White Hellebore

 Hi, so nice to see you!

I've always find that it's a challenge to do white flowers, so every now and then I'll attempt to color some.  Then I saw the inspiration photo of Altenew January 2026 Inspiration challenge, I know I had to play because I've acquired their BAG - Hellebore Haven Bundle.  Thus, this card was born.

I used everything in the bundle, stamp, die, stencil and embossing folder.  The background purple/eggplant colored card panel has been debossed with the Dotted Tile Debossing Cover Die.

Challenge:

Altenew January 2026 Inspiration Challenge 

Supplies:

Altenew Build-A-Garden: Hellebore Haven & Add-on Embossing Folder Bundle

Altenew Dotted Tile Debossing Cover Die

Ranger Distress Ink (Crushed Olive, Mustard Seed, Peeled Paint, Picked Raspberry)

Memento Dye Ink (Tuxedo Black)

Altenew Build-A-Garden: Oxeye Daisy Stamp and Die (sentiment from this set)

Thanks for visiting me.  Wishing you a lovely day!!

My 2026 New Year Craft resolution

 Hello there,

For my 2026 New Year Craft resolution, no I am not going to say I would buy less craft supply, or try to use up what I have.  I am going to make more Lunar New Year cards this coming year.  So here goes the first one.

Lunar New Year falls on Feb 17, 2026 and it will be the year of Fire Horse.  Although I do not own a horse stamp, I do have a horseshoe die, and I think it works perfectly for my card.  It is from the Spellbinders 2025 Advent Calendar window #24.

My background is red cardstock splattered with Hero Arts Gold Glimmer metallic ink.   The horseshoes are die cut using brush gold card stock, the sentiment is gold heat embossed.  Among all this gold color, the green four leaves clover and the cream colored flowers add interest and contrast.

Challenges:

January 2026 Lunar New Year Challenge 

Neglected Stuff January 2026 Challenge 

(my neglected item is the Gold Glimmer Metallic Ink I own since 2018)

Supplies:

Spellbinders 2025 Advent Calendar Window #24

Spellbinders Citrus Spritz Die Set

Hero Arts Gold Glimmer Metallic Ink

Mama Elephant Red Envelope Clear Stamp 

Versamark Watermark Stamp

WOW Metallic Gold Rich Super Fine Embossing Powder

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great day!!

White Magnolia on Die Cut Divas

 Hi,

It's my turn to post on Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog today.  I've made another card using my New Craft Items, Sunbird Spark's Magnolia Beauty Clear Stamp and Belleza Frames Nested Dies.

I die cut the Belleza Frames with mirror card stock, then I cut the two outer frames into 4 pieces.  I then glued them onto my green ombre card base as shown in the photo.  It makes an interesting design in the background.  Also depending on how you tilt the card, the mirror card stock gives you different colors.

I used foam adhesive to attach the smallest frame and the hand cut magnolia bloom which was stamped in black and colored with alcohol markers.  I decided to not add an sentiment until I use it.  

The sponsor for this month is Sunbird Spark, the challenge winner will receive $20CAD gift code.

Our challenge theme is to use New Craft Items, please indicate what is/are your new craft items in your description.  And remember to use die cut and/or dry embossing on your project to qualify for the drawn.  

Hop over to Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog to link up.  If you're on social media, use hashtag #diecutdivaschallengeblog.  I'll see you in the challenge gallery.

Have a wonderful day!!

Best Wishes for 2026

 Happy New Year!!

How about we start the new year with a new challenge?  On Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog, our January challenge theme is: Use New Crafty Items.

My new crafty item is Sunbird Spark's Magnolia Beauty Clear stamp and the matching die. 

On the background I dry embossed with Sunbird Spark's Belleza Frames Nested Dies  (also new to me) on a piece of shimmery paper, and this is the backdrop for my Magnolia bloom.

I borrowed the sentiment stamp from an Altenew stamp set and gold heat embossed.  The card is embellished with Pink Fresh Iridescent Dew Drops.

Come join in our challenge at Die Cut Divas.  The challenge winner randomly drawn from all the eligible entries will receive a $20CAD gift card to our January sponsor - Sunbird Spark online store.  

Sunbird Spark is a Vancouver (Canada) based paper craft supply company and the creator of the patented Stencils 360°™ stenciling tool. Formerly known as Penguin Palace, the brand is known for its innovative tools, high-quality photopolymer stamps, and its specially curated ink collection inspired by color psychology. Sunbird Spark is dedicated to inspiring creativity through bold color, versatile designs, and a passion for exceptional customer care, helping makers of all levels craft with confidence and joy.

Remember to use your embossing machine in the creation process with the challenge theme.  Please tell us what is your New Crafty Item.  And if you are on IG, please add the hashtag #diecutdivaschallengeblog so we could find you.

Thanks for stopping my blog.  Have a wonderful start of the New Year!!  Best Wishes!!

Christmas/Winter on Die Cut Divas - take three

 Hello,

I am back to share more inspiration project for this month's challenge on Die Cut Divas: Christmas/Winter.

Both card features Waffle Flower's Slimline Christmas Tree Die Set.  

Waffle Flower is the sponsor for Die Cut Divas Challenge this December.  The challenge prize is $15 gift code to their online store.

Other supplies I used on my cards:

Waffle Flower A2 Lacy Layers Die

Mama Elephant Easy Xmas Greetings

Mama Elephant Easy Sentiment Die

Ranger Distress Spritz (Antique Linen)

Spellbinders Make It Merry Die Set

Versamark Watermark Ink Pad

WOW Metallic Gold Rich Fine Embossing Powder

Thanks for coming over to my blog.  Have a great day!!