Membership Wednesday ~ June 2026 KOM The Art of Summering ~ Time for a Pause ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!

Happy Membership Wednesday! It's been over a week since I've had any inky time. *GASP* I know! I hurt my back a couple weeks ago and it's being very temperamental when I sit for too long. So crafting hasn't been viable. But today I just HAD to get some crafty time in and I kept my card simple so I wouldn't be sitting for long.

I stamped the adorable pup on Kraft card stock using Black Amalgam ink from Gina K. Designs. I die cut the pup using a die from the Scallops & Squares {nesting dies}. And then I did some coloring with my Copic markers. I also added touches of white using a Prismacolor white pencil.

Copic markers used:

Tree Trunks: E11, E23, E25

Hammock: R20, R14, Y11, Y21

Pup: E11, E23, E57, C0, C2, N1, N3, N5

Sky: BG000, BG10

Grass: G00, G02

My color choices were actually inspired by the Timeworn Paws Anthology {paper pack}. I had every intention of using the papers on the card but decided for more of a CAS design. I actually had the die cut heart background in my scraps... seemed perfect for this card. I die cut it using the Fall Out Hearts Background Die. Unfortunately, I'm not seeing that die on the Unity website. 

I stamped the sentiment. Die cut it using a die from the Scalloped & Stitched Sentiment Nesting Dies and then adhered it directly to the A2 card. I popped up the puppy layer with foam tape finishing it off.

Here's a look at the Kit of the Month membership stamps. 

This cute stamp is also available separately in the Time for a Pause stamps.

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

Have a fabulous day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

Hooray! ~ The Whole Pack ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend! 

Today I'm sharing a sweet celebration card with a super cute new stamp from Unity called The Whole Pack.

Aren't these pups just the cutest?! Oh my gosh! I inked up the pups from The Whole Pack stamps and colored them up with Copic markers. I also stamped the hat from the donkey in the Still Kickin' stamps. I just inked up the hat and stamped it twice and then I fussy cut them removing the donkey. I think the hat works perfectly with these pups!

Copic markers used:

Eyes / Teeth: C0, C2

Tongues: R20, R14

Noses: N1, N3, N5

Bottom Left Dog: E21, E23, E25

Bottom Left Dog Collar: BG000, BG01, Y15, Y28

Bottom Middle Dog: C0, C2, C3

Bottom Middle Dog Collar: YR21, YR15, C3

Bottom Right Dog: N1, N3, N5

Top Left Dog: R00, R20, E21, C0, C2

Top Right Dog: N1, N3, E21, C0, C2, R00, R20

Hats: BG000, BG01, YR20, YR21, YR15, R20, R14, R37, C0, C2

I paired up the pups with pattern paper scraps from the Woof-Tastic {paper pack}. I went with a simple background design that I adhered to a white A2 top fold card base. And then I popped up the pups using a bunch of foam tape. I finished off this one with a few enamel dots from my stash. So cute!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky hugs,

Crystal

Simple Fun Fold ~ Look Up Pup ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend! 

I was just tickled to see a new pup that is the spitting image of our dog, Satellite. Such a cutie! Though our Satellite would be barking at the butterfly because that's how he talks with everyone. LOL!

I inked up the adorable Look Up Pup and colored it with Copic markers. I then die cut him using a die from the Scallops & Arches {nesting dies}. At this point I decided to make a simple fun fold card. I die cut another piece of white card stock with the same stitched arch die that will be the 'inside' of my card {or fold}. I also die cut the blue pattern paper and the pink grid paper {shown on the inside photo below}. I tore the blue paper right where I scored the focal panel so it would bend easily for my card to open.

