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Thanks Card & a Farewell

Hello The Rabbit Hole Designs fans!  It's Maria back on the blog with you today with a Thank You card showcasing the Pretty in Peony stamp set.



Before I give you the details on how I made my card, this is to let you all know that this is going to be my last post as a DT member for The Rabbit Hole Designs.  My schedule has been really crazy lately and I am trying to cut back on commitments.  I have thoroughly enjoyed being on this journey with MaryAnn Samuelson and Heather Ferguson (co-owners of TRHD) with the rest of the design team members.  This "thank you card is for you guys!


Here's my card:



To begin, I stamped the images on some Neenah solar white card stock using Pale Fig and Spring Meadow Harmony Inks by Spectrum Noir.  I lightly colored the image with my Hydrangea and Citrus Green TriBlend markers.   To create softer colors, I used my alcohol blender so that some parts looked like they are colored with watercolors.

I also stamped the flowers and leaves using Spectrum Noir watermark ink and sprinkled this with white embossing powder.  I heat-set the images using my heating tool.  I fussy-cut the images with my precision scissors.

I die-cut another piece of white card stock using a die from my stash.  I foam-mounted this piece on my colored background.

I adhered the leaves and the small flower with some liquid adhesive.  I also layered the main flower with some liquid and foam adhesive to create more texture and dimension.

Lastly, I die-cut the word "thanks" using a die from my stash on some black card stock, and the shadow with some vellum.  I adhered this piece on my card.

Here's a little close-up:



I would like to thank MaryAnn and Heather for being the most wonderful lady bosses ever!  I had a great time designing for you guys from the very beginning, and I only wish you both greatest success in the future.   I also would like to thank the rest of the design team for being so supportive of me.  You guys rock!

I hope you like my card today and got inspired.  If you are looking for further details about my project including supplies used, I would be so grateful if you can stop by my blog today at:

For more inspiration, updates and news make sure to check out these places.  Happy stamping!

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Born to the a Unicorn with Maria

Hello The Rabbit Hole Designs fans! It's Maria back on the blog with you today sharing yet another unicorn card, showcasing the Sassy stamp set.




Here's my card:


To begin, I stamped the image on some Neenah solar white card stock and colored the images in with my Spectrum Noir and Copic alcohol markers.  I also used some Stardust stickles to cover the unicorn and set it aside to dry.

I used a rainbow die from my stash to die-cut different colors of card stock and put these pieces together with some adhesive.   I also die-cut a huge cloud from the same die set with some glittered card stock.

I used the same rainbow die to die-cut a window on my white card stock.  I foam-mounted this piece and adhered it onto an A2 size card base to create some dimension. I added my rainbow die-cut with liquid adhesive.

I used different sequins and star confetti to adhere on top of the rainbow.  

I stamped some cloud images on my card front with some fog ink.   Lastly, I stamped the sentiment on my card with some Worn Lipstick distress oxide.  Here's a closer look:





Isn't she a cutie??  This Sassy stamp set is now available for purchase at the Rabbit Hole Designs and Simon Says Stamps. I hope you like my card and got inspired.  If you are looking for further details about my project including supplies used, I would be so grateful if you can stop by my blog today at:



For more inspiration, updates, and news make sure to check out these places.  Happy stamping!

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Livin' La Vida Mocha

Hello The Rabbit Hole Designs fans!  Maria here and it's my turn to take over the blog today.   I made this cute coffee-themed card showcasing the Caffeinated Bee and its coordinating die with the Perfectly Blended stamp set.


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Here's my card using the stamp set:





I stamped the image on some Neenah solar white card stock and colored the images in with my Spectrum Noir and Copic alcohol markers.  I used the Citrus Blend for the yellow and blended it with the Coral TriBlend marker to create a deeper shadow.

I used a (D.I.Y.) patterned paper for the background that I adhered on an A2-size card base.   This D.I.Y. patterned paper is just in my stash of ready-to-use backgrounds.  I made it by using some stamps from an old craft magazine that I purchased awhile back.  Sometimes when I have some free time, I stamp images on Neenah solar white to create my own patterned paper.   

I die-cut the hexagon piece using an old die from my stash and I used my Copic marker to color it so that it matches the bee.  I adhered this piece on an oval-shaped white card stock to add more texture to the card, without overwhelming the whole card design. 

I adhered the bee with some foam adhesive to add more dimension.  To finish my design, I added the enamel hearts from Doodlebug and stamped the sentiment from the Perfectly Blended stamp set.  Here's a closer look at the card:



Isn't she a cutie??  This Caffeinated Bee is one of my favorite stamp set from The Rabbit Hole Designs.  I hope you like my card and got inspired.  If you are looking for further details about my project including supplies used, I would be so grateful if you can stop by my blog today at:



For more inspiration, updates, and news make sure to check out these places.  Happy stamping!

