Carrie Stamps

Fast Fringe

Hey there, it's Tuesday, that means time for another stamp set of the month share. Today I have Episode 4 in my Fringe Frenzy series! 

Today is jam pack with cool things! 

First up I have 3 tips to help you fringe FAST!

Second I have a hidden gift card pocket on the front of my card.

Third we are decorating the front of a gift bag with the card in a clear pocket.

You are going to want to check out the video for this one for sure. AND, when you do make sure you leave a comment over on my YouTube channel for a chance to win this project!

First let's talk about Fringe.

There is a lot of fringe on this card. But I have 3 tips on how you can fringe faster!

1. Use the Playful Lightweight paper from Concord & 9th and the Fringe Frenzy die set. Stack two layers of paper and die cut them at once. Since this paper is lightweight you can easily die cut two strips of fringe at once. That cuts your die cutting time in HALF!
2. If you are not going to die cut your fringe, use a tape runner that rolls easily and is strong. This is faster than using a double stick tape. NOTE: I do not recommend this if you will be die cutting your fringed piece.
3. Line up your fringe by lining up the bottom of the fringe with the top of the fringe on the piece you previously stuck down. The fringe frenzy kit does have a spacing guide. But if you are doing a piece like I did here and precision is not key this method is quick and easy. And works if you misplace or forget your guide.

I hope you found these tips helpful and know that you can make quick fringe for your projects.

Now let's check out the hidden gift card on the front of this card.

It's simple. The fringed panel (4-1/4" x 4-1/4") is a pocket. I adhered it to the front of the card with foam tape on three sides, leaving the top open. The insert that holds the gift card is 3-3/4" x 3-1/2". You will want your insert to fit the size of the pocket.  Measure the opening after applying foam tape to know how big to cut your insert.

Since this card ended up being taller than your standard A2 card I needed a creative solution to put this card into.

Take a look at the Gift Bag with Clear Card Pocket.

I modified a Card Cello Bag from Spellbinders/FSJ by cutting the top flap off and die cutting a notch in the top of the cello. It makes the perfect pocket for my card!

AND, it decorates this plain green gift bag that I repurposed very nicely.

I adhered a piece of Sweet Berry card stock that measured 6-1/4" x 4-3/4" to the green gift bag, covering up the previous decoration. This made a nice sturdy spot to adhere the cello bag too.

To give the cello bag some interest I stamped some images from the Toucan Paradise stamp set with White Staz On ink. I love how it looks.

Now I have an envelope that is a gift bag, it's like a two for one!

Really a three for one, because of the hidden gift card pocket!

I'd love for you to pop over to my YouTube channel and take a look at the making of these projects. Leave me a comment while you are there and you could WIN this project!  The winner will be announced on next week's video, Episode 5 on Tuesday.

 

Thank you so much for watching! 

I have listed and linked all the products I used below. Clicking and shopping my links means that you are helping to support my blog and YouTube channel at not cost to you, Thank you!

 

She's Wonderful

Hello there my stamping friends!

Today's post is about two of my favorite things.

1. Background stamps! I have a weakness for background stamps!  Especially if they are woodgrain, polkadot or any kind of plaid. And I love all variations of staple images; stripes, dots, hearts, stars, script, etc. I LOVE them all really. So turnabout background stamps are just about the coolest thing!  A background stamp that you can easily make multicolored!  If you have not done turnabout stamping before, stay tuned I am featuring it in this post and video. Specifically the Star Turnabout stamp set and coordinating die by Concord & 9th.

2. My second favorite thing I am featuring today, WONDER WOMAN!  A friend of mine came over the a load of stamp sets that I do not have and we had fun stamping, but that was it. I never actually got a card made.  One of the stamp sets that she brought was the She's Wonderful stamp set by Kindred Stamps. It's a super hero woman image that you can make look like Wonder Woman!!! And she has been my fave since I can remember! Since this....
But I do love the new Wonder Woman too!

So, let's get into these star background Wonder Woman inspired cards!

Such a cute image right!!!

You can see the stars in the background are stamped with 3 different colors and there are some die cut as well. Behind this panel I put a layer of Gold paper. So when you turn this card the gold shines through.

I also LOVE the sentiments in this stamp set, "fight like a girl". So many occasions could be made better with this sentiment on a card for a friend!

