue:  (2) 5 1/4" x 7 3/4", embossed
  • Petal Pink:  (2) 5 1/4" x 7 3/4"
  • DSP:  (2) 5" x 7 1/2"



Center Panel:  (attach top and bottom flips before adding this DSP layer)
  • DSP:  5 3/4" x 8 3/4"

Double Flip/Inside Left Spine: 
  • DSP:  (2) 4 1/8" x 4 1/8"
  • Hydrangea Hue:  (2) 4 1/8" x 4 1/8", embossed

Center Panel/Back Cover:
  • Hydrangea Hue:  5 3/4" x 8 3/4"
  • Petal Pink:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2", embossed

I hope you are inspired to create a fun folio out of some File Folders!  You can find file folders just about anywhere, even the Dollar Store!  I got mine from Amazon a long time ago, and they are linked in my Amazon Store below.

Once I get my Begonia Belle stamps and finish this, I'll share it in one of my weekly lives.

This Thursday, I'm kicking of July with Christmas in July!  It's never too early to start on your Christmas cards. 

NOTE:  There are a LOT of NEW items going live on Wednesday, July 1st!  New Online Exclusives (Halloween, some Fall, and Holidays included), New Kits, and New Product of the Month!  Check out my online store to see everything!

Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!

Toni

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Sunday, June 21, 2026

Pop-Up Triple Cube Cards


Happy Sunday Crafty Friends!  Today I'm sharing the Pop-Up Triple Cube Cards that I made Thursday night.  I made these several years ago, and recently got a request to show how to make them.  You got it!  I like to do two different sizes for projects like this, so we ended up with a 5" x 5" version, and then an A2 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" version.  I like them both!   As per usual, I did have one or two whoopsies during the live video.  It's always something...  :)

Reminder that my BOGO Sale is going on!  You can find all of the details and information on THIS blog post.  BOGO Sale dates are June 15 - July 15, 2026.  If you have any questions at all, please email me and ask! I am removing items as they are claimed and orders placed.


Just a reminder that I am generally Live on-line every Thursday at 8:00pm ET.  I stream to BOTH YouTube and Facebook simultaneously, but I recommend viewing on YouTube.   

If you are not able to catch me live, you can watch over on YouTube.  If the picture does not appear below, you can click HERE to get to it.


First Pop-Up Triple Cube card is the 5" x 5" size version.  I really like this bigger version, and you can either use a 5" x 7" envelope, or make your own custom-sized envelope.  I wanted to use the Waterside Retreat papers, but I did not get the stamps or dies that go with it.  That's okay though!  These designer series papers have a few sheets that you can cut out the images.  I cut out some oars and old-timey life jackets!

You'll definitely want to watch the video to see how to cut, fold, and assemble these pieces but the basic idea is - you make the base column, then you make two smaller cubes and glue them on to the front of the base.  

Paper Measurements:
  • Misty Moonlight:  5" x 11", scored at 2 1/2", 5", 7 1/2", and 10"
  • Waterside Retreat DSP:  (2) 2 1/4" x 4 3/4"
  • Waterside Retreat DSP:  (2) 2 1/4" x 2 1/4"
  • Basic White:  2 1/4" x 4 3/4"
  • Misty Moonight:  (2) 1/2" x 1 1/2", fold in half by hand
  • Misty Moonlight & Basic White:  scraps to cut with largest two Nested Essentials rectangle dies
  • Misty Moonlight:  (2) 2 7/16" x 11", scored at 2 1/2", 5", 7 1/2", and 10"
  • Waterside Retreat DSP:  (4) 2 1/4" x 2 1/4"
  • Gray Granite:  (4) 2 1/4" x 2 1/4", embossed with Soft Waves folder
  • Waterside Retreat DSP:  hand-cut several life jackets and oars out

Back side shows where I add a white panel to write your message.


Folded up, ready to slide into an envelope.

