08 December 2025

2025: Retirement Card [card #307]

Hello again, sweet friends! 
I've had some fun the last few weeks creating for Pink & Main's NEW release!!! I love the Scallop Corner Pocket dies and used them to create a pocket and shaped card for a retirement celebration. 
I even used the P&M Retirement Fun stamps to add something INSIDE the card *GASP*!!!! I NEVER NEVER EVER stamp inside my cards... but with this card, I just couldn't help myself

07 December 2025

2025: YourPaperInsider Winter Wonderland [card #329]

Hello again, sweet friends! 
I don't know why my photos do not look good on my blog!??! OY! Sorry! This is a pretty card in person! 

I had a lot of fun creating this card using the NEW YourPaperInsider Box 13 goodies

I noticed that the first five papers in the box were all hues of blue and knew immediately that I wanted to create a snowflake using ALL of the papers❄️ 

All I did was cut two or three strips of paper from each color and then layered them behind the large white snowflake. I added a few ribbons and thread for extra dimension. I love that background paper too--- it's shimmery and looks like the wind that is blowing. This is the kind of "cold" I can handleπŸ˜‰

Here are the YPI Box 13 papers that I used: 

❄️ Light Blue Living Wave Gmund Vibe

❄️Eucalyptus Curious Metallics

❄️Aurora Origami Gift Pack- blue

❄️Amazon Blue Lessebo

❄️Silver Holographic Micro Mosaic

❄️Light Blue Mizutama Rayon

❄️White Holographic Confetti Jr. 


That's it for me today.

THANKS so much for stopping by! MORE to come πŸ’Œ

Be blessed ❤️
Sav


05 December 2025

2025: Deepest Sympathy

Hello again, sweet friends! 
We have several friends and family that are experiencing loss at this time- it's so sad! And to top it off... I do not like making sympathy cards. They are the hardest for me to make! 

I have to constantly find inspiration for my sympathy card designs, and this one was no exception. I found a card with three embossed panels that were inked and a simple sentiment. It was perfect... but my card was a bit smaller so I only used two panels;) 

I pray for my friends and family that the Lord would cover them with His love, surround them with His presence, and comfort them with His peace during this difficult time πŸ™πŸ»❤️

That's it for me today.

THANKS so much for stopping by! MORE to come πŸ’Œ

Be blessed ❤️
Sav


04 December 2025

2025: Simon Says Stamp DieCember release

Hello again, sweet friends! 
I'm so blessed to be joining in the fun with Simon Says Stamp and the NEW DieCember release

I received the Chunky A2 Scallop Rectangles dies--- which is PERFECT because scallops are PERFECT on ANY creation! 
I created some foiled nameplates and tags using some Pink & Main foils and foilable toner sheets--- these could be used for the holidays but also for any gathering or present just by switching out the foil color and pattern design! 
I also created a few cards- this first one is a CAS winter card using the SSS Stacked Holiday Sentiments set
The next two cards were created using the SSS Dahlia background stamp and Timeless Blossoms stamp set. These cards were supposed to be different... one a layered panel card and the other a shaker card. However, I messed up and accidentally taped down the panels before I remembered I was making one a shaker card🀦🏼‍♀️🀣 It's ok though because I love how each card turned out! 

That's it for me today. Be sure to shop the NEW release HERE!

THANKS so much for stopping by! MORE to come πŸ’Œ

Be blessed ❤️
Sav




03 December 2025

2025: 19 years with Trav- second card [card #304]

Hello again, sweet friends! 
Click THIS link to see Trav's first anniversary card, themed with a YAM! 

And because I love Travis so much... I made him another card for our 19th anniversary!

Another fun #SAVfact: I call everyone a goose when they do something silly (or annoying).

Trav and I true goose...goosesπŸ˜‚ but not because we are annoying... we are just silly! For example- Trav always thinks of fun things to do for our anniversary. This year I was ill and still in a boot, so traveling was not happening. Trav came up with an idea for something REALLY fun for us to do---- we were going to see a "show" a day! *Not every day was a real show... but we made it work! 

