Crafty Meraki ~ Blooming Birthday Wishes

Hey crafty friends!

Today I’m sharing a soft and elegant birthday card that brings all the spring vibes, featuring some favorite products from Crafty Meraki. This card showcases the gorgeous Whimsical Magnolias Press Plate and coordinating dies, all beautifully colored with Copic Markers, layered over a dreamy die-cut background.

Let’s Talk Florals

The star of the show is the Whimsical Magnolias — these blooms are a floral dream! I used the Press Plate for crisp, letterpress-style detailing, then colored the magnolias in rich pinks with a pop of deep magenta and violet, using my trusty Copic Markers. The coordinating die made it a breeze to cut them out cleanly and arrange them around the sentiment.

Soft & Sophisticated Background

To add texture and dimension without overwhelming the florals, I die-cut the background using the Fern Lattice die in a soft blush cardstock. The stitched leaf-like pattern brings a subtle, elegant texture that pairs beautifully with the organic shapes of the flowers.

To ground the sentiment, I used the Background A2 Frame dies to create a horizontal band across the card. This helps draw your eye to the “Happy Birthday” greeting and adds a lovely layered touch.

Final Details

The sentiment itself is stamped on a smooth oval and popped up slightly for dimension. A little foam adhesive goes a long way to give that finishing touch! I kept embellishments minimal so the flowers could take center stage.

A Perfect Birthday Bloom

This design would work beautifully for a variety of occasions—just swap the sentiment and you’ve got a card for weddings, anniversaries, or even a thinking-of-you moment. The combination of crisp floral details and soft, textured background makes this card truly timeless.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope this project inspires you to pull out your Crafty Meraki goodies and get creative with your floral cards.

Until next time,

~ Ally ~

Crafty Meraki ~ A Thank You

Hello, crafty friends!  

I’m so excited to share a floral thank you card that highlights some of my favorite Crafty Meraki products. If you’re a fan of delicate florals and elegant texture, you’re going to love this one!

For today’s card, I pulled out the stunning Crafty Meraki "Petal Poetry" stamp and die set. These beautiful bold florals are a dream to color – I chose soft purples and fresh greens to keep things springy and serene. The detail in these blooms makes them perfect for center stage on any project.

To add some subtle texture and dimension, I used the "Fern Lattice" background die. I absolutely love how it adds interest without overwhelming the delicate lines of the flowers. I die-cut it from the same lavender cardstock as the card base to keep the design cohesive and elegant.

The bold gold foiled “Thank You” greeting comes from the "Gilded Greetings EAP". I love the mix of greetings in this set – the scripty font adds a touch of glamour and style to any sentiment. I popped up the sentiment with foam tape to give it a little extra dimension.

Supplies Used:

• Stamps & Dies: Crafty Meraki Petal Poetry Stamp & Die Set

• Background Die: Crafty Meraki Fern Lattice Die

• Sentiment: Crafty Meraki Gilded Greetings EAP

• Cardstock: Lavender, white

• Coloring: Copic Markers, Polychromos Pencils

I hope this card inspires you to mix texture with florals and to let your sentiments shine! Thank you for stopping by today – and as always, happy crafting!

~ Ally ~

Sweet November Stamps ~ A Little BOOP to Brighten Your Day!

Hello crafty friends!

Today I’m excited to share a sweet and sunny card I created using the brand new "Bunny Boop" digital image from Sweet November Stamps! 

This adorable image is available FREE exclusively to our newsletter subscribers — it’s our little way of sending a smile and a boop your way. 🥰

The moment I saw this image, I knew it needed a peaceful and playful background. I imagined a warm Spring day with our little girl relaxing in the grass, enjoying a gentle moment with her bunny friend. I added a  background scene featuring a cozy wooden fence, a welcoming gate, and leafy green trees to set the scene.  The trees are from the "Don't Feed the Trolls: Troll Bridge Background Builder Set" and the fence is from the "Scene Builder: Pumpkin Patch" digital set.

The sentiment, “A little BOOP to brighten your day!”, felt like the perfect finishing touch.

🎨 Copic Marker Colors Used:

Here’s a peek at some of the Copic colors I used to bring this sweet scene to life:

• Skin: E04, E13, E11, E21

• Hair: E35, E27, E29

• Dress: Y13, Y15

• Bunny: C1, C3, C4, C5, R21

• Grass & Trees: YG11, YG13, YG17, E31, E33

• Sky: B000, B21, B00

I also used a combination of soft blending techniques and light flick strokes for the grass and foliage to give it a soft and storybook-style charm.

🌼 Want "Bunny Boop" for Free?

If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe to the Sweet November Stamps newsletter to receive this delightful digital stamp as a FREE download. It’s perfect for spring cards, encouragement notes, or just a little something to brighten someone’s day!  Sign up on the Sweet November Stamps website - just scroll to the bottom!

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope this little card brought a smile to your face. Let me know in the comments how you'd use "Bunny Boop" in your own projects — I’d love to hear your ideas!

Crafty hugs,

~ Ally ~

Sweet November Stamps ~ Some Stories Stay with Us Forever

Hello, crafty friends! 🌿 Today, I’m sharing a card that holds a very special place in my heart, created using the absolutely adorable Fairwees Readers clear stamp set from Sweet November Stamps. 

If you’re a book lover—or just love the magic of storytelling—these little fairy friends will surely bring a smile to your face!

I wanted to capture that peaceful moment of being lost in a good book on a sunny day, so I created a soft grassy background using ink blending and subtle flicks for grass detail. The two sweet Fairwees are cozied up with their favorite stories, surrounded by some curious ladybug friends. 🐞

I colored these cuties with alcohol markers, focusing on warm and bright tones to make their joyful expressions pop. And can we talk about those hairstyles?! Absolute fairy perfection! Their tiny wings and whimsical books just made the whole scene feel like something out of a storybook.

To tie it all together, I added a floral frame and stamped the sentiment: "Some stories stay with us forever."
It’s the perfect reminder of how stories—just like handmade cards—can leave a lasting impression. 💕

Here’s a closer look at those sweet details:

I had such a wonderful time bringing this scene to life, and I hope it inspires you to dive into your own crafty adventures—or a good book!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and as always—happy stamping! 

~ Ally ~