Petals, Pots & Pretty Magnets

These little garden magnets were such a fun project to make ! I wanted something cheerful and useful, so I created a collection of cute gardening-themed magnets featuring flower pots, garden tools, a wheelbarrow, watering can, birdhouse, and more. The soft pastel colors give them a fresh Spring feel, and they add the perfect touch of charm to a fridge, locker, or craft space.

I love how each piece has its own personality, and together they create a sweet little garden scene. Handmade projects like this are a great way to use scraps and turn simple materials into something both decorative and practical. These magnets would also make adorable little gifts for any garden lover !

Materials-white cardstock, Cricut, printer, magnets (on back)

Sharing my project with:

~Art Nudge-Inspiration prompt # 426B

~Crafter's Cafe-no squares (option)

~Crafty Gals Corner-option (Spring)

~Ellibelle's Garden Party-anything in or from a garden

~Allsorts-option (in the garden)

~CRAFT-anything goes

~Crafty Catz-anything goes

~Ally's Angels-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Simply Said: A Bright Hello

Sometimes less really is more, and that’s exactly what I love about my CAS (Clean and Simple) card ! I used bright, cheerful floral patterned paper as the focal point and paired it with an embossed white panel for added texture without overwhelming the design. The bold pink flower and soft stitched details bring a fun, fresh feel, while the simple “HI” sentiment keeps it sweet and versatile.

I love how the clean layout lets the colors shine and makes this card perfect for sending a quick hello to brighten someone’s day. CAS cards always remind me that simple designs can still make a big impact !

Sharing my project with:

~AAA Cards-follow my lead

This is the card for us to follow-

Jane

~AAA Colorful-

~Snippets Playground-use snippets of paper (strip found in my basket of scraps)

~Fab N Funky-CAS

~Krafty Chicks-CAS

~Can You Handle the Pressure-embossing folder

~Creative Inspiration Challenges-anything goes

~Crafting Happiness-anything goes

~A Place To Start-anything goes

~CRAFT-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

A Little Rain, A Lot of Love

The new challenge at CUT IT UP is "colors of Spring" and, of course, use at least one diecut.

Rain or shine, this card is all about support and love. The layered die cuts create a bold silhouette against a dreamy background, while the rainbow and raindrops add a touch of hope and sparkle.

Sharing my project with:

~Dream Factory-use at least 3 colors

~Moving Along With the Times-Spring

~A Cut Above-diecuts

~Aud Sentiment-Spring and sentiment

~Path of Positivity-anything positive

~Unicorn Challenge-use dies

~Addicted to Stamps & More-

~Crafty Gals Corner-option (Spring)

~Cardz 4 Galz-April showers

~Crafty Catz-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Snuggles, Smiles & Puppy Love

This layout is all about the simple joy our sweet Zoe brings into our lives. I wanted to capture those everyday moments—snuggles, smiles, and that unconditional love only a dog can give.

I used playful patterned paper with little tennis balls to tie into the dog theme (because she LOVES balls!), and bright, bold colors to reflect Zoe’s fun personality. The speech bubble and sentiment pieces add a lighthearted touch, while the layered elements and torn edges give the page some texture and depth.

The two photos, taken just a month apart, show how much love fills our home—whether it’s cuddle time with me or a playful moment with my husband. Zoe truly is the heart of our little family, and this page makes me smile every time I look at it.

Sharing my project with:

~Lasting Memories- LM #793 This or That (I chose a sketch that can be found HERE)

~Heart's Quest-anything goes with a heart

~Sisterhood of Crafters-make someone smile

~Crafty Calendar-dies/punches (border punch and tag punch-dates on them)

~Crafty Catz-anything goes

~A Place To Start-anything goes

~Crafting Happiness-anything goes

~Creative Fingers-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Grounded in Simplicity

I created this card as a little reminder to slow down and take a moment for yourself. Life gets busy, and sometimes we just need to pause… and breathe. The natural textures and soft tones were chosen to reflect that sense of calm and grounding.

The sentiment comes from a wonderful motivational bundle at WHITE SPRUCE STUDIO. So many ways this bundle can be used. I printed them all off and have a beautiful set of sentiments to create cards.

Sharing my project with:

~Make My Monday-monotone

~Path of Positivity-anything positive

~Word Power-sentiment main focus

~Crafty Gals Corner-anything goes

~Crafting Happiness-anything goes

~A Perfect Time to Craft-anything goes

~Li'l Patch of Crafty Friends-anything goes

~Crafts Galore Encore-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Simple, Sparkly & So Bunny Cute

This card came together so easily using some fun stickers from my stash ! I love how the bright green background makes everything pop, especially that adorable bunny holding the balloons.

To add a bit of texture and sparkle, I wrapped the card with a glittery ribbon and topped it with a simple embellishment. The “Happy Easter” sentiment keeps it clean and classic while letting the playful stickers shine.

