Fun Gliding Ghost Slider Card!

 Hello!

Are you ready to make Halloween cards?  I love to make them, but don't always get around to sending them!  

Most of the supplies I used are linked below (AFIL) thank you!  I used Stampers Anonymous' Tim Holtz Boo Crazy stamp set, lots of Distress Sprays and fun Slide 'n Spin buttons from Pearblossom Press.  Please visit my Youtube tutorial for the details and process linked below.  I also have an interactive surprise card at the end of the video!!!

Here are the supplies I used:

I'm planning to be back very soon, so stay tuned!

Bye!

Gale

Easy Huge Gerbera Daisy Birthday Card!

Hello!

Hope all is well with you!  I love this die set and knew I had to have it.  The flowers are huge and pretty versatile (with artistic license;).   I just added some shading to color cardstock for a little depth and layer on top of Altenew's Quilted Circles panel, then used an oval die to frame it out.  (Supplies are linked below.  They are AFIL, so I may receive a small commission with items purchased using them;)

I decided not to add any texture to the frame for fear it might get too busy.  I used a little gold glitter cardstock for the centers.  These Altenew dies feature the keyhole design which makes them super easy to line up!

I have other finished projects sitting beside me, so I know I'll be back soon!

Here is the supply list:

Looking forward to being back soon!   I'm also editing a Halloween YouTube video.

Bye for now!

Gale

Use Scraps to Make Fast 'N Fun Prize Ribbons for Home Dec, Classroom Awards & More!

 Hello!

Just wanted to post a quick video showcase/demo of some ribbon ideas for table/party decor, name tags, school/Sunday school awards, etc.  I went a bit wild once I got die-cutting.  (The purple & gold ribbons represent Best of Breed at dog shows;).  I started with the Simon Says Stamp Prize Ribbon dies.   Then added simple circle and star dies you likely already have to make them even more spectacular!

Here is the link to the video:

I posted the supply links for most things below and I appreciate the support as I may get a small commission from items purchased using these links;)

Here they are up-close:

Here are the supplies:

Happy Fourth of July to all who celebrate!  

Gale

Fun Spring Project Showcase!

Hello!

It’s hard to believe that April is next week and Easter will be here before we know it!  I hope you will “hop” on over to my YouTube channel for a little inspiration!  I will be back for a new tutorial soon, but thought I’d share some cards I made on a whim, but didn’t film.  I also share some popular "blasts from the past!"

Here's a fun shaker using an A2 shaker pocket by Pink & Main (supplies are linked below, AFIL thank you!!)

I diecut some eggs from the Simon Says Stamp Floral Eggs embossing folder and made a faux "basket."  I went a little nuts on dimension.  I definitely will hand deliver or put in a padded envelope!

The last new card just uses the Simon Says Stamp Tiny Floral folder on both glossy white cardstock and vellum.  I ink blended several colors (which is really easy on glossy cardstock!) I made sure to conceal the glue under the flower as adhesives typically show under vellum.

Here's the showcase video-  I hope you enjoy it and will like, subscribe, comment and come back to see me soon!  

Wishing you a very Happy Easter!  I'll see you again very soon with a tutorial and then a visit to Simon Says Create!

Here are most of the supplies:

Take care!

Gale

Fun Felt 3D Eggs!

 Hello!

Hope all is well with you! 
We went from below zero to 55 degrees in a week.  I can hear the melting snow and am watching over my sump pump because I saw a pipe broken outside.  I MacGyvered it as best I could until I get the correct parts.  Fingers crossed!   

I spent the weekend stitching these eggs and dreamt of Spring.  These are from Spellbinder's 3D Egg dies by Sandi MacIver that I was sent to try out.  There are two sizes.  The smaller one is in the middle.  They make sweet, un-breakable decorations and are addicting to sew!  I love super-quick projects!  I added decorations with dies in the set as well as pulling from some other sets.  Any die will cut the felt.

I die-cut an "egg-stra" set of pieces so I can make a brief YouTube tutorial very soon.  Please "hop" over to my @Darbycreek channel and set the notification bell so you won't miss it!  (Video scheduled for 6 p.m. EST on March 4th.)

