A Beautiful Hello - Hand Made Card + Crafting Tool Must haves…

A gorgeous card created in hopes of squeezing in a tiny bit of summer still…

Despite the chill in the air ( as I shiver while typing this), the leaves that have started to change color, and smell of wood stove smoke in the air …I am refusing to let go of summer just yet.

In keeping with that theory, I feel like summer has flown by just to quickly ( as always ) yet there are still so many card creations in my head containing thoughts of rainy days, gardening, beach fun and beautiful floral blooms like this card - inspired by a walk down a dusty old dirt road with daisies trailing along both sides, caught in the spotlight of a gorgeous warm summer evening.

This beautiful card features an ink blended background, splatter, a die cut sentiment, and a beautiful stamped floral image from PolkaDoodles Daisy Butterfly Wings photopolymer stamp set. This stamp set also has coordinating dies Daisy Butterfly Wings Dies, as well as a stencil set Daisy Butterfly Wings Color Create Stencil. If you love the whole bundle like I did - here is the link for a special bundle price Daisy Butterfly Wings Bundle.

So recently I have been creating with a lot of digital images when creating cards with so many reasons that I won’t start listing at this moment ( I’m sure you have heard them already ) - I still love to create with all of the physical products. Many of the digital images I use come from PolkaDoodles, however they aren’t just about digital images!!

They have a wide selection of beautiful physical products as well including stamps, dies, pattern paper, and fabulous crafting tools!! The crafting tools are a whole other post in itself - they just released 2 of the most fabulous tools I’ve seen this weekend. I bet you will want these in your stash! Check it out!!

This gorgeous bundle contains stamps, dies and stencils to create the flowers, an extra leaf, a butterfly, a bee, and some lovely sentiments with a price point that couldn’t be more affordable for this many creative products - Daisy Butterfly Wings Bundle

Fabulous Crafting Tools from PolkaDoodles - I just couldn’t wait, it had to be said!

I wanted to show you these two new fabulous crafting tools that your craft room can’t live without ( just released ).

Easy Peel & Crease tape liner remover tool - This versatile tool is perfect for removing adhesive backing - especially from those tricky red sticky liner tapes - with ease.

Designed with small nodules on one side, it effortlessly lifts the edge of most tape liners, making peeling a breeze—no more struggling with your fingernails!

Not just for tape removal, this tool also doubles as a bone folder for scoring, creasing and folding card and paper. The ergonomic, curvy design allows for easy buffing of tape backing, and the pointed end is ideal for scoring, giving you neat edges every time. Whether you're into card making, scrapbooking, or general crafting, the EZ Peel and Crease Tool is a must-have on your desk!

And… wait for it…

EZ Lift Magnetic Wand - The EZLift Magnetic Wand Craft Tool is for lifting, placing & positioning craft cutting dies for card making, crafts, scrapbooking, sewing, softcrafts, quilting and more.

If you love die cutting,this tool is an absolute essential in your card making and craft stash, whether you make handmade cards, general crafts and soft crafts, there are multiple uses for this great essential craft tool. 

These 2 essential tools were just released from PolkaDoodles, and you can bet I ordered mine after watching the video footage of these game changing must have crafting tools! I slipped in a few more essential stamp sets as well…

THE LINKS IN THIS POST CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS - WHICH MEANS THAT IF YOU CHOOSE TO PURCHASE A PRODUCT FROM ONE OF THESE LINKS THAT I WILL MAKE A SMALL COMMISION. THIS DOESN'T COST YOU ANY EXTRA TO PURCHASE. 

THE SMALL COMMISION HELPS ME TO CONTINUE TO SHARE CARD IDEAS AND EXAMPLES WITH YOU. HEARTFELT THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

I hope you enjoyed this beautiful blast of the remnants of summer as a reminder of the wonderous moments that are yet to be captured on a card front.

If you liked the card please let me know in the comments below!