Stamps:  Scalloped Blooms, Mountain Majesties (May 2025 Paper Pumpkin)
Ink:  Pecan Pie
Paper:  Mossy Meadow, Garden Green, Old Olive (regular and two-tone cs), Lemon Lime Twist, Basic Whtie
Other:  Nested Essentials dies, Soft Waves embossing folder, Linen Thread, Metallic Gems (Copper)

The second Pop-Up Triple Cube card is an A2 size - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2", finished.  The Valley in Bloom papers are great for a nice greenery background  Paired with butterflies and ladybugs - use any garden critter that you might have.  Birds, ladybugs, dragonflies, bees, ants, caterpillars...whatever you have!


Paper Measurements:
  • Garden Green:  5 1/2" x 9", scored at 2 1/8", 4 1/4", 6 3/8", and 8 1/2"
  • Valley in Bloom DSP:  (2) 1 7/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Valley in Bloom DSP:  (2) 1 7/8" x 3 1/4"
  • Basic White:  1 7/8" x 5 1/4"
  • Garden Green:  (2) 3/4" x 1 1/2", fold in half by hand
  • Garden Green: 2 1/4" circle
  • Basic White: 2" circle
  • Garden Green:  (2) 2" x 8 1/2", scored at 2", 4", 6", and 8"
  • Valley in Bloom DSP:  (8) 1 3/4" x 1 3/4"
  • Basic White:  scraps to stamp and die and hand-cut plenty of butterflies and ladybugs
  • Old Olive/Grany Apple Green/Garden Green:  scraps to die-cut leaves/greenery
  • Coastal Cabana:  scraps to die-cut some flowers
Go over all of the butterflies with a Clear Shimmer brush.


Back side.

Folded flat to mail.  Remember - this will fit in a Medium envelope.


Stamps:  Springtime Scenes Bundle, Wild Bunch, Butterfly Garden (Card Kit), Itty Bitty Backgrounds
Ink:  Basic Black, Pretty Peacock, Lemon Lime Twist
Paper:  Berry Burst, Basic White, Moonlit Flora Designer Series Paper
Other:  Fern & Flora dies, Stampin' Blends markers, Clear Shimmer brush, Iridescent Pearls, Dew Drops Embellishments

I thought this would be a COOL project to try with some 12" x 12" paper as the base...just to see how big I can make this thing.  I think it would be great for a table decoration or something to put your desk...it's going to take up some space, for sure.  I filmed a video last night, where I made the base using some Halloween colors/papers.  It's so huge!  I laugh every time I look at it!  That is still in progress, but I will upload and share that as soon as I have it finished.  I'm having a hard time finding embellishments, stamps or die-cuts that are big enough to take up all the space.  The two front cubes are 6" x 6"....so a lot of real estate to work with, and the whole thing is 12" tall.  Hilarious!

This Thursday's project is going to be a Mini Album using the packing materials that I used to ship everyone's May-Aug Paper Shares - the chipboard that I included to make the package sturdier, along with the Boutique Blossoms an new In Color papers.  I might have to do a Part 1 video ahead of time - to cut the chipboard and make the base of the album.  Then Part 2 would be live on Thursday to add pages and things.  It's looking like a busy week already!

Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!

Toni

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Sunday, June 14, 2026

Fern & Flora Fun


Good afternoon Crafty Friends!  Today's share is projects that I had fun creating with the Fern & Flora suite of products on Thursday night.  I wanted to show some different ways to use these products, which you can hopefully incorporate into your own crafting.  Take these techniques and ideas and use what you have to create something amazing!

I shared information about my Sunset Coast Mega Class.  Please register by 6/21/2026, if you are interested.

I also talked about my upcoming BOGO Sale again, just trying to get the word out.  You can find all of the details and information on THIS blog post.  BOGO Sale dates are June 15 - July 15, 2026.  If you have any questions at all, please email me and ask!  I will be adding all of my items into albums TONIGHT (Sunday, June 14).

Just a reminder that I am generally Live on-line every Thursday at 8:00pm ET.  I stream to BOTH YouTube and Facebook simultaneously, but I recommend viewing on YouTube.   

If you are not able to catch me live, you can watch over on YouTube.  If the picture does not appear below, you can click HERE to get to it.


