Welcome to Part 3 of my June Stamp Set of the Month series featuring Lawn Fawn's Rawrsome stamp and die set.
Every Monday I have new creations with this stamp set for you. Let's check them out and watch the video of the making of these two projects. Remember to comment on the video on my YouTube channel and you could win the card I make!
One of the things I love about this stamp set is the fun sentiments. And that they can be for Father's Day or Birthday or any other occassion. I purposely left the inside of the card blank so that when the time comes the appropriate sentiment can be added there, like Happy Birthday. Also, this set has the word Mom in it as well.
Lawn Fawn's stamp sets are great for creating a scene. Sometimes that can seem overwhelming. So, for this card I die cut a circle for my scene. Somehow having a smaller area seemed less overwhelming. I used two colors of distress oxide ink to set my scene; Salty Ocean and Ground Espresso. Then of course I splattered this with water, it is so much fun to do with Distress Oxide inks that I find it very hard not to spritz my backgrounds every time.
For all of the coloring I used Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers. These water based makers blend together so nicely. You can catch the coloring and the exact markers I used in the video below.
For the coordinating treat box I used the Triangle Treat Box die by Fun Stampers Journey. Adding the lava layer to the top easily transforms this box into a volcano.
The splatter of erupting lava adds to the feel that this volcano is erupting and there might not be a tomorrow for my dinos. To easily create this splatter I used Cranberry Bliss and Citrus Cooler silks, another great product by FSJ.
Inside this box is a cellophane bag filled with a treat to give with the card. But it would also make a great party favor!
You can watch the making of these projects here. Be sure to click over and leave a comment on the video for a chance to win today's card!
Below I have listed and linked all the products I used to create today's projects. Affiliate links have been used at no cost to you, thank you for your support.
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Today I get the privilege of sharing a new line of stamps and dies with you from Inky Stamper! The person behind Inky Stamper is my friend Chelsea Comer. She just started her own line of stamps and dies! When she asked me if I'd like to design some projects for her release I jumped at the chance to help my friend. She sent me her new Dragonfly stamp set. Check out how cute he is!
Below I have a video for you featuring this stamp set on two projects. Check it out, and if you like the video give it a thumbs up to let me know.
Note: Before adding the stamp set to your cart you can click to purchase the stamp set with coordinating dies.
Now let's take a closer look at the projects I made.
I wanted the Dragonfly to be flying over a field of flowers. I used the flower from this stamp set as my starting point for this background. I stamped it with Clear Pigment ink and embossed it with clear powder. Then I was able to inkblend over the top of the flowers, making a ink resist background. To get this sunset look I used three Distress Oxide ink pads and some ink blending tools. From top to bottom the ink colors I used are Seedless Preserves, Picked Raspberry and Wild Honey. To get such a seamless blend I think paper choice is key. I used Neenah Classic Crest Solar White card stock. It's my favorite for ink blending, the ink seems to sit on top of the paper a bit longer, allowing you to move the ink around. To finish off this background I had to splatter it with water, my FAVORITE thing to do with Distress Oxide ink. And now I had the perfect scene for my Dragonfly.
I used my Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers to color in both my dragonflies. And what you can not see in the pictures is that I covered the wings and the eyes with a Wink of Stella clear shimmer pen.
Next up the Treat Box.
I loved coloring in this cute little guy so much I wanted to make a version of him that matched the ink blended background. It's so much fun to customize the dragonfly to go with your creation.
For the background on this box I stamped the cloud repeatedly over the entire box in Whip Cream ink. LOVE this cloud stamp! And then I used another clever image from the Dragonfly stamp set, the flight path image. It really adds to the playful feel of the Dragonfly.
That wraps up my two projects featuring the new Dragonfly stamp set by Inky Stamper. Be sure to click over to the Inky Stamper store to check out all the stamps and dies in this launch. And a great big CONGRATS to my friend Chelsea Comer for spreading her wings, reaching for the stars and making her dream a reality!
So, which dragonfly is your favorite? The more traditional colors or the bight and bold?
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Thank you so much for spending time with me today!
Happy Monday! Today I am bringing you Part 2 of my June Stamp Set of the Month series. That means a video and creations using the Rawrsome stamp and die set by Lawn Fawn. It's a stamp set that I picked to feature this month because it is versatile, has cute images and sentiments and, of course, a matching die set.
If you missed Part 1 you have to check it out, I made the cutest volcano card! Today I have created a card and matching gift box for Dad! You can check out the video below, but make sure you click over to YouTube and like as well a comment on the video so that you can be entered to win the card I made!
Now let's take a closer look at the Rawrsome Dad card made in this video.
These two dinosaur images are so cute! Seriously a Papa and baby dinosaur! I colored my images in using my Arteza Real Brush markers. Look at the blend! It's one of those things that we card maker's get excited about, because it was so easy and it turned out so good! Below I have linked the set that I have, the set of 48. But they also have a larger set of 96, if you love having ALL THE COLORS. Which I do and am so tempted to get, which is a real possibility because Arteza's products are so reasonably priced, and I am digging how this markers color. When I say they are a REAL BRUSH marker, I mean that the tip of the marker is not a felt tip like you might be used to, it is a brush. A brush like a paint brush. When you press down on the tip if fans out. That also means that the tip comes to a very fine point. So, you can going to use these a little different than you would a felt tip marker. These markers are water-based. Which means you can blend them! Blend them out with water, a blender pen, or with each other, like I did coloring in my dinos.
Now let's take a look at the coordinating gift box, made using the Popcorn Box die by Fun Stampers Journey.
For this dinosaur I reversed a coloring. Which do you like better, the blue dinosaur or the orange? Leave a comment below to let me know your pick.
In the video I show you how to make this box, which is large and best suited for a piece of 12x12 paper, using an 8-1/2" x 11" piece of card stock. The trick is to cut the card stock in half, so you have two pieces that are 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". Then on each piece cut one half of the box. Watch the video for my pointers and how to create a second tab to put this box together. It's pretty easy.
The oval on the front of the box was saved from the I Lava You card from last week. And, I used the Modern Frame die set to cut the two leafy branches from the same Gel Press print used to make today's card. I put some Cracker Jacks in the box for this picture, but I am going to be making some Almond Rocca for Dad for Father's Day.
