{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 63 ~ Blessed Angel ~ Angie Blom Digital Designs

Hello there crafty friend!

I'm back with one last card for the {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 63 hosted in the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group! I absolutely love the gorgeous Blessed Angel from our fabulous Sponsor Angie Blom Digital Designs. I just had to use her for my card today.

I combined and resized the Blessed Angel along with a lovely sentiment from the Christmas Shop digi set in a Word Document and then I printed them off on white card stock. Next, I colored the angel with Copic markers. I then fussy cut her leaving a white border and popped her up on the black panel using foam tape.

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:

Skin: E000, E00, E11, R00, R20 

Hair: E95, E97, E19

Dress: C0, C1, C3, Colorless Blender

Flowers: B000, B02, B34, B37

Leaves: YG11, G24

And I paired up this beauty with the Star of Bethlehem paper from Hobby Lobby. I just love the rich blues in these papers and I thought they would be a nice background for this pretty angel. I trimmed two pieces of white card stock measuring 5-1/2 x 1/8" for the strips across the card. The black panel behind the angel measures 2-1/4 x 4-1/4". 

I trimmed the sentiment, and then I popped it up on the card with foam tape. This card turned out pretty nice if I do say so myself. 

Here's a look at {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 63 for the month of November. There's just a couple more days left to enter the challenge! If you're interested in seeing a bit more inspiration for this sketch, check out the amazing inspiration from the design team over on the {BYSH} Cardmakers blog! I'm always blown away by the creations from the DT... they are amazingly talented cardmakers!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky hugs,

Crystal

Over it. All of It. ~ All the Fluff Pissy Kitty with Mousy Mischief Makers ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend and Happy Thanksgiving! 

Today I'm sharing another fun fold card I made! This time I've inked up two new releases from the Black Friday sale over at Unity. I used the adorable All the Fluff Pissy Kitty, along with the super cute sidekick stamp called Mousy Mischief Makers.  

I'm pretty terrified of mice, but these mice are just TOO cute not to play with! I inked them all up with Black Amalgam ink and colored them with Copic markers.

Copic markers used:

Kitty: C0, C2, C3, R00, R20

Kitty's Eyes: YG11, YG09

Scale: BG10, BG15, C0, C2

Mouse on Head: N0, N2, N4, R00, R20, BG10, BG15

Circle Mouse: C0, C2, C3, R00, R20

Mouse on Back of Card: N0, N2, R00, R20

Cheese: YR20, YR02, Y11, Y15

Ground: C0, C2

I die cut the kitty using a stitched rectangle die from the Scallops & Rectangles {nesting dies}. I die cut the mouse and his black mat using dies from the Scallops & Circles {nesting dies}.

This fun fold technique is called the Back Fold. I think it's also called Hinge Fold, not 100% sure about that one. It's a lot of fun to make AND super easy!

I made another card last year using this same fun fold technique. You can check it out here if you're interested... Back Fold Cat Card.

Haha... I just had to add another sentiment inside the card for a fun surprise! And I had a hard time picking papers for this card so I threw in another piece of pattern paper inside the card too. I used the Atomic Kitty Cat {paper pack}.

I was on a roll so I decided to ink up the back of my card too! How fun is this stamp?! I had a blast making this card. Hope you like it!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky hugs,

Crystal

Membership Wednesday ~ November 2025 KOM Tinsel, Toasts & Truth Stories ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!

Happy Membership Wednesday! Today I'm sharing a sweet & cozy card I made using a super cute stamp from the November 2025 Kit of the Month membership from Unity. 

I'm really surprised that I haven't inked up this stamp already. I mean it has a book and cute pets! That's my jam! I stamped this cute scene on Stampers Select White Card Stock from Papertrey Ink. I fussy cut it and then I adhered it to a die cut circle of vellum. I die cut the circle using a die from the Scallops & Circles {nesting dies}.