Please note these are made with a wool blend felt you can get from several shops (I'll link them below for you!).  The felt diecuts just like paper!  I use the same setting on my machine with no problem.  It does however, make a bit of a mess with all the little holes in the dies, but the Spellbinder's Tool 'n One works great to get the felt that gets stuck.  You can also bounce the dies off the table to get them out.  I flicked them on the side of my trash can too.

I've got to run and check on the water situation again, but will be back again very soon!  Happy early Valentine's Day!

Here are the supplies I used:

Fun 'N Easy Mr. Rabbit One-ish Layer Easter Card!

 Hello!

There's no better time to think about Spring than when there are mountains of snow piled up!  This project features Mr. Rabbit by Tim Holtz and Stampers Anonymous and a bit of masking to keep the bulk down so you can mail them without taking out a second mortgage.

All the how-tos are in this week's video and many of the products are linked below (AFIL- thank you so much for your support!  I may get a small commission when items are purchased using these links.).  I hope you will enjoy the tutorial and consider subscribing, liking and sharing at no cost to you!

Here are the supplies I used:

I hope you stay safe if you are in this nasty weather!  I'll be back soon!

Gale

Shaggy Dog Shaker Card (Craft Roulette #301 Submission)

Hello!

Happy New Year!  Wishing you all the best in 2026 with tons of time to craft!  My first card this year is a Craft Roulette submission.  If you haven't heard of Craft Roulette, it's a live paper craft challenge on YouTube at 7:10 EST.  It's a great way to stretch your card-making muscles!  We have a lot of fun and laughs along the way!

Mary Gunn Funn spins the wheel to decide our parameters each week.  This week was Project:  Appreciation Card,  Color: Apple Farm,  Element: Silhouette, Random: An Old Product.  There was a bit of an extra challenge this week by Jenn Gross to make it a shaker card and she'll donate .25 cents for each one to the Elderly Dog Rescue in honor of Mary's son Stephen's dog Furgis.

I had no problem with the old stuff!  The corner punch (unknown) is ancient as well as the Thank You window (Creative Creations).  I also used an old Martha Stewart edge punch to make a little stencil for the pawprints and a Simon Says Stamp Dog Die that's discontinued.  Anything else I used is linked below.  

I don't normally do 5 x 7 cards, but was "forced" to because the thank you die was too wide for an A2:(. That's a lot of real estate for me to cover!

I added a shadow to the dog die, but the silhouette wound up being the pawprints.  I was hoping the thank you would be, but it's a drop shadow LOL!

I'm planning some tutorials soon as I have a little time off work this month.  So watch this space!

Take care and I'll be back soon!

Gale

Even More Ways To Add Snow On Your Projects!!

Hello!

Hope all is well with you!  I’ve been wanting to do a follow-up video about looking into more products that might be good to make snow.  Some things worked better than others, so hoping this will be helpful when you’re trying to find the right materials for the technique you’re doing.

All the findings are in the video linked below, but here are the charts.  Many of the supplies from both the OG (original video) and this one are linked below as well.  I will also link the actual OG video at the bottom;) These aren't duplicates.  The original video uses a lot of different products that are mostly still available!

Current video: 

Products on dark background:

Products on light background:  (note the icicle paste was a couple years old and had been opened.  I didn't have an unopened one.)

Here are most of the supplies I used:

Here is the original video:

I hope you found this helpful!  Take care and I'll be back with a tutorial soon!

Gale

OH Christmas Tree!! How To Make A Pop-Up Tree Card

Hello!

Now that it's turning chilly here in Ohio, I can bring myself to face the holidays.  I prefer to have them in order, but since not many folks send Thanksgiving cards, I'm jumping to Christmas;)

This project was made using the Karen Burniston Pop-Up Tree die set.  (Most things are linked below-AFIL-thank you! I may get a small commission with purchases made using my links.)

Here is the front:

The front was made using leftovers from a Tim Holtz/Simon Says Stamp* online class.  Unfortunately, those were Stamptember products that have sold out:(. But I'm sure you have lots of things that you could use instead!

The project isn't hard, but has several steps, so it's best to watch the tutorial instead of scrolling and scrolling:)

I hope you enjoy it and give it a try!  Here are the supplies I used:

*Tim Holtz/SSS class

I look forward to being back soon!

Gale

This Interactive Card Takes The Cake!

Hello!

