Easter Maisie Stamps by Dani Doodles

For this weeks card I have used the brand-new Easter Maisie stamp set by Dani Doodles which was released today! This adorable set is perfect for Easter crafting.

I stamped one of the Maisie images in the center, the one where she’s sitting inside a broken Easter egg (how cute is that?). To frame the design, I stamped Easter eggs all around the borders. 

I used pencils to colour the eggs in fresh green and bright orange giving them a fun and festive look. To add a little extra charm, I added a touch of glitter to the ribbons on the eggs because who doesn’t love a bit of shimmer?

To finish it off, I stamped the sentiment "Have a cracking Easter" - a perfect playful touch for this sweet Easter-themed card.

I love how this turned out and I can already see myself making more cards with this adorable stamp set. 

If you like the sentiments on this card, pop over to the website now and get yourself 10% off your order using code: ddangela10

Website link: https://www.danidoodles.co.uk/

Thank you for popping by and I hope you have a great week.

Keep spreading joy, one card at a time!

A Whimsical 'Best Mum' Card using Dani Doodles Sentiment Stamps

Today, I’m excited to share a fun and simple card I created using the delightful Dani Doodles 'Dog Puns' sentiment set! This set is packed with playful phrases perfect for adding a bit of humor to any project. 

But for this card, I chose to use two of the stamps to create "To the best mum"—a sweet and simple message that's ideal for Mother's Day or just a thoughtful note to a special mum.

I hope this card inspires you to get creative with your own projects using Dani Doodles stamps. It's the little details that make a card truly special and I had so much fun bringing this one to life!

If you like the sentiments on this card, pop over to the website now and get yourself 10% off your order using code: ddangela10

Website link: https://www.danidoodles.co.uk/

Happy crafting!

How to say “Sorry I Forgot Your Birthday”

If you’re like me and you sometimes forget special occasions, you might find yourself scrambling to find a card that perfectly fits the moment—and one that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Using sentiments stamps from the 'More Narky Birthday Sentiments' by stamp set by Dani Doodles you could make something like this:

For this particular card, I used Dani Doodle’s stamp that says “Sorry I Forgot Your Birthday", an essential for anyone who needs a little extra help remembering those important dates (guilty!). And while the sentiment itself is playful, I couldn’t resist pairing it with some cheeky little accents to up the humor factor.

To create a quirky background that matched the tone of the sentiment, I used a stencil and alcohol inks to make a bubble background. 

Inside a few of the bubbles, I used another of the stamps from this set adding a lighthearted and totally unexpected addition that I think complements the “oops” feeling of forgetting a birthday. 

So go ahead, embrace the humor in life’s little “oops” moments, and let a funny, heartfelt and slightly cheeky sentiment make your card stand out. Trust me, a little laughter goes a long way and this card will definitely leave a memorable impression!

Happy crafting, and may your future birthday cards always be on time—well, at least the ones you actually remember!

Its your birthday - Sentiment Stamps from Dani Doodles

Sometimes, birthdays call for a little extra sass, and what better way to bring the fun than with a cheeky sentiment? 

The sentiment stamp I used on this card is from the 'More Narky Birthday Sentiments' set (NB002) by Dani Doodles and is packed with lots of fun sentiments. I think you can pick almost any of your own stamps and you would find a sentiment from this set that would match it perfectly.

I picked this cheeky sentiment as I had the perfect person in mind to receive it 😁

I used pencils to colour this card and a couple of pens to create the dots and swirls.

If you like the sentiments on this card, pop over to the website now and get yourself 10% off your order using code: ddangela10

Website link: https://www.danidoodles.co.uk/

Happy crafting everyone x

Coffee, Chaos & Swear Words – A Fun Card with Dani Doodles Stamps!

 Hello crafty friends!

Today, I’m sharing a card that very nearly sums up my daily life: I run on coffee, chaos, and swear words! Now, while I have to admit that coffee isn’t my thing (yuck!), I do have a good substitute that keeps me going (glass of wine anyone!). 

I wanted this card to be lighthearted, playful and full of personality. My go-to fuel might not be coffee, but chaos certainly keeps things interesting, and well… let’s just say crafting mishaps sometimes lead to a few choice words! With that in mind, I designed a card that I think captures this perfectly.

This card was so much fun to create, and I love how it turned out! Whether you’re a coffee lover or prefer another kind of pick-me-up, I hope this card brings a smile to your face.

What’s your go-to fuel for crafting—coffee, tea, or something else? Let me know in the comments!

Happy crafting! ☕✨

A Card with a Side of Sass – Featuring Dani Doodles’ ‘More Narky Birthday Sentiments’

Let’s be honest—standard birthday cards can be a little bit... meh. "Wishing you a lovely day," "Hope all your dreams come true"—blah, blah, blah. What if, instead we said something with a little bite, a smidge of sarcasm and just enough cheek to make the recipient snort tea out of their nose?

Enter Dani Doodles’ More Narky Birthday Sentiments (NB002).

Armed with my stamps, ink and a devilish sense of humour I set to work. 

The base? Something bright and cheerful—because nothing says 'insult incoming' quite like a deceptively sweet background.

I used three of the More Narky Birthday Sentiments stamps from the set (they are perfect for mixing and matching) 😀.

And voila:

This card is not for the easily offended but If you're tired of the same old messages, give these stamps a try. Just be prepared for some raised eyebrows and a lot of laughs.