Copic markers I used:

Skin: E000, E00, E11

Hair: E51, E57, E59

Sweater: RV000, RV10, RV02

Book: C0, C2, E21, E23, E25

Cat: C0, C2, RV000, RV10

Dog: E51, E33

Pillow / Bedding: B000, B00, B91, B93, B95

I had these fun papers already cut in my paper pack so I thought why not use them?! The papers are from the Cozy Textiles {paper pack}. I used the colors in the papers as my palette for coloring. I adhered the pattern papers to a Kraft A2 top fold card base. I popped up the circle by just adding foam tape behind the image. I also popped up the sentiment with foam tape.

Here's a quick look at this month's Kit of the Month membership!

This sweet stamp is also available separately in the Stories & Snuggles stamps.

That's it for me today! I hope you've been INKspired to play with your membership stamps! 

Have a wonderful day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

Merry Christmas ~ Holiday Anya 10 ~ The Greeting Farm

 Hello there crafty friends! 

It's hard to believe that the holidays are quickly approaching and the DT are sharing our last blog posts of the year. This is also my last post as a member of The Greeting Farm Design Team. I've truly enjoyed my time on the team and I want to say a huge thank you to Marie and Rosemary for the opportunity to share my love of TGF! And a great big THANK YOU to all of you for your sweet support and love on my posts. I wish you all the very best this holiday season!

I just had to ink up another beauty that hadn't seen ink yet... Holiday Anya 10. Isn't she just the cutest?! She's not currently available, but you can put in a request for her via email and hopefully she'll be available for the next Farmers Market. I inked her up with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored her up with Copic markers.

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:

Skin: E000, E00, E11, E04, R00, R20

Hair: Y21, E43, E44

Fur Trim / Pom Pom: C0, C2

Outfit: R20, R14, R29

Bow: YG11, G24, G46

Boots / Sled: E11, E25, E57

Gifts: R20, R14, R29, YG11, G24, G46, E30, E31, E33

I die cut a fun tag shaped card base from Kraft card stock using the Make a Tag {die set} from Unity. I also die cut another tag for the front of the card so the pretty scallops on the top would be intact. I die cut a piece of pattern paper for the front and another piece of white card stock for the inside of the card. I stamped the sentiment from the stamp set and it was a little too big for the card so I trimmed off the top portion that says 'Have a Very'.

I finished off the card with a few red glitter enamel dots and some pretty red baker's twine. 

Thank you all so much for the love this year!

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a blessed Christmas!

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 38 ~ Say Cheese Classic Mouse Christmas ~ Simple Stories

 Hello there crafty friend!

I hope you're having a great day! Today I'm sharing my first card for the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch Challenge 38 in the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Facebook group. I can't believe that we are on the final sketch challenge for 2025!! This year has flown by!!

I decided to make a quick card today. I just got some fun new goodies from Simple Stories called Say Cheese Classic Mouse Christmas Collection. I couldn't wait to play!!

I used the Say Cheese Classic Mouse Christmas 6x8 paper pad for my background layers. I adhered them to a card base of Aqua Mist card stock from Papertrey Ink. It's not a perfect match but in person it looks great. The cute postage stamp pieces are from the Big Bits package. I popped up Minnie with foam tape. The sentiment and the little circle I tucked under Mickey came from the 12x12 Card Stock Stickers. And then the cute decorative brads are from the Self Adhesive Decorative Brads. 

Here's a look at the fun sketch for Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch Challenge 38. The sketch, as always, is meant to inspire not require. So let the sketch lead in your design, but don't feel limited by it. I used the measurements for my layers on my card.

 Lots of possibilities with this fun sketch! And it'll work great for scraps too. I hope you can find time to play along. I can't wait to see what you create. Have an INKredible week!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

Grandma Chicken Card ~ Karen's Coop ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend! 

Today I'm sharing a funny chicken card I made with the awesome new Karen's Coop stamp from Unity. OMG!! I can't get enough of this stamp!! LOL! 

