Jun 1, 2026 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
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This week’s Global Design Project is a sketch challenge. My first decision was to use the Relaxing Waterside Bundle.

I was excited to cut the fabulous, Relaxing Waterside chair from Country Woods Designer Paper. I actually cut the chair from six of the wood patterns before choosing the brown chair you see. The others will probably show up on different cards.

Relaxing Waterside
Next, I used the largest, square, Stylish Shapes Die, to cut a scene from Waterside Retreat Designer Paper.

Then, I used the smallest, square, Stylish Shapes Die, to cut four patterns of Waterside Retreat Designer Paper. “Dad” is from the Relaxing Waterside Stamp Set, stamped in Early Espresso Ink on one of the squares. Before attaching the squares, I cut a pattern of Bloom Boutique Designer Paper, 4″ X 5 1/4″. This Peaceful Pine, wavy, pattern was glued to a Peaceful Pine card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″. Then, I glued the large, scene, flat, layered the small squares on cardstock, and attached them with Dimensionals.

For the inside, I glued Basic White Cardstock, 4″ X 5 1/4″. “Have a great birthday” is from the Relaxing Waterside Stamp Set, stamped in Early Espresso ink. To complete the card, I fussy cut a fish from Waterside Retreat DSP, and glued it in place.

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May 25, 2026 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
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This week’s Global Design Project is a color challenge, using three, new 2026-2028 In Colors: Hydrangea Hue, Crisp Cantaloupe, and Golden Glow. I hope you’ll be inspired by our designers, then create your own project, using these colors. And, remember to tag it #gdp549.

I began with a fan favorite, Hydrangea Hue, for the card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″. Then, I created a stencil using the Eyelet Blooms Die, April’s Product of the Month. (Last check, it was still available). After cutting the stencil, I placed it on Basic White Cardstock, 4″ X 5 1/2″, and used a Blending Brush to color the white paper through the holes. This stenciled layer was glued to the card base.

Hydrangea Hue, Crisp Cantaloupe, Golden Glow
The “In Colors” are displayed beautifully in Bloom Boutique Designer Paper, which I used to cut five flowers with the second smallest Scalloped Blooms Die. Then, I used the Scalloped Blooms circle die to cut the flower centers from matching designer paper. All were lifted on Dimensionals, and attached to the card front.

The sentiment, “You’re the sweetest,” is from the Banner Sayings Stamp Set. I stamped it in Hydrangea Hue Ink on Basic White Cardstock, and used a Scalloped Blooms Die for cutting. After attaching it with Dimensionals, my card was complete.

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May 18, 2026 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
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For this week’s Global Design Project, we get to CASE a fun design by Kim Gibbons Fee. Her “sweetest” design is wonderful, which inspired my design. We’d love to see what you create, so please share it on social media, and tag it #gdp548.

I began with a Hydrangea Hue card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″. Isn’t this new color beautiful? Then, I cut a layer of Hydrangea Hue Cardstock, 4″ X 5 1/2″, embossed it with the Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder, and glued it to the card base.

Bloom Boutique with Lazy Daisy
Next, I cut another piece of Hydrangea Hue Cardstock, 2 1/2″ X 4″, and layered it with Bloom Boutique Designer Paper, 1/8″ smaller. This was layered with a second pattern of Bloom Boutique Designer paper, 2 3/8″ X 1 1/2″. Prior to gluing the second pattern, I gave it detailed edges with a Bordered In Beauty Die. Then, I attached the entire piece to the middle of the card front.

“Sending smiles” is from the Lovely Arrangements Bundle. I stamped it in Hydrangea Hue Ink on Basic White Cardstock, used a Lovely Arrangements Die for cutting, and attached it with Dimensionals. As a last detail, I attached three tiny, In Color Butterflies. I don’t have the pretty ribbon that Kim used, so you’ll have to imagine it.

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May 11, 2026 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
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This week’s Global Design Project is a theme: landscapes. I was excited to use one of the landscapes from the Silly Old Bear Designer Paper. The scene is part of Winnie the Pooh’s “100 Aker Wood.”

100 Aker Wood
I began by using the second largest Everyday Arches Die to cut this scene from Silly Old Bear Designer Paper. The card base was cut from Soft Sea Foam Cardstock, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″. I created the arch by placing the largest Everyday Arches Die just over the left side of the fold, and running it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.

Prior to gluing the scene to the card base, I used a Sweet Words & Labels Die to cut a “hole” for the sentiment. Then, I stamped “It never hurts to keep looking up” in Early Espresso Ink on Soft Sea Foam Cardstock, used the same die for cutting, and placed it in the “hole.” This sentiment, from the Sweet Words & Labels Stamp Set, is so cute with Pooh and Piglet looking up. They were fussy cut from Silly Old Bear Designer Paper, and attached with Dimensionals.

I completed the inside with Very Vanilla Cardstock, cut with the second largest Everyday Arches Die. The final touch was Pooh and Piglet having a picnic, also fussy cut from Silly Old Bear Designer Paper.

We’d love to see your landscape, and don’t forget to tag it #gdp547.
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May 4, 2026 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
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This week’s Global Design Project is a sketch challenge. I hope you’ll join in the fun, and share your creation on social media. Don’t forget to tag it #gdp546.

Since tomorrow is the day the May-August 2026 catalog goes live, I’m giving you a sneak peek from one of my favorite suites, Waterside Retreat. The designer paper is gorgeous, and it’s suitable for masculine cards, which we all need.

Waterside Retreat Birds
To begin the design, I used the largest Spotlight On Nature Die to cut a pattern of birds from the Waterside Retreat Designer Paper. Then, I cut the plain sky, 4 1/4″ X 5 1/4″, and glued it to a Gray Granite card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″. After gluing the sky to the left edge, I decided I wanted a Gray Granite border on the right side, so I trimmed off 1/4″. The circle was glued to the left edge, with the right half raised on Dimensionals.

“Enjoy your day” is from the Balloon Festoon Stamp Set. I stamped it in Memento Black Ink on the “sky” paper, used a Fragrant Layers Die for cutting, and attached it with Dimensionals. To complete the card, I added three 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls.

I almost forgot to tell you, I cut a circle from the “sky” paper on the card front, before gluing. As an afterthought, I glued it to the inside for a personal message.

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Apr 30, 2026 | Gallery, Global Design Project, Hand-Crafted Cards |
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This is my second card using a Global Design Project sketch challenge. It should have posted the week of April 6. I began with a Sweet Bugs Die to cut three ants from the Cute As A Bug Designer Paper. (It cuts three ants at the same time). Next, I used Stylish Shapes Dies to cut three, small squares, and four, small circles from Basic White Cardstock. Then, I attached the three ants to the squares with Dimensionals.

Cute As A Bug Ants
The background is Basic White Cardstock, 3 31/2″ X 4 3/4″, glued to Cute As A Bug Designer Paper, 4″ X 5 1/4″, glued to a Thick Basic White card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″.Then, I glued the circles flat, and attached the squares with Dimensionals.

“Hello” is from the Sweet Blooms Stamp Set. I stamped it in Cajun Craze Ink on Basic White Cardstock, used a Stylish Shapes Die for cutting, and attached it with Dimensionals.

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