Sunday- Men's Basketball game (I do not like sports but it was AWESOME! They went into overtime!)
Monday- Jazz Choir Ensemble concert
Tuesday- Palmetto Pans concert (think Jamaican steel drum concert) 
Wednesday- we traveled to Greenville to see The Sound of Music (I've NEVER seen it before!!!)--- I also got ill that night :( 
Thursday- Choir concert in an old church, mostly a cappella- lovely! 
Friday- The Importance of Being Earnest (we saw this in a circular theatre--- very intimate and funny!)
Saturday- NeedToBreathe concert 

Different and fun! Where the silly part comes in is that on Monday and Wednesday we also went to the COURTHOUSE! We always watch crime/law/court shows, and I've talked about going to the courthouse to see how a real case plays out. So Trav took me! I have to say that I feel bad for both cases tried those two days... they were sad situations that ended badly. But I will tell you that I learned a lot about court! We saw a jury selection, motions, pre-trial witnesses, and a plea deal. It was so interesting! 

And here's how silly we are---- in one case, the state attorneys were looking at us with a side eye constantly. We were the only ones in the gallery "watching". After an hour and during a small break, one of the state attorneys came over to us and asked what we were doing. Our response: we are just observing! SILLY GOOSE!  

I wish I could tell you MORE about our special day and all the fun things Trav plans for me, but you will just have to trust me that we are silly:) 

That's it for me today.

THANKS so much for stopping by! MORE to come πŸ’Œ

Be blessed ❤️
Sav


2025: 19 years with Trav [card #303]

Hello again, sweet friends! 
On November 10th, Trav and I celebrated 19 years of marriage. It feels like yesterday- I'm so blessed to be married to him <3 

Fun #SAVfact: the first year we were married I found a Thanksgiving card I wanted to give to Trav (I made cards back then but wanted to give him something else because I wasn't confident in my cards just yet! LOL!). I looooooooooved the card sentiment and simplicity of it [see below]--- I YAM so thankful for you! The next year I found the SAME card and bought maybe 5-8 more because I wanted to give him one each year- that's how much I loved it! 
Well... I still have two of those cards left because I ended up having a stamp created [probably illegal but Staples did it anyway! LOL!]. I use that stamp to make Trav cards all the time! I even had an idea that if we were ever having a baby that I would make him a card that said "I YAM pregnant"--- that never happened so I told him my secret card idea a few years ago. LOL! I'm sure he forgot about it! LOL! 

This year for our anniversary I wanted to pull out the YAM again... but I had a different idea. We are remodeling my craft studio (see THIS post) and I picked up loads of paint chips for a fun decor idea in my studio. One of the paint chips was YAM... PERFECT:) 

And that's how Trav's first anniversary card came about this year. 

That's it for me today.

THANKS so much for stopping by! MORE to come πŸ’Œ

Be blessed ❤️
Sav



2025: With Sympathy [card #300 +301]

Hello again, sweet friends! 

We've had so many friends and family who have experienced loss in the last month that I've had to create almost 10 sympathy cards😞
This first card was created for a friend who lost her dad. I love how this card turned out because the ink blended background was created when I worked for Imagine Crafts Tsukeniko almost 10 years ago! I saved that little design for *just* the right card! 
This next card was my 300th card for 2025 (I just finished 328!). This pet sympathy card was for my sweet aqua fitness student and his family. He lost the sweetest pup a month ago. Broke my heart since we moved away and haven't seen any of the family for a year. I knew I had to send him a special card <3 

I'm a bit behind in posting ... I'm going to try and catch up this week:) I also have loads to create... so be on the lookoutπŸ‘€ 

That's it for me today.

THANKS so much for stopping by! MORE to come πŸ’Œ

Be blessed ❤️
Sav

2025: Congrats [card #305]

Hello again, sweet friends! 
I heard some AMAZING news a few weeks back and created this card for my friend to celebrate! 

Unfortunately, I just sent it out this week πŸ€¦πŸΌ‍♀️


I ended up writing "open to celebrate" on the envelope because it is filled with die cut stars! 