I'm so excited to show you a card a made using products by two amazing ladies- Taniesa, owner of Trinity Stamps and Amanda, owner of Pear Blossom Press!  Supplies are linked below if you are interested.

I decided that more is more, so I doubled the interactivity for this project.  It lights up and is a shaker card, plus it's 5 x 7!  ! I made a YouTube tutorial about the construction because I would be typing for a very long time and my tutorial is about to post;)

But first, I thought I'd share my "practice" card.  It's not interactive, but helped give me the lay of the land.  This is an A2 (4.25 x 5.5") not an A7 like the interactive one.

I really had fun playing with the cake die.  The possibilities are endless!  It looks like it's hard, but it really isn't.

Next, the star of the show...

Here is the YouTube tutorial.  I hope you enjoy it!  (If you haven't already, I'd really appreciate you subscribing, liking and especially sharing with your friends!

Here are the supplies I used (AFIL-thank you so very much!  I may get a small commission on purchases made with these links;)

I'll be back very soon with another fun project, so stay tuned!  Take care!

Gale

I Took The Spellbinders Candy Christmas Train For A Spin!

Hello!  

How cute is this?  I was sent this by Spellbinders to play with.  There are several more dies, but I couldn't fit everything on this A2 card.  This is a large set, so I would suggest numbering like I did for Mickey Mouse.  I linked what supplies I could below (AFIL, Thank you for your support!) If something isn't available, I tried to find something close.

Organization is the key.  It's just like building a puzzle, but more fun for me;).  If you click on the train die set link in products you will also find a diagram that's pretty helpful, especially for the first time you use it.

I think I will try to make a "steampunk-ish" one soon.  I'll share if  I do!  I know it feels early to be making Christmas cards, but if you make a lot of these you'll want to get started!

This just in!

I'll be back soon with another "sweet" project that's double interactive!

Here are the supplies I used:

Take care.  I'll be back very soon!

Gale

Here’s How to Use Spellbinders New Drop-Shadow Joy Die

Hello!  

Thank you for stopping by!  Spellbinders just released a die that’s unique called Drop-Shadow Joy by Yana Smakula in her City Holiday collection.  It’s linked below (afil—thank you so much for my links!)  I also have Spellbinders layering chart to help you deal with the tiny pieces!

There are a few variations to try:  the single without the drop-shadow and layering the drop-shadow with one or two colors.  The one above has one shadow, the one below has two.  

I used a couple of Rangers seasonal mica sprays to make the background and three shades of red cardstock to diecut joy.

For background, I sprayed some Distress Mica Sprays onto white watercolor cardstock.  I used three shades of red for “joy.”

Here’s the user guide:

Here are the supplies I used:

Until next time,

Gale

Mickey 'N Minnie Made Easy: How to Manage Large Layering Die Sets!

 Hello!

Hope all is well with you!  I've been having fun with Spellbinder's Steamboat Willie die set and thought I'd share some tips on how to "wrangle" it;)

I've listed the supplies I used and linked them below (AFIL- Thank you!)  I noticed the Spellbinder's website is out of stock, but all you need to do is hit that "notify me" button and they will let you know when it's available again!

I decided to take a Sharpie and number them on the package and the dies.  Several of them look a lot alike, such as the arms.  Here's a link to a list I made for you:

Steamboat Willie List

I share how to assemble these (kinda like "paper dolls") in a quick tutorial:

There is also a chart supplied by Spellbinders:

I hope you will give this a try and it makes assembly easier!

Supply List:

I'm off to "Paperganza!"  It's a mini-convention sponsored by Craft Roulette and Pear Blossom Press.  Will report back soon!

Bye for now!

Gale

How To Make A Diecut Inlay Birthday Card! It's "Groovy!"

 Hello!

Hope all is well with you!  I can't believe we are nearing the end of June already!  I want to share a birthday card that I mass-produced for a card swap at Paperganza.  Paperganza is an event sponsored by the Craft Roulette Youtube channel and Pear Blossom Press at the end of July in Kansas City.  I'm looking forward to going with friends and sharing some highlights with you!

This card features a diecut inlay and a rainbow inked background stamp that is super fun to make and no two are the same.  Most of the products I used (except the die set) are probably unavailable (Links are below for things that are;). However, you probably have everything you need already!

