Birthday Stash (B) Men's Birthday Cards

 

This was a free pre-colored image I got from Graphics Fairy in 2013.  See, I am actually capable of keeping records sometimes, just not often!  The paper has been in my stash for a very long time.  Probably from Hobby Lobby.  I was and still am in need of men's birthday cards.

 

These two cards use a pre-colored images from Fred She Said.  It is available in several colors.  The paper used for the above card is from Stampin' Up.  The paper on the lower card is from an old paper pad.

 

 

This card uses a pre-colored digi from Jan's Digital Stamps, I believe she is on Etsy now..  The paper is from Stampin' Up. The background paper is of fishing lures.  Perfect for this card.

 

 The last card uses a compilation of owls.  I have no idea where I initially got it.  The paper is another old one from my collection.

 

 

 

 

 

Special Delivery

 

 

This card was a lot of fun to make.  I joined the Splitcoast Christmas Card Challenge for 2026.  The January challenge is trains.  I had this image a very long time.  It's by Just Inklined.It's the first time I have used it.  It is colored with Copics and pastels.  The paper is from Stampin' Up.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

 

Double D Challenges-Snowman or Santa  

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Christmas 

Passion for Markers - Mega Christmas Challenge 

 

Christmas Stash (B)

 

I have come to the realization that no matter how many Christmas cards I have it isn't enough.  To make possible selling them in future years I am changing my mark on the back.  I have a stamp that says "Merry Christmas from Tom & Diane."  I am going to leave that off the back so someone else can use them , if necessary.  The above card uses an image from Mo's Digital Pencil.  I colored it with Prismacolor pencils.  The paper is from Stampin' Up.

 

 

I cut out some stars quite a while ago.  I think they were from Stampin' Up, as is the paper.  The sentiment is from Spellbinder's.  According to Pinterest I have completed 157 cards this year.  That's the most I've made in a year.  I also did a few art pieces.  Busy, busy!  Now to start my new Pinterest folder

 "My cards 2026."

 

This stamp is by Stampendous.  It is colored with Prismacolor pencils.

Snowmen

 

I could not resist making a few more Christmas cards.  Tom was watching Stranger Things, three episodes, and I don't care for horror shows.  So I kept myself busy with making a few cards.  I purchased this image on Etsy a while ago.  I thought he was adorable  I used papers from when I started card making about fifteen years ago.  Super simple!

 

 

 

Grandkids' Birthday Cards for 2026

I figured since my Christmas cards for 2026 are done I should focus on birthday cards.  All the grandkids cards are now done.  Although, they each also get a special card for each holiday throughout the year.  All images are from Mo's Digital Pencil and colored with Copic markers.

 

This card is for Lucas, who will be turning 14. The paper is from Stampin'Up.

This is Ethan's card.  He will be eleven.  The paper is from Stampin' Up.

This is for Logan.  He is turning five!  The paper is from Stampin' Up.

This is for Aidan.  He is turning three in 2026.  The paper is a very old one from my stash.

This card is for Ari.  He will be two years old.  The paper is from Stampin' Up.

Morning Dove

 

This image was in my "Birds" folder listed as a freebie from Tidbits in 2013.  The papers are from Stampin' Up.  It is colored with Copic markers and pastels.  My birthday stash is in desperate need of  men's birthday cards so that's what I will be spending a majority of time on for a while.

 

 

Drummer Boy 2025

 

I use this image once every year.  It's one of my favorite Christmas images by Mo's digital Pencil.  I think for the coming year I will try to do a new Mo's Christmas card each week.  The paper is from Stampin' Up.  It was colored with Copic markers and chalks.

I am entering this card in the following challenges: 

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Christmas/Anything  Goes

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes  

Jingle Belles - Christmas 

Pattie's Creation - Anything Goes

Krafty Chicks - Christmas 

Sisterhood of Crafters - Anything Christmas 

 

 

 

Birthday Stash (A)

 

This card uses an image from Dr. Digi.  My Dad is very Italian.  I thought this mob guy would be perfect for his next birthday card.

These two card use a die set from Tim Holtz, I think.  I really wish I would have labeled items better when I initially bought them.

Christmas Stash (A)

 

I enjoy making Christmas cards so much I keep adding to the stash!  I already have enough done for next year so I'm working on 2027.  The above card was made with a die set from Honey Bee.

This card was made with a tag kit from Stampin' Up.

The above card image is from Whimsy Stamps. 

  

I believe this image is also from Whimsy Stamps.

 

Irises in Watercolor

 

I am trying to learn how to watercolor.  I have a long way to go.  I did this picture with Derwent Inktense watercolor pencils.They were relatively east to use.

Snowmen Card

I made two of these cute little snowmen cards.   Of course, I separated the die pieces from the packaging.  So I have no manufacturer name.  

Koi Fish

 

I am very much in need of masculine birthday cards right now.  I have had this stamp for a couple years and finally decided to use it.  The manufacturer is Kalzelkraft.  I colored the image with Copics and pastels.  I used some very old paper from a pad I got at least ten years ago.  

 

I am entering this card in the following challenges: 

 Creative Fingers - ATG 

Kraft Chicks Challenge - Masculine 

613 Avenue Create - ATG 

Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Birthdays 

Santa's Cookies

Another unknown die manufacturer!I'm trying to use dies I have bought over the years, but have never used.  It certainly is a lot of work cutting out all the pieces.  I tend to make mistakes on the first try such as gluing the pieces together wrong!  This card I didn't get the mustache in the righ place.  Second time I did it right!  The above sentiment is from Lili of the Valley, the other is from Silhouette.
 

Believe

 

I separated this die set from it's packaging so I no longer know who made the set.  Unfortunately, I did this with any sets that were not Stampin' Up or Spellbinder's.  This set took me FOREVER.  I spent about four to five hours making two of these cards.  Some of the pieces were unbelievably small and I lost them constantly.  After all, I really like this card.  I don't think I will make it again, though 

 

 

I Love These Penguins!

 

The ornaments were done with a Spellbinder's stencil set.  The penguins are from a Spellbinder's die set.  I had quite a bit of trouble with my Stampin' Up ink being too dry to spread and blend well.  I even tried re-inking and it did not help.

 

       

 

 This is the complete Spellbinder's penguin die set.  I used an embossing folder 

from Stampin' Up...I think!