It's a simple design with a big celebration inside;) That's it for me today.

THANKS so much for stopping by! MORE to come πŸ’Œ

Be blessed ❤️
Sav



2025: Warm Winter Wishes [card #296-298]

Hello again, sweet friends! 
I created some super easy holiday cards using the NEW Pink & Main Winter Wishes Word dies- one die set! 

I know you can't see the detail on the snowflakes, but I added some Ice Rink glitter and Touch of Gloss to add some shimmer! It's so pretty in person!

I'm also sharing two different ways to make this card- one card has a full cardstock panel as the front base. The other card has a white base with a colored cardstock panel as the center focus. Both are pretty!

That's it for me today.

THANKS so much for stopping by! MORE to come πŸ’Œ

Be blessed ❤️
Sav


02 December 2025

2025: Glory to God in the Highest [card #314]

Hello again, sweet friends! 
This is my absolute FAVORITE CHRISTmas card I've created using the NEW Erin Lee Creative goodies! 

I loooooooooooooooooooove the fussy cut homes and city scape (check out my IG stories for the inspiration piece!)!!! I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE the sentiment and the star! I love love love this card! 

That's it for me today.

THANKS so much for stopping by! MORE to come πŸ’Œ

Be blessed ❤️
Sav


Supplies In The Highest
Paper: random cardstock from years ago- literally pulled these out of my scrap pile:) **OH! I used P&M Vellum- it's my FAVORITE thick vellum! 
Inks: ICT VersaMark embossing ink, P&M Gold Rush embossing powder
Accessories: Tape Runner-my FAVORITE tape runners! Don't forget to use code SAVANNAH10 for 30% your order- ends TONIGHT! 
Card 2025.314


30 November 2025

2025: Graphic Quilted card design [card #306]

Hello again, sweet friends! 
#SAVfact: if you know me, then you know that I don't use product the way it's supposed to be used... I tend to think outside the box and use product in different ways. It's just how I "see" things :) 

That's what I did with the Pink & Main Fun Corner dies- when I saw this set, I saw a quilted graphic flower design. 

Now the #funnyNOTfunny part of this story is that I had just read a post on FB. The post shared something I had created, and it stated that what I did for my project wasn't how the product was intended. I was embarrassed and ashamed. I felt like an idiot. I didn't know I used it wrong! **NOTE: NO ONE intentionally said these things to hurt me/my feelings! I am just sensitive! Well... after seeing that post, I wrote the DTC and told her I would immediately start using the product as it was intended! I promised! 

... but... 

The VERY NEXT card I made was THIS! OY! I just can't use product the way it was supposed to be!  


That's it for me today.

THANKS so much for stopping by! MORE to come πŸ’Œ

Be blessed ❤️
Sav


Supplies On My Mind
Paper: P&M Vellum (looooooooooooooove this thick vellum!!!), Bold Brights Color Toner sheets (I need twenty of these sheets because I looooooooooooooove the colors so much! You can foil them or leave them as is like I did! LOVE LOVE LOVE!)
Card 2025.306

28 November 2025

2025: Good News of Great Joy [card #313]

Hello again, sweet friends! 
As I stated in THIS post, I love making my holiday cards about what matters, the TRUE reason for the celebration- CHRIST

The NEW Erin Lee Creative stamps and dies are PERFECT for creating holiday cards that focus on the real meaning of CHRISTmas. 

Be sure to check out the ELC Black Friday sales---- you don't want to miss out!!! 

That's it for me today.

THANKS so much for stopping by! MORE to come πŸ’Œ

Be blessed ❤️
Sav


27 November 2025

2025: THANK YOU so much [card #315]

Hello and Happy Thanksgiving, sweet friends! 

Thanksgiving is my FAVORITE holiday- that's one of the reasons why Trav and I got married in November😍 

I love the food. 
I love being with family. 
I love having seconds of the food (I said I loved the food! LOL!).
I remember looking through the newspaper for the Black Friday ads and planning my shopping spree for the next day- oh how fun the good ol' days were!  

