Kaliscards

I'm not totally over Spring yet, despite Mermay. These plants from @concordand9th 2026 Winter retreat have been waiting on my desk to be used and the recent greenhouse cards seen on social media made me want to create this scene. The hand-drawn greenhouse took for ever, but it turned out perfect for this scene Products Plant life dies and stamp (Concord and 9th) Rooting for you (Simon Says Stamp) Full bloom sentiments (Waffle Flower Crafts) Sprawling surfaces stamp (Sunny Studios) #concordand9th #simonsaysstamp #waffleflower #cardmaking  

The new @sweetnovemberstamps Mermay release is just around the corner and to help you wait a little longer, I pulled a set from last year which I am using for the first time.  Products: Shimmer and Shine, Water park party, Merwees set #2 (sentiment), Simple room: Pirate ship add-on and Background builder: Kelp bed (Sweet November Stamps) Submarine die (Studio light) Slimline Hillside stencil (Lawn Fawn) Still waters stencil (Clearly Besotted) Antique metallic stencil (Carrot cake) Ranger Distress Oxides: Squeeze lemonade, Mustard seed, Fossilized amber, Rusty hinge, Scattered straw, Vintage photo, Salvaged patina and Salty ocean #sweetnovemberstamps #cardmaking #cardmakingofinstagram #mermay2026 #onelayercard

I don't believe anyone could get mad at this cute little mermaid from @sweetnovemberstamps, for being a little crabby Products: Crabby but cute, Something's fishy and Fantasy postmarks (Sweet November Stamps) Happy crabs die and Euro symbol stamp (Waffle Flower Crafts) Oceans of joy (Sunny Studios) Life is good and Slimline hillsides stencil (Lawn Fawn) Postcard stamp (Craft Consortium) Ranger Distress Oxides: Wild honey, Ripe persimmon, Crackling campfire and Lumberjack plaid Ranger Distress Inks: Salvaged patina, Salty ocean, Scattered straw, Tea dye and Speckled egg #sweetnovemberstamps #cardmaking #cardmakingofinstagram #mermay2026

Just sharing some fresh products from the market. I couldn't resist adding the Happy lobster from @waffleflowercrafts to the @teamspellbinders Market tote Products Market tote (Large die of the month April 2026), Fresh-packed (Stamp and die of the month April 2026), Rooting for you (Stitch die of the month April 2026) and Market jar trio (Spellbinders) Happy lobster die (Waffle Flower Crafts) Eggstra special stamp (Honeybee stamps) Fine finish edge die (My Favorite Things) Ranger Distress Oxides: Squeezed lemonade, Mustard seed, Wild honey, Spiced marmalade, Crackling campfire, Lumberjack plaid, Twisted citron, Rustic wilderness, Pine needles, Seedless preserves, Tea dye, Vintage photo #spellbinders #waffleflower #cardmaking #handmadecards #diecutting

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) ...

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

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 

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

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