Inspired by...Hot Chocolate and A New Fun Card Sketch

 Hello everyone. I'm so very excited for this weeks Challenge at Inspired by... Hot Chocolate #IB373 so great right? This photo gets me excited for Valentine's day. What a fun theme.  I would love some Hot Chocolate right now.  We also have a New Fun card Sketch.  Our challenges run for about a week so I hope you join us. 

I was inspired by the cute photo, Hot Chocolate, the chocolates, and the colors.  I tried to use the sketch.  Did I succeed?  I hope so.

I had so much fun making this card.  I will be on the Inspired By...Blog on Tuesday 2/3/26.  Every Tuesday I will be there explaining my card and challenge.

See You There on "Tuesdays"

Don't forget to tag inspired_by_challenge on the socials. #inspiredbychallenges #Inspired_by_challenge

How to participate: 

 Create a card inspired by the photo OR 

Create a card inspired by the sketch OR 

 Create a card inspired by BOTH. Upload your card and how you were inspired to a blog and/or Instagram and copy/paste the link into the Link Party at the bottom of the challenge on the Inspired by…blog.

I can't wait to see how you are inspired!

Inspired By...Mittens And A New Card Sketch

 Hello everyone.  I'm so excited for our New Challenge this week at Inspired By.. Our theme this week is Mittens #IB372 and we have a fun card sketch too.  Have you heard I'm over on the Inspired By..Blog on TUESDAYS??? Join me there every Tuesday where I tell you about my card and about the challenge.

I was inspired by the colors in the photo and the theme Mittens.  Would you like to know more and what I used? Join me next Tuesday January 27, 2026 on the Inspired By Blog.  

Don't forget to tag inspired_by_challenge on the socials. #inspiredbychallenges  #inspired_by_challenge 

Another Holiday Card For {BYSHC} Card Sketch 65

 Hello everyone.  I'm back with another Holiday Card for {BYSHC} Card Sketch 65. Isn't this sketch so much fun???  I love getting ahead with my Holiday Cards.  These Holiday Card Sketches make Holiday Crafting a Breeze.  They help when I have no Mojo too and you can win a prize and that makes it so much fun don't you think?

Let's Jump In:

I chose to use a variety of pattern paper scraps from my bin.  I cut the strips to mimic the card Sketch 65.  I then added a Doodlebug Oh What Fun Collection This and That paper Cut to my card as well as a sticker from that collection.  I won that Doodlebug collection the end of last year so I'm having fun using it for my Holiday cards.

Everything was glued to white cardstock 4 x 5 1/4 and then to a kraft A2 card base 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.  I had so much fun making this card.  Come and join us you still have time and Not 2 Shabby Shop is our sponsor yay and you can win a $25 Gift Card.

EZ Postage Printable Vintage Valentine Giveaway with LV Handcrafted

 Hello everyone.  I'm so excited that Linh @LVhandcrafted is generously letting me give you a EZ Vintage Valentine Printable Kit that's New from LVHandcrafted and Digital Yay. So 4 ways you can win.

1.  I would love for you to follow and subscribe to LV Handcrafted.  She is so kind, sweet, and very talented.

2.  Leave me a comment on YouTube (2winners). Leave me a comment here on my blog (1 winner) and on Instagram (1Winner)=4 chances to win.

Watch my Video Here

Here are Photos of my 2 cards using the New EZ Postage Vintage Valentine Printable

Watch my video above to see how I made these cards.  Giveaway ends January 23, 2026. Good Luck! I will notify 4 winners on the socials, community page, and on my YouTube Video.

You can also use my code VonMarie to save 10 % off your purchases at LV Handcrafted

Mid Month Motivation With A Colorful Life Designs

 Hello everyone.  It's Mid Month Motivation and A Colorful Life Designs has a New Stencil called Chaos Squares 6x9 on sale for $4 and you can use my 10% off code VonFan10 to save even more. So great right??

Chaos Squares 

I chose to make a 5x7 card today.  I also used the New Coneflower Stencil with the Chaos Stencil I used white cardstock and first ink blended the coneflowers with Honeysuckle ink from Concord & 9th.  I then used Marmalade ink for the center and Parsley ink for the leaves also from Concord & 9th.

I then used the Chaos Squares stencil and put directly over my inked coneflower background and inked it with Dove ink from Concord & 9th.  I love how these stencils work great together.

I cut out my background with a 5x7 die from Trinity Stamps and stamped a sentiment from Spellbinders Just wanted to say sentiments with black ink onto my card panel. I glued my panel to a 5x7 card base and then I added some pretty card bling in Opaque Iridescent Peach and that finishes this card.  I hope you grab this stencil on sale or check out the New Release here

Inspired by...Frozen Treats And Card Sketch

 Hello everyone.  We have a New Challenge over on the Inspired by...Blog This week our theme is Frozen Treats #IB371 and we have a fun card Sketch too.

Let's Get Started:

I was so inspired by the colors in the photo like blue, lavender, and white.  The sketch is so much fun that I had to try it.  I added a few snowflakes on my cupcakes like the sketch.  I will have more details on the Inspired By...Blog on Tuesday January 20 about this card see you there!

See You There on "Tuesdays"

Don't forget to tag inspired_by_challenge on the socials. #inspiredbychallenges #Inspired_by_challenge

How to participate: 

 Create a card inspired by the photo OR 

Create a card inspired by the sketch OR 

 Create a card inspired by BOTH. Upload your card and how you were inspired to a blog and/or Instagram and copy/paste the link into the Link Party at the bottom of the challenge on the Inspired by…blog

I can't wait to see how you are inspired!

Snow Drops Stencil from A Colorful Life Designs January 2026 Release

 Hello everyone.  I'm so excited to share a card with you today using A Colorful Life Designs January 2026 Release.  Use VonFan10 to save.

Let's Get Started:

I first grabbed some pinkish cardstock from my stash.  I then inked the New Circles Galore 6x6 Stencil with Concord & 9th ink in Mushroom. Next, I inked the New Snow Drops 6x6 Stencil with Concord & 9th inks in Parsley and Cranberry.  I just placed that stencil over my inked background.  I love using 2 or more stencils together.

I cut by inked background to be 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.  I then stamped a sentiment from Unity Stamp Co. Blossomgram stamp set with the same Cranberry ink on white cardstock.  I cut my sentiment and popped it up on my background using foam tape.  I then embellished my card with pretty card bling from a Colorful Life Designs in Opalescent Peony I had so much fun making this card I hope you grab these stencils and or maybe ink on colored cardstock if you haven't before.

Supplies:

Snow Drops Stencil 6x6

Master Creator Bundle On Sale No code Needed

Flowers

Circles Galore 6x6 Stencil 

Master Creator Bundle No Code Needed

Dots