Hummingbird Hugs

Today I'm playing at Conjurer of Dreams Challenge where it's Anything Goes with a twist of Add a Pretty Bird. I'm also linking to Shopping Our Stash where the challenge is Summertime. They also want to remind you to use something you might already have on hand that hasn't had any love in a while.

My "pretty birds" are hummingbirds, and they're also "summertime" because that's the only time of year that I find them here in the Midwest.

My card starts with lots of layers of warm colors. I cut the yellow top layer with the Quatrefoil Texture, and then again with the Piercing Layers die. The bottom two layers (red and orange) are cut only with the Waffle Flower Crafts A2 Piercing Layers. I love the little dotted accent along the borders.

Next I added an Overlapping Vertical Hugs sentiment with Subsentiment, and of course the pretty Hummingbird die cuts. The hummers are easy to assemble with three layers and a little gem for the eyes.

I hope you're having a great day, doing what you love and that you spy some pretty birds of your own today!



Finished Size: 4.25 x 5.5"
Dies | Waffle Flower Quatrafoil Texture, Overlapping Vertical Hugs, Hummingbirds, A2 Piercing Layers
Subsentiments | Waffle Flower Aloha

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SSS = Simon Says Stamp

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My Creative Scrapbook June Kit

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you're having a great day! If you're looking for a great way to treat yourself I hope you consider trying a subscription to one of the My Creative Scrapbook monthly kits. They select the pattern papers and lots of coordinating supplies and deliver it straight to your front door so all you have to focus on is MAKING! Every month they have several kits to choose from.. their Main Kit, LE - Limited Edition, Creative Kit and Album Kit - so you can choose what's right for you!

This time I'm playing with the Main Kit that includes 12" papers and embellishments from Pink Fresh Studio "Fresh Start" Collection. You'll also find die cuts, stickers, and lots more! Everything is hand selected with care and perfectly coordinated to work together and shipped directly to your door!

This collection relates to everyday life. You'll find images for your desktop including books, mugs, writing utensils, and arts supplies. There's also a little motivation for your mojo.. caffeinated mugs and coffee makers!

The paper prints are plaids, stripes, florals and hearts. They're mostly soft pastels with a bit of darker shades in complimentary colors. I found the prints really helpful for scene cards - like plaids for desktops and lighter prints for "wallpaper" backgrounds.

There are lots of sentiments in die cuts and stickers. I even cut a few sentiments from the printed paper to add to the designs.

Once your designs are laid out it's time for the embellishments. The collection has several round embellishments as well as different types of paper clips.

Everything you see on my cards is included in the kit EXCEPT for the white cardstock card bases, solid cardstock cover matts, adhesives and enamel dots. Things that you already probably have in your stash right now.

You'll have fun making cards or documenting memories with this kit. No matter what your style too. I love to make scene cards, but collage, mixed media, clean and simple, layered..... whatever your style you make this kit yours!

I invite you to join one of their monthly kit clubs and experience the possibilities that their coordinated kits offer. With plenty of innovative materials and ideas to jump start your imagination, preserving your memories and making cards will be effortless and enjoyable. You can see all of the different kits available this month here at My Creative Scrapbook.

I'm linking to Love Those Pretty Papers Challenge where it's anything goes with an optional fancy fold.




Finished Size: 4.25 x 5.5"
My Creative Scrapbook June 2026 Main Kit (Includes, but not limited to Pink Fresh Studio Fresh Start 12 x 12 Papers, Chipboard, Ephemera & Cardstock Stickers).

Layle By Mail Far & Wide Collection

Several times of year my mind starts turns to wanderlust and the pull to travel is hard to resist. It usually hits me in the Summer, when the kids are out of school, or perhaps when Winter just seems to be lasting too long! Sometimes it’s a call to see the mountains, smell the salty ocean air, or a need for a change of scenery.

The latest collection from Layle by Mail called Far and Wide is just the ticket! Whether you're jet setting to another country, hitting the road, or just spending a weekend in the city this paper collection has you covered.

The latest collection from Layle by Mail called Far and Wide is just the ticket! Whether you're jet setting to another country, hitting the road, or just spending a weekend in the city this paper collection has you covered.

The paper pack includes 12 double sided papers with lots of different prints including dots, stripes, maps, and script, as well as prints of luggage, stamps and travel signs.

And Layle has pulled out all the stops on this collection because there are so many different embellishments for layering and personalizing your adventures. I used Die Cut Icons that include mostly images (luggage, signs, cars, taxi's etc.), Die Cut Words & Phrases, and Die Cut Titles, as well as Wordstrip Stickers and Washi on my designs.

I like to use 3x4 journaling cards to create focal points for my designs. The paper pack has an entire sheet to choose from. Several have sentiments and images that you can incorporate into your designs.

I like to pair the images and sentiments to coordinate with the theme of the design. As an example I chose to use this tropical postcard together with a scenic stamp, floral print luggage, and passport to create this tropical escape themed card.

The washi in this collection is so much fun too! One roll is rainbow striped, and the other has arrival and departure letter tiles with different travel themed words like the "discover" on the above card.

I plan to use these cards to remind my friends and family to never stop exploring and to experience everything this great big beautiful world has to offer.

All cards finished size: 4.25 x 5.5"
Layle By Mail Far & Wide 12 x 12" Paper Pack
Die Cut Icons
Die Cut Words and Phrases
Die Cut Titles
Washi Tape
Wordstrip Stickers
6x12" Stickers