I colored the image in with Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers. You can see the making of this card in the video below.

Let's not forget about the inside of this card. 

This panel uses only the outside portion of the Star Turnabout stamp set. And features another great sentiment from the She's Wonderful stamp set.

Now card 2 with an ink blended background with the Star Turnabout on top.

Similar to the first card but with it's own special touches.  You can see how I got the star background on this card in the video below. Here are the four mediums I used to stamp the background; water, white pigment ink, salty ocean distress oxide ink, and clear pigment ink with gold embossing powder. I love that this background is more subtle with a pop of gold.

I did not forget about the inside of this card.

This background was created by using just the inner portion of the Star Turnabout stamp set.

So, which card is your favorite?  And if you are a Wonder Woman fan please let me know!

Here is the video showing you how I made both of these cards. If you have yet to do so, I'd love for you to subscribe to my YouTube channel I have about 2 new video's a week.

I have listed and linked all the supplies I used to make today's cards for you below. Affiliate links have been used, that just means that a small portion of your sale  goes back to the person who inspired your purchase, but at not cost to you. Thank you for clicking on shopping on the links of those to inspire you. I know if means a lot to me and it means I get to keep bringing you more fun videos like this one.

Kindred Stamps - She's Wonderful - $7.99

 

Thank you for stopping by, I'll be back again soon with some more stamping fun!

Fringe Frenzy - Episode 3

Hey there stamping friends, I am back with another Fringe Frenzy episode!

In Episode 3 I am using the Pinata Party stamp and die set again, to create a unicorn. I am also showing you how to make scalloped fringe with the Fringe Frenzy Kit. And, if you are in a rush and want a fringed look you can stamp faux fringe with the Pinata Party stamp set.

Each week in this series I am making a card and something cute to go with it. This time the something cute came first and the card was inspired by the gift box.

The gift box is the Gable Favor die from Spellbinders/FSJ. You can create this box with just one piece of 8-1/2" x 11"piece of paper!

I made the scalloped rainbow fringe for the background using the Fringe Frenzy die cut. To make scalloped fringe you will use two dies from the Fringe Frenzy die set. First, die cut the fringe piece from the lightweight paper that comes in the kit. Then, lay the scallop die on the fringed edge of this strip and die cut it again, giving your fringe a scalloped edge. I love it! 

The clouds are a great example of how you can use the dies you already have to create fringed elements.

The unicorn is die cut from glittered card stock, but you can make a fringed unicorn too! All the elements to finish this unicorn off are die cut with dies from the Pinata Party stamp set. I love that you can make a pinata or unicorn with this die set!

Now let's take a look at the coordinating gift card with hand made envelope.

I knew I wanted to make a mini shaker card, which would mean I would have very little of my fringe showing up on the frame if that is they way I went with the card. So, instead I used the fringe stamp from the Pinata Party stamp set for the background of my card.  This gave me the look I wanted and was quick and easy. I use that same stamp on my envelope. Playing with the Fringe Frenzy kit so much I realized that the lightweight paper was perfect for creating envelopes. And at 6" x 6" the perfect size for a 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" card.

I filled my shaker card with Diamond Dust, it is clear glass product similar to chunky glitter, but it actual cut glass so it has some weight to it. I love how it moves around in a shaker card.  The stamped and die cut sentiment are from the Fringe Frenzy Kit, it's so nice that this set has a banner die to cut out the long sentiments and I don't have to hunt for another die set to do this!  The ink colors I used for my faux fringe are all form Altenew, I linked all the colors for you below.

Now let's take a look at the video, the making of these projects. Be sure to click over to my YouTube channel, like a comment on this video there for a chance to win this card!

BTW - The winner of last week's give away is Cathy Arenzana!  Cathy, I will be in touch to get your address so I can get your Mystery Pack of Cards out in the mail to you!

Thank you so much for watching. If you have not done so already, I'd love for you to subscribe to my channel I come out with 2-3 video's a week!

I had so much fun making these unicorn projects and love that I get to share them with you.

Below I have listed and linked all the supplies I used to make today's projects. When you click and shop these links you are helping to support my blog and YouTube channel at no cost to you. THANK YOU!