Those wings are totally giving me my Granny vibe! She would strike that pose when she had something important to say and you'll be sure I was listening! LOL! I stamped this fun chicken and colored it with Copic markers. And then I die cut it with a die from the Scallops & Banners {nesting dies}. I die cut my background paper with the largest die from the Scallops & Rectangles {nesting dies}.

Here's a list of the Copic markers I used:

Chicken: E21, E23, E57

Eyes: C0, C2

Beak / Feet: YR20, YR15, YR27

Hair: R14, E95, E97, E09

I paired up Karen's Coop with the awesome new Sunday at Grandma's {paper pack}. I just thought it was fitting to use the g-ma papers with the chicken that reminds me of my g-ma. Haha... I adhered the sentiment to the banner and then I popped up the banner with foam tape. All of my layers are adhered to a black A2 top fold card base. I just love this card!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky hugs,

Crystal

Fun Fold Pup Card ~ Chilled to the Bone ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend! 

Today I'm sharing a funny fun fold card I made with the cute Chilled to the Bone stamp from Unity. I just adore this new pup and the sentiments are hilarious!!

I stamped the pup from the Chilled to the Bone stamps using Black Amalgam ink and I die cut him using a die from the Scallops & Rectangles {nesting dies}. I also die cut a scrap of white card stock using the same size die for inside of the card.

You can check out my process video here... Fun Fold Pup Card | Chilled to the Bone | Unity Stamp Co. or click on the video below.

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used to color up the pup.

Pup: E00, E11, E15, E57

Eyes / Nose / Pom Pom: C0, C2

Scarf / Hat: YG11, G24, G46, R20, R14, R29

Ground: C0, C2

I paired up this cutie pie pup with the awesome new Quiet Christmas Morning {paper pack}. I LOVE these gorgeous papers!! All the measurements for this fun fold card are shared on the video.

Here's a look at the card opened. I just love how this turned out!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky hugs,

Crystal

Holly Jolly Everything Tag ~ A Little Ho Ho Ho ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend! 

Today I'm sharing a sweet holiday tag I made with the adorable new A Little Ho Ho Ho stamp from Unity. I had a few people ask me how I made the sweet reindeer tags I shared earlier this month for Brown Thursday so I thought I'd make another with this cutie and also record it for a video.

I die cut the cute Santa using a die from the Make a Tag {die set}. I also die cut some papers from the Where Winter Lingers {paper pack}. 

You can check out my process video here... Offset Layers Tag | A Little Ho Ho Ho | Unity Stamp Co. or click on the video below.

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used to color up this adorable Santa.

Skin: E000, E00, E000, R00, R20

Beard / Fur Trim: C0, C2

Hat: R20, R14, R29

Coat / Pants: R20, R14, R29

Boots / Mittens: N0, N2, N4

Tree: YG11, G24, G46

Baubles: R20, R14, R29

Holly & Berries: YG11, G24, G46, R20, R14, R29

Ground: C0, C2

I distressed the edges of the tag with some Vintage Photo Distress Ink. I trimmed the sentiment and adhered it directly to the tag. I used a 1/8" hole punch for the top of the tag. I tied some thick twine from my stash and added a cute little bow to finish it off. I think it turned out pretty cute. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky hugs,

Crystal

Light Still Lives Here ~ Hope in the Heavy with Cottage Lane ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend! 

Sometimes life is hard and the darkness seems to take over... I pray you look to the light in the moment because it's there. Today I'm sharing sweet reminder that the light still lives here using two new releases from Unity. 

I stamped the gorgeous Cottage Lane background stamp on Kraft card stock and colored it with Copic markers and a white Prismacolor pencil. And then I die cut it using the largest die from the Deckle & Stitches Nesting Dies. Once the background was dry, I added some white acrylic paint spatters. I adhered the dried panel to a white A2 top fold card base.