Thank you so much for stopping by, taking time out of your day to let me share my creations with you! Below I have listed and linked all the products I used for these projects. If you have any questions just let me know, I love to chat with you.
I am so excited to bring you Part 2 of my SketchBox challenge. For Part 2 I am taking the backgrounds I made in Part 1 (see that video here) and turning them into cards. In Part 1 I used the watercolor paints from the June 2019 SketchBox to paint some watercolor panels. I have 4 backgrounds plus one image that I watercolored that I will be using in today's video. I LOVE how these cards turned out and hope that you like them as well and enjoy watching them be created in this video.
Now let's take a closer look at each of the 4 cards I made.
Card 1
That cow! I do love her! This background was made using the all the watercolors from the SketchBox in wide washes down the watercolor paper panel.
Someone tell me if it is weird to put a sentiment that say Beautiful on a card with a cow.
Card 2
The background for this cowgirl card was made with Deep Yellow, Pale Orange and Burnt Sienna watercolor paints. I randomly dotted the paint on a wet piece of watercolor paper.
And I do have to mention how excited I am with how my watercolored image turned out. I might like this watercoloring thing!
Card 3
So, I am not a gamer, and if you watched the video that was probably very clear. But how fun is this card. I am in love with that galaxy background, they are so much fun to make.
Card 4
This card was the hardest for me. But once I figured out that I needed to warm up that tree background I like it much better. To do that I added some brown to the trees and the ground, much better.
This squirrel is the image that I used the watercolors on for some no line coloring. Not too bad for my first time doing no line coloring with watercolors. I just stamped the image in a light tan color, Oatmeal Cookie, and then painted on the lines, so it looks as if I painted it, instead of it being a stamped image.
Overall I really loved this challenge, using the SketchBox to paint some watercolor background and then turning those into card. I used products I most likely would not have tried on my own and I love how the backgrounds tuned out. Which lead to 4 unique cards that I am also very pleased with.
So, which card is your favorite? Leave me a comment and let me know. I love to connect with you!
I have listed and linked all the supplies I used to make these cards for you below:
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Thank you so much for stopping by! I love sharing my creations with you.
It was time. Time to step out of my comfort zone. Time to try something new that stretches me.
And that thing is SketchBox. SketchBox is an art subscription box. My 14 year old daughter is the one who gets this box in the mail. Her art form is drawning. So this months Sketchbox, themed watercoloring, did not excite her. So, I offered to take it off her hands and give it a try.
What could a rubber stamper card maker do with this Sketch box? I knew it was outside of my "art form" too. I am new to the world of watercoloring, but it is a medium that I am excited to learn more about and incorporate into card making.
So, check out this video and see what's in the June 2019 SketchBox (basic subscription) and what I make with it.
That was very much outside of my comfort zone. So, what are my thoughts?
The one tool from this box that I am familiar with and have used a lot is the H20 brush. And I loved this brush. You can tell it is a good brand. It does not leak water. It has a small, precision tip that stays together. I was able to do fine details with this and control the water, for the most part. What I did learn aobut controlling the water is that when you squeeze the barrel to let out water you will have a very wet brush for a minute or so. Knowing that, I will have even better results in the future. I will use this brush again! Here is a set of H20 brushes by Zig that has the brush from this kit in it.
As far as the watercolor paints. I have never used liquid watercolors before, in this form. I use inks of all kinds and found it to be similar to some that I have used to watercolor with. I loved the backgrounds that I made with these paints. Would I use them again??? I am honestly not sure that I will. If I had more colors I might, like this set here. I am more familiar with pan style watercolors and have a set that I will continue to use, it has 36 colors. It is a great set for someone who wants a nice set, that is reasonably priced. You can check that out here, Arteza Premium 36 Water Color set.
I do see myself using the KingArt Inkline Artists Pen again? I was easy to use and I can incorporate it into card making easily. I do wish it was waterproof, but knowing that is it not is again something I can work with. It is similar to the Micron Fine Liner pens I have used before.
Will I continue to subscribe to SketchBox? Although I had a great time playing with this box and seeing what I could create with its contents I would have to say No. I do not see myself subscribing to SketchBox as a rubber stamper. That being said the teaser email came out for the July box and there will be Copic Markers inside! So, I have went back and forth on this decision. I do already subscribe to the Glimmer Hot Foil plate of the month by Spellbinders. If you want to know what that is check out this video. If I am going to subscribe to a box I am leaning towards the My Monthly Hero Box by Hero Arts. Tell me if you think I should get the SketchBox or the My Monthly Hero Box in the comments below. I'd love your input!
Overall, I am so glad I did this. Playing with the SketchBox stretched and challenged me in ways that ink and stamps do not. And I will continue to try new things like this. I am not head over heels with the piece I made on the Aquaboard, but I am proud of myself for going for it. I risked ruining it, making something ugly and did it even though it was scary. And I really enjoyed it.
Be sure to tune into my YouTube channel and blog tomorrow for Part 2 of this series where I turn the backgrounds I made in this video into cards!
Below are all the supplies I used besides the SketchBox contents.
You can find out more about SketchBox HERE, it does make a great gift for any artist in your life.
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Introducing the June Stamp Set of the Month, my pick for the stamp and die set I will be showcasing for the month of June.
It's the Rawrsome stamp and die set by Lawn Fawn! For the month of June I thought a set that I could make masculine cards with was just the thing. Of course dinosaurs are for everyone, so I am going to have fun making cards and things for Dad and my girls too.
This is a versatile set even if i's a dinosaur set, you can make cards that do not have a dinosaur on them, like my card today.
This card is inspired by the Pixar short film, I Lava You.
It is my favorite! A story about how the Hawaiian Islands were formed by two love sick volcanoes who finally find each other. You can watch it on YouTube, HERE. Let me know if you needed a tissue!
So, after watching that I am sure you love it, I mean lava it too. And that is why my first card with this stamp set had to be a volcano card.
I had fun coloring in these cuties with my Copic Markers, I am some what of a newbie with Copics and I have to say I think I am making some headway and am pleased with how these turned out, after 3 practice ones that I did not use.
