Happy Sunday, everyone! It’s time to share a one-layer card. One can never go wrong with a classic – Audrey Hepburn. This is my DT contribution for ‘Park Hopping My Happy Place. The beautiful Constellation Carousel is our inspirational piece for the month of June.

Remember, Park Hopping My Happy Place embraces an anything-goes philosophy, which means you can draw from a wide range of inspirations beyond just the inspiration of the month; the inspiration photo serves solely as a launching point. For those seeking further inspiration, check out the inspiration page for more ideas, themes, and IPs.

This card could not be more simple. Take out some watercolor paper, and spray with your choice of Distress Ink Stain & Distress Oxide Spray (my choices were Wilted Lilac, Spun Sugar, Seedless Preserves, and Picked Raspberry). Once this is dry, use Black Soot paint and sponge through a stencil. Cut a black border and place on your card.

Have a great week!

Happy Sunday, everyone! Today, I am sharing a vintage card set I themed “author.” I am pleased to announce that this set is part of my design team contribution for the Colorful Options Challenge. I chose turquoise as my main color for this month; I liked the beach scene in the bottom left of the inspiration photo.

Why not venture over to the Colorful Options Challenge and check out the amazing creations from the talented design team members.

This design was a quick and easy make, and I’m excited to share it with you!

The Card:
I started with Bristol Smooth cardstock and added color using Distress Oxide inks in Peacock Feathers, Scorched Timber, and Salvaged Patina. The combination created a smooth, layered effect that sets the tone for the vintage vibe. To build on that, I used a few stamp sets: Ledger Script CMS241, Faded Type CMS397, and Curiosity Shop CMS397, which gave it that old-school, typewriter feel. For a bit of fun and shine, I finished the card with Scorched Timber Distress Glaze, Deco Foil in Gold, and Distress Spritz in Salvaged Patina.

The Envelope:
For the envelope, I started with a base of turquoise cardstock and folded it to highlight both the front and back flaps. I stamped the front with Scorched Timber, then added some flair by coloring the stamped design with a gold Sharpie. After re-stamping in Scorched Timber, I applied a layer of glaze to seal it in place, making it mailing-ready!

Fun “Tuck-Ins”:
I added a few playful “tuck-ins” with the set: a postcard and three stamps. These were downloaded from The Graphics Fairy and altered to fit my color scheme. I printed them on clear sticker paper, then used my Cricut to cut them out. Despite the added elements, the total weight of the package is still under 3oz, so it only requires double postage to send.

I hope you enjoy this design, and be sure to join in on the fun for the Colorful Options Challenge!

Happy Thursday, everyone! Today, I am sharing a 60s retro vibe. I am pleased to announce that this set is part of my design team contribution for the Colorful Options Challenge. My color palette is the right-hand side of the suggested colors: yellow, orange, and peach.

Why not venture over to the Colorful Options Challenge and check out the amazing creations from the talented design team members.

This set was a fairly quick and easy make.

The card: Using Xpress blending card stock, cut your paper to 4.25in x 5.5in and tape off the edges. Choose some copic markers and start coloring irregular curved lines in a vertical pattern. Grab a white Posca pen and delineate the lines with white circles in varying sizes. Grab some coordinating gel pens and add extra little dots, creating “lines” over the “color blocks.” Position the sentiment & white cut image, and you’re done. If you don’t have a die cut like this, you could paint the cat with acrylic paint instead.

The envelope: Using white cardstock, create an envelope base. Fold the envelope so you can see the front and the back flap. Pick a 60s graphic design and duplicate it with your copics. Pick some fun coordinating stamps and you are good for mailing.

I found some fun “tuck-ins” to add with this set for mailing: cat-shaped post-its, paw sticker, 60s-inspired graphic art postcard, and orange cachet with a cat paper clip. The only disadvantage to the tuck-ins is that the thickness will classify it as a small package with $5.70 postage.

Have a great month, everyone!

Welcome back, everyone. I’ve been a bit remiss on posting here the past 2 weeks. Here is a matching card and envelope set I made. The card was my DT contribution for Park Hopping My Happy Place this April. I’ll hop on in a bit to update the details.

Have a great week!

Happy Sunday crafting, everyone! This will be a short post. Just popping on to share an envelope I made to coordinate with a previous card.

The envelope is for Craft Roulette Episode 260

• Project=envelope, obviously
• Colors=toy, the IG-11 robot from Star Wars “action figure”
• Element=children’s story, there is a child on the inner flap on the back
• Random=list, list’s are often numbered and there are numbers on the envelope

……and the other side

Hope everyone has a great day!

See you Tuesday for more 1st of April makes!!

Excited to share my newest envelope art.

This one was inspired by Craft Roulette #258, the Colorful Options Challenge (Pi Day – Blueberry Pie), and Park Hopping My Happy Place (All Star Movies Resort at Disneyworld – 101 Dalmations), where I channeled the playful vibes of the adorable 101 Dalmations, in particular Pongo! The envelope is fairly simple to make, grab some ink, white acrylic paint and have some fun.

Can anyone guess where I found the inspiration for the “M’s” calligraphy style? Tell me below in the comments!

Have a great week! Happy creating!

Challenges entered:

• Colorful Options Challenge
• Park Hopping My Happy Place
• Critter Crazy Challenge
• Christmas BINGO or Not: N-scored lines (to form the envelope), CAS style, free(calligraphy)
• Everybody Art Challenge: Pongo is a boy dog
• The Neglected Stuff Challenge: Tim Holtz Crazy Dogs Stamps

There’s something so satisfying about watching color bloom on paper, and nothing does the job quite like Distress Sprays and Stains. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting to experiment with backgrounds, these sprays are an absolute game changer.

Today, I’m sharing a fun little experiment using a mix of Distress Spray Stains, Distress Oxide Sprays, Mica Stains, and the new Distress Spritz to create vibrant, textured backgrounds that are perfect for card-making, journal pages, or mixed media projects.

Why I Love Distress Sprays

One of the things I love most about Distress Sprays is their versatility. You can use them for subtle washes, bold splatters, or layered textures—each technique giving a unique effect. Here’s a quick rundown of the main types in my stash:

• Distress Spray Stain – A translucent, dye-based spray that creates rich, seamless backgrounds.
• Distress Oxide Spray – A blend of dye and pigment ink that reacts with water to create dreamy, oxidized layers.
• Distress Mica Stain – Adds a gorgeous shimmer, perfect for a touch of sparkle.
• Distress Spritz – An addition that offers a super fine mist of color, great for even coverage.

I love how these backgrounds turned out—one bold and vibrant, the other soft and dreamy. Whether you prefer striking colors or delicate pastels, Distress Sprays offer endless possibilities for creative play.

Do you use Distress Sprays in your projects? I’d love to hear about your favorite color combos and techniques! Drop a comment below and let’s talk all things inky!