TGIF Challenge #573 - One-Sheet Wonder!

This week’s TGIF Challenge took me to a place I haven’t been to in a very, VERY long time - the One-Sheet Wonder!!

What is a One-Sheet Wonder??? It’s the cutting up of a (usually) 12”x12” piece of Designer Series Paper into parts and then using all the parts to make as many cards with it that you can! I haven’t done it for years, so it was a definite blast from the past for me!

Check out the blog challenge here - TGIF Challenge Blog if you’d like to play along.

Here’s what I came up with … TA-DA!!

And guess what??? I only used one half of a 12”x12” piece of Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP, which means you could actually make 12 cards from just one piece of patterned paper!!

The other bonus to this is that the DSP I used is two-sided … colored patterns on one side and black and white patterns on the other, which gives you a LOT of options using these cards sketches by simply flipping the DSP over!

All of the Basic Black flowers, hearts and butterflies came from just one sheet of Floral Flights Accents precut diecuts … they saved SO much time!!

I also had the lovely oval that I used on the slimline card on the right already cut out and sitting on my table that were leftover from a recent project I did … and they were in the right color scheme!!

I made a little accordion folded strip of Basic Black cardstock to make one more accent for the card on the upper left card as I felt it needed something and I have NO Basic Black ribbon!

All of these cards came together quite quickly, and I’m genuinely happy with how they turned out!

Stamps: Phrases & Frames, Sending Salutations

Paper: Basic Black, Basic White, Lost Lagoon, Pool Party, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP

Ink: Black Memento, Versamark

Accessories: Scalloped Wishes Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, 3D Hearts of  Love Embossing Folder, So Swirly Embossing Folder, 3D Forever Plaid Embossing Folder, 3D Eyelet Embossing Folder, Floral Flight Accents, Basic Black Baker’s Twine, Three Banner Punch, Black Dot Embellishments (Retired), White Embossing Powder

Have any of you ever made cards using the one-sheet wonder technique?? The nice thing is that if you Google “one-sheet wonder” you will be able to find lots of layouts and patterns that can show you options of how to cut your paper!

We’d love to have you play along!! You can check us out our blog HERE and Instagram … lots of great inspiration from the rest of the TGIF Crew!

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Monday Montage - Notes of Spring

There’s something so joyful about combining soft colors, playful patterns, and a touch of whimsy—and this card brings all of that together in one happy little design!

Welcome to this week’s Monday Montage Hop!

For this project, I started with the beautiful Stampin’ Up! Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper, which really sets the tone with its fresh, cheerful color palette. I love how the mix of patterns creates interest without overwhelming the design. The layered look gives the card depth while still feeling light and fun.

The focal point features the adorable images from the Notes of Spring stamp set. The sweet goose and bunny add such a charming, storybook feel. I colored them in soft, warm tones to keep everything cohesive and let them stand out against the layered background.

To frame the focal images, I used the Scalloped Wishes Dies, which add that delicate, lacy detail I’m always drawn to. It’s one of those elements that instantly elevates a card and makes it feel extra special.

Across the center, I added decorative borders using the Bordered in Beauty Dies. These layers help tie all the colors together while adding a bit of texture and movement across the design.

For the finishing touches, I included a few enamel dots for dimension and a bit of baker’s twine for a soft, handmade feel. The sentiment, “Happiest Birthday Wishes,” is stamped in white on a soft tag, keeping everything light and balanced.

This card truly feels like sunshine in paper form—perfect for celebrating someone special!

Stamps: Notes of Spring

Paper: Basic White, Lost Lagoon, Pool Party, Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP

Ink: Early Espresso, Versamark; Stampin’ Blends - Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo; White Gel Pen

Accessories: Bordered in Beauty Dies, Scalloped Wishes Dies, White Embossing Powder, Array of Dots, White Baker’s Twine

By first half marathon of the season is coming up this Saturday - Mt. Charleston, Nevada! Wish me luck!

Our Monday Montage Hop has gone exclusively to Instagram! You can check it out by finding me @tinkermom85. From there you will be able to find all of my Monday Montage Friends, too!

TGIF Challenge #569 - Inspiration

There’s something so satisfying about combining rich textures, delicate die cuts, and a bold focal point—and this card brings all of that together beautifully. Today I’m sharing a card design featuring the Scalloped Wishes Dies and coordinating stamps for this week’s TGIF Inspiration Challenge.

Check out the blog challenge here - TGIF Challenge Blog if you’d like to play along.

I started with a Secret Sea cardstock base to create a strong, dramatic foundation. To add visual interest without overwhelming the design, I used the 3D Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder, which I lightly sponged with some White Craft Ink.

To frame everything, I added a thin layer of soft yellow cardstock just inside the card base. That little pop of color helps tie in the floral accents later and adds a polished, finished look.

The centerpiece of this card is all about layering. Using the Scalloped Wishes Dies, I created a beautiful stacked focal element.

The star of the show is the dragonfly, cut from Balmy Blue cardstock. Its airy, open design adds movement and lightness against the richer background tones. I love how it draws your eye right to the center of the card.

To complement the dragonfly, I added some flowers and greenery using more of the Scalloped Wishes dies … which are sooo good!

A simple bow using Early Espresso Baker’s Twine adds a touch of texture and keeps the overall look grounded and organic.

The sentiment, “for you,” is stamped and embossed in white on a small, fussy cut piece of Early Espresso cardstock, tying it back to the focal layer. I tucked in a bit of textured ribbon behind the sentiment for added interest and dimension.

Stamps: Scalloped Wishes

Paper: Secret Sea, Pecan Pie, Balmy Blue, Lemon Lolly Early Espresso, Old Olive, Basic White

Ink: Pecan Pie, White Craft; Stampin’ Blends - Dk. Daffodil Delight

Accessories: 3D Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder, Scalloped Wishes Dies, Early Espresso Baker’s Twine, Old Olive Rickrack Trim

I actually originally made this card to share in an Artisan Design Team Swap at last week’s Stampin’ Up OnStage event in Long Beach. What a talented bunch of humans they are … so honored to be part of the group! It just so happened that this card fit in with the TGIF Challenge this week, so there ya have it!

We’d love to have you play along!! You can check us out our blog HERE and Instagram … lots of great inspiration from the rest of the TGIF Crew!

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