Friday, December 5, 2025

Snail Mail ~ Patiently Posted ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend! 
Today I'm sharing a sweet snail mail card I made with the cute new Patiently Posted stamp from Unity. Isn't it just the cutest?! Love love love!


I stamped the cute Patiently Posted snail and sentiment with Black Amalgam ink and die cut it with a tag die from the Make a Tag {die set}. Then I pulled out some Copic markers and got to coloring.

Here's a quick list of the Copics I used:
Snail: V000, V12, V15, W0, W1, W3, YG11, G82, YG63
Eyes: C0, C2
Grass / Leaves / Stems: YG11, G82, YG63
Flowers: Y35
Sky: B000


I die cut my gray mat and the cute polka dot paper from the Polka Dot Obsessed {paper pack} using dies from the Scallops & Rectangles {nesting dies}. The gray card stock is Smokey Shadow from Papertrey Ink. The Kraft card base is also from Papertrey Ink.


I added a touch of ribbon using a small scrap from my stash. I secured it to the tag with a couple mini staples using my Mini Stapler from Tim Holtz. I added some foam tape to the back of the tag and popped it up on the card finishing this one off. Whatcha think?

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky hugs,
Crystal

Advent Calendar 2025 Day 5 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!
It's Day 5 of the 2025 Advent Calendar from Unity!! Do you have a favorite of the stamps so far? I think the snowman from yesterday is my favorite so far though I do love today's stamp! 


We're taking a break from the holiday cards with this one. A really cute sentiment gift is today's stamp! So fun!

You can check out my video revealing the Advent Calendar Day 5 stamp and my process in making this card here... Unity Advent Calendar 2025 Day 5 | Unity Stamp Co.




I die cut the cute sentiment gift with a die from the Scalloped Tags {die set} (not currently available). I stamped the really awesome That's a Wrap stamp to accompany today's advent stamp. I colored it up with just a few Copic markers: RV10, RV14, and RV29.


I paired up the sentiment and ribbon with a piece of pattern paper from the Yay, It's Today {paper pack}. The star paper is trimmed down to 4 x 5-1/4". Love all of these together!

I'll be back tomorrow for Day 6 of the 2025 Advent Calendar from Unity! Just a quick note that my post tomorrow will be a little bit later... I'll be posting at 9am CST.
Have an ink-tastic day!


Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky Hugs,
Crystal

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Advent Calendar 2025 Day 4 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!
It's Day 4 of the 2025 Advent Calendar from Unity!! I hope you're having fun with your Advent Calendar. I'm excited to share my card for Day 4! 


Today's stamp is the sweetest snowman! Too cute! I stamped the snowman with Black Amalgam ink and colored it up with Copic markers.

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:
Snowman: C0, C2, Colorless Blender
Nose: YR20, YR15
Hat: C0, C2, RV000, RV02, BG000, BG10, BG34
Scarf: RV000, RV02, BG000, BG10, BG34
Ground: C0, C2

You can check out my video revealing the Advent Calendar Day 4 stamp and my process in making this card here... Unity Advent Calendar 2025 Day 4 | Unity Stamp Co.



Inspiration for my card came from the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 4! This one is a favorite of mine. I used the measurements from the sketch for my card.


I die cut the snowman using a die from the Scallops & Circles {nesting dies}. And I popped it up on the card with foam tape.


I paired up the snowman with the Sugarplum Frost {paper pack}. The cute sentiment is from the sweet Snow Buddies a Uniquely Unity membership stamp from November 2024.

I'll be back tomorrow for Day 5 of the 2025 Advent Calendar from Unity!
Have a fabulous day!


Thanks so much for stopping by!
 
Inky Hugs,
Crystal

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Have Yourself a Cozy Christmas ~ Santa's Favorite Ian ~ The Greeting Farm

 Hello there crafty friend!
Today I'm also sharing a sweet holiday card featuring the adorable Santa's Favorite Ian digi stamp set from The Greeting Farm!! I just love playing with digi stamps and building fun scenes.


I combined and resized all the fun digis from the Santa's Favorite Ian digi stamp set in a Word Document. I colored the images up with Copic markers.


Here's a list of the Copic markers I used:
Skin: E000, E00, E11
Hair: E95, E97, E09
Hoody: YG11, G24, G46
Jeans: B12, B95
Socks: C0, C2
Chair: C0, C2, C3, C5, E21, E23
Bear: E21, E23, C0, C2, R20, R14, R29
Train Track / Table: E21, E23
Train: N2, N4, R20, R14, R29, Y11, Y15
Stop Sign: R20, R14, R29, C0, C2
Railway Sign: Y11, Y15, C0, C2
Tree: YG11, G24, G46, E23, E25
House: N2, N4, C0, C2, R20, R14, Y11, Y15
Red Gift: R20, R14, R29, Y11, Y15
Tan Gift: E50, E51
Green Gift: YG11, G24, G46, R20, R14
Snowman: C0, C2, E21, E23, R20, R14, R29, N2, N4, YR20, YR15
Wall: BG70, BG72
Baseboard: BG75
Floor: C0, C2, C3


I die cut the panel using a die from the Wonky Stitched Slimline dies from Gina Marie Designs. I adhered the die cut panel to a white slimline card base measuring 8-1/2 x 7"; scored at 3-1/2".