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:

Browns: E21, E25

Greens: YG63

Chimney: N2

Shadows for the White Areas: C0, C2

Have you played along with our Creating a Background Challenge happening right now in the Unity Show & Tell Facebook group? Background stamps are a great way to create a background for a card. I sure hope you'll join us. There's (3) $25 gift cards up for grabs... all you've got to do is enter a card where you've created a background for a chance to win one of the prizes.

I stamped the lovely sentiment from the Hope in the Heavy stamps. I trimmed it and popped it up on the card with foam tape. Hope you've been inspired to play along with the Creating a Background Challenge. We'd love to have you join in the fun! And I hope my encouraging card has brought some light to you if your feeling like you're in the darkness. Hugs.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky hugs,

Crystal

Real Life Unfiltered ~ Unwritten Sisterhood ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend! 

Today I'm sharing a lovely card I made with the beautiful new Unwritten Sisterhood stamp from Unity. I love adding new girls to the Angie Girl collection!! And the sentiments in this kit are amazing!

I stamped these beauties from the Unwritten Sisterhood stamps using Black Amalgam ink and colored them with my Copic markers. I die cut the girls using a die from the Scallops & Squares {nesting dies}.

You can check out my process video here... Real Life Unfiltered | Unwritten Sisterhood | Unity Stamp Co. or click on the video below.

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used to color up the girls.

Skin: E000, E00, E11

Red Hair: E95, E97, E09

Brown Hair: Y21, E43, E44

Blue Shirt: B000, B00, B93

Yellow Shirt: Y11, Y15, Y28

Background: B0000

I cut a piece of pattern paper from the Fields of Summer {paper pack} measuring 5x5" and adhered it to the front of a 5" square card measuring 10 x 5" and scored at 5". I trimmed the sentiment and popped it up on the card. Love how this turned out!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky hugs,

Crystal

Membership Wednesday ~ November 2025 KOM Tinsel, Toasts & Truth Bird ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!

Happy Membership Wednesday! Today I'm sharing a sweet Christmas card I made using an adorable stamp from the November 2025 Kit of the Month membership from Unity. 

I stamped this cutie on Stampers Select White Card Stock from Papertrey Ink. I die cut it using a die from the BIG Scallops & Rectangles {nesting dies}. I also die cut another piece of white card stock using the slightly larger scalloped die for my mat.

Copic markers I used:

Bird: Y11, Y15, BG10, BG01, BG15

Eyes: C0, C2

Beak / Feet: YR20, YR15

Hat: C0, C2, R20, R14, R29

Branch: E21, E25

Snow: C0, C2

Ornament: R20, R14, R29, YG11, G24, G46, C0, C2

Sky: B000

I adhered my layers together and then adhered them to an A2 card base of Pure Poppy card stock from Papertrey Ink. I finished my card by popping up the sentiment with foam tape. Love this cute birdie!

Here's a quick look at this month's Kit of the Month membership!

This adorable stamp is also available separately in the Nestled Near at Christmas stamps.

That's it for me today! I hope you've been INKspired to play with your membership stamps! 

Have a wonderful day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 37 ~ Furmidable Love ~ Unity Stamp Co.

 Hello there crafty friend!

Today I'm sharing one last card for the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch Challenge 37 in the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Facebook group. Have you seen the HUGE new release over at Unity for their Brown Thursday sale?!?! OMGeee!! I had to snag the adorable Furmidable Love stamps!! My order just arrived and I couldn't wait to ink this up!

I was so excited about this adorable stamp set that I bought the Furmidable Love stamps AND I bought the awesome From Grandma's Lap Bundle that includes the awesome stamps and the super sweet Sunday at Grandma's {paper pack}!! LOL! Talk about buying duplicates... geez! Anywho, I stamped these cuties and colored them up with Copic markers.