The blended ink background is Distress Oxide ink. I masked off the island and blended the sky and then reversed that and ink blended an island. For a one layer background for my volcanoes. Then I added a top layer, a window, so to speak. The Limeade Splash paper is embossed with the Fiddle Leaf embossing folder by Fun Stampers Journey. I love the tropical leaf feel of this folder. The oval, branches and flower dies are from the Modern Frame die set also by FSJ. For the branches I use Lemon Grass card stock, which is the same card stock I used for the card base. I also love the wave element in the window, giving the card a bit of a 3D feel.
You can watch the making of this card on my YouTube channel. While you are there be sure to subscribe and then click on the bell, then you will be notified every time I post a new video. I post a new video one or two time a week. AND, I am giving this card away. Just like and comment on the video on my YouTube channel and you will be entered to win it.
Thank you so much for watching, be sure to tune in to next week's video to see if you WON this card.
Below I have listed and linked all the products I used to make todays card.
Affiliate links have been used at no cost to you. Shopping my links means I get to keeping bringing you new ideas and share my creations with you. Thank you!
Introducing the June Stamp Set of the Month, my pick for the stamp and die set I will be showcasing for the month of June.
It's the Rawrsome stamp and die set by Lawn Fawn! For the month of June I thought a set that I could make masculine cards with was just the thing. Of course dinosaurs are for everyone, so I am going to have fun making cards and things for Dad and my girls too.
This is a versatile set even if i's a dinosaur set, you can make cards that do not have a dinosaur on them, like my card today.
This card is inspired by the Pixar short film, I Lava You.
It is my favorite! A story about how the Hawaiian Islands were formed by two love sick volcanoes who finally find each other. You can watch it on YouTube, HERE. Let me know if you needed a tissue!
So, after watching that I am sure you love it, I mean lava it too. And that is why my first card with this stamp set had to be a volcano card.
I had fun coloring in these cuties with my Copic Markers, I am some what of a newbie with Copics and I have to say I think I am making some headway and am pleased with how these turned out, after 3 practice ones that I did not use.
The blended ink background is Distress Oxide ink. I masked off the island and blended the sky and then reversed that and ink blended an island. For a one layer background for my volcanoes. Then I added a top layer, a window, so to speak. The Limeade Splash paper is embossed with the Fiddle Leaf embossing folder by Fun Stampers Journey. I love the tropical leaf feel of this folder. The oval, branches and flower dies are from the Modern Frame die set also by FSJ. For the branches I use Lemon Grass card stock, which is the same card stock I used for the card base. I also love the wave element in the window, giving the card a bit of a 3D feel.
You can watch the making of this card on my YouTube channel. While you are there be sure to subscribe and then click on the bell, then you will be notified every time I post a new video. I post a new video one or two time a week. AND, I am giving this card away. Just like and comment on the video on my YouTube channel and you will be entered to win it.
Thank you so much for watching, be sure to tune in to next week's video to see if you WON this card.
Below I have listed and linked all the products I used to make todays card.
Affiliate links have been used at no cost to you. Shopping my links means I get to keeping bringing you new ideas and share my creations with you. Thank you!
Introducing the June Stamp Set of the Month, my pick for the stamp and die set I will be showcasing for the month of June.
It's the Rawrsome stamp and die set by Lawn Fawn! For the month of June I thought a set that I could make masculine cards with was just the thing. Of course dinosaurs are for everyone, so I am going to have fun making cards and things for Dad and my girls too.
This is a versatile set even if i's a dinosaur set, you can make cards that do not have a dinosaur on them, like my card today.
This card is inspired by the Pixar short film, I Lava You.
It is my favorite! A story about how the Hawaiian Islands were formed by two love sick volcanoes who finally find each other. You can watch it on YouTube, HERE. Let me know if you needed a tissue!
So, after watching that I am sure you love it, I mean lava it too. And that is why my first card with this stamp set had to be a volcano card.
I had fun coloring in these cuties with my Copic Markers, I am some what of a newbie with Copics and I have to say I think I am making some headway and am pleased with how these turned out, after 3 practice ones that I did not use.
The blended ink background is Distress Oxide ink. I masked off the island and blended the sky and then reversed that and ink blended an island. For a one layer background for my volcanoes. Then I added a top layer, a window, so to speak. The Limeade Splash paper is embossed with the Fiddle Leaf embossing folder by Fun Stampers Journey. I love the tropical leaf feel of this folder. The oval, branches and flower dies are from the Modern Frame die set also by FSJ. For the branches I use Lemon Grass card stock, which is the same card stock I used for the card base. I also love the wave element in the window, giving the card a bit of a 3D feel.
You can watch the making of this card on my YouTube channel. While you are there be sure to subscribe and then click on the bell, then you will be notified every time I post a new video. I post a new video one or two time a week. AND, I am giving this card away. Just like and comment on the video on my YouTube channel and you will be entered to win it.
Thank you so much for watching, be sure to tune in to next week's video to see if you WON this card.
Below I have listed and linked all the products I used to make todays card.
Affiliate links have been used at no cost to you. Shopping my links means I get to keeping bringing you new ideas and share my creations with you. Thank you!
Introducing the June Stamp Set of the Month, my pick for the stamp and die set I will be showcasing for the month of June.
It's the Rawrsome stamp and die set by Lawn Fawn! For the month of June I thought a set that I could make masculine cards with was just the thing. Of course dinosaurs are for everyone, so I am going to have fun making cards and things for Dad and my girls too.
This is a versatile set even if i's a dinosaur set, you can make cards that do not have a dinosaur on them, like my card today.
This card is inspired by the Pixar short film, I Lava You.
It is my favorite! A story about how the Hawaiian Islands were formed by two love sick volcanoes who finally find each other. You can watch it on YouTube, HERE. Let me know if you needed a tissue!
So, after watching that I am sure you love it, I mean lava it too. And that is why my first card with this stamp set had to be a volcano card.
I had fun coloring in these cuties with my Copic Markers, I am some what of a newbie with Copics and I have to say I think I am making some headway and am pleased with how these turned out, after 3 practice ones that I did not use.
