It’s Tic Tac Toe Thursday and I’m excited to share this week’s board was full of fun possibilities and created by none other than Felicita, This week I chose the board elements: Stencil, Birthday, Die Cut.
My Card Design
For my project, I created a Happy Birthday Floral Frame card.
The florals were stenciled with Pink Fresh Studio Floral Border in a mix of pinks, reds, and corals, with fresh greens for the leaves. I die cut an extra Floral Border die out of Hammermill Cardstock to add a little dimension, making it feel like the blooms are spilling off the card.
The The bold “Happy Birthday” sentiment from Simon Says Stamp XL Birthday Greetings takes center stage, keeping the card’s purpose clear and celebratory. The Happy Birthday sentiment was stamped on Hammermill Cardstock with Color Box Archival Black Ink and double stacked to make it pop! I added a touch of gems and glossy accents to a few blossoms for a subtle sparkle and shine.
What I love most about the Tic Tac Toe Challenge is how it sparks creativity. Choosing the Stencil – Birthday – Die Cut row helped me focus my design while still leaving plenty of room for creativity. I could easily see this same floral frame layout working with different color palettes, sentiments, or even a shaped card twist.
Be sure to check out the Tic Tac Toe Challenge blog to see all the inspiration from the design team and play along with us this week. I can’t wait to see what you create!
Today I’m sharing a cheerful handmade card that celebrates gratitude and fresh floral vibes!
This card features a bold all-over background of vibrant blue Hydrangea flowers and bright green leaves, stenciled to create a lively, design. The focal sentiment, “GRATEFUL FOR YOU,” the sentiment in white on a crisp black strip, making it pop against the floral background.
I used layered stencils and dye inks to create depth and variation in the blooms. Everything is mounted on a stitched panel with a clean black mat for contrast and adhered to a Neenah Solar White card base.
This card is perfect for expressing heartfelt thanks—to a friend, a family member, or anyone who’s made a difference in your life. 💙
Supplies used:
Layered floral stencil ( Hero Arts June 2025 Stencil of the month)
Simon Says Stamps Dye Inks (Cadette, Royal Pawsitively Saturated Inks)
Sentiment Strip (waffle Flower)
Simon Says Stamp Black 100 Cardstock
Hammermill Cardstock ( art panel)
Mama Elephant ( Femme Frame Stitch-edged rectangle die)
Neenah Solar White A2 Card Base
Let me know what you think, and if you’ve been creating anything with florals lately—I’d love to see your makes!
Today I’m sharing a bright, summery card designed to bring a little extra sunshine to someone’s day. Nothing says “happy” quite like lemons, vibrant florals, and cheerful yellow tones!
Card Details
For this design, I started with a beautiful embossed background featuring an intricate tile and botanical pattern. I used yellow ink blending to highlight the raised texture and create a fresh, sunny base.
The focal point includes die-cut lemons, layered with crisp green leaves and delicate white blossoms. I added pops of pink flowers and small buds to create extra warmth and playfulness.
At the center, I placed a curved banner sentiment that reads “HELLO SUNSHINE” — perfect for brightening up anyone’s mailbox!
Favorite Techniques
✅ Ink blending on embossed backgrounds to bring out the details and add depth. ✅ Layered die cuts to create a lush, dimensional look. ✅ Adding unexpected pops of color (like pink) for a fun twist.
Supplies Used
Here are some of the main supplies featured:
Lemon and floral die sets
Embossing folder or plate for background texture
Ink blending tools and bright yellow ink
Sentiment banner die or stamp
I love working with bold, happy colors — they feel like a little dose of sunshine on my craft table. I hope this card inspires you to create and send your own “hello sunshine” moments!
Hello crafty friends! I’m back with another handmade card for this week’s Design Team O feature! This week, Silke created a beautiful Tic Tac Toe Challenge board, and I had so much fun crafting with it.
My Chosen Row:
Top row across: Love/Anniversary Free Square
I dug deep into the crafty cube and found the perfect combo to bring this vision to life!
Card Details
I started by stenciling the gorgeous Waffle Flower Lovely Rose Stencil using:
SSS Pawsitively Saturated Inks in Guava and Watermelon for the rose layers
Simon Rainbow Splash Green for the leaves
All of this was ink blended on Neenah 100lb Solar White cardstock.