Thanksgiving is also my FAVORITE holiday because I have so much to be thankful for--- my life, my husband, my marriage, my dog, my church, my friends... I have loads to be thankful for. 

Another thing I'm thankful for is YOU! This card is for YOU!
And while I'm thankful for YOU.... I still struggle😞 

Recently I've been pretty down. I have struggled to find the joy in creating because it's no longer about just creating... it's about social media. 

For the past seven years [possibly more] I've struggled with my blog and social media. I hate how it's changed over the years. It used to be fun writing blog posts, adding all the details and sharing your heart for creating or sharing more about your life. Social media was a way to connect with other crafters and friends. It was real (or at least that was how I shared my stuff). 

Now... everything is based on likes, comments, or shares that you have. It's all about an algorithm. 

I started a hashtag #washeduphasbeencrafter and #washeduphasbeen because I'm washed up; I'm a has been. I'm no longer seen because I don't fit the algorithm. 

I struggle to get my creations seen. I struggle to create "trending" reels or posts. I struggle to keep my views up and this jeopardizes the design teams that I am currently on. How can I possibly keep a job on a team if I get ONE "like" per creation? How could a company want me on a team if no one sees my project or buys from the link I share (which I also hate- I hate those affiliate links! I don't think companies should have to pay us for how many clicks we get on a link... maybe it's because I don't get any clicks... but either way- I've never liked these affiliate programs!)? 

Social media and all the demands of "likes"/etc. have caused me to question and not be thankful. It's easier to see the negative than the blessings. I see a small number of "likes" or comments... but it is a blessing that even ONE person would want to leave a comment or share my projects

I see the threat of being fired from my teams... but it's been a true blessing to be considered a part of a team and work with companies for over 10 years

I see how low I get when I compare myself on social media... but I need to remind myself that I create for the joy of it... for the smile that is found on recipients' faces when they open an envelope to find a handmade card... for the gift of giving cards... I need to remind myself that I am a child of God- loved, creative, gifted, blessed

I'm thankful for YOU because you continue to show up despite my blogging breaks... despite my "likes" or trending posts... YOU continue to love, encourage, and support me despite social media algorithms. 

(sigh)

Thanksgiving is my FAVORITE holiday--- I'm thankful, truly I am. I'm just struggling a bit this year (and for several years). THANKS for everything! 

I guess that's it for me today. Thanks for listening to my rant and reflection.

THANKS so much for stopping by! MORE to come πŸ’Œ

Be blessed ❤️
Sav


26 November 2025

2025: Hello [card #308]

Hello again, sweet friends! 

I'm back with another P&M creation using the NEWEST goodies πŸ‘‰πŸ» be sure to shop the SALE HERE!!!!!!! 
I paired the NEW Bold Bright Color toner sheets with the Hello die from the Horizontal Step Card die set to make a CAS friendship card base. 

I thought it needed just a bit more... so I added an embossed sentiment [using Sangria embossing powder] from the On My Mind stamp set. I thought it needed just ONE MORE detail so I added a few enamel dots from the Bright Side Glitter enamel shapes set

PERFECT! It was complete;) 

That's it for me today.

THANKS so much for stopping by! MORE to come πŸ’Œ

Be blessed ❤️
Sav


25 November 2025

2025: Emmanuel [card #312]

Hello again, sweet friends! 

 **Do not mind the very BLUE photo! I cannot figure out my camera settings and the natural sun right now! OY! 


When I make my holiday cards, I love focusing on the REAL meaning of CHRISTmas. The NEW Erin Lee Creative holiday release is the PERFECT way tot add Christ into my Christmas cards! 

This CAS Christmas card focusses on why Christ came- He is Emmanuel, God with us! Praise the LordπŸ™ŒπŸ»

I think my supplies for this card are more complex than the card design itself πŸ€£ I mixed and matched a few companies including: 
I wish I could have captured this card better- that Mai Tai Cocktail Shimmer paper is sooooooooo beautiful with this dark (it doesn't look dark but it is! LOL!) navy! This just shines the LIGHT! It points straight to CHRIST! I love it! 

That's it for me today.