The blended ink background is Distress Oxide ink. I masked off the island and blended the sky and then reversed that and ink blended an island. For a one layer background for my volcanoes. Then I added a top layer, a window, so to speak. The Limeade Splash paper is embossed with the Fiddle Leaf embossing folder by Fun Stampers Journey. I love the tropical leaf feel of this folder. The oval, branches and flower dies are from the Modern Frame die set also by FSJ. For the branches I use Lemon Grass card stock, which is the same card stock I used for the card base. I also love the wave element in the window, giving the card a bit of a 3D feel.
You can watch the making of this card on my YouTube channel. While you are there be sure to subscribe and then click on the bell, then you will be notified every time I post a new video. I post a new video one or two time a week. AND, I am giving this card away. Just like and comment on the video on my YouTube channel and you will be entered to win it.
Thank you so much for watching, be sure to tune in to next week's video to see if you WON this card.
Below I have listed and linked all the products I used to make todays card.
Affiliate links have been used at no cost to you. Shopping my links means I get to keeping bringing you new ideas and share my creations with you. Thank you!
The June Happy Stamping Box is now available for Pre-Order!
You are invited to join me in creating some beachy cards with distress ink scenes with the June Happy Stamping Box. It's a stamping kit sent to your door! We make the projects together in a live, virtual class!
The June box features the Life is Good stamp and die set by Lawn Fawn. For each card we will be creating a scene using Distress inks and blending brushes. Perfect for beach themed cards. Each of the projects in this kit are unique creations, designed by me! These cards are the perfect way to kick off summer and get you in the mood for some sunshine and warm weather. Each scene will be ink blended with soft buttery brushes that are an ease to use. And with this kit you get to create with me from the comfort of home.
From this box you will be making 5 cards, with an opportunity to earn a 6th BONUS card when you register by June 3rd, 2019. You will automatically get the BONUS project for FREE with you register by that date. Registration for this event closes on 6/5/19.
With the purchase of your Happy Stamping Box you will get an invitation to my private Facebook page, The Happy Stamping Box. There you will have access to the printable PDF for this class. On this page is where the LIVE class will take place. If you can not make it to the LIVE class a recording is available for up to 3 weeks after for you to watch at your convenience.
INCLUDED IN YOUR JUNE HAPPY STAMPING BOX:
(There are 4 kit options, contents vary, pick the kit that is best for you)
Box Includes: 5 project kits, Life is Good Stamp Set, Life is Good die set, Mini Distress Ink Pads: Picked Rapsberry, spiced marmalade, mustard seed, peacock feathers, antique linen, vintage photo, walnut stain, and black soot, a set of 5 blending brushes, Embellishments, Shaker elements, access to the full color PDF tutorial to download and/or print, and a seat at the LIVE virtual class.
Box Includes: 5 project kits, Mini Distress Ink Pads: Picked Rapsberry, spiced marmalade, mustard seed, peacock feathers, antique linen, vintage photo, walnut stain, and black soot, a set of 5 blending brushes, Embellishments, Shaker elements, access to the full color PDF tutorial to download and/or print, and a seat at the LIVE virtual class.
Box includes: 5 project kits, Life is Good stamp set, Life is Good Die set, Embellishments, Shaker elements, access to the full color PDF tutorial to download and/or print, and a seat at the LIVE virtual class.
Box Includes: 5 project kits, Embellishments, Shaker elements, access to the full color PDF tutorial to download and/or print, and a seat at the LIVE virtual class.
BONUS PROJECT:
To earn the 6th BONUS project, purchase your kit by 6/3/19.
WHAT YOU NEED:
You will need to have some basic supplies on hand to make these projects, like scissors, adhesives, ink pads, die cutting machine, etc.
WHEN IS THE LIVE CLASS?
The May Happy Stamping Box Class will be held LIVE in the private Facebook page on Saturday, June 29th at 9:30am MST. If you can not make it to the LIVE event the recording will be available after the event in the Facebook group page for about 3 weeks after for you to watch at your convenience.
You will be added to the Facebook group page (The Happy Stamping Box) about 1 week prior to the LIVE class. If we are not currently friends on Facebook please find me and send me a friend request when you sign up for the class, find me under Carrie Cady Rhoades, then I will be able to easily add you to the page. You will then need to go to that page to accept my invite at which point you will have access to the page.
DETAILS:
All products for the kits will be ordered and prepared by me after the registration deadline of June 5th. I do not have all the product on hand, it is ordered based on registrations. The ordering, cutting and preparation of these boxes take 10-14 days after the deadline. The expected shipping date for the boxes is 6/21/19.
Happy Stamping Boxes can only be mailed with in the United States at this time, send me a special request if you are outside the US at carrie@carriestamps.com
Registration closes on 6/5/19.
The LIVE class is on Saturday June 29th at 9:30am MST (subject to change, due to pending out of town plans in the works). The recorded class will be available for viewing immediately after the live class for you to watch at your convenience, for up to 3 weeks. After that time the PDF and video will be removed from the page in preparation for the July Happy Stamping Box.
The PDF tutorial will post the Happy Stamping Box FB page around 6/24/19 for you to download and print. Use this to prepare for and along with the LIVE class or recorded video.
Every one is welcome to join the Happy Stamping Box; new stampers, professional stampers, beginners, etc. Please feel free to share this invitations with your friends. I hope you try out the Happy Stamping Box, I know we will have fun creating these cards together!
QUESTIONS?
Please leave a comment on this post if you have any questions, I am glad to help.
Is May not the craziest month ever. It is if you have school aged kids. But you don't realized it like you do with December, it just sneaks up on you. End of the school year comes with so many things, graduations, performances, parties, field days, etc. But then it is also so enjoyable. My oldest daughter completed middle school this year and my youngest elementary school. Milestones that if I sit and think about too long will result in a puddle of tears. How have the years gone by soo fast!?! One of the blessings in our lives that made my daughter's 8th grade graduation so special is her class at the Co-Op we attend. Most of the kids have been together since preschool or kindergarten. But next year several of the kids are going their own way, off to brick a mortar schools. So, we had a graduation ceremony for them and a graduation party. I just adore these kids! So I decided to make them a card and share a heart felt message with each of them.