 

 

M-n-M Envelope Purse and Lip Balm Tag

So, I bet you wont be surprised that I am bringing you another lip balm creation. Not sure what it is about lip balm in fun flavors that makes me so happy. But m-n-m flavored lip balm, I just couldn't help myself! I knew I wanted to pair the lip balm with the actual treat, in a package of some kind. And that's when the idea of an envelope purse came to me.

I am tickled with how they turned out!  Now let's take a closer look at how these are made.

Let's start with the M-n-M Envelope Purse.

You will need an envelope punch board or Score board with an Envelope maker attachment, like this one.

Start with a piece of 7-1/2" x 7-1/2" piece of card stock.

On an envelope score board;

Score one side at 2-3/4" & 2-1/2"

Rotate to the next side of the paper, score this side at: 4-3/4" & 4-1/2"

Rotate to the next side of the paper and repeat, scoring this side at 2-3/4" & 2-1/2", rotate and scoring the last side at 4-3/4" and 4-1/2".

Notch out the overlapping corners with a punch or scissors.  Corner round all 4 points of the envelope.

Die cut a window in the front of the envelope before putting the envelope together. You will need a large die cut machine to do this, like the Platinum machine by Spellbinders, which can die cut an 8-1/2" x 11" piece of paper. I used a die from the Special Day Tag die set by Spellbinders/FSJ.

You will want to cut slits in the space between the two scored lines at the top of the envelope to insert the ribbon handle. Secure these down with double stick tape. I used velcro to keep my envelope closed.

The tag base is a modified version of a tag from the Special Day Tag die set.  In the video I show you how to alter this tag and put it together using the Lip Balm Shaker Pouch, Lip Balm Window dies and the Essential Sentiment Rip Strip Die set, all by My Favorite Things. It makes me giddy that MFT stamps has all these products for Lip Balm creations. Included a stamp set, Sending Smooches, that I used on these envelope purses.

Take a look at the video to see how I made these envelope purses and lip balm tags.

Which envelope purse is your favorite? Do you have a favorite M-n-M flavor?  Leave a comment below and let me know, I love to connect with new crafty friends!

Thank you for taking time to stop by and visit me!  I hope you are inspired to make cute things and when you do I'd love for you to share them with me!

Below I have listed and linked the products I used to make these cute projects. Affiliate links were used, which means you get to support the people who inspire you by clicking and shopping links on the blog and videos you love. And at no cost to you the creator that inspired you gets a small percentage of the sale, to keep bringing you new ideas and creations. It means a lot when you are able to use our links to show your support!

 

 

Fringe Frenzy - Episode 2

Hey there stamping friends. I know I am a day late in getting this out to you but, the old computer had other plans, so here we are on Wednesday with Episode 2 of Fringe Frenzy!

Today I am bringing you two more ideas with the Concord & 9th kit, Fringe Frenzy. This kit has a stamp set, a die set and specialty paper for die cutting fringe.  Today I am also bring1ing in the Pinata Party stamp and die set. A coordinating bundle that is great fringed! 

See, how perfect is a fringed pinata!!! And the sentiment, it's what's on the inside that counts!!! I adore this!

I use the Warm and Cozy Altenew ink set to color my fringe for this ombre look on the pinata as well as the background of streamers.

Here are a few fringe tips I have for using this kit.

1. When fringing a piece that you want to then die cut there are a few key things you must do. First, the paper that you die cut the fringe from should be light weight, like the paper that comes in the Fringe Frenzy Kit. Second, when putting double stick tape on the back of your fringed pieces, the tape should be half way on the fringe and half way off the fringe. This will help your fringe to stay in place when you die cut your shape.  IF your fringe still falls all you can do card surgery to glue them back into place. You can see me do this in today's video. Third, the paper that you are adhering your fringe too should also be light weight. Your die will be cutting through two layers of paper and the double stick tape you used. I will sometimes use a light weight card stock for my second layer. You can always back your die cut fringed piece with another die cut from heavy card stock to make it more sturdy if you want. 
2. When custom coloring your fringe a make up style brush works great on the light weight paper. You can color the paper before or after it has been fringed. So when you have scraps of white fringe ink them up with the color of your choice.
3. Fringe makes great little accents too. In last week's video I used a scrap of fringe to go inside a gift bag. This week I used a scrap to make a tassel. Watch the video to see how easy this is.

I used a couple of the other images from the Pinata Party stamp set for the inside of the card.  And before I put it in the envelope I added a surprise.