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:

Skin: E000, E00, E11, R00, R20

Hair: B000, B00, C00, C2

Lips: R00, R20, R22

Head Band: YR20, YR02, YR15

Earrings: G21, G94

Blouse: Y11, Y15

Jacket: R00, R20, R22

Kitty: C0, C2, R00, R20, N0, N2, N4, YR20, YR15

I die cut these cuties using a die from the Dashes and Frills Hearts {die set}. I distressed the edges of the heart and the sentiment with the ink on my blending brush. I set it aside and started my background. I cut three pieces of pattern paper from the Sunday at Grandma's {paper pack}. I adhered them to a Kraft A2 card base with the darker papers on the outside. 

Here's a look at the fun sketch for Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch Challenge 37. The sketch, as always, is meant to inspire not require. So let the sketch lead in your design, but don't feel limited by it. This sketch challenge ends in just a few days on Monday, November 24th.

I adhered the sentiment to the heart and popped them both up with foam tape. I finished off the card with some Glossy Accents on the Gma's glasses. I love how this turned out! Sure hope you've been inspired to play!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

Release Day Blog Hop ~ Happy Shopping ~ The Greeting Farm

The November 2025 New Release is now available for purchase in The Greeting Farm Store! This month we introduced 3 new stamp sets. Our first stamp set called HIP HOP HOORAY features a teen Anya and Ian who are ready to get this party started with the perfect dance vibe. Next, we have HAPPY SHOPPING featuring three adorable animals ready for a day out on the town visiting their local coffee shop and bakery. Lastly, we introduced SNUGGLE ANYA featuring a sweet girl bundled up and ready to spread warmth and hugs all around to her four furry friends. 

I wanted to create a simple but fun slimline card with three cute scenes using all of the critters and the fun buildings from the Happy Shopping stamp set. This slimline was the perfect size!

I stamped all the images using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I colored them up with Copic markers and then I fussy cut the critters on the line and colored the edges with a black marker to make the fussy cutting nice and neat.

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:

Bakery: E81, E43, YG03, G94, G99

Bread: E51, E33, E15

Pig: RV000, RV10, RV02

Pig's Outfit / Bunny's Outfit: YR20, YR02, YR16

Pig's Bag:YG03, G94

Middle Building: E81, E43, YG03, G94, G99

Bunny: W0, W2, W3, C0, C2, R00, R20

Shopping Bags: E81, E43, YG03, G94

Coffee Shop: YG03, G94, G99, E81, E43, E51, E33, E15

Cat: C0, C2, R00, R20

Cat's Outfit: YR20, YR02, YR16, B00, B93, B95

Cup: YG03, G94, G99, C0, C2

Windows: Y00, Y21

Sidewalk: C0, C2

Sky: B000, B00

I stamped the buildings directly on my 3-1/4 x 2-5/8" panels of white card stock. The critters are all popped up on the card with foam tape. I stamped the sentiments, fussy cut them leaving a white border, and then popped them up on the card too.

To celebrate this release we are having a short BLOG HOP! One lucky fan will win a $50.00 Gift Certificate to The Greeting Farm Store!! You have until November 18th 12pm CST/1pm EST to leave your comments on each Designer's Blog. Then head back to The Greeting Farm Blog to let us know you completed the hop. **Remember to qualify for the prize you MUST leave a comment on each Designer's Blog AND The Greeting Farm Blog letting us know you completed the hop.

NOTE: Comments on The Greeting Farm Blog are admin approved so it may take a day for your comment to be visible. Please only comment once, and use the same name on all the blogs when leaving a comment. Do not pick the Anonymous option (otherwise we won't be able to verify that it's you). We will announce the random winner later in the week on the Blog and in our Facebook Group: The Greeting Farm Fan Page.

TGF Design Team:

Crystal
Cynthia
Elisabete

This is a short hop, and definitely worth playing along! If you want to grab your favorites now, you can purchase the new stamps HERE. We will have more cards featuring the New Release from our Design Team Leaders starting on the 17th so be sure to stop by The Greeting Farm Blog to see more inspiration.

Happy Hopping!

Inky hugs!
Crystal