Copic markers used:

Pup: E000, E11, E15, E59, C2, C5

Eyes: C0, C2, E59, E15

Butterfly: V000, V01, V12

Grass / Leaves / Stems: YG11, YG23

Flowers: Y38

Sky: B000

All the fun pattern papers for this card are from the fabulous Swing into Spring {paper pack}. Such pretty papers!! I die cut the floral print using the largest die from the Scallops & Rectangles {nesting dies}. It's adhered to the yellow paper that measures 5-1/2 x 4-1/4". And then the whole panel is adhered to a white panel that also measures 5-1/2 x 4-1/4". Adhering the two base papers gives the card a sturdier base.

So the simple fun fold is achieved with the two stitched arch panels adhered together on the left side. And I hid the coloring that bled through the back of my focal image using that pink grid pattern paper. Lots of space to write a little note and sign the card.

I stamped the sentiment and trimmed it. I adhered it to the side of the focal image. It also acts as a little tab so the recipient can open the card just by lifting from the sentiment. I finished off the card with a few sequins from my stash.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Inky hugs,

Crystal

Birthday Fun ~ Party Pup ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend! 

Today I'm sharing a fun birthday card I made with the cute new Party Pup stamp from Unity. This pup is just too cute!

I stamped the cute Party Pup and sentiment separately with Black Amalgam ink and then I die cut the pup with a tag die from the Make a Tag {die set}. I pulled out some Copic markers and got to coloring.

Here's a quick list of the Copics I used:

Pup: N0, N2, N4

Eyes: C0, C2

Hat: R20, R14, Y11, Y15

Chair: BG10, BG01, BG15

Balloon: RV000, RV02

Background: Y11

Floor: C0, C2, Y11, Y15, R20, R14

I wanted a fun background for this cute pup so I die cut a piece of pattern paper from the Yay, It's Today {paper pack} using the Falling Stars Background Die {unfortunately, I think this one is retired}. I popped out all of those stars to use for another project and adhered the background to a white A2 top fold card base.

I trimmed the sentiment and adhered it to the tag and then I added foam to both pieces and popped it up on the card. Whatcha think?

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky hugs,

Crystal

Advent Calendar 2025 Day 21 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!

It's Day 21 of the 2025 Advent Calendar from Unity!! Just a few days left! I know it's a very busy time and just getting busier as we get closer and closer to Christmas. I hope you've had some down time maybe playing along with the Advent Calendar or just gazing at the pretty lights on your Christmas tree. I love the early morning hours just enjoying our Christmas tree.

Today's stamp is the most adorable puppy ever. I stamped him with Black Amalgam ink. I then die cut him with a square die from the Scallops & Squares {nesting dies}. 

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

Puppy: N0, C0, C1

Ground: R00, R14, E07, E11

Background: E40

You can check out my video revealing the Advent Calendar Day 21 stamp and my process in making this card here... Unity Advent Calendar 2025 Day 21 | Unity Stamp Co.

Inspiration for my card came from the {BYSHC} Sketch 24! Such a fun sketch... I love it! 

I share the measurements for my papers in the video. But I basically follow the sketch for this one. Easy Peasy!

I paired up the cute pup with the Timeworn Paws Anthology {paper pack}. The sweet sentiment is from the Oliver - Rescue Tales stamps.

I'll be back tomorrow for Day 22 of the 2025 Advent Calendar from Unity!

Have an INKredible day!

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

You Are A Zillion ~ Boop the Snoot ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend! 

Today I'm sharing a fun birthday card that I made for my husband using the adorable Boop the Snoot stamps from Unity. The face on this pup! Haha... so cute! He looks just like our Satellite.

I stamped the cute pup and colored him up with just a few Copic markers: E11, E23, E25. Once I had him colored up, I fussy cut around him leaving a white border.

The background was ink smooshed with a little bit of Hickory Smoke and Peacock Feathers Distress Inks. I stamped the cute paw using the Hickory Smoke Distress Ink.