This is the Slice Fetti from FSJ. I wanted all this to fall out as the card is opened, just like goodies spill out of a pinata.

For each episode using Fringe Frenzy I am making something to go with the card. This week it is a shaker gift tag.

The journey of this tag!  It had some issues, like surgery, markers to the rescue and brightening with silk.  You'll have to watch the video below to see all these turns that this tag took before it got here. I toyed with leaving the fringe flat like this, but decided to ruffle it up in the end.

Ruffling up the fringe give it more of a true pinata look. And check out those cute tassels accenting the top of the tag. They are so easy to make from the die cut fringe!  You really just roll them up, I will show you how in the video below.

The tag itself is from the Special Day Tag die set by FSJ. It's a die set I use repeatedly.

Now you should check out this video and see how I made this card and tag. Be sure to click over to YouTube and leave a comment on this video there. I am raffling off a Mystery Bundle of cards, all you have do to enter is leave a comment. The winner will be announced next week on Episode 3!  And if you like the video will you let me know by giving it a thumbs up.

If you have not done so already be sure to subscribe to my channel. I release about 2, sometimes 3, videos a week. If you want YouTube to tell you when my new videos are out click the bell next to the subscribe button.

If you want to see the Sew Pretty Bundle in action that I mentioned in the video you can check that out HERE.

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. Getting to share my creations with you and leave you with some good tips is one of my favorite things. If you are interested in the products I used I have listed and linked them for you below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trick Or Treat Die Cut Bags

Hello my stamping friends, welcome back to my blog and a BLOG HOP with Inky Stamper. Today I am using the Mini Double Bow by Inky Stamper and participating in a Blog Hop. All the projects in the hop feature product from the Inky Stamper line. AND, who's doesn't love a BLOG HOP with a give away!  All you need to do is leave a comment right here on this blog post. On Sunday 9/8/16 I will draw out two names and you will each win the Inky Greetings stamp set!

Now let's take a look at the die cut Trick or Treat bags I made.

This bag is such a great size. It is called the Card Carrier die because it can fit A2 sized cards.

The spider web die cuts a window into the gift bag. So you can see the fun treat on the inside!

On a sad note, I did not realize that this die set has been retired. So, below I have linked a similar die that could be used as I have used this one here.

The bow at the top of the gift bag is the Mini Double Bow from Inky Stamper. I LOVE that this die is a one piece die and I do not have a lot of small dies that I could easily loose. And I knew this little bow would look great on my favorite die cut bag.

I used the bow to die on the twine that hold the spider and tag.

The die cut pumpkins are from the Spooksville die set. I have used this die set so much and below you can see it on the other two Trick or Treat bags I made .

Isn't that Mini Double bow so cute in this Electric Lime!  The bats are also from the Spooksville die set.

That house! What a fun die, yes, also from the same die set.

You can watch how I made these bags in the video below.

And now you will want to follow along on the blog hop to see all the other cute things made with products by Inky Stamper. But before you go be sure to leave a comment for your chance to win one of two Inky Greetings stamp sets that I get to give away!

Chelsea Comer

Kim Hutchinson

Jenn Gross

Erica Thompson

 

Stephanie Rogers

Carrie Rhoades --- you are here

Jen Carter

 

Below you will find all the products used in today's projects:

Mini Double Bow Die by Inky Stamper

 

Spider Web Die (similar to the one used in these projects)

 

 

 

 

Thank you so much for stopping by!

2 Glimmer Hot Foil Plate 2 Foils 1 Card

I am back with another Christmas card using a background from my BEST GLIMMER HOT FOIL PLATE video.

I paired up a Gel Press Print and the Scattered Dot Glimmer Hot Foil plate with Aura foil to create this background. My goal was to use another Glimmer Hot Foil plate for this card, the Merry Christmas Tree Glimmer Plate. This plate set was designed by Sharyn Sowell. I once saw a video of how she creates/designs her dies. It was amazing. She cuts them from paper with scissors. Like a very intricate snowflake. I was in awe and knew, based on that video that I wanted to own some of her dies or Glimmer Plates. They are works of art truly. You can watch the video that hooked me right HERE.

Now let's take a look at the card for today.

You wouldn't know it to look at this card, but it too a lot to get it done. It was one of those cards where everything I tried did not work.

Watch the video to see what I mean and let me know if this has ever happened to you.

