2026: Birch Press August Recap

Hello again, sweet friends! 

I'm back to share a full reveal of my first two Birch Press Designs creations! 

Details for my first card, One Die, Two Tails, can be found HERE.   

Details for my second DT project, Birch Tree Series: Summer, can be found HERE. 

I would love for you to stop by the Birch Press Designs blog for even MORE inspiration from the very talented DT!!!!  

That's it for me today.

THANKS so much for stopping by! MORE to come 💌

Be blessed ❤️

Sav

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**All supplies for each card can be found on the BPD blog!

2023: Spellbinders Gnome Hugs Release [#83-90]

Hello, sweet friends! 

It's been awhile. Seems like that's been the normal lately. It's been a rough couple of years and really hard to write posts as of February 2023 due to my wrist injury. And then..... I often wonder if anyone even reads my blog posts anymore, esp with social media really taking off. Either way-- I'm happy you are here ❤️

I am beyond excited to share that I was asked AGAIN to create a few special projects for the amazing company Spellbinders!!! Can you believe it!?!? WOW! 

This time I was sent four different die sets and created some super fun cards! All details and products used will be linked at the bottom of this post. 

The first set is the Envelope of Wonder and Autumn of Wonder die sets. I was eyeing these dies since they came out- they are amazing! I decided to make a fun envelope with a pop-up message. It's interactive! 

I created a simple video to show how the message pops up. The key to making the envelope close completely and the message to pop up is an extra score line near the top/the flap of the envelope. I figured that out after making three envelopes 😂

The next card I made uses the Notched Corner Frame dies. This is a classic set that can be used on sooooooooo many card designs! Layered or used individually... you can even layer two and die cut them to create a custom notched corner frame! I enjoyed making this Christmas card using these dies. 

The last few cards were created using the Gnome Hugs die set. I didn't know it came with sentiments so I made my own designs using other Spellbinders foil plates and stamps. I had so much fun making that beach Santa- the boot die was used to make his swim trunks; I just turned the boots/shorts upside down {and the sentiment was supposed to look like it was CENSORED 😂}!! And the NOEL gnomes are so cute! And I looooooooooove the colors of the Merry & Bright gnome!! Let's just say it--- I LOVE LOVE LOVE them all! 

That's it for me today. THANK YOU so much, Yana and Spellbinders, for this amazing opportunity to share my creations with you!

THANKS so much for stopping by!    

Be blessed ❤️

Sav

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Envelope Pop-Up Message Card #83-84: 

Paper: old 6x6 papers from my stash

Inks: Ranger Distress Oxide inks

Foil Plates/dies: Spellbinders Envelope of Wonders, Autumn of Wonders, Yana's Christmas Sentiments foil plate

Happy Holidays Dog #90:

Paper: S.E.I. Holiday Cheer 12x12, Your Paper Insider box 1 + 2 silver and red metallic papers, The Stamp Market kraft, gravel, black, white, Cotton Candy cardstock

Stamps/dies: Spellbinders Notched Corner Frame dies, Yana's Christmas Sentiments foil plate, Special Pet Delivery die set

Beach Santa Gnome #89:

Paper: The Stamp Market cardstock

Ink: Ranger Distress Oxide Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy, Vintage Photo; Imagine Crafts VersaMark; WOW! Embossing Powder Fine White

Stamps/dies: Spellbinders Mini Christmas Greetings stamp set, Gnome Hug dies

Accessories: Nuvo Crystal Drops Antique Rose

NOEL Gnome #85:

Paper: The Stamp Market cardstock; Your Paper Insider silver metallic paper

Ink: Ranger Distress Oxide inks

Stamps/dies: Spellbinders Gnome Hug dies, Festive Noel dies, Mini Christmas Greeting stamps, Ski Lodge 3D embossing folder

Merry & Bright Gnome #86:

Paper: The Stamp Market Curry, Fresh Pink, Raspberry, Forest cardstock; Recollections gold metallic paper

Ink: Ranger Distress Oxide Vintage Photo; The Stamp Market Curry, Fresh Pink, Raspberry, Forest, Gravel

Stamps/dies: Spellbinders Gnome Hug dies, Yana's Christmas Sentiments foil plate

Accessories: white thread

Bella Blvd: May Guest Designer RECAP (cards)

Hello, friends! 

I had the MOST amazing opportunity to create with  Bella Blvd blog this month! If you haven't been over to their blog for inspiration, check it out HERE.

Yesterday I shared my 3 bible journaling pages, and today I would like to share the full photos of my five cards that I made using some of their new collections. In the post HERE I also share some of my favorite cardmaking techniques. 