Here's the link to the full tutorial:

I hope you enjoy it and try it yourself!  Please consider subscribing if you haven't already and like, comment and share with your friends!

Here are the supplies I used (& some substitutes):

Take care and I'll be back soon!

Gale

Playing with 3D Embossing Folders!

Hello!

Did you ever try making a sun print when you were a kid?  A sunprint is when you lay an object, usually a leaf on a piece of light sensitive photo paper.  You leave outside a few minutes and when it's done, there's a blue outline of the leaf.  Ahhhhh, those were the good old days of simplicity!

Here is a brief tutorial of how I made this faux sun print.  The products are linked below if you are interested (AFIL thank you!  I may receive a small commission if you purchase products using these links;)

Here are the supplies I used:

Take care and I'll see you again soon!

Gale

Cute Pooh & Piglet Card That’s Easy & Simple!

 Hello!

Happy Spring!  Well, sorta.  Cold and rainy here in Ohio.  It’s a great time to craft though!  I even made a card on time for Craft Roulette!  If you haven’t heard of it, it’s a YouTube crafting challenge that I  recommend you check out!  I'll post a story about "Paperganza" in July as I'll be traveling to Kansas City for their first live event!  

Here’s my entry:

I used a vellum envelope, baby toy colors, Children’s story Pooh, list is in Pooh’s arms.  The dies are by Spellbinders.

Most of the supplies I used are linked below (AFIL thank you!)

I didn't do a video this time because there really wasn't a technique;)

I'll see you again very soon!

Gale

Let's Check Out the Spellbinders BetterPress System!

 Hello!

Yesterday was the official first day of Spring!  I'm here for it!  Several crafty friends suggested I buy the BetterPress, so I finally did.  After playing with it a bit (video linked below), I'm glad I did!  It's not terribly expensive and does wind up having multiple uses.  It imprints like a letterpress, giving lovely results that are hard to show in photos.  

The BetterPress System is easy to use and pretty much foolproof.  I show you how in the video below!  I've also linked (AFIL) below the supplies I used in case you are interested in them.  I appreciate it when you purchase with those links as I may get a small commission at no additional cost to you!  Thanks!

I will be doing a follow up video on using the foiling aspect of the BetterPress plates and other materials.

I'd love to hear your suggestions on further uses as well!  Please comment at the video as I sometimes am not able to respond to comments here;)

Supplies:

Take care and I'll be back soon!

Gale

"Show 'N Tell" Featuring Spellbinders New "Classic Pooh & Say Cheese!" Collections!

 Hello!

Today I'm sharing several cards using the Spellbinders "Classic Pooh" and "Say Cheese" die sets.  A special "Thank You" to Spellbinders for sending me some of the dies to play with!  However, as usual, my opinions are strictly my own.  The products are listed below.  (These are affiliate links, so I may make a small commission if you purchase using these links;). Thank you for your support!!  

Here is a show ‘n tell video with extra info!  I thought I’d try something a little different;) 

First, I added an action wobbler to Tigger to create an interactive Valentine!  I added the Spellbinders "Hemstitched Die" so more of the black would show through.

My second project uses the Classic Pooh Silhouette die and some gold glitter paper to highlight it.  Some many sunset examples had already been posted, so I tried something different.

The third project is using the "Hunny Pot" die a bit differently!  I didn't have Pooh or Piglet, so I had to get really creative.  The flowers are from a retired Spellbinders Zinnia set.

The fourth card features the "Say Cheese" and "Fluted Rectangles" frame die.  The stamp set is from Gina K and is stamped on glossy photo paper.

Photo Paper Inking Video:

https://youtu.be/QIgbYq-RHxE

Last, but not least is "Eeyore" who is paired with "Tigger" in a die set.  I also used the Spellbinder "Hemstitched Rectangle" die to add some variety.  I had some scrap distress inked paper that had a matte finish, so I used it to make balloons like conversation hearts!

Distress Ink Videos:  https://youtu.be/0H7oGN7hZnw

                                https://youtu.be/0gvlms-gGwA

I hope you enjoyed this visit to "Pooh Corner" in the Hundred Acre Wood!  Let me know if you have any questions on the projects!

Here are the supplies is used:

Take care & I'll be back soon!  Please consider subscribing here, IG, FB and YouTube--it's all free and you won't miss any new posts!

Gale