If you like the sentiments on this card, pop over to the website now and get yourself 10% off your order using code: ddangela10

Website link: https://www.danidoodles.co.uk/

Guess Who's Back in the Crafting Saddle?!

Hello my lovely crafty friends! It's been a hot minute (or, you know, a couple of years) since I've blogged but here I am, back, refresshed and ready to sprinkle a little creative magic your way.

I’m diving back in with all the enthusiasm of someone discovering glitter for the first time. (Side note: I still find glitter in the most unexpected places. Crafting is the gift that keeps on giving, isn’t it).

Now, for the BIG news—drumroll, please—I’ve joined the Dani Doodles Design Team! Yes, you heard that right. Little ol’ me is now officially part of a team brimming with talent and creativity. If you haven’t yet discovered Dani Doodles, let me just say you’re in for a treat. Think fun, tongue in cheek and snarky sentiments. I am beyond excited to start sharing projects with you

Dani Doodles has some new releases of sentiments today plus Dani's first drawn design. Pop over to the website now and get yourself 10% off your order using code: ddangela10

Website link: https://www.danidoodles.co.uk/

For my first project I have used 'Dog Puns' clear stamp set (DP001). With a whopping 43 stamps you are definitely going to be able to mix and match  to make lots of unique sentiments. Even better, the majority of them works for all of us with cats as well. 

I coloured this one in with pencils and used a black pen to draw in the dash / dot border....really very simple but the sentiment stamps simply make the card.

So, here’s to new beginnings, old passions reignited, and a blog that’s dusted off and ready to shine. Thank you for sticking around, and if you’re new here, welcome to the crafty chaos! Let’s make something beautiful together.

Until next time, keep creating and keep smiling (even if there’s glitter in your coffee—it happens to the best of us).

Hugs

Halloween Rag Wreath

The number of things I want to craft can feel a little overwhelming at times...where do I start, what do I make etc.

To combat this I have numbered all my boxes of crafty goodies, wrote the numbers down onto pieces of paper, folded them up and then put them into a tub. I am then drawing out a number and whatever number is chosen is the box that I use something out of to make something.

Up first is this box of goodies:

This one us mainly Christmassy items but in here are two 15cm polystyrene rings I bought several years ago and after a quick Pinterest search I decided to make a rag wreath with one.

I had some Halloween scraps left over from a large wreath I started last year. After a few tests I decided that 2cm x 2cm squares would be big enough for this size ring. I started with 6 different fabrics but later added white as I found I was running out:

To make the rag wreath I poked holes into the polystyrene ring using a Crafter's Companion scoring tool but you can use a pencil or a crochet hook, anything that will make a hole small enough so the material doesn't fall out.

I wanted to make sure the material didn't fall out so after poking a dozen or so holes I put a small blob of tacky glue into each before adding the material. To add the material just use the scoring tool to 'push' the centre of the material into the hole you have already made:

Keep going until you have covered one side and then work on the other side. Once completed I let the glue thoroughly dry out and then went back over and filled in any gaps I found. This was the finished wreath:

Next up was to add a length of string so that this can be hung up. I tied a knot at one end of the string and used a large needle to thread this through the polystyrene and looped it over and pushed the needle through a couple of centimeters further away and knotted the end. 

Now you can leave the wreath like this but I thought it needed something extra for the middle. I made up Dracula from the Sizzix thinlits dies by Tim Holtz and also traced / cut out some bats. I added glossy highlights to the bats and to Dracula's eyes and then made a banner using Stamp Addicts alphabet stamp set: 

I used thin strips of acetate to attach the bats to the banner, however, once I placed this on the wreath I changed my mind about having the outer two bats on acetate as you could see the acetate when it was against the material. 

I used hot glue to attach the two outermost bats to the material and although you can see the acetate on the centre bat it is hardly noticeable in real life as you can see from the next photo of the wreath hung up.

I really enjoyed making this little wreath and I think I will do a Christmas theme one with the other ring that I have.

Thanks for dropping in and I hope you all have a good week x

T is for Toadstool

T is for Toadstool and this was such a simple stamp to colour, or so I thought. I definitely need more practice with shading but its a nice cheerful card so it has a place in my finished cards box ready for the right occasion.

I also got to use some really old stickers on this one around the border. These are some of the first stickers I ever bought and even though they still seemed 'sticky' I did use a drop of glue on each to ensure they stayed in place.

Have a fabulous week everyone and as always thank you for popping by x

Day 2 & S is for Snowman

 This morning included a quick shop for a food for the two little critters and the taking down of our Christmas decorations. The rooms always feel a little bare when the decorations are taken down but it's nice to get back to some kind of normality.

Yesterdays time spent on DT samples was a little fruitless which I blame on being tired, so spending a few more hours on them now. I'm just working on a tutorial to go with one of them which I will blog once the stamps are released.

I'm looking forward to zooming with the EC's later today!

Although I completed most of the alphabet from the 2020 challenge I didn't get around to posting the last of them and I as part of clearing out photo's from my PC I want to complete this challenge so here is S for Snowman.

This is an 'edgeable' die and stamp set released by Crafter's Companion 4 or 5 years ago and this was the first time of using it. It was such a quick and simple card to make with minimal colouring required. Batch making cards with this would be a doddle!

Hope you all have a lovely day x