Once the stenciling was done, I die cut the panel using the Waffle Flower Postage Collage Die—I just love the perforated stamp-like look it gives! I then adhered it to a standard A2 card base (5½″ x 4¼″), also in Neenah Solar White.
To finish it off, I added:
A sentiment from Simon Says Stamp Vintage Love Notes Stamp Set: “Love and affection”
A scattering of pink gems for a subtle sparkle
And a touch of vintage postal detail with stamped corners (15¢ and No. 251)
Final Thoughts
This card has such a soft and romantic vibe—perfect for an anniversary, Valentine’s Day, or simply to express heartfelt affection.
Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope this inspires you to join in this week’s Tic Tac Toe Challenge. Be sure to tag me if you play along—I’d love to see your creations!
I’m back with another handmade card to share, and this week Design Team X is up! Betty has curated an amazing Tic Tac Toe board, and I couldn’t wait to dive in.
For my card this week, I was inspired by a design from Vicky P’s “10 Cards – 1 Kit” series and decided to create something with a vintage postage feel. Here’s how it came together:
Supplies & Process:
I started by die-cutting my main art panel from Tim Holtz Wallflower Patterned Paper, which came in the Simon Says Stamp May 2025 “Beautiful & Curious” Card Kit.
I used the Mama Elephant Femme Frames Die for the art panel.
To add layered texture, I trimmed a few extra strips from the same patterned paper, then ink-blended the edges using Distress Ink in Walnut Stain with a Simon Says Stamp small blending brush. I attached these strips with a stapler for that perfect shabby vintage look.
Details that Pop:
I die-cut the postage frame using Pinkfresh Studio Nested Rectangles Postage Edge Die out of Simon Says Stamp Ivory Cardstock.
The butterfly? I fussy cut straight from the Wallflower paper – popped up on foam tape for dimension.
The sentiment “be awesome today” is from Tim Holtz Idea-ology Small Talk Stickers – one of my favorite go-tos!
To finish, I added a few pink enamel dots to tie in the floral colors and give it that final cheerful touch.
The Finished Look:
Here’s the card:
I really love the warm, nostalgic feel this design brings. It’s got soft botanical vibes, muted textures, and a sweet daily reminder: be awesome today.
Tic Tac Toe Challenge Row Used:
I followed the right row down: Die Cut, Patterned Paper, Enamel Dotsfrom the board. It was such a great prompt to work from!
Supplies Used:
Thanks for stopping by! Let me know what you think in the comments or tag me if you create something inspired by this layout. Until next time, stay crafty 💕
Hello Crafty Friends! This week I’m designing with Design Team O, and you know the deal—let’s see what creative fun Team O has in store! Our Featured Designer this week is Jeanne, and as always, this weeks board has tons of inspiration!
My Cozy “Hello” Card
I went for a relaxed, cozy home vibe with this week’s card. The focal point is a deep navy armchair filled with stacked books—because nothing says “hello” like settling in with a good read! I paired it with a sweet little die-cut potted plant wrapped in twine to add a touch of warmth and texture.
The background is a bold brushed embossed pattern in bright blue, giving it a modern living room feel. I hot foiled the sentiment “HELLO” in gold on my Spellbinders Hot Glimmer for a clean, minimal greeting.
This card would be perfect as a thinking-of-you or just-because note—relaxed, warm, and a little bit bookish.
My design this week uses the board elements middle row down: Die Cuts, Ribbon/Twine, Embossing
Supplies I Used:
Dies:
Cozy Armchair Die Set (includes books, cushion detail potted plant die) Spellbinders May Large Die of the Month
Sentiment: “HELLO” stamped and hot foiled in gold with my Hot Glimmer
Background:
Dry Embossed with Spellbinders May Club Embossing Folder of the Month
Ink: Simon Says Stamp Rainbow Splash Lake
Cardstock:
Navy blue, white, assorted pastels for books
Terracotta/orange for pot
Olive & green tones for plant
Embellishments:
Natural twine bow
Foam tape for dimension
Tools:
Ink blending brush
Die-cutting machine
Heat tool for embossing
Hey thanks for stopping over hope you enjoyed my take on this weeks Tic Tac Toe Challenge Board.
On another note if your looking for some crafty inspiration ! You should head over and play Tic Tac Toe with a crafty twist! Thank you for stopping by have a safe & healthy week!