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Caffeinated Fox with Maria

Hello The Rabbit Hole Designs fans!  Maria here on the blog with you today.   I am back to share this simple coffee-themed card, showcasing the Caffeinated Fox stamp set and the Perfectly Blended stamp set.


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Here's my card using the stamp set:





I stamped the images on some Neenah solar white card stock and colored the images in with my Spectrum Noir alcohol markers.  I used the Gold Brown, Light Pink and Blue Turquoise blend.  Since this stamp set didn't come with coordinating dies, I used my Brother Scan N Cut 2 machine to cut the image.

I used a Scalloped Border die to die-cut a Bristol smooth white panel and ink-blended this with Tattered Rose distress oxide ink. I adhered a pink patterned paper on my card base and added the inked backdrop to the card.  Lastly, I adhered my image and stamped the sentiment on my card.  

To finish my design, I added some glossy accents to the fox's nose.  Here's a closer look:




I hope you like my card and got inspired.  If you are looking for further details about my project including supplies used, I would be so grateful if you can stop by my blog today at:



For more inspiration, updates, and news make sure to check out these places.  Happy stamping!

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Current Mewed - Cat

Hello The Rabbit Hole Designs fans!  Maria here on the blog with you today.   I am back to share with you another cat-themed project, showcasing the new Cattitude stamp set.





Here's my card using the stamp set:




I stamped the images on Neenah solar white card stock and colored the images in with my Spectrum Noir alcohol markers.  Since this stamp set didn't come with coordinating dies, I used my Brother Scan N Cut 2 machine to cut the images.

The background was dry-embossed with a star embossing folder.  I adhered this piece on an A2-size side fold card base.

I used a die from my stash to die-cut the little windows on another piece of Neenah solar white card stock.  I used the small mouse and paw print stamps (included in the set) to stamp this piece.  I used fun foam to adhere this piece on my card.

I adhered the cats on the card front and finished my design by adding the sentiment that I heat-embossed on black card stock.  Here's a closer look:




I hope you like my card and got inspired.  If you are looking for further details about my project including supplies used, I would be so grateful if you can stop by my blog today at:



For more inspiration, updates, and news make sure to check out these places.  Happy stamping!

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Stalked Ya Til You Liked Me

Hello The Rabbit Hole Designs fans!  Maria here again on the blog with you with a super funny (or creepy?) card, showcasing the Beach Day and Sassy Sentiment stamp sets.





Here's how I made the card:
  • stamp the images on Neenah solar white card stock and color the images in with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers (or any medium of your choice).
  • cut the images using Brother Scan N Cut 2.
  • to create the water, I used a scene building stamp.  I also used a clouds stencil to create the clouds on the background.
  • on another A2 size panel, use a die to cut the window.  Use an embossing folder to emboss this piece.
  • use a palm tree die to die-cut the coconut tree on smooth white card stock.  Color the pieces with Spectrum Noir markers.
  • stamp the sentiment from the Sassy Sentiments stamp set on a piece of black card stock with Versamark ink.  Sprinkle white embossing powder and heat-set using my heating tool.
  • assemble the card.
  • finish the design by adding the enamel dots on the coconut tree.




The Sassy Sentiments stamp set is one of my all-time favorites and when I saw the Beach Day stamp set, I knew I needed to create this card design.  


Here's a closer look:




If you are looking for further details about my project including supplies used, I would be so grateful if you can stop by my blog today at:


I hope you like my card and got inspired.  Have an amazing day and happy crafting!

For more inspiration, updates, and news make sure to check out these places.

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By The Shore Cards by Maria


Hello The Rabbit Hole Designs fans!  Maria here with you.   I forgot to add these projects to my blog post on release day so I thought I'd share them with you.  For today's post, I am showcasing the By The Shore stamp set.






Here's my card using the stamp set:





Here's how I made the card:
  • stamp the image on Neenah solar white card stock and color the images in with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers (or any medium of your choice.
  • die-cut this colored piece using a polaroid die from my stash.
  • on another piece of A2 110 lb white card stock, use the Sun-rays embossing folder.
  • Assemble the card.

Here's a closer look:




And here's another card that I made using the set:


I stamped the image on an A2 size Neenah solar white card stock and colored the images in with Spectrum Noir markers.  I used my alcohol markers to create the sand.  Also used a clouds stencil to add the clouds on the background. 

I stamped the sentiment on some piece of black card stock with Versamark ink and heat-set with my heating tool and adhered this piece on the card.

Here's a closer look:



If you are looking for further details about my project including supplies used, I would be so grateful if you can stop by my blog today at:


I hope you like my cards and got inspired.  Have an amazing day and happy crafting!

For more inspiration, updates, and news make sure to check out these places.