THANKS so much for stopping by! MORE to come πŸ’Œ

Be blessed ❤️
Sav

2025: Pink & Main March Monthly Calendar

Hello again, sweet friends! 
I have really enjoyed setting up my Pink & Main planner--- but this is my FAVORITE layout! 

I love this monthly layout because it's GREEN! The idea came to me when I was sitting at my makeshift studio desk (this was before my countertops were installed)... I was sitting at my desk, trying to think of a way to make this layout different from all the other pages we've made the last three months. And then it hit me--- COLOR IT! So I pulled out some Copic markers and added a bit of coloring to the monthly page. It was perfect! 

I also love the rub-ons- so easy to use, and they really make this page POP! 

And I also loooooooooooove that little March character paperclip [P&M Calendar Cuties stamp/die set]! I love adding more and more of these paperclips to my planner each month and with each layout:) 
I haven't filled out the monthly details because I am *hoping* I can start doing a monthly recap each month on IG with a reel or video.... we will see if that happens! LOL! 

That's it for me today.

THANKS so much for stopping by! MORE to come πŸ’Œ

Be blessed ❤️
Sav



24 November 2025

2025: Winter Greetings [card #294]

Hello again, sweet friends! 

I'm back to share a quick card using the P&M Winter Pals stamps/dies. 
The background patterned papers are from the NEW P&M Chill In the Air paper pack. I even fussy cut some of the small branches/leaves for the rabbit to hold! Soooooooooooo cute!

I love that little bird too! And the snow on the trunk (created by using Touch of Gloss and Ice Rink glitter). I love love love it all! 

That's it for me today.

THANKS so much for stopping by! MORE to come πŸ’Œ

Be blessed ❤️
Sav


Supplies Winter Greetings
Paper: P&M Chill In the Air paper pack, Ice Rink cardstock
Stamps/dies: P&M Winter Pals
Card #294

22 November 2025

2025: Winter Greetings [card #295]

Hello again, sweet friends! 

Unfortunately, I've been ill or on vacation and haven't been able to post like I wanted to! It started two weeks ago with an ear infection > turned into sore throat > then double ear infection.... we went on vacation [more like a staycation due to my ankle and illnesses- still had fun just hanging out with nothing to do! LOL!] and I ended up getting ill with chills/fever/dizziness in the middle of the week... and this week I woke up with an ulcer on my throat. OY! I need a 100 year break from illnesses and injuries! LOL 🀣 

Anyway--- here is one of my favorite cards I created using the NEW Pink & Main Winter Pals stamps/dies!! I love a pink Christmas card! 
I also created a quick stencil using the P&M Little Trees dies to make a "forest" background. 

A few extra details including a frame, small thread, and splatter snow... and this card was done! 

That's it for me today. 

THANKS so much for stopping by! MORE to come πŸ’Œ

Be blessed ❤️
Sav


07 November 2025

2025: Belated Birthday Card [card #302]

Hello again, sweet friends! 

As I've said before... I am always late when sending cards out! LOL This time I have a really good excuse thoughπŸ˜‚
Q: What do you do when you are EXTREMELY late sending a birthday card? 

A: You make it SHINE!!!!!!!!

And that's what I did for this birthday card for Michelle, the owner of Pink & Main! I added foil using the regular techniques with the Mini Minc machine, as well as highlight foiling (see center panel), and painting reactive mist to images to get even MORE shine! 
I know I am really late (like 35 days late)... but... 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Michelle

That's it for me today.

THANKS so much for stopping by! MORE to come πŸ’Œ

03 November 2025

2025: Exciting News, GIVEAWAY Alert🚨, and DISCOUNT CODE!!!!!!!!!!

Hello again, sweet friends! 
I'm super excited to share that I'm joining the TapeRunner DTπŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰  It's an honor to join TapeRunner because they have 40 years of experience, and it's no surprise they are the leading manufacturer of premium double-sided adhesive! 

🚨GIVEAWAY ALERT🚨
Be sure to stop by Instagram HERE for a fun hop and giveaway! 