I trimmed the panel to 4 x 5-1/4" and adhered it to a white A2 top fold card base. And then I stamped the sentiment using the Hickory Smoke Distress Ink again. I popped up the pup with foam tape and called this card done! This was quick and so fun to make.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky hugs,

Crystal

Release Day Blog Hop ~ Maddox the Dog ~ The Greeting Farm

The August 2025 New Release is now available for purchase in The Greeting Farm Store! This month we introduced 3 new stamp sets. EMOJI COUPLE is an extra fun set featuring a studious Anya and Ian, along with Emoji signs so you can personalize your projects with feelings. Next, we showcased MADDOX THE DOG which comes with a studious pup carrying a stack of books, a helpful dog holding a letter, and a cheerful standing canine full of charm. Lastly, we are ready to celebrate in style with BIRTHDAY GIRL ANYA, who is dressed in a beautiful 2-tier ruffle dress with flowers in her hair ready to bring a graceful touch to all your birthday cards. 

I am LOVING the cute pups from the MADDOX THE DOG stamp set... just THE cutest!! I made a simple card with the standing pup and the single flower.

I stamped the adorable pup and flower using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I colored them up with Copic markers. I fussy cut the pup on the line and colored the edges with a black marker to make the fussy cutting nice and neat. I fussy cut the flower leaving a white border. I've found this to work better with images that have just a single line.

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

Dog: C0, C2, C3, C5, N2, N4, N6

Shirt Y11, Y15, Y38

Flower: R20, R14, R27, YG11, G07

I paired up the pup with some fun papers from my stash called Magic and Wonder 6x6 Paper Pad from Echo Park Paper Co. I kept my card simple with an easy past sketch from Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration.

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 August 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 19th so be sure to stop by The Greeting Farm Blog to see more inspiration.

Happy Hopping!

Inky hugs!
Crystal

Maddox the Dog ~ Preview Day 2 ~ The Greeting Farm

 Hello there crafty friend!

It's Day 2 of previews at The Greeting Farm for the August release. MADDOX THE DOG is probably the cutest set of pup stamps and the accessory stamps are just too much fun! I am in love!

I inked up just the one pup for my card, but I used a bunch of the other stamps in the set. I stamped all the images with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored them up with Copic markers. 

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

Dog: N0, N2, N4, N6, C0, C2, R00, R20

Shirt: R12, R22, R05

Mailbox: YR20, YR23, BG000, BG34, E11, E25

Package: E11, E25

Envelopes: C0, C2

Grass / Leaves: BG000, BG34

Flowers: Y11, Y06, Y15, Y28, Y38

Mouse: N0, N2, N4, N6, R00, R20

I paired up the cute pup and my simple scene with the I'd Rather Be Crafting 6x6 Paper Pad from Echo Park Paper Co. I used the pattern papers for all of my layers. Including the fun envelope that I created for my background. The base of the envelope measures 4-1/2 x 3-1/4". The green bottom flap measured 4-1/2 x 2-1/8" and then I trimmed the center to the bottom corners making a triangle. I did the same thing with the top flap, only I used a corner rounder punch for the point.

I fussy cut all of the colored images and colored the edges with a Memento Tuxedo Black marker. I adhered all the images on the bottom of the envelope creating a bit of a scene. I popped up the trimmed sentiment using foam tape. And then I finished off the card with a few white enamel dots from my stash.

Such a fun card to make! Be sure to stop by the TGF blog to see all the makes from the design team. The release goes live in the store on the 15th at 12am EST.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

Release Day Blog Hop ~ Flowers Anya ~ The Greeting Farm

The July 2025 New Release is now available for purchase in The Greeting Farm Store! This month we introduced 3 new stamp sets. In our first set called FLOWERS ANYA, Anya and her two sweet puppies are wishing you a day full of flowers. Our next set FELIX THE FOX has 3 adorable fox images and all the elements to create an fabulous scene. Lastly, we introduced two big Anya's ready to send your recipient love and well wishes from the MISS ANYA WITH LOVE set. 

These pups from the Flowers Anya stamp set are just THE cutest!! I created a little scene for them using die cut pattern papers for my grass. I used scraps of pattern paper for my background. They all measure 1/2" or less in width and I trimmed them all to 3-3/4" long.