Just like my TGF card yesterday, I originally had the sentiment on the 'wall' in the background, but I wanted it to pop some more so I printed it off again on white card stock, trimmed it and adhered it over the original sentiment. I hope I've inspired you to get inky!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky Hugs,
Crystal

Advent Calendar 2025 Day 3 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!
It's Day 3 of the 2025 Advent Calendar from Unity! I am loving the creations being shared with these fun and adorable Advent Calendar stamps. Keep them coming! Today I'm sharing a simple card.


Today's Advent Calendar stamp is a really sweet reindeer stamp with a Nordic vibe! I stamped it with Candied Apple Distress Ink.

You can check out my video revealing the Advent Calendar Day 3 stamp and my process in making this card here... Unity Advent Calendar 2025 Day 3 | Unity Stamp Co.




A closer look at {BYSHC} Sketch 6! It may not seem like, but this sketch really did inspire my card. I went with a very simple spin on this sketch and made another landscape card. 


I die cut the pretty reindeer using a die from the Scalloped Tags {looks like these aren't available anymore}. I added some pretty ribbon to the tag and to the card.


I paired up the reindeer with the Season Starter {paper pack}. And I finished off this card with a sentiment from the November 2025 KOM called Tinsel, Toasts & Truths.

I'll be back tomorrow for Day 4 of the 2025 Advent Calendar from Unity!
Have an inkredible day!


Thanks so much for stopping by!
 
Inky Hugs,
Crystal

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

A Gift of Joy ~ Gift Wrap Anya ~ The Greeting Farm

 Hello there crafty friend!
Today I'm sharing a sweet holiday card featuring the new adorable Gift Wrap Anya digi stamp set from The Greeting Farm!! I love working with digital stamps! It's so fun to put a scene together on the computer and just print it off. 


I combined and resized all of these fun digis from the Gift Wrap Anya digi stamp set in a Word Document and then I printed it off on white card stock. I colored the images up with a bunch of Copic markers.


Here's the list of the Copic markers I used:
Skin: E000, E00, E11, E04, R00, R20
Hair: Y21, E43, E44
Hair Bow / Sweater: BG10, BG34
Jeans: B95
Socks: C0, C2
Rug: E50, E51
Tree: YG11, G24, G46, R20, R14, R29, Y11, Y15, Y35, E21, E23, E25
Chair / Blanket: E21, E23, E25, YG11, G24, G46, R20, G14, R29
Cocoa / Cookies: BG70, BG72, C0, C2, E25, E51
Wrapping Papers / Boxes: R20, R14, YG11, G24, G46
Tree Wrapping Paper: R20, R14, R29, YG11, G24, G46, E21, E25
Gift Box: G82, YG63, C0, C2, V12, V15
Scissors: BG10, BG34, C3, C5
Tape Dispenser: RV000, RV02, C0, C2
Wall: BG70, BG72
Base Board: BG75
Floor: C0, C2, C3


I die cut the panel using a die from the Big And Little Chain Rectangle Dies from Gina Marie Designs. I adhered the die cut panel to a Kraft A2 top fold card base that I flipped on the side for a landscape card.


I added some white Sakura Gelly Roll pen here and there on the card to add texture and interest to some of the colored images. I trimmed the sentiment and adhered it to the card. It's actually covering the spot where I had the sentiment originally with the images. I wanted it to pop a bit more, but I would have made it a bit smaller and maybe add a mat if I redid this card. I hope I've inspired you to get inky!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky Hugs,
Crystal

Holiday Sparkle ~ Frost Kissed Gratitude ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend! 
Today I'm sharing a sweet holiday thank you card I made with the adorable new Frost Kissed Gratitude stamp from Unity. Such an adorable snowman!! He's part of the Cyber Monday release over at Unity!! 


I started with a fun background for the snowman. I ink smooshed Uncharted Mariner and Antique Linen Distress Inks on white card stock. I dried the background completely before I ran it through my Big Shot with the Silent Snowfall Embossing Folder {no longer available}. I lightly swiped the raised snowflakes with a white pigment ink pad to make them pop just a bit more. I trimmed the background to 4 x 5-1/4" and set it aside.


I watercolored the cute Frost Kissed Gratitude snowman with Lost Shadow, Uncharted Mariner, Rustic Wilderness, and Antique Linen Distress Inks. I dried him up with my heat tool and then die cut him with a die from the Scallops & Circles {nesting dies}. I popped up the circle on the corner of the ink smooshed and dry embossed background and then I trimmed off the edges. I adhered the panel to a white A2 top fold card base.


I stamped, trimmed and popped up the sentiment on the card too. I just love this card! It was fun to watercolor. I don't do it nearly enough.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky hugs,
Crystal