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Take Life One Sip At a Time

Hello The Rabbit Hole Designs fans!  Maria here with you and it's my day to take over the TRHD blog.   For today's project, I am showcasing the Caffeinated Rabbit and the Perfectly Blended stamp set.






I have a cute and simple card for you today with one of my favorite caffeinated creature.



Here's how I made the card:
  • stamp the rabbit image on smooth white card stock and color the images in with alcohol markers (or any medium of your choice).
  • die-cut the image with an electronic die-cutting machine or fussy cut with scissors.  I used my Brother Scan N Cut 2.
  • cut an A2 size piece of smooth white card stock and use the solar burst stencil and a blending brush with Tattered Rose distress oxide ink and antique linen to add color to the background.
  • use the "hello" die to die-cut the word from the background.
  • adhere some fun foam to the back of the card stock and adhere this piece onto a chocolate brown card base.
  • line up the negative pieces of the die-cut and adhere using liquid glue.
  • adhere the bunny on top of the "hello" using liquid glue.
  • finish the design by adding the sentiment from the Perfectly Blended stamp set.

Here's a closer look:



Another simple card but I really love how it turned out.  If you are looking for further details about my project including supplies used, I would be so grateful if you can stop by my blog today at:


I hope you like my card and got inspired.  Have an amazing day and happy crafting!

For more inspiration, updates, and news make sure to check out these places.

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Happy Mother's Day Mom

Hello The Rabbit Hole Designs fans!  Maria here on the blog with you.  It's Mother's Day and I hope everyone's celebrating this day with their loved ones.  For today's card, I am showcasing the We Are Family stamp set.






Here's how I made the card:
  • stamp the images on some Neenah classic crest solar white card stock and color it in with alcohol markers (or any medium of your choice).
  • I used a small stamp set from my stash to create the grassy hill, inking it up using my make-up brushes and some Lawn Fawn Celery ink.
  • I also stamped the clouds with Memento Desert Sand ink and colored them with alcohol markers.
  • I used a small "Mom" die to die-cut the background.  I also die-cut a few more and layered them together to make the word "Mom" stand out on the card.

Here's a little close-up:




I have been really loving just coloring images on my cards lately!  If you are looking for further details about my project including supplies used, I would be so grateful if you can stop by my blog today at:


I hope you like my project today.  Happy crafting!

For more inspiration, updates, and news make sure to check out these places.

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Buzzed with Maria


Hello The Rabbit Hole Designs fans!  Maria here back on the blog today.  The Rabbit Hole Designs is one of the super sponsors for the Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Blog hop, you will be seeing A LOT of coffee-themed cards from the design team this week.


For my project today, I am showcasing the Caffeinated Bee stamp set.






Card recipe:
  • stamp the bee image on some Neenah classic crest solar white 110 lb card stock and color him in with alcohol markers (or any medium of your choice).
  • I used my Brother Scan N Cut 2 Machine to die-cut the image.
  • I used my Medallion Coverplate die to die-cut an A2 size panel with some white card stock.  
  • I used a circle die to die-cut the middle piece of this panel and I inked up this small circle with some distress oxide inks and my hexagon stencil.  I adhered this piece on the card stock.
  • I used an alphabet die from my stash to die-cut the words #BUZZED on some black card stock.
  • I adhered the pieces on the card.
  • I used another branch die from my stash to die-cut the branch and leaves, coloring them with my alcohol markers.  I adhered the pieces on my card.
  • Lastly, I used foam adhesive to adhere my Caffeinated Bee.

Here's a little close-up:



Since I have a white-on-white background, I used my Dandelion Yellow Nuvo Crystal Drops to add more pop of color to my card.  If you are looking for further details about my project including supplies used, I would be so grateful if you can stop by my blog today at:


I hope you like my project today.  Happy crafting!

For more inspiration, updates, and news make sure to check out these places.

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Sorry I was so Crabby



Hello The Rabbit Hole Designs fans!  Maria here with you and I am back today to share another clean and simple card ("CAS"), showcasing the ever-classy, Sofishticated Stamp set.






Here's how I made the card:
  • stamp the crab image on some Neenah classic crest solar white card stock and color him in with alcohol markers (or any medium of your choice).
  • use some painter's tape to mask the spaces between the crab.
  • use the waves stencil with the make-up brush to color in some waves (avoiding the crab image if at all possible).  The ink that I used here is so light that I didn't really have to mask the image itself.


  • die-cut the "sorry" sentiment using a die from my stash.  Adhere this piece with some liquid adhesive
  • stamp the sentiment "I was so crabby" using Versafine Onyx black in and the card is all finished.  Simple and classy!



Here's a little close-up:



I have been really loving some clean and simple designs lately!  I hope you do as well.  If you are looking for further details about my project including supplies used, I would be so grateful if you can stop by my blog today at:


I hope you like my project today.  Happy crafting!

For more inspiration, updates, and news make sure to check out these places.

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