I stamped the adorable puppies, hat, flower pot and bone using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I colored them up with Copic markers. I fussy cut all of the images 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:

Dogs: E30, E21, E25, N2, N4, N6

Hat: Y11, Y15, E31, RV10, RV02, YG11, G94

Bone: C0, C2, R20, R14

Flowers: R20, R14, B00, B93, B97, YG11, G94

Barrel: E21, E57, E59, N2, N4, N6

Flower Pot / Flower: E57, E59, YG11, G94, R20, R14

Sky: B0000, B000

Inspiration for my card comes from the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 34. I host a fun sketch challenge in the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Facebook group each month. 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 adjusted my take on the sketch by turning the paper scraps and my oval focal panel. I'd love for you to join in the fun and play along with the sketch!

I popped up the oval scene using foam tape. I messed up the sentiment when I stamped it on the card. Oopsies... it happens! So I stamped the sentiment on a scrap, trimmed it and popped it up on the card with foam tape. Not exactly what I planned but it still works!

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 July 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

Encouragement Card ~ Extra Love Pup ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend! 

Have you seen the new release over at Unity?! So many amazing stamps and goodies for Unity's Birthday!! I fell in love with the adorable pup from the Extra Love Pup stamps.

I inked him up with Black Amalgam ink and colored it with just a few Copic markers. I die cut him with a square die from the Scallops & Squares {nesting dies}.

You can check out my process video for this card here... Encouragement Card | Extra Love Pup | Unity Stamp Co. 

Here's a quick list of the Copics I used:

Pup: E000, E50, E21, E23, E25, R00, R20

Nose: C00, C2

Outline: YG11, YG17, G94

Ground: BG10

I paired up this cutie with the Timeworn Paws Anthology {paper pack}. My go-to papers for puppy cards! Love them! I finished off the card with a few black enamel dots from Spellbinders.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky hugs,

Crystal

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Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 32 ~ Mazie ~ Unity Stamp Co.

 Hello there crafty friend!

It is time for a brand new sketch challenge! Woohoo! Today I'm sharing my first card for the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch Challenge 32 in the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Facebook group. I inked up the wonderful Mazie. 

Isn't she just the sweetest?! Love, love, love. I stamped the adorable pup and sentiment with Amalgam Black ink on Stampers Select White card stock and colored her up with Copic Markers. Here's a list of the Copic Markers I used: pup - C00, C1, E30, E33; heart - R20, R14, R27.

Here's a look at the fun sketch for Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch Challenge 32. 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. If you'd like to see another card I made that actually inspired this sketch, you can check it out here... kitty birthday card.

I paired up this sweet pup with the Woof-Tastic {paper pack}. I love all the fun patterns in these papers! I couldn't help but use a few different papers for my card.

I think this will be a really fun sketch to play with for the next four weeks! Lots of possibilities! I hope you can find time to play along. I can't wait to see what you create. Have an ink-tastic week!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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~ Friends of Unity April 2025 Blog Hop ~

Hello there crafty friend!

It's time for our Friends of Unity Blog Hop!! This month's cue is a whole bunch of fun... Use All Scraps!! 

 As you may know, I've been trying to use up my scrap papers in an effort to make room for new papers that I've already bought. LOL! It's been a huge task and I'm making very slow progress. But I'm loving this month's cue because I have lots of scraps and bits to use. 

First up is a fun birthday card I created with scraps I had in my bin. I had stamped this background using sentiments from the Cheers & Confetti stamps. I had already die cut it using the largest die from the Scallops & Rectangles {nesting dies}.

It was just plain black & white so I thought I'd jazz it up and ink smooshed it with Salty Ocean and Peacock Feathers Distress Inks. I dried it completely with a heat tool and adhered it to a black A2 top fold card base. 