I wanted to make the cards special and fun. I incorporated a floating graduation cap, like it had just been thrown in the air! A great interactive card idea I learned from a Jennifer McGuire video.
When you shake the card the graduation cap moves around. There is a hole in the card front that the cap covers. The cap is popped up onto a larger die cut circle and on the back of that circle is a penny. This allows the cap to move around and the added weight of the penny helps it move with out much shaking. I have a video of the making of this card near the bottom of this post.
For the fireworks I embossed the image from the Bravo Grad stamp set by FSJ with Clear Pigment Ink and Clear embossing powder. Then I burnished some Dusty Concord ink over that to give them a glowing look. I also splattered water over them for added depth, which resulted in somewhat of a boken look.
The word GRAD was done using the April Glimmer Hot Foil Plate of the month and Prism foil. When you turn and shake the card you can see different colors in the foil.
I hope they know when they see and read their card that they are special to me and I am so thankful for each of them. Two of the kids are missing from this pic, but I thought you might be curious about them, since I've gushed over them. My daughter Samantha is on the far left.
And now the promised video, the making of the card.....
Please let me know if you have any questions, I am here to help. I have linked all the products I have used below. Affiliate links have been used at no cost to you. It just means that when you click on my links and make a purchase I get a small percentage of that sale. It means a lot to a blogger when you learn something from them and then shop their links. It means that I get to keep creating and sharing what I love with you, so thank you!
This card is packed with fun things! It starts out with a Gel Press Background, then I throw in a Glimmer Hot Foil layer over that! And I have some Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker coloring on the Magical Unicorn stamp set. Pretty sure I can not go wrong with all these great things!
Check it out for yourself, in this video.
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Let's take a closer look at today's card.
This card started with the rainbow background, created by brayering 3 liquid colors onto the Gel Press. The three colors I used are; Candy Apple, Lemon Drop and Cool Pool. When you brayer these, they blend together and create the orange and green. Once the colors are blended you lay a piece of card stock on top and press gently onto that Gel Press. Peel it up to reveal your one of a kind print.
Then I took that print and added a layer of hot foil! I used my new favorite Glimmer Hot Foil plate, Scattered Dots. Having the gold dots over the top of the rainbow background it what makes this card so special.
The coloring was lots of fun. I really enjoy coloring with my Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers on Bristol Smooth paper. They blend so nice! Arteza markers are very similar and I use those too, just as I did in today's video. I have linked both sets of markers for you below, as well as all the other products I used to make today's card.
Leave me a comment and let me know what you think I should to with the five backgrounds I made in the video.
Happy Memorial Day! Thank you to all who have served our country and are serving out country. Being an army wife myself, I also want to say thank you to all the military families too. I know the sacrifices you have made and the hard times you have endured as well. My heart is with you all today.
The other reason for my post today is to share with you Part 4 of the May Stamp Set of the month video. I have really enjoyed creating with the Floral Print Silhouette stamp and die set by Concord & 9th this month. For today's cards I focused on the elephant die. I saved him for last because he is one of my favorite.
Let's check out the cards I made. And keep reading to find out how you can WIN the You Amaze Me card!!!
My goal for these cards was to have a very warm color palette, I did not want to use green.
The ink colors I chose for these cards are from Lawn Fawn; Pretty Lavender, Sugar Plum, Carrot and Sunflower.
If you are not familiar yet with the Floral Print Silhouette stamp set, you stamp three images, layered on top of each other, to create one multicolored image.This graphic from Concord & 9th explains it nicely.
Just a note, I have stamped the image in all different orders and it works great no matter what order you choose.
The other thing I really wanted to do on this card was to emboss one of the three layers in the circle. So, I embossed the leaves with gold embossing powder. It's fun way to make this three stamped image look amazing!
I used the same colors of ink for this card, with out the dark purple around the edge. But I added in Sunflower ink for the leaves, not wanting to use green again. And to add a hint of gold to this floral circle I painted the centers of each flower with Gold Silk, which I also used to splatter the background on card 1. I then die cut the elephant from the center of the stamped floral circle. I wanted to do a inlaid card, which means die cutting a shape and putting it back in the space you die cut it from.
I did three things to my inlaid elephant to help him stand out and be the focal piece on this card.
I sponged the edges with Sugar Plum ink.
I die cut 4 other elephants from Whip Cream card stock and adhered them all to the back of the floral elephant. This raised him up slightly from the circle and added dimension.
Before inlaying this piece, I pressed the entire front of the elephant onto a clear pigment pad. I sprinkled clear embossing powder over the elephant and embossed it. This intensified the color and gave is some what of an epoxied look.
Now the elephant is ready to be adhered back in place, in the center of the circle.
The pierced circle and added florals around the edge also help direct the eye to the center of the circle.
You can customized both card to the recipient by adding a stamped sentiment on the inside of the card. I stamped "You're 1 in a Million" on the inside of card 1.
If you would like a chance to WIN this, You Amaze Me card please click over to my YouTube channel and watch the making of these cards. Just click the thumbs up and leave me a comment on the video to be entered to win. Then tune back in to next Monday's video to see who wins this card.
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Did you catch my Mother's Day card video? At the end of that video, I made an additional hot foil background. Well, I finally made something with that piece and am sharing it with you here.
I used the May Hot Foil Plate of the Month, Filigree Frame by Spellbinders. This set comes with 3 hot foil plates and 2 dies. So, I was able to foil my accent images and then die cut them out!
The foil I used for this card is Skybright and I put that on Cool Pool card stock by Fun Stampers Journey. The oval in the center of the frame was die cut using the other die from the set. This leaves the perfect spot for a sentiment. I stamped Celebrate from the Celebration Script stamp set by Fun Stampers Journey and embossed it with silver powder. After mounting the frame to my A2 sized card base with foam tape I added some silver pearls to dress it up a bit more.
You can watch the making of this card in the video below. This video is from my Facebook page, where I often go live with projects like this. You can find me on Facebook, HERE.
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Did you catch my Mother's Day card video? At the end of that video, I made an additional hot foil background. Well, I finally made something with that piece and am sharing it with you here.