First up is a card using some Old Olive Two-Tone cardstock.  I ink-blended two other colors on the paper so we see some color and shading differences, and then embossed it with the Fern & Flora 3D embossing folder.  Because the Two-Tone cardstock has a white core, you can then sand off the top layer of the raised up bits to get even more texture and color differences.  Neat!


Paper Measurements:
  • Mossy Meadow:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
  • Basic White:  4" x 5 1/4", for inside of card
  • Old Olive Two-Tone CS:  4 1/8" x 5 3/8"
  • Mossy Meadow/Garden Green/Old Olive/Lemon Lime Twist:  scraps to die-cut ferns/flora
  • Basic White:  scrap to die-cut label for greeting
Finish off with some Gold Mesh ribbon, and Dew Drop Gems (clear).

Stamps:  Fern & Flora Bundle
Ink:  Mossy Meadow, Peaceful Pine
Paper:  Mossy Meadow, Garden Green, Old Olive (regular and two-tone cs), Lemon Lime Twist, Basic Whtie
Other:  Fern & Flora embossing folder, Dew Drop Gems (clear), Gold Striped 3/8" Mesh ribbon

My second project pulls the bright Berry Burst color out of the designer series paper.  It had just a little pop of it in this print, so I played on that and I love it!  I've got a tone-on-tone base and embossed background, which is one of my favorite things to do.  Then pop a layer up and add some greenery, little flowers and a moth.  Are moths normally this pink?  Probably not...but it works for me!


Paper Measurements:
  • Berry Burst:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
  • Basic White:  4" x 5 1/4", for inside of card
  • Berry Burst:  4" x 5 1/4", embossed with Fern & Flora folder
  • Berry Burst:  3 1/4" x 4 1/4"
  • Moonlit Flora DSP:  3" x 4"
  • Basic White/Berry Burst:  scraps to die-cut flower, greenery, and moth pieces
  • Basic White:  scrap for greeting
Finish with some Iridescent Pearls in the flower centers, and Clear Shimmer on the moth.

Stamps:  Fern & Flora Bundle, Wild Bunch
Ink:  Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Peaceful Pine, Basic Gray
Paper:  Berry Burst, Basic White, Moonlit Flora Designer Series Paper
Other:  Fern & Flora embossing folder, Stampin' Blends markers, Clear Shimmer brush, Iridescent Pearls

The last thing that I made is a slim line card, but this size is actually called a "Lil Chubby" (according to Craft Roulette!).  A Lil Chubby card is 4" x 8".  It fits in a #10 business envelope that I normally use for my slim line cards. If I had planned better, I would have made this card 4" x 9"...see how my letters barely fit across the front?  Yikes!  It's fine, but could have used a little more room.

Die-cut two of each letter, and emboss one set.  Doubling up makes them a little bit sturdier.  Sometimes I even use three layers.  

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY" came from the June 2026 Product of the Month - Wild Bunch stamp set.   Then I added some small flowers.


Paper Measurements:
  • Mossy Meadwo:  5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4"
  • Basic White:  3 3/4" x 7 3/4", for inside of card
  • Golden Glow:  3 3/4" x 7 3/4"
  • Moonlit Flora DSP:  3 9/16" x 7 9/16"
  • Golden Glow:  enough to die-cut two sets of each letter
  • Basic White/Mossy Meadow:  scraps to punch out flowers and greeting
I'm not sure if this picture will show the detail, but after I punched the small flowers out of Basic White, I covered the entire flower with Clear Shimmer.  Add the Golden Glow centers after it dried.


Stamps:  Wild Bunch
Ink:  Golden Glow
Paper:  Mossy Meadow, Golden Glow, Basic White, Moonlit Flora Designer Series Paper
Other:  Party Alphabet dies, Fern & Flora embossing folder, small flower punch, 2026-2028 In Color Dots

I hope you enjoyed these ideas!

Don't forget that my BOGO Sale starts at midnight tonight (6/15/2026 midnight ET), and runs through 7/15.  

This Thursday, I will be showing you how to make some fun Pop-Up Cube cards!

Thanks for visiting, and Happy stamping!

Toni

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