It’s a great reminder that you don’t always need a lot of supplies to create something cute—sometimes stickers and a little sparkle are all it takes !

Sharing my project with:

~Crafty Animals-anything with an animal

~Daisy Chain-no design paper

~Fab N Funky-Easter/Spring

~Little Red Wagon-Easter

~Wednesday's Creative Inspirations-Easter/Spring

~As You Like It-simple or fussy-I usually lean towards simple, but it's not simple to the point that it's CAS, because I usually like adding ribbon and a bow.

~Crafty Catz-anything goes

~Creative Fingers-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

A Holly Jolly Little Bear Christmas

This card was all about capturing a soft, whimsical Winter feel. I fell in love with this adorable image of a polar bear with an adorable hat and built the whole design around those cool icy blues and snowy details.

I layered the image with a textured, dotted embossing folder to add a bit of depth and paired it with simple embellishments to keep the focus on that charming face. The little pops of pearls give it just enough interest without overwhelming the scene.

To finish it off, I added a “Holly Jolly Christmas” sentiment—because this card just feels warm, cheerful, and full of holiday spirit!

Sharing my project with:

~12 Months of Christmas-Christmas card

~AAA Colorful-

~Girlz Creative Christmas-Christmas card and pearls/gems

~Christmas Kickstart Challenge-

~ABC Christmas-H is for hat

~Holly & Ivy Christmas-anything goes Christmas

~Creative Knockouts-embossing

~Can You Handle the Pressure-embossing folder and option (blue on blue)

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Twinkling Lights & Christmas Nights

This scrapbook page captures one of my favorite parts of the holiday season—our beautifully decorated Christmas tree glowing warmly in our home. There’s just something so magical about the soft lights and special ornaments (mostly angel ornaments)  that instantly brings that cozy Christmas feeling.

For this layout, I chose a bold red background with delicate snow-like details to really highlight the warmth and sparkle of the photo. The tree embellishments add a  classic holiday feel.

I layered the photo simply so it remains the focal point, and added the “Warm Christmas Wishes” sentiment to tie everything together. It perfectly reflects the feeling of the season—comfort, joy, and the simple beauty of being surrounded by holiday traditions.

This page is a reminder of those quiet, glowing moments at home that make Christmas feel truly special.

My Warm Christmas Wishes layout can be found at Cricut Design Space.

Sharing my project with:

~Lasting Memories- LM #794-use stickers or diecuts for title (I used diecuts made from my Cricut)

~Farm Quest Home-anything home-related

~Peace On Earth-anything goes Christmas

~Path of Positivity-anything positive

~Krafty Chicks-Christmas

~Li'l Patch of Crafty Friends-anything goes

~Do Al(l) Creatives-anything goes

~Let's Craft & Create-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

A Little Sunshine & Puppy Love

This 6x6 layout captures such a happy moment of me and Zoe during our time at Topsail Beach in September 2024. I wanted the whole page to reflect that joyful, carefree feeling, so I chose this fun floral background filled with beautiful colors and smiling faces—it instantly makes me smile!

The photo is framed with an orange border to really make it pop, and I added a few simple embellishments like the “be happy” sentiment and that adorable smiley face to carry the theme throughout the page. I kept the design fairly clean so the focus stays on this special moment with Zoe, but still playful enough to match the vibe.

This little layout is a reminder that it’s the simple moments—fresh air, ocean views, and time with my sweet girl—that bring the biggest smiles.

Sharing my project with:

~Creative Aunts-circles

~Love Those Pretty Papers-anything with patterned papers

~Challenge YOUrself-

~Pammie's Inky Pinkies-anything goes

~Path of Positivity-anything positive

~Sisterhood of Crafters-make someone smile

~Crafty Catz-anything goes

~Creative Fingers-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~

Winter Blues & Holiday Hues

For this Christmas card, I wanted to create something soft, elegant, and inspired by a calm Winter’s day. I used a beautiful ornament image as my focal point, with subtle touches of gold that add just the right amount of warmth against the cool blue tones.

The background was created using an embossing folder, which adds lovely texture and dimension without overwhelming the design. I love how the raised pattern frames the focal image and gives the whole card a cozy, layered feel.

To bring everything together, I added a deep blue ribbon with a simple bow and a pearl embellishment for a touch of classic charm. The soft sentiment of "Merry Christmas !" keeps the focus on the overall design while still sending a heartfelt holiday message.

This card is all about texture, layering, and letting those cool winter colors shine—perfect for a peaceful and elegant Christmas greeting.

Sharing my project with:

~AAA Colorful-

~12 Months of Christmas-Christmas card

~Peace On Earth-anything goes Christmas

~Make My Monday-monotone

~Holly & Ivy Christmas-anything goes Christmas

~Creative Knockouts-embossing

~Krafty Chicks-Christmas

~Jingle Belles-vintage Christmas

~Can You Handle the Pressure-embossing folder and option (blue on blue)

~A Place To Start-anything goes

Happy Crafting, 

~DEANNE~