Technique: using washi tape for background, cutting stickers, mixing/matching collections

Technique: using journaling cards as background, layering stickers/ephemera as main element, stretching supplies

Technique: sewing, layering, mix/matching collections, using journaling cards as background

Technique: fussy cutting (those little flowers are from the titles of the papers)

Technique: using up scraps

Thank you, Bella Blvd  for allowing me to use your amazing papers, stickers, ephemera and MORE to design and create some of my favorite projects to date! It was an honor working with you ❤️ 

That's it for me today! THANKS so much for stopping by, and THANK YOU x100000000 for your love, encouragement, and support! Be blessed ❤️ Sav

Bella Blvd: May Guest Designer RECAP (bible journaling)

Hello, friends! 

I had the MOST amazing opportunity to create with  Bella Blvd blog this month! If you haven't been over to their blog for inspiration, check it out HERE.

I shared some sneak peeks of my cards and bible journaling pages at the beginning of May, and today I would like to share the full photos and stories behind each one. If you want, you can read all about it HERE and HERE on the BB blog (and leave some love)! 

First up, one of my favorite bible journaling pages! I sometimes take God’s grace for granted. It’s always there. It’s more than enough to get me through daily/hard situations. And sometimes (if I’m being real honest) I don’t give grace out because I feel like those that need it from me don’t deserve it... but I’m the one that doesn’t deserve God’s grace! That’s why I should give it out more freely than I do! I pray that I would remember that while I don’t deserve His grace He gave it to me, a sinner deserving of wrath. May this reminder help me to share and give grace to those who have hurt me or those who are hard to love. [Luke 6:27-36]

The next page is another favorite of mine! Fear tends to creep into my heart more than it should. When I was designing this page, I looked at the back of the ephemera pieces for a verse that would jump start my idea, which ended up being Isaiah 35:4. Sometimes Bible Journaling isn’t always writing out a whole bunch of details, prayers, etc. Many times I like to just add a statement and underline the scriptures that I want to meditate on/remember.

My last page has to be my MOST FAVORITE page ever! LOL! I’ve been thinking of eternal rewards and the fruit that I am producing in my life. I really want to see more fruit and that comes with obeying the Spirit and walking with Him. The Holy Spirit already dwells in me, and producing fruit is a continuous action (making it a habit and lifestyle; Gr. verb “walk” translated in these verses. This thought actually goes well with the IF Fruit of the Spirit ephemera piece “Work In Progress”! LOL!). When I submit to the Spirit’s promptings/control, I am growing in my spiritual life. The fruit of the Spirit is the evidence of this growth! I pray that I will remember this and continue to seek God, obeying Him, and walking with the Spirit!

 

I had sooooo much fun creating these pages! Bella Blvd and Illustrated Faith are some of my absolute favorite papers to use for projects ❤️

Come back tomorrow for the recap of my Bella Blvd card projects and creations! That's it for me today! THANKS so much for stopping by, and THANK YOU x100000000 for your love, encouragement, and support! Be blessed ❤️ Sav

Bella Blvd: May Guest Designer

Hello, friends! 

I'm popping in quickly to share that I'm over on the Bella Blvd blog today! 

Be sure to stop by their blog to check out the five cards that I made using some of their new collections. I'm also sharing some of my favorite cardmaking techniques. 

Be sure to stop back by on Friday because I will be guest designing three bible journaling pages! SOOOOO fun! 

That's it for me today! THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed ❤️ Sav

Virtual Smooches: January Recap

Hello, friends:}

I've been sharing my Virtual Smooches videos over on the VS blog with just sneak peeks here...so I created a post with all of my January videos and creations-- just in case you've missed any! **NOTE:: Thursdays are my video days on the VS blog. Mark that in your calendar! 

January 2: 2013 Bloopers

January 9: Start-to-Finish (Thank Moo)

PS stamps: Chubby Chums and Many Thanks;  PS dies: Chums and Word Bubbles

January 16: Start-to-Finish {2014 Yearly Journal}

PS stamps: Captured Moments, Digits, and Potpourri; PS dies: Anchor and Cardbooking  

January 23: Start-to-Finish (2 cards and card surgery)

PS stamps: Happy Camper, Group Hugs, and Pretty Phrases; PS dies: Hearts 

PS stamps: Enchanted Elves and Hullabaloo; PS dies: Ovals 1 and Elf Icons

January 30: Valentine's Day Decorations

Here's a photo of Trav with some of these decorations on his studio doors! LOL! 

Add a bit of glitter for extra fun! 

PS stamps: Headliners; PS die: Love Word

PS stamps: Sweet Hearts , Headliners, and Love-Struck; PS Hearts and Love Word dies

That's it for me today-- be sure to stop by the Virtual Smooches blog for more inspiration! And don't forget to stop by the Paper Smooches SPARKS blog for challenges and a chance to win a Paper Smooches gift certificate! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}