I am glad a stuck with it and ended up with a card that I like.

I love when you turn this card in the light you get the waves of rainbow over the background and the tree goes from blue to silver. I really do have a lot of fun with that Glimmer machine!

Did you catch the last video I did with another background from the BEST GLIMMER HOT FOIL PLATE video?  You can watch that one HERE and tune in next week for a Halloween card with the background that I double foiled over a Gel Press Print.

Making Christmas cards this early in the year gives me mixed emotions. I am sad to let summer go but I am looking foward to fall. I love fall, it just seems to go so fast and then it's winter and then Christmas and I am never as ready as I want to be. So now I am happy that I am one Christmas card closer to being ready. See, I am all over the place!  How about you, do you like making Christmas cards in summer?

Below I have listed and linked all the things I used to make today's card. Thank you for your support, when you shop these links you are helping to support this blog and my YouTube channel at no cost to you.

 

Thank you so much for taking time out of you day to visit my blog. It means so much to me to get to share my creations with you. If you have any questions I am here to help!

 

Fringe Frenzy - Episode 1

Hey there stamping friends. I hope you had a great Labor Day weekend!  Mine was mostly good. Time with friends was great, but a sick kiddo, not so much.

I am happy to be welcoming September right now. I think I am looking forward to fall. I love this season. But it always seems so short and then my least fave, winter. Good thing I have something I love to do inside, right! 

Also, being the start of a new month means I am introducing my new stamp set of the month. This month my stamp set of the month is a bundle of stamps, dies and paper. It's the Fringe Frenzy kit by Concord & 9th. It has all the things, fun images, sentiments, coordinating dies, colorful papers. The awesome part is that there is a die that cuts the light weight colorful paper into fringe!  I have so many fun ideas to share with you this month. So tune in ever Tuesday this month for an new post, new video and new ideas!

This month I will be making a card and a little something to go with it. ALL WITH FRINGE, yay!

This is a birthday ensemble. A card and a frame piece that would be great gift. I also think this framed piece would be great to set out when it's one of your family members birthday's. Like at the breakfast table or in their room to wake up to. Just a little something to make the day a bit more special.This frame is double sided. You can see the backside below.

I used fringe in three ways in these projects.

First I did a peek through window with the fringe behind to create the cake on the card.

Did you notice the background?  I used the Sprinkles turnabout stamp to create this background, only using two colors of ink, white and Velvet by Altenew.

I also did some simple coloring with Copic Markers.

Candles: R35, RV14, Y00

Cake Stand: B00, B02

Second I fringed a piece of paper and then die cut it with the YAY die.

I stamped another Sprinkle background to go inside this Ikea Tolsby frame.  The stamped cake and sentiments are on outside of the frame, adhered to a window sheet that comes with the frame.  The cake is colored in with the same Copic markers I used on the card (listed above). I love that I can fringe a cake or stamp and color one too!

Third I used a piece of fringe for the tissue paper in the gift bag, on the back side of the frame.

You use the same stamp for the cake and the gift bag. Then you stamp the other images in the set to turn it either into a bag or a cake. I also used the streamer stamp to decorate my gift bag. I colored them in with my copics and then outlined it with a Stardust Gelly Roll pen.

The CUTE tag and bow were die cut with the Fringe Frenzy Die set. And the heart stamped on the tag is from the Fringe Frenzy stamp set. I really is a versatile stamp set. I used the largest sentiment on this side of the frame and inked it with Velvet ink on the top and Coral Berry on the bottom to get an ombre look.

And those super cute hearts area Red Hots from Honey Bee Stamps.I am in LOVE with them.

You can see the making of these projects in this video here:

REMEMBER: You can win the card in today's video, just click over to my YouTube channel and leave a comment, you will then be entered to win! 

The winner of last weeks card is announced in this video, be sure to check that out too!

Tune back in next Tuesday for more ideas with this kit.

Below I have listed and linked all the things I used to make this card. Did you know that clicking an shopping links in blog posts and video's that inspire you helps to support that crafter at no cost to you. So when you feel inspired by a project, support that person by clicking and shopping their links. If I am one of those people I thank you so very much for your support, it means so much to me!

 

If you don't live by an Ikea, like me, you can find the Tolsby Frames on amazon, HERE. Thank you so much for spending some time with me today.