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Wild wild west

I had so much fun creating these cards. The theme has been on my mind since last Summer but I am glad I couldn't find time until these cute reptiles were released Wanted Cheeky howdy 2: Girl (The Greeting Farm) Geck yeah stamp: reptiles, Curved log and Bent tree dies (La-La Land Crafts) What lies beneath: Wood planks (This calls for confetti) Wanted poster and Prickly friends: Cactus (Whimsy Stamps) Saloon Anya reboot: Girl (The Greeting Farm) Geck yeah stamp: reptiles (La-La Land Crafts) Prickly friends: Cactus (Whimsy Stamps) Lovely layers Farm cart: Straw bale and wheel (Honeybee Stamps) Wood frame builder: Wood planks (Honeybee Stamps) Western saloon: Saloon doors (Crafter's companion) Rootin' Tootin': sentiment (Crafter's companion) Love to layer Torn edges dies: Sentiment poster (Papertrey Ink) Surface borders: Wood floor (Ink Blot Shop) Sweet Valentine: Saloon background (Brutus Monroe) Wood plank background: Wood texture on saloon doors (My Favorite Things) ...
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Message in a bottle

Message in a bottle... This cute @sweetnovemberstamps mermaid has a message for you... the clear Mermay release is coming very soon! Products: Journey, Goldie, Background builders: The Deep and Kelp bed, Fantasy postmarks, Sunshine and seashells, and Sea critter sequin mix (Sweet November Stamps) Message in a bottle die set (Hero Arts) Message in a bottle (Honeybee stamps) Hillside stencils (Lawn Fawn) Ranger Distress Oxides: Scattered straw, Vintage photo, Salvaged patina, Salty ocean and Prize ribbon #sweetnovemberstamps #cardmaking #cardmakingofinstagram #mermay2026

Crafty postage

Sharing some cute crafty postage stamps with these cuties from @ginakdesigns Products Pawsitively crafty (Gina K Designs) Folding ticket frame die (Uniquely Creative) Kompositionsfermen Briefmarke (Alexandra Renke) Ranger Distress Oxides: Scattered straw, Vintage photo, Walnut stain and Scorched timber #ginakdesigns #postagecard #cardmaking #handmadecards 

Floundering around

If you love pretty mermaids, @craftystampco has you covered. Who wouldn't join this cutie on the beach on a beautiful Summer evening?! Products Flounderin' around Meadow (Crafty Stamp Co.) Love to layer: Torn edges (Papertrey Ink) Steady waters and Ocean scene builder: Water light reflections stencils (Honeybee stamps) Nighttime sky stencil (Lawn Fawn) Ranger Distress Oxides: Squeezed lemonade, Mustard seed, Wild honey, Milled lavender, Wilted violet, Prize ribbon, Chipped sapphire and Frayed burlap #craftystampco #cardmaking #handmadecards #mermay2026

The magic is real

I don't often make interactive cards but I absolutely loved the new Bi-fold Clouds from @mamaelephant and I just think the die set is so perfect with their magic world.  Hope you feel the magic! Products My lucky unicorn, Castle in the sky, Penguin park, Me and my dragon, and Bi-fold clouds die set (Mama Elephant) Over the rainbow die set (Lawn Fawn) Ranger Distress Oxides: Scattered straw, Milled lavender, Stormy sky and Worn lipstick #mamaelephant #interactivecard #cardmaking #handmadecards 

Positive mermaid vibes

I know I keep saying this, but I love the contagious happiness in @sweetnovemberstamps illustrations. At the risk of drowning, I could totally join these two gals for a fun afternoon! Products: Bonnie, Stay sparkly and Aquata (Sweet November Stamps) Still waters stencil (Clearly Besotted) Be a mermaid (Simon Says Stamp) Sophisticated script (Concord and 9th) Ranger Distress Oxides: Salvaged patina, Salty ocean and Tea dye #sweetnovemberstamps #cardmaking #cardmakingofinstagram #mermay2026

Yessss!

How do you get a big rock to shine for ever? With a @pearblossompress light of course! Products: Halo Combo pack and World's best foam tape (Pear Blossom Press) Big rock: Hand and ring (Stampingbella) Nos casamos: Couple (Anita y su mundo) Celebration cake: Cake (Mama Elephant) Happily ever after and Typewrite sentiments (My Favorite Things) Say it essentials: Mr and Mrs sentiment (Papertrey Ink) Scrap #2: Yessss sentiment (Chou & Flowers) KSTD 192 stencil (Stamperia) Our Wedding paper pad (Echo Park) Ranger Distress Oxides: Tea dye and Tattered rose #pearblossompress #lalalandcraft #cardmaking #interactivecard #lightupcard

Crafting is my love language

Crafting is my love language. I'm sure it is yours too! I used a few @craftystampco stamp sets and coordinating paper pad for this one layer card. Aren't these little crafty assistants the cutest? Products Crafty mice and Crafty friends stamp sets, and Crafty time! Paper pad (Crafty Stamp Co) Let's get crafty (Honeybee stamps) Stick together and The write stuff (Simon Says Stamp) Just add glitter (Echo Park) #craftystampco #cardmaking #handmadecards 

Sending waves of love

Last year, I let this cute Anya jump outside my net (aka cart), but I was lucky enough it was still in stock. I decided to pair her with the Bubbly cover die from Whimsy Stamps Products Mermaid Anya 2 (The Greeting Farm) Bubbly A2 die (Whimsy Stamps) Sending waves (Pink and Main) #thegreetingfarm #whimsystamps #cardmaking #handmadecards #mermay2026

Dive deep for the treasure that you seek

Mermay is finally here and I'm totally embracing it this year. Yes to beach and sun vibes!  For my first card of the season, I used the Yo ho ho background builder from last year and Bonnie, the cute pirate mermaid in a treasure quest.  Products: Bonnie, Journey, Something's fishy, Simple room: Pirate ship add-on and Yo ho ho background builder (Sweet November Stamps) Mask 153 wood stencil (Studio light) Slimline horizontal  rays of sun stencil (Picket Fence Studios) Abstract water surface stencil (Stencil Girl) Ranger Distress Oxides: Frayed burlap, Scorched timber, Salvaged patina, Peacock feathers and Salty ocean #sweetnovemberstamps #cardmaking #cardmakingofinstagram #mermay2026 #onelayercarddmakingofinstagram #mermay2026 #onelayercard