I used the May Hot Foil Plate of the Month, Filigree Frame by Spellbinders. This set comes with 3 hot foil plates and 2 dies. So, I was able to foil my accent images and then die cut them out!
The foil I used for this card is Skybright and I put that on Cool Pool card stock by Fun Stampers Journey. The oval in the center of the frame was die cut using the other die from the set. This leaves the perfect spot for a sentiment. I stamped Celebrate from the Celebration Script stamp set by Fun Stampers Journey and embossed it with silver powder. After mounting the frame to my A2 sized card base with foam tape I added some silver pearls to dress it up a bit more.
You can watch the making of this card in the video below. This video is from my Facebook page, where I often go live with projects like this. You can find me on Facebook, HERE.
Affiliate links have been used at no cost to you.
Below I have listed and linked all the products I used to create this card. Thank you for stopping by I appreciate your support.
Below I have listed and linked all the products I used to create this card. Thank you for stopping by I appreciate your support.
I love stamping the three images to create a multi-colored image and Concord & 9th makes it so easy to line them up. Look at these beautiful floral circles.
For today's cards I focused on using the bear die in the coordinating die set. For both cards the bear was die cut from corrugated card stock. I love the texture this gives the bear.
The first card mixes gingham, floral, corrugated stock and sequins. I love mixing textures and patterns for added interest to a card.
And the second card is another of my faves, a shaker card!
You can check out the making of these cards on the video below. Be sure to click over to my YouTube channel and like and comment on this video for a chance to win the shaker card! Winner will be announced on next week's video.
All the supplies I used to make today's cards are linked for you below.
Does your Monday every spill over into your Tuesday? Mine did and that is why I am bringing you my Stamp Set of the Month project and video on a Tuesday this week instead of a Monday. Sometimes computers do not cooperate with your time line. But here it is and I love the projects I made this week with the Floral Print Silhouette stamp and die set.
First I stamped the floral images, three stamps in three different colors, to create the floral print circle. I used Lawn Fawn inks because I love how nicely they clean off clear stamps. The colors I used for the floral circle are; Hippo, Sugarplum, and Peacock. I added color to the center of each flower with my Shadow Mauve Copic Marker (BV 00). Then I used the Floral Print Silhouette die set to die cut out the house. For this card I decided to use the circle that was left after cutting out the house. I then die cut a second house from Pretty Amethyst card stock and inlaid it into my floral circle.
The background for this card was stamped with the Polka Dot Turnabout stamp set, also by Concord & 9th. I love having a multi-colored polka dot background. Think of all the possibilities with color combinations and this stamp. If you are familiar with Turnabout stamps you can watch me make the background, and this entire card in the video below.
And now let me show you what I did with the house I die cut from the floral circle.
I added it to a die cut tag. The bread tag die is one of my favorite tag dies. This tag is perfect for a gifting some homemade goodies with the card to a new neighbor. And the tag fits perfectly over a tied ribbon.
Okay, here is the video, watch how easy it is to make multi-colored image with the Concord & 9th stamps! And hear how you can WIN my creations!
Be sure to click over to my YouTube channel to like and comment on this video, everyone who does will be entered to WIN this card and tag! If you have any questions about these projects please let me know, I am here to help!
Below I have linked all the supplies used here for you.
Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's! I hope you know, whatever stage you are at in motherhood you are doing a good job. I know we all feel like we can do more and do better, but it's okay to take a moment and tell yourself you are doing good. Show yourself some love today.
I am sharing the card I made for my mom and my mother-in-law. When I got the May Glimmer Kit of the Month from Spellbinders I immediately thought of Mother's Day cards! Here is picture of what comes in the kit, a Glimmer Plate set and a roll of foil.
The filigree plates you see here are not dies, but plates to be used on the Glimmer Hot Foil System. Which is basically a machine that heats up a platform on which you put the glimmer plate, foil, and card stock. Once heated you run all this through a standard die cutting machine. This will press the design on the glimmer plate into the card stock in foil. Pretty cool really!
The glimmer plates are not dies, even though they look like it. They are for transferring images in foil onto something, like card stock. But it just so happens that this month's Glimmer Kit came with two dies as well. The oval and piece in the center of the package are dies that coordinate with the set. So you can die cut the center of your foiled image and die cut out the smaller filigree pieces! I love it. However, I did not use either of the dies on today's project.
What I love so much about this plate is that I was able to apply it to my card stock and then add very little to it and still have a card that is stunning.
You can see the difference between the hot-foiled image, which is pressed into the paper and the embossed sentiment which is raised up on the paper.
You can see all the Glimmer Hot Foil products that Spellbinders has to offer HERE.
And if you are interested in getting a Glimmer Kit of the Month you can find out more about that HERE.
You can see the making of this card and the Glimmer Hot Foil system in action in this video, from my Facebook live demonstration.
Below you will find all the things I used to make this card linked for you.
Thank you so much for stopping by, I'll be back soon with another paper creation.
Incase you were wondering it is the first Monday of the month of May! That is exciting because it means I am sharing my new Stamp Set of the Month! My pick this month is the Floral Print Silhouette Stamp and Die Set by Concord & 9th.
This stamp set has three images that you layer stamp to create one image. The die set has dies that cut out the stamped flowers and leaves, and it also has dies that are stand alone dies. Like the deer and antler dies I used to make today's cards.
As with all of my stamp set of the month creations there is a video demonstration. You can check it out here, but be sure to click over to YouTube and LIKE and comment on the video so that you can be entered into the drawing to WIN one of these cards!
Below I have linked all the products used to make today's cards. Affiliate links have been used at no cost to you. Thank you for your support, when you shop the links of the maker that inspired you a small percentage of the sale goes back to them. It's how I continue to bring you new crafty ideas and inspiration.
The May Happy Stamping Box is now available for order!
You are invited to join me in creating some yummy cards with shaving cream backgrounds with the May Happy Stamping Box. It's a stamping kit sent to your door and then we make the projects together in a live, virtual class!