🚨DISCOUNT CODE🚨
And because we all loooooooooooooove a good adhesive--- use this CODE for a 10% DISCOUNT at TapeRunner.com: Savannah10

That's it for me today.

THANKS so much for stopping by! MORE to come πŸ’Œ

Be blessed ❤️
Sav

24 October 2025

2025: Savannahland2- the craft studio through the years

Hello again, sweet friends! 

If you've followed me from the beginning, waaaaaay back in 2009, then you know that I've had quite a few craft studios. Let's take a walk down memory lane of my previous studios... and how I got to where I am today:) 
  • I started in my classroom- I was a teacher and would make fun designs and different things with my students. I wasn't making "cards" but it was the start of my crafting passion. **Technically I started making cards in high school- I would send notes to my friends in class on colored paper with colored ink. I would fold the note up to look like an envelop and then write on the outside: Deliver to Emily, seat 3 row 1 (kind of like an addressπŸ™ƒ). 
  • Then I married Trav and moved my craft supplies into the garage and used the kitchen table as my workspace. This was in our first home together. 
  • After a few years, Trav converted one of the back bedrooms into a studio- it was beautiful! We bought a huge office desk (I still have this in my sewing studio!) and I had my sewing cabinet coming out of the closet like an island so I could cut fabric there. I also used my desk to write blog posts and create cards. It was on this desk that I started the 1st Savannahland blog on my MAC computer. **Side note: My first blog was through MAC/Apple... it was too hard to be involved with blog hops with this blog since I had to wait to post for the permalink. So I moved to Blogger at the end of 2009 and started Savannahland2 (that's where the 2 comes in! LOL!). 
  • We bought a new home and I was instantly given a front bedroom for my studio. It was awesome but cramped. I created a video tour of this room HERE. It was in this second studio that I created ALL of my videos for Paper Smooches, Imagine Crafts, Reverse Confetti, Sweet Stamp Shop, etc. I made a lot of videos in this room! 
  • Then we moved to Tampa in 2017- this studio was a bit bigger but became cramped as soon as I moved in! LOL! We had custom cabinets installed and painted the room a baby Robbin egg blue- all my other rooms were yellowish. I was working for the magazine Cardmaker at the time as a DT member, and they featured my studio on their blog (it's since been deleted... but I have the original photos). You can't see the sewing desk or how stuffed the closet is... but trust me, I was bursting at the seams! LOL!
    I stopped making videos and started working for our church, but then COVID hit and all things changed. Craft companies started closing down and there were a few personal situations that took me down a deep, dark path of depression. I took a small break but came back and enjoyed crafting MUCH MUCH MORE! I started working for Spellbinders, Pink & Main, and YourPaperInsiders in this studio. 
  • THEN..... we decided to move to SC and I was promoted to TWO craft studios! They are joined by a Jack and Jill bathroom so I can easily go from one room to the next. Both have walk-in closets and are HUGE! I would say I'm still bursting at the seams with stuff... I need to destash! LOL! Here's a photo of when we moved in after some boxes were dropped off--- not the greatest photo but imagine NO room to walk around! That's what it was like after 12 hours of moving boxes from the two moving trucks!
    Here's a photo of my closet in SC--- it's wonderfully HUGE and yet STILL bursting at the seams! LOL!
    After 17 months of waiting to sell our FL home (bad market and a VERY long story)... we are finally able to remodel this studio. I've been on a makeshift workspace and in boxes since May 2024.
    It's so nice to have my custom cabinets back and a new quartz countertop (which was installed yesterday!). I am getting things settled and put into place. I can't wait to get this room done because then I can move on to my sewing studio!!!! Here's a photo of what I have in my sewing room now... but be aware--- I'm going to change MOST of it! LOL!
And just because... here's a photo of Finn in my studio while doing the remodel. He doesn't care if the carpet is ripped out! He just loves being near me:) 

That's it for me today. I hope you've enjoyed reading about my studio journey. I'm very excited for these NEW studios, and I cannnnnnnnnnot wait to get crafty again! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! MORE to come πŸ’Œ

Be blessed ❤️
Sav