I also had the puppy panel in my bin. I had stamped the sentiment along with the pup from the Pawsome Peepers with Black Amalgam ink. I left the panel black and white but I did add some shadow to the pup with Copic markers: C00 and C2. Love how quick this 'scrap bin' card came together!

Next up is a card inspired by my favorite Disney princess... Belle from Beauty and the Beast. I recently re-watched the live action version of this movie. I just love it! I was tickled to find this panel in my bin so I colored it up with Copic markers and made it into a card. This gorgeous stamp is called Enchanted Petals.

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

Greens: YG11, YG03, G94

Yellows: Y11, Y15

Blues: B0000, B000, B00, B02

Reds: R20, R14, R27

The panel was already die cut using a die from the Scallops & Rectangles {nesting dies}. I trimmed up the sentiment and adhered it across the panel. And then I wrapped the panel with three strands of black burlap string and I tied a pretty bow. I covered the back of the panel with foam tape leaving a little space for the string. And then I popped it up on a black A2 top fold card base. So enchanting!!

My third card features a fun ink smooshed background that I made awhile ago. I'm actually not sure what colors I used for it. I usually write the colors on the back if I don't use the panel but I didn't for this one. My guess would be Twisted Citron, Black Soot and Picked Raspberry Distress Oxide inks on a piece of Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor Card Stock.

I love the textures in the watercolor card stock. The background is spattered with white acrylic paint that I thinned out a tiny bit with a spritz of water. I purposely chose a busy background to pair up with this fun bee and sentiment from the new Furious Farmyard. 

I colored the bee with YG21 and Y06. I die cut the bee and a mat using plain circle dies from my stash. I trimmed the sentiment and added foam tape to the sentiment and circle and popped them both up on the card. Do you have any fun backgrounds in your scraps stash? Pull it out and use it for a fun card! Double Dare You!! LOL!

I just HAD to play with more critters from the Furious Farmyard stamps for my last card!! I love all of their hilarious faces! I stamped the chicken, pig and cow and colored them up with my Copic markers.

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

Chicken: E21, E23, E25, YR15, YR27, R20, R14, C00, C2

Pig: RV10, RV11, R00, R20, C00, C2

Cow: C00, C2, C3, R00, R20, E51

Ground: YG91, YG63

Sky: B0000, B00

 My scraps for this card were the fun papers and the ribbon. The gingham paper is from Barnyard Bouquet {paper pack}. I had die cut it using the largest die from the Scallops & Rectangles {nesting dies}. The background paper is from the Jubilant Tapestry {paper pack}. The colors in these papers work so nicely together! It was like it was meant to be and this whole time they were sitting together in my scraps. Score!

I die cut the Furious Farmyard critters using a die from the Make a Tag {die set}. There was a scrap of pattern paper in the Jubilant Tapestry {paper pack} that was die cut using a die from the Scallops & Circles {nesting dies}. I trimmed the circle and folded it over the top of the tag adhering it with glue. I popped up the focal tag panel on the card with foam tape and finished it off with a pretty bow from my scraps. This was such a fun card to make! I hope you're inspired to pull out some scraps and make a sweet card or two, or three. LOL!

Now before we get to the hopping, I chose a lucky winner from the comments on last month's hop to win a fun prize and the lucky winner is...

... Carla from Arizona! Congratulations, Carla!!

Please email me at crystalominkler@gmail.com to claim your prize. 

Please claim the prize before April 30th, 2025. 

Well, that's it for me this time! Please hop along and enjoy some more inspiration from the Friends of Unity! I can't wait to see how our friends were inspired by this month's cue. I will be doing another fun giveaway this month!! Be sure to hop along and comment for a chance to win. {When you comment please leave your name just in case it posts as anonymous.} I'll announce the winner next month! 

Let's get to the hopping...

Crystal <--- you're here

up next ---> Kari

Amber

Jane

Jenni

Toni

Joyce

Rachel

Dawn

Thanks so very much for loving and commenting on our little hop!

We appreciate you so much!!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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