The May box features the Sweet Life stamp and die set by Fun Stampers Journey. For each card we will be creating a shaving cream background. I love this look for sweet treat cards. Each of the projects in this kit are unique creations, designed by me! Several of the die cut elements I have designed and can only be found in this box. You are going to have fun making your own backgrounds using shaving cream and liquid color. Each background will be unique and make the perfect backdrop for our sweet life cards. And with this kit you get to create with me from the comfort of home.
From this box you will be making 5 cards, with an opportunity to earn a 6th BONUS card when you register by May 3rd, 2019. You will automatically get the BONUS project for FREE with you register by that date. Registration for this event closes on 5/5/19.
With the purchase of your Happy Stamping Box you will get an invitation to my private Facebook page, The Happy Stamping Box. There you will have access to the printable PDF for this class. And on this page is where the LIVE class will take place. If you can not make it to the LIVE class a recording is available for up to 3 weeks after for you to watch at your convenience.
INCLUDED IN YOUR MAY HAPPY STAMPING BOX:
(There are 4 kit options, contents vary, pick the kit that is best for you)
Box Includes: 5 project kits, Sweet Life stamp set, Sweet Life die set, Bubble Gum Liquid Color, Cool Pool Liquid Color, Hazelnut Blend Liquid Color, tools for making shaving cream backgrounds, Slice-Fetti Embellishments, Shaker elements, access to the full color PDF tutorial to download and/or print, and a seat at the LIVE virtual class.
Box Includes: 5 project kits, Bubble Gum Liquid Color, Cool Pool Liquid Color, Hazelnut Blend Liquid Color, tools for making shaving cream backgrounds, Slice-Fetti embellishments, shaker elements, access to the full color PDF tutorial to download and/or print, and a seat at the LIVE virtual class.
Box includes: 5 project kits, Sweet Life stamp set, Sweet Life Die set, tools for making shaving cream backgrounds, Slice-Fetti embellishments, shaker elements, access to the full color PDF tutorial to download and/or print, and a seat at the LIVE virtual class.
Box Includes: 5 project kits, Slice-Fetti embellishments, shaker elements, access to the full color PDF tutorial to download and/or print, and a seat at the LIVE virtual class.
BONUS PROJECT:
To earn the 6th BONUS project, purchase your kit by 5/3/19.
WHAT YOU NEED:
You will need to have some basic supplies on hand to make these projects. For this class you will need to purchase a bottle of shaving cream. Just plain old fashion shaving cream, not Gel. You can find this a the grocery store for under $2 usually. You will also need to have your own scissors, adhesives, ink pads, die cutting machine, etc.
WHEN IS THE LIVE CLASS?
The May Happy Stamping Box Class will be held LIVE in the private Facebook page on Friday, May 31st at 6:00pm MST. If you can not make it to the LIVE event the recording will be available after the event in the Facebook group page for about 3 weeks after for you to watch at your convenience.
You will be added to the Facebook group page (The Happy Stamping Box) about 1 week prior to the LIVE class. If we are not currently friends on Facebook please find me and send me a friend request when you sign up for the class, find me under Carrie Cady Rhoades, then I will be able to easily add you to the page.
REGISTRATION:
Registration is now OPEN for the May Happy Stamping Box and will close on Sunday, May 5th, 2019. If you need help choosing the right box for you, just let me know.
DETAILS:
All products for the kits will be ordered and prepared by me after the registration deadline of May 5th. I do not have all the product on hand, it is ordered based on registrations. The ordering, cutting and preparation of these boxes take 10-14 days after the deadline. The expected shipping date for the boxes is 5/20/19.
Happy Stamping Boxes can only be mailed with in the United States at this time, send me a special request if you are outside the US at carrie@carriestamps.com
Registration closes on 5/5/19.
The LIVE class is on Friday May 30th at 6:00pm MST (subject to change, due to pending out of town plans in the works). The recorded class will be available for viewing immediately after the live class for you to watch at your convenience, for up to 3 weeks. After that time the PDF and video will be removed from the page in preparation for the June Happy Stamping Box.
The PDF tutorial will post the Happy Stamping Box FB page around 5/27/19 for you to download and print. Use this to prepare for and along with the LIVE class or recorded video.
Every one is welcome to join the Happy Stamping Box; new stampers, professional stampers, beginners, etc. Please feel free to share this invitations with your friends. I hope you try out the Happy Stamping Box, I know we will have fun creating these cards together!
QUESTIONS?
Please leave a comment on this post if you have any questions, I am glad to help.
Time for another creations with my stamp set of the month, Oh Gnome! by Lawn Fawn. In today's cards I am featuring an add on die set that Lawn Fawn released with the Oh Gnome stamp and die set, Mushroom House die set. I knew this die set was a must have to go with my Oh Gnome stamp set, but could also be used with my critter stamps as well.
I actually thought this die set made mushroom shaped cards when I first saw it, but then realized that it die cuts a mushroom shape to put on a card. So, I knew I would create mushroom shaped cards with the set, and it is really very easy to do.
The finished size of these cards is about 3-1/4" x 3-1/4". Small and oh so cute! NOTE: If you watch my video on YouTube of the making of this card, I say that it could fit in a 3" x 3" envelope, that is actually not true.
I really love that the door opens up and you can put your gnome inside to peek out.
And here you can see how this card opens up. I have stamped a sentiment from the Oh Gnome stamp set on the inside. It is also a great place to write a personal message.
I loved making this one so much I decided to try my hand at a brown mushroom house.
With this card in my hand you can get a better feel for the size. They are mini.
You can watch the making of these mini cards on my YouTube channel. Be sure to click over and watch it on YouTube, so you can be entered to win one of these cards! All you have to do is like and comment of they video. I will randomly select a winner and announce them on next week's video!
Also, if you watched last week's video you will want to watch this one, I announce the winners of the Shadow Box cards at the beginning of the video.
Below are all the supplies I used to make these cards. Affiliate links have been used at no cost to you. When you shop my links it helps me continue to bring you fun projects like this, thank you for your support.
