Sweet Bugs Hello Friend

Sometimes all you need is a tiny friend and a simple hello.

I'm adding this design to my Card Buffet and my Happy Mail Monday stash. I love mixing cute little animals and bugs with florals to give my cards a fun personality.

What's your favorite part—the florals or the cute caterpillar?

Products Used:

• Sweet Bugs Bundle
• Strawberry Slush 12" X 12" two-tone cardstock
• Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
• Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
• Berry Botanical Vellum 12" X 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper (Exclusive Product of the Month)
• Sweet Words & Labels Dies
• Beautiful Pattern 3D Embossing Folder
• Stampin' Positioner

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Cute Card Ideas with the Woolly Friends Stamp Set

 I have to say… this little sheep from the Woolly Friends stamp set just makes me smile every time I use him.

There’s something about his sweet expression that works for so many different cards—from soft and subtle to bright and cheerful. I’ve been playing around with a couple of different looks lately, and it’s fun to see how easily he fits into completely different styles.

One of my favorite little tricks with this set is how I use the grass stamp.

Instead of stamping it straight, I gently bend the stamp as I place it on my block. Just a slight curve—and it instantly turns into a soft little clump of grass instead of a straight line.

It’s such a small detail, but it adds a lot more movement and a more natural look to the scene.

Those are the kinds of tiny tweaks I always come back to… simple changes that make a big difference.

Do you ever alter your stamps slightly like that, or do you prefer to keep them straight?

Supplies Used:

• Woolly Friends Stamp Set
• Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder
• Hobby Haven Designer Series Paper
• Garden Green Two-Tone Cardstock

Freebie Friday

 

While I don't post on my blog as much, I am very active on social media and I am currently posting a video a day for 30 days. I'm sharing projects, tool tips, workshop information, organization tips and my heritage album journey. On Fridays I'm sharing Crafty Freebies.

This week I'm sharing the Design Space File to create these fun paper bag purses. Follow me on Instagram, YouTube or TikTok to see my videos and tutorials.