Hey there stamping friends, it's Monday, and that means it's time for another creation with my stamp set of the month! My pick this month is the Oh Gnome stamp set by Lawn Fawn. And let me take a moment to share a little change with you, from now on my video demonstration for the Stamp Set of the Month will be on my YouTube channel instead of on my Facebook page. I will release that video on Mondays and will be giving away the card I make! All you need to do is watch the video on my YouTube channel like it and comment. I will randomly select a winner and announce the winner the following week, on the next Stamp Set of the Month video!
Now on to the super cute Shadow Box Card. The Shadow Box is made using the Shadow Box die set from Lawn Fawn as well as the Park Add On die set. You can use these dies to create any cute little scene. I love the depth you get when you look into this card, reminds me of a view finder picture. You remember looking into the red binocular like toy and seeing 3-D scenes??? That is what this is like, but with paper! So fun!
The box is so simple to make, you just die cut two of the largest die from the Shadow Box die set. One of them you die cut a window in, which you can do right when you cut the box piece, saving time! Then to create dimension you add die cut hills to the inside of the card, this is where you attach your die cut and stamped images to create you scene. Simple and so much fun!
If you look through to the back you can see there are trees, a cloud and a girl gnome. In the middle we have a gnome going for a ride in a wheel barrow and a mushroom. On the front we have trees, grass and some flowers. So with the front and the back of the Shadow Box and the two hill inserts you have 4 layers you can dress up. But that is not all, you can also dress up the sides and back of the outside of the Shadow Box too.
A note about the back of the Shadow Box. I covered mine with a piece of Watercolor Wishes paper. On one card I die cut this with the largest rectangle from the Shadow Box set and on another I cut a piece that measures 3-1/8" x 2-3/4" to cover the back entirely. This is the same size paper that I used for the inside back panel of the Shadow Box.
For all the stamped images I used Canson Watercolor paper. I inked up the images with Clear Pigment Ink and embossed them with black powder. To color them in I used Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. Below I have listed all the markers I used.
Blue Shirt and Hat: 032 Persian Blue, 030 Blue
Red Hat and Dress and Mushroom Tops: 022 Carmine Red, 020 Red, 999 Blender
Black Pants: 010 Black, 095 Dark Gray
Shoes, Belt, Beard: 065 Mid Brown, 072 Beige
Blond Hair: 050 Yellow, 999 Blender
Skin: 071 Natural Beige, 028 Pale Pink
Wheel Barrow Body: 040 Green, 047 May Green, 041 Light Green
Wheel Barrow Accents: 095 Dark Gray, 091 Light Gray
Mushroom Stems: 900 Warm Gray 2
You can watch the making of this card in the video below. Be sure to click over and watch it on my YouTube channel. Like and Comment there for a chance to WIN this card, I am giving away 3 of these cards!
Pretty fun card to make! I hope you give it a try and if you do please share it with me.
Below I have linked all the things I used to make this card. Affiliate links have been used at no cost to you, thank you for your support, it allows me to keep bringing you fun new projects like this.
For today's card I am using the Lawn Fawn Pull Tab die set to make a chick pop up out of an egg. The Pull Tab die set was an add on die set that Lawn Fawn released to go with the Let's Toast collection. It has a pull tab mechanism that makes the toast pop up out of the toaster. It is so much fun and pretty easy to use.
I have used it for a few other things besides the toaster and love making interactive cards with this die set. So, let's get to today's card.
The card on the right shows you what the card looks like before you pull the tab and make the chick pop up.
When you pull the tab the chick pops up out of the egg.
To color in my chick I did some no line coloring using my Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers. I was my first go at it and I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. I mean I stamp because I am not the best at drawing. But I ended up loving the look and will definitely be doing more no line coloring. It was not as hard as I thought.
Since putting a Pull Tab card together is easier to show than to explain, I have a video for you on the making of this card.
If you have any questions about this card please let me know, I'd love to hear from you! I have linked all the products I used to make this card below. Affiliate links have been used at not cost to you. When you shop my links I do get a small percentage of the sale which helps me to keep bringing you fun projects like this one.
Besides card making, I also love making cute things like this mini Easter basket. It's fun to give a little something sometimes. It's just a few pieces of candy but the little basket is what makes it special.
And this basket is so easy to make! And you can dress it up with any image or die cut on the front.
Here's how you can make this little basket.
Start with a piece of card stock that is 3-1/2" x 3".
Score this on all four sides at 1".
Cut four flaps buy cutting on the scored lines on the 3-1/2" sides.
Put adhesive on these tabs to put the box/basket together. I prefer liquid glue for this step, but a heavy duty double stick tape would work too.
Once you have adhered all four of the tabs your mini basket is complete.
Now you can adhere the handle. It measures 1/2" x 7". Of course the length and width of this handle can be adjusted to suit your personalized basket.
I wanted to make 10 baskets, to give to each of the kids in the science class I teach at our home school Co-Op. So, I made a bunny in each of the 10 Confectionery Days colors, it's a pastel line that Fun Stampers Journey carries in inks and card stock.
For each basket I stamped the bunny with clear pigment ink and embossed it with White Embossing powder. Then I stamped the middle of the ear with the same color of ink as the paper. I used my MISTI stamp positioning tool to do this so that I could stamp it repeatedly to intensify the color. Because sometimes when you stamp tone on tone the ink can dry back too light so that you are not able to see the stamped image. Another great reason to use a stamp positioning tool.
I made two bunnies for each basket, putting one the front and one on the back, so this basket is cute from either side.
And I added a die cut strip to each of the handles as well. This was to add another decorative element, but it also helped to make the handle more sturdy.
I wanted to included the sentiment, so for each basket I stamped the sentiment onto Whip Cream card stock with the coordinating ink on a 1/4" scrap. I flagged one end with my scissors and pierced a hole in the other end. I then tied the tag onto the handle with White Thread.
These boxes are pretty easy to make and would also be fun to make with kids. You can put anything you like on the front of this basket, even change it up for other occasions. In my basket I was able to fit a Reeces Egg and a smaller chocolate carrot as well as a pinch of Easter grass.
If you decide to make some of the sweet little baskets I hope that you would share them with me, I'd love to see what you create!
Below you can watch the making of these baskets, from last weeks Facebook Friday video.
Thank you so much for stopping by I hope you are inspired to make something cute. If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out.
Below you will